Lord of the Flies Vocabulary

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What is an allegory?

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A story with a hidden moral or political meaning.

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What is a motif?

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Something that recurs in a story that has symbolic significance.

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What does the name Beezlebub mean?

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Another word for Satan, a winged demon that means 'Lord of the Flies'.

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What is a mirage?

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An optical illusion caused by something in the atmosphere.

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What does the word 'anarchy' mean?

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There is no authority.

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What is symbolism in literature?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is the significance of the conch shell in 'Lord of the Flies'?

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It represents civilization and order.

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What does the term 'dystopia' refer to?

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An imagined society that is undesirable or frightening.

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What is the role of the character Ralph in 'Lord of the Flies'?

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He represents leadership and order.

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What does the term 'savagery' mean in the context of the novel?

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The descent into barbarism and loss of civilized behavior.