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