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1984 2/10-3/3 vocab
1984 Part 2 Chapter 10 thru Part 3 Chapter 3 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Irony | contrast between expectation and reality |
| Foreshadowing | Hints about future events |
| Imagery | Descriptive language appealing to senses |
| Symbolism | Objects or ideas that represent deeper meanings |
| Paradox | A statement that contradicts itself but is true. Ex. “Freedom is slavery,” and other Party slogans |
| Internal Conflict | Struggle within a character’s mind |
| Tone Shift | A sudden change in emotional mood |
| Allegory | Story with deeper, typically political, meaning |
| Apathy (SAT) (App-uh-th-ee) | (SAT) Lack of interest, concern, or feeling |
| Capitulate (SAT) (Cap-pit-yoo-late) | (SAT) To surrender or give in |
| Despotism (SAT) (Dess-poe-tism) | (SAT) Government by a dictator with absolute power |
| Erroneous (SAT) (Ee-row-knee-us) | (SAT) Incorrect or based on false information |
| Lethargy (SAT) (Leth-uhr-gee) | (SAT) State of tiredness, lack of energy |
| Prostrate (SAT) (Pross-straight) | (SAT) Lying face-down, helpless |
| Respite (SAT) (Ress-spit) | (SAT) A brief break from something bad |
| Vindicate (SAT) (Vinn-dic-cate) | (SAT) To clear someone from blame or suspicion |