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Animal Farm
Vocab and KEY TERMS
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English
9th Grade
05/07/2013

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SATIRE
Definition
Is when the writer attacks a serous issue or presents it in a ridiculous light or otherwise poking fun at it.
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ALLEGORY
Definition
A narrative that can be read on more than one level.
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BENEVOLENT
Definition
Desiring to help other, goodwill or kindly feelings.
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VIVACIOUS
Definition
Lively, animated; gay
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FRO
Definition
From, back; from one place to another, back  and forth.
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AMBUSH
Definition
Those who attacl suddenly and unexpectly from a concealed position.
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BILTHELY
Definition
Without thought or regard, carefree; needless
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QUARRY
Definition
An abundent source or supply from building stone, slate.
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EMBOLDENED
Definition
To make bold or bolder; hearten or encourage.
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MEDDALE
Definition
To involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and inwanted.
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SUPERANNUATED

 

Definition
Retire because of age or infirmity, too olf for use
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MATTED
Definition
Covered with dense growth or a tangled mess.
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March 1917
Definition
Czar Nicholas II stepped down from office.
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1919
Definition
Reds won the war and Lenin took over Russia.
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1994
Definition
Karl Marx published the communist work and the manifesto which outlines Marx's idea about the government.
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1924
Definition
Lenin Died
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1929
Definition
Trotsky was exiled from Russia.
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1936-1939
Definition

The Moscrow Trials

they were trials of fasely accused opponents of Stalin. These opponents were wrongly convicted and executed.

Term

7 commandments

And the changes throughout the book.

Definition

1. Whatever goes upon 2 is an enemy- then 4 legs good, 2 legs better.

2. Whatever goes upon 4 legs, or has wings is a friend.

3. No animal shall were clothes.

4. No animal shall drink alcohol- then can drink only to the excess.

5. No animal shall sleep in a bed.

6. No animal shall kill any other animal without cause.

7. All animals are equal - then but some animals are more equal than others.

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Beats of England
Definition
The song that Major brought up at the Meeting.
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Propoganda
Definition
Infromation aimed at positively or negatively influencing the opinions or behaviors of large numbers of people.
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Propoganda Techinques
Definition
 Used to influence people to believe,buy, or do something.
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Name Calling
Definition
An attack on a person instead of an opinion.
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Bandwagon
Definition
Tries to persuade the reader to do, think, or buy something because its popular or because "everyone" is doing it.
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Red Herring
Definition
An attempt to distract the reader or audience with details not relevent to the argument.
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Testimonial
Definition
Attempts to persuade the reader by using a famous person to choose a product or idea.
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Repetition
Definition
Attempts to persuade the reader by repeating a message over and over again.
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Sweeping Generalization (stereotypes)
Definition
makes an over simplified statement about a group based on limited information.
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Circular Argument
Definition
 States a conclusion as a part of the proof of the argument.
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Appeal to Numbers or Facts
Definition
attempts to persuade the reader by showing how many people think.
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Plain Folks
Definition
An appeal to audience by making the speaker or product seem ordinary or for the everyday person.
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Transfer
Definition
Words,images or ideas w/positive or negative connections are sued to suggest that the positive and negative qualities associated with product person or cause.
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