3. extended metaphor
fable
fact
falling metre
feminine rhyme
figurative language
figures of speech
folklore
foot
footer
form
formal
formal essay
genre
glittering generalities
graphical element
groundlings
heptameter
hexameter
high culture
hubris
iambic metre
idiom
imperfect rhyme
implications
infer
inference
infomercial
informal essay
informational essay
in medias res
innocent-eye narrator
interpretive fiction
language arts
literary non-fiction
literature
loaded words
loose sentence
low culture
lyric poetry
4. major sentence
masculine rhyme
metacognition
metonymy
metre
milieu
minor sentence
mnenonic device
monographs
monometer
mood
motif
multimedia
non-sequitur
novella
octameter
ode
oral tradition
orature
organizing principle
parallelism
parody
passive voice
pathos
pentameter
perfect rhyme
periodical index
periodicals
periodic sentence
persona
personal essay
perspective
phrase
5. picaresque novel
pitch
plagiarizing
plausible
post hoc, ergo propter hoc fallacy
prefix
prewriting
primary source
producer
proofreading
proportion
props
prosaic
prose poem
quarto
refrain
register
representing
revising
rhetorical device
rhetorical question
rising metre
road literature
sarcasm
sardonic
satire
satirist
scansion
schwa
secondary source
sight rhyme
situational irony
slice-of-life story
social dramatist
soliliquy
sonnet
speaker
spondaic metre
stanza
statement of fact
6. statement of opinion
stereotype
stereotyping
stream-of-consciousness story
style
subplot
suffix
suspense
symbol
symbolism
synecdoche
tag
tetrameter
text
theme
thesaurus
tilting
title page verso
tome
tone
tragedy
tragic flaw
tragic hero
tranisitional expression
trimeter
triple rhyme
trochaic metre
understatement
unity
unreliable narrator
urban legend
values
verbal irony
verisimilitude
verse
villanelle
voice
volume
weasel words
webbing
white space
wide-angle lens
8. Literary Terminology
short summary of ideas, or it can mean apart from concrete realities
occurs when the subject of the sentence performs the action expressed (e.g. The cat ate the mouse.)
a general category of fallacies in which a claim or argument is rejected on the basis of some irrelevant fact about
the author of or the person presenting the claim or argument.
The fallacy comitted in trying to apeal for pity or symptahy in an argument in order to win the argument or have
a conclusion accepted
how it appeals to the senses
treatment of a subject under the guise of another, double meaning
an implicit reference to another work or person
a metre comprised of two unstressd syllables and one stressed
used to indicate theommission of one or more letters in a word
the original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied or based
discussion/debate of different points of view
having every part essential in some way or another
written about oneself
ludicrous descent from the exualted or lofty to the common place, anticlimax
a type of logical fallacy in which the proposition to be proved is assumed implicitly or explicitly in the premise
a collection of works used/citations
a novel of all around self-development
obscene or dark humour
harsh discordance of sound
a break or pause in a line of poetry dictated by the natural language
a fundamental principle or general rule
a heading or description of a picture or chapter
a distorted view of a character or things
a calamatous event; final event or conclusion, usually unfortunate
release from tension and fear following the climas of the story - the calm following the storm
a character which contrasts with the protagonist to highlight characteristics
referencing the work bieng quoted or used
A clause is a grammatical unit that includes at a minimum a predicate and an explicit or impled subject and
expresses a proposition
a trite overused expression
the part in the story when a crises and resolution are reached
logical interconnection
word, phrase or expression used in everyday speech and wriitng
amusing scene, incident or speech introduced into serious or tragic elements in order to provide temporary
release from tension
shortening a timeline to advance the story
a diagram which shows various relationships between concepts
poetry which reflects the state of mind and feelings of the poet
the tension in a situation between charcters
suggestion or implication evoked by a word or phrase over and above what it actually means
close repetition of identical consonant sounds before and after different vowels - e.g. slip-slop
the set of circustances or facts that surround a particular event or situation
9. examining things in a critical or close examining manner
an essay written examining an area in a close manner
a long syllable followed by two short syllables
the style and techniques of a group of artists/writers in the early 20th centrury who exploited accidental and
incongruous effects in their work
a critical component in the ability to read
the most literal and limited meaning of a word
a clause that cannot stand alone within a full sentence, whch acts as a noun, adjective or adverb
an unanticipated intervener who resolves a difficult situation
a style of speaking or writing dependent upon choice of words
intended for instruction
a set system of rules and regulations
telling of a story based on documentary evidence
a field of action, thought or influence
an important line in a book or play which is central to the overall meaning
a first or preliminary form of any writing subject to revision or copying
