Fashion and Trends
This abbreviation stands for “Outfit of the Day.”
OOTD
This word describes activities done for enjoyment rather than work.
leisure (or recreation)
This word refers to a system in which a country is ruled by a king or queen.
monarchy
This persuasive technique encourages consumers to buy something because “everyone else is doing it.”
bandwagon technique
This novel features the slogan: “WAR IS PEACE. FREEDOM IS SLAVERY. IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH.”
1984
This adjective describes clothing that can be worn in many different contexts or styled in multiple ways.
versatile
This adjective describes activities that are organized, rule-based, and often supervised.
structured
This term refers to a period of ten years.
decade
This term refers to vague advertising claims that sound impressive but lack real evidence.
weasel claims
This term refers to a fictional society characterized by oppression, surveillance, and loss of freedom.
dystopia
This word describes clothing inspired by styles from previous decades and reused in modern fashion.
vintage
This term describes structured competitive activities governed by rules.
sports
This concept refers to an important turning point that significantly changes the direction of events.
turning point
This persuasive strategy connects a product with a desirable image, celebrity, or lifestyle.
association
This type of irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not.
dramatic irony
This verb means to include or integrate a new trend into your existing personal style.
incorporate
This concept refers to the psychological or social benefits gained from playful activity.
psychological or social benefits (well-being benefits)
This term describes biased or one-sided information used to shape public opinion.
propaganda
This rhetorical technique uses repeated grammatical structure for emphasis, such as: “See it. Say it. Sorted.”
parallelism
This term describes constant monitoring of citizens by authorities.
surveillance
This expression strengthens negation and means “not at all,” as in:
“I’m not remotely interested in fast fashion.”
not remotely (emphatic negation)
This expression describes learning or developing skills through active participation rather than passive observation.
hands-on learning
This phrase describes examining historical events from multiple perspectives rather than one dominant narrative.
What is multiple perspectives (or historical interpretation from different viewpoints)?
This psychological principle refers to consumers’ fear of being excluded, which advertisers exploit to increase sales.
FOMO (fear of missing out)
This concept refers to political messaging designed to control thought and suppress independent reasoning.
propaganda