Animal Farm

Key Terms Allegory: A story, poem or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. Irony: The expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. Example-Britain’s biggest dog was, Tiny Fable- A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral

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Vocabulary Terms Vivacious- lively, high spirited Disciples-a person who follows the teaching of another whom he or she accepts as a leader Gambol-to jump or skip around in play Acute-sharp, pointed Obstinate-keeping firmly to one’s opinion or course of action

Vocabulary Shirking- to avoid (a duty of a work) selfishly or unfairly Cryptic-concealing its meaning in a puzzled way Indefatigable- not becoming tired Maxim- a general truth or rule of conduct Ignominious- bringing contempt or disgrace, humiliating

Vocabulary Aloof- apart, unconcerned, remote in character, not friendly Cunning-Skilled at deceiving people