Perspective
Fundamentalism
Anaphora
Imperialism
Terrorism
Counterinsurgency
Coup
Fanaticism
Covert
Diction
Exile
Cultural Identity
Emigration
Radicalization
Allusion
Hyperbole
Insurgency
Excessively enthusiastic outlook or behavior characterized by wild and extravagant notions about some subject
a figure of speech in which a thing---an idea or an animal---is given human characteristics
When a strong nation takes over a weaker nation or region, often through military force, and dominates its economic, political, or cultural life
An organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a government
a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance
The state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political reasons
a style of speaking or writing, determined by the choice of words by the speaker or writer
a literary device in which a series of words begin with the same consonant sound
A process by which an individual or group comes to adopt increasingly extreme political, social, or religious ideals
the representation of objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that appeals to our physical senses.
Not openly displayed or acknowledged; covered; secret
a figure of speech that makes a comparison by describing an object or action without using the words "like" or "as."
the feeling of belonging to a group related to nationality, ethnicity, religion, social class, generation, locality, or any social group
a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things using the words "like" or "as."
The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political gain
a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point or to show emphasis
A form of a religion, especially Islam or Protestant Christianity, that upholds belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture
Military or political action taken against the activities of revolutionaries
a literary tool that serves as a lens through which readers observe characters, events, and happenings within the story
the deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect
a literary device that contains several layers of meaning by using an object or action that means something more than its original meaning
A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government
a way of life of a group of people---the behaviors, traditions, beliefs, values, and symbols---that they accept.
The act of leaving one's native country with the intent to settle elsewhere
