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Insurgency

Anaphora

Radicalization

Exile

Perspective

Counterinsurgency

Coup

Emigration

Fanaticism

Hyperbole

Diction

Cultural Identity

Covert

Imperialism

Fundamentalism

Allusion

Terrorism

the deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect

a literary tool that serves as a lens through which readers observe characters, events, and happenings within the story

A form of a religion, especially Islam or Protestant Christianity, that upholds belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture

Excessively enthusiastic outlook or behavior characterized by wild and extravagant notions about some subject

Military or political action taken against the activities of revolutionaries

a style of speaking or writing, determined by the choice of words by the speaker or writer

a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point or to show emphasis

The act of leaving one's native country with the intent to settle elsewhere

the representation of objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that appeals to our physical senses.

A process by which an individual or group comes to adopt increasingly extreme political, social, or religious ideals

The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political gain

a literary device in which a series of words begin with the same consonant sound

When a strong nation takes over a weaker nation or region, often through military force, and dominates its economic, political, or cultural life

a figure of speech that makes a comparison by describing an object or action without using the words "like" or "as."

a way of life of a group of people---the behaviors, traditions, beliefs, values, and symbols---that they accept.

a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance

a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things using the words "like" or "as."

a figure of speech in which a thing---an idea or an animal---is given human characteristics

A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government

The state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political reasons

Not openly displayed or acknowledged; covered; secret

a literary device that contains several layers of meaning by using an object or action that means something more than its original meaning

the feeling of belonging to a group related to nationality, ethnicity, religion, social class, generation, locality, or any social group

An organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a government