The Giver - Vocab Flashcard 1

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dys-

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prefix meaning not, bad

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Utopia

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an imagined place where everything is perfect, especially as related to government and society.

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Denotation

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the literal meaning of a word.

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What is a Utopia?

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An imagined place where everything is perfect.

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What is a Transgression?

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An action that breaks a law or rule.

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Dystopia

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an imagined place where everything is unpleasant, often due to totalitarian rule.

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Conformity

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the act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms.

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Antagonist

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a character or force in conflict with the main character.

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Theme

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the central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

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Symbolism

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the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.