Annihilate
To destroy completely
Deport
Force to leave a country
Liberated
Set free
Mood
The emotion of feeling that a text creates for the reader
Conspicuous
Obvious; easily seen or notice
Delusion
A false belief, usually firmly held even with evidence being shown
Anything a character says, aloud. Usually in conversation with another character.
Obligation
A commitment; something that must be done because of a rule, law, or promise.
Central Idea
The most important idea(s) that the author is communicating
Analogy
A type of comparison that Identifies similarities between two things in order to explain them
Dramatic Irony
A literary technique where the author provides information to the reader that the characters are not aware of, evoking humor, suspense or tragedy.
Foreshadowing
A subtle warning or indication of a future event in a text. A "hint" that something usually bad will happen.
Juxaposition
When two things or concepts are placed side by side to emphasize the difference between them.
Characterization
The process by which the writer reveals the personality and traits of a character.
Dramatic Irony
A literary technique where the author provides information to the reader that the characters are not aware of, evoking humor suspense, or tragedy.
Genocide
The intentional killing of a large number of people from a specific background or identity group, with the goal of destroying that group.
Ideology
A system of beliefs and values, often regarding politics or religion, that guides the way a group of people thinks and behaves.
Propaganda
Information, often false or misleading- used to promote a political idea or cause.
Indignantly
A sense of displeasure in response to something unjust or offensive.
Apathy
A lack of interest or enthusiasm
Camaraderie
Friendship; a feeling of connection and common purpose with others
Elude
To escape or avoid, physically or mentally.
Indifference
Having no particular interest, opinion, or sympathy.
Preface
A section in the text that comes before the main text. Usually written to explain the authors purpose/reflection.