Option 2B Modern times Key Terms

Dystopia

A fictional society characterized by human misery, often used in literature to explore the consequences of war and political upheaval.

Allegory

A narrative that uses symbolic figures and actions to convey deeper moral or political meanings, often found in war literature.

Nationalism

A political ideology that emphasizes the interests and culture of a particular nation, often in opposition to foreign influence.

Post-colonialism

A critical framework that examines the cultural, political, and social impacts of colonialism and imperialism.

Dystopia

A fictional society characterized by human misery, often used to critique political systems and envision consequences of societal changes.

Allegory

A narrative that uses symbolic figures and actions to convey deeper moral or political meanings, often reflecting on real-world issues.

Identity

The qualities, beliefs, personality, looks, and expressions that make a person or group.

Representation

The way in which individuals or groups are depicted in literature, often reflecting societal attitudes.

Modernism

A literary movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by a break from traditional forms and a focus on new perspectives.

Postcolonialism

A critical framework that examines the effects of colonialism on cultures and societies, often focusing on issues of identity and power.

Postmodernism

A late 20th-century reaction against the ideas and values of modernism, often characterized by a questioning of narratives and identities.

Intersectionality

A framework for understanding how various social identities (race, gender, class) intersect and impact individual experiences.

Postmodernism

A late 20th-century reaction against modernism, characterized by a skeptical, self-aware approach to literature, often blending genres and questioning narratives.

Dramatic irony

A situation in a play where the audience knows more about the circumstances than the characters, creating tension and engagement.

Intertextuality

The relationship between texts and how they reference or influence each other.

Narrative Voice

The perspective from which a story is told, influencing how readers perceive the narrative.

Intertextuality

The relationship between texts and how they reference or influence each other.

Narrative Voice

The perspective from which a story is told, influencing how readers perceive the narrative.

Imagery

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates visual representations in the reader's mind.

Persona

The voice or character assumed by the poet in a poem, which may differ from their personal identity.

Persona

The voice or character that speaks in a poem, distinct from the poet.

Tone

The attitude or emotional quality conveyed by the speaker in a poem.

Imagery

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

Tone

The attitude or emotional quality conveyed by the poet through word choice and style.

Dystopia

A fictional society characterized by oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society, often explored in literature.

Symbolism

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, often used to convey deeper meanings in literary texts.

Alienation

A feeling of being isolated or estranged from a group or an environment.

Identity

The qualities, beliefs, and characteristics that make a person or group distinct.

Metafiction

A form of fiction that self-consciously addresses the devices of fiction, often blurring the boundary between fiction and reality.

Dystopia

An imagined society characterized by oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society, often explored in modern literature.