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21 Cards in this Set
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a political system where the state recognizes no limits to its authority and strives to regulate every aspect of public and private life wherever feasible
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Totalitarianism
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material disseminated by the advocates of a doctrine or cause
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Propaganda
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a literary work that mocks or ridicules the stupidity or vices of individuals, groups, institutions, or society in general
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Satire
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a contrast or discrepancy between what is stated and what is really meant, or between what is expected to happen and what actually does happen
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Irony
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a story that can be read on two levels, in which the characters sand events represent something else
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Allegory
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a humorous tale that presents a moral message and uses animals as characters
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Fable
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settled comfortably and securely
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Ensconced
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doing good for others; acting kindly
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Benevolent
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sarcastic; negative
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Cynical
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much work; difficult
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Laborious
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cruel and unjust rule
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Tyranny
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those who disagree or those who vote against
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Dissentients
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superior to others
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Preeminent
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explained thoroughly by elaborating on details
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Expounded
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lack of feeling, emotion, or concern
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Apathy
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jumped and skipped about in play
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Gambolled
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lively
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Vivacious
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quick, light movement
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Nimble
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that which cannot be tired out
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Indefatigable
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clearly expressed principle
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Maxim
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a driving force
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Propulsion
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