Unit 3 Animal Farm Vocab

Adversary

• Friend or ally

• Enemy, competitor, or opponent.

• Bystander or observer

• Supporter or advocate

Toil

• To work hard

• To relax and take it easy

• To play games

• To travel the world

Perception

• A way of seeing, understanding, or interpreting something; a mental impression

• A physical sensation experienced through the senses

• A method of analyzing data and drawing conclusions

• A technique for improving memory retention

Shrewdly

• Cleverly; using intelligence to gain advantage in a situation

• Naively; lacking experience or sophistication

• Carelessly; without attention to detail

• Foolishly; lacking good sense or judgment

Author's Perspective

• The author's opinion on a specific topic or event.

• The author's personal biography and experiences.

• The author's view of the world more generally.

• The author's writing style and techniques.

Manipulation

• The act of controlling or influencing a person or situation, usually in a way that is unfair

• A method of improving physical strength and endurance

• A technique for enhancing communication skills

• A strategy for effective time management

Satire

• A literary and artistic genre that uses humor to point out hypocrisy and flaws in human nature.

• A form of poetry that expresses deep emotions and feelings.

• A narrative style that focuses on the inner thoughts of characters.

• A type of drama that emphasizes tragic events and serious themes.

Central Idea

• An essential idea that the writer is communicating to the reader in a nonfiction text.

• A summary of the entire text.

• A personal opinion of the author.

• A list of all the characters in the text.

Oppression

• The state of being burdened by a cruel or unjust application of power

• A form of government where citizens have complete freedom

• The act of promoting equality and justice for all

• A situation where individuals are encouraged to express their opinions freely

Propaganda

• Information used to shape the way people think and behave, generally to promote a particular political cause, point of view, or product

• A form of entertainment that aims to amuse and engage audiences

• A scientific method for conducting experiments and gathering data

• A type of advertising that focuses on selling products directly to consumers