Keywords
English Lit: AQA GCSE Animal Farm, topic 1.1.6
Important Keywords
Here are some important keywords to help you understand and study Animal Farm:
Allegory
- A story that has a hidden meaning that is moral or political.
Roman a Clef
- A novel in which real people occur with hidden names.
Circular plot
- A story that begins and ends in the same way.
Exploitation
- The act of treating someone unfairly and benefiting from their work.
Tyranny
- Cruel and oppressive government or rule.
Important Keywords
Here are some important keywords for understanding and analysing Animal Farm:
Authoritarian
- Enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom, including thoughts.
Totalitarian
- A state of dictatorial government that requires total subservience (willingness to obey).
Climate of fear
- Creating fear amongst a group to achieve political goals.
Idealist
- A person who is guided by ideal principles rather than practical considerations.
Propaganda
- Information that is biased or misleading and used to promote a political cause.
Equality
- Being equal and having equal rights, freedom and opportunities.
Test yourself on Keywords
What's the definition for 'exploitation'?
What's the definition of 'Roman A Clef'?
What does it mean for a plot to be 'circular'?
Which of these show the correct terms and definitions?
Which of these is the correct definition of 'equality'?