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fable
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-a "beast" tale in which animals can speak/act like humans
-the purpose is to reveal / expose some human failing |
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anthropomorphism
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when animals or objects become like human
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allegory
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-a story that can be read on two levels. each character/ event stands for another thing that actually happened in history
-conveys some moral message |
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satire
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-form of literature that uses ridicule/mockery to make specific events or people look stupid
-its purpose is to point out weaknesses or wrongdoings |
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capitalism
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an economic system based on the private ownership of property
-individuals or companies invest and control production at own risk and for own profit -class system (wealthy vs. poor) |
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communism
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an economic system in which the principal means of production are owned and controlled by the government.
-eliminates social classes meets economic needs of all -replaces competition w/ cooperation -government controls transportation, communication (all media), and education |
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fascism
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-totalitarian government
-relies heavily on propaganda and nationalism -uses scapegoats -supremacy and unlimited power -distain from intellectuals and the arts -corruption |
