Anne Frank Vocabulary

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Scene

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A sequence of continuous action in a play, movie, opera, or book.

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Playwright

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A person who writes plays.

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Racism

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A set of beliefs based on perceived 'racial' superiority and inferiority; a system of domination that is played out in everyday interactions, and the unequal distribution of privilege, resources, and power.

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Internal conflict

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The struggle occurring within a character's mind.

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Discrimination

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Action based on prejudice or biased beliefs that results in unfair treatment of individuals or groups; unjust conditions in areas such as employment, housing, and education.

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Antisemitism

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Prejudice against, hatred of, or discrimination against Jews.

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Propaganda

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Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

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Stereotype

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A widely held but oversimplified and generalized belief about a particular group of people.

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Monologue

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A long speech by one actor in a play or movie.

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Act

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A major division within a play, often consisting of multiple scenes.