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TermDefinition
Allegory abstract ideas and principles are described in terms of characters, figures and events
Satire a technique employed by writers to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule
Symbolism the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense
Propaganda ideas or statements that are often false or exaggerated and that are spread in order to help a cause, a political leader, a government, etc.
Fable a short story that usually is about animals and that is intended to teach a lesson
Irony a figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words
Socialism a way of organizing a society in which major industries are owned and controlled by the government rather than by individual people and companies
Democracy a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting
Capitalism a way of organizing an economy so that the things that are used to make and transport products are owned by individual people and companies rather than by the government
Scullery a room that is near the kitchen in a large and usually old house and that is used for washing dishes, doing messy kitchen tasks, etc.
Cannibalism the usually ritualistic eating of human flesh by a human being
Ignominious causing disgrace or shame
Cryptic having or seeming to have a hidden
Gambol to run or jump in a lively way
Indefatigable able to work or continue for a very long time without becoming tired
Parasitical an animal or plant that lives in or on another animal or plant and gets food or protection from it
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