when the audience understands the implicaiton and meaning of a situation on stage but the characters do not
a poem in which there is one imaginary speaker addressing an imaginary audience
a form of writing which expresses emotional feelings - involves a narrative poem of a person in a specific
situation
the central emotional theme
performance poetry consisting of spoken words over reggae rhythms
revising
article or publication expressing the opinion of the author/editor
a cartoon depicting a humorous rendition of the artist's feelings or opinions on a matter
a mournfull or melancholy poem especially a funeral song or lament for the dead
the ommission or slurring of a syllable in poetry
special stress laid upon or importance attached to
occurs at the end of a line of verse
where the sense and meter conincide in a pause a the end of a line
running on of a sentence beyond the second line of one couplet into the first line of the next
a long narrative poem
can be an inscription on a statue or builiding, the writing on a coin, a quotation on the title page of a book or a
motto heading a new section or paragraph
pertaining to or of the nature of an episode
contianed in or carried on in the form of letters
a fiction which provides phychological escape from everyday life - purely for entertainment
a composition of unfixed length which discusses formally or informally a topic or variety of topics - the most
flexible and adaptable of all literary forms
a speech or writing in praise of a person or thing
agreeable sounds pleasing to the ear, a harmonious or pleasing combination or succession of words
an explanation
writing or speech primarily intended to convey information or explanation
the infromation at the start of a book or play that is essential to know about what has happened, or events to
come
avoids the representaiton of external reality and instead projects highly personal visions of the world
10. a metaphor that is extended thoughout an entire stanza or poem
a fairy tale to teach a moral lesson
the truth
is when the metre moves from stressed to unstressed
when the words of two or more syllables rhyme - often used in humourous verse
language that uses figures of speech e.g. metaphors, similes etc.
an expression which uses language in a non-literal or unusual way to achieve a rhetorical effect
it is literature which has been passed down orally by illeterate people
gorup of syllables forming a metrical unit - a unit of rhyme
a note at the end of a page
shape, sturcture and the manner in which a literary work is made
conventional
a structured essay written with citations and references to previous works
a class or category
emotionally appealing words so closely associated with highly-valued concepts and beliefs that they carry
conviction without supporting information or reason (e.g. courage, patriotist, common sense etc.)
a symbol, emblom, icon or sign which is recognizable (e.g. a logo)
a spectator or reader of unsophisticated or uncultured tastes
a metrical line of seven feet
a metrical line of six feet
is the culture of an elite such as the aristocracy or intelligentsia
desire beyond one's station
consists of a unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable and is thought to be the nearest to speech and is
common in English verse
an expression whose meaning is not predictable from the usual meanings of its constituent words (e.g. kick the
bucket)
a rhyme between a stressed and an unstressed syllable. (e.g. wing , caring )
an implied meaning, indirect indications, suggestions
to derive by reasoning
the act or process of deriving logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true
a long commercial that informs or instructs
has formal structure but the content is less rigid and is written for pleasure
an essay that contains information
in or into the middle of a sequence of events
The character telling the story may be a child or a developmentally disabled individual; the narrator is thus naive. The contrast
between what the innocent-eye narrator perceives and what the reader understands may produce an ironic effect.
A given situation purposed to explain or convery by action word or deed
the combined study of literature and language
branch of writing which employs literary techniques and artistic vision usually associated with fiction or poetry to
report on actual persons, places, or events
writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of universal inteest are characteristic or essential
features - peotry, novels, etd.
words that have negative or hurtful meaning which are likely to cause conflict
a type of sentence in which the main idea comes first followed by dependent grammatical units (e.g. he went to
town to buy groceries, to visit his friends and go to the bookstore)
Low culture is a derogatory term for some forms of popular culture - reality shows, bathroom humour etc.
a type of emotional song-like poetry
11. A major sentence is a regular sentence; it has a subject and a predicate. For example: I have a ball.
a single monosyllabic rhyme at the end of a line (thorn, scorn)
Metacognition is defined as "cognition about cognition", or "knowing about knowing."
a figure of speech in which the name of an attribute or a thing is substituted for the thing itself eg. The stage, the
crown, the bench
arrangement of words in regularly measured patterns or rhythmic lines or versus
someones surrondinds/environment
a minor sentence is an irregular type of sentence. It does not contain a finite verb. For example, "