Hyperbole
Perspective
Imperialism
Cultural Identity
Coup
Fanaticism
Anaphora
Radicalization
Counterinsurgency
Exile
Emigration
Fundamentalism
Insurgency
Covert
Allusion
Diction
Terrorism
a literary tool that serves as a lens through which readers observe characters, events, and happenings within the story
Military or political action taken against the activities of revolutionaries
the feeling of belonging to a group related to nationality, ethnicity, religion, social class, generation, locality, or any social group
A form of a religion, especially Islam or Protestant Christianity, that upholds belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture
A process by which an individual or group comes to adopt increasingly extreme political, social, or religious ideals
a figure of speech in which a thing---an idea or an animal---is given human characteristics
the deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect
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
Not openly displayed or acknowledged; covered; secret
Excessively enthusiastic outlook or behavior characterized by wild and extravagant notions about some subject
the representation of objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that appeals to our physical senses.
When a strong nation takes over a weaker nation or region, often through military force, and dominates its economic, political, or cultural life
The state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political reasons
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
a literary device in which a series of words begin with the same consonant sound
A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government
a style of speaking or writing, determined by the choice of words by the speaker or writer
a literary device that contains several layers of meaning by using an object or action that means something more than its original meaning
The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political gain
The act of leaving one's native country with the intent to settle elsewhere
a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point or to show emphasis
a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things using the words "like" or "as."
