Quarter 1 Vocabulary

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Allegory

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A story that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

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Civilization

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An advanced stage of human social development characterized by the practice of agriculture, trade, and the establishment of cities.

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Savage

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A person who acts in a brutal or violent manner; uncivilized.

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Anarchy

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A state of society without government or law, leading to chaos and disorder.

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Conch

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A large sea shell that is used as a horn; in the novel, it symbolizes order and authority.

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Benevolent

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Well-meaning and kindly; showing goodwill.

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Dystopia

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An imagined place or state in which everything is unpleasant or bad, often characterized by totalitarian rule or environmental disaster.

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Hierarchy

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A system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to status or authority.

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Instinct

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An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli; a natural impulse.

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Isolation

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The state of being separated from others; solitude.