Definitions
society characterized by human misery
What is dystopia
a person who is chosen to participate in a competition or event
who is tribute
prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control over others
what is oppression
a wealthy and powerful city that serves as the seat of government and culture
what is capital
Our female main character
who is Katniss Everdeen
information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point or view
what is propaganda
a vehicle or craft that travels over land or water on a cushion of air provided by a downward blast
what is hovercraft
a large fire that is dangerously out of control
what is inferno
harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant
what is noxious
the first station Katniss and Peeta stopped at during their initial training
knot tying
to be in a state of violent or destructive rage or frenzy
what is berserk
active hostility or opposition; a strong dislike or hatred
what is antagonism
defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders
what is insubordination
never done or known before
what is unprecedented
the year that the book was published
Spirit of friendship and community among a group of people
what is camaraderie
compliance with standards, rules, or laws; behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions
what is conformity
the process of becoming less sensitive and less reactive to emotional stimuli
what is desensitization
the action of making use of benefiting from resources or people unfairly, often in a way that is unjust
what is exploitation
"Destroying things is much easier than making them" (Collins).
Who is Katniss Everdeen
the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger
what is vigilance
the action of influencing or controlling someone or something in a clever or unscrupulous way
what is manipulation
in a very careful and thorough way
what is scrupulously
close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; monitoring
what is surveillance
“Because when he sings...even the birds stop to listen" (Collins).
Who is Katniss Everdeen (about her father)