Unit 2: Vocabulary (Dystopian Unit)

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Allegory (noun)

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A story that has a hidden meaning, often about real-life events, problems, or lessons.

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Archetype (noun)

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A typical example of a character, situation, symbol, or story pattern that appears repeatedly in books, movies, and myths.

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Compare (verb)

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To examine how two or more things are similar or different.

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Dystopian (adjective)

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An imagined society that is frightening or oppressive, often showing extreme government control, injustice, or loss of freedoms.

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Establish (verb)

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To set up, create, or prove something firmly.

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Formulate (verb)

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To carefully plan or develop an idea, strategy, or response.

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Flashback (noun)

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A scene in a story that goes back in time to show events that happened before the current action.

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Impact (noun)

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The strong effect or influence something has on a situation or person.

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Mood (noun)

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The overall feeling or atmosphere a reader gets from a text, often created by setting, word choice, and imagery.

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Significant (adjective)

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Important or meaningful in a noticeable way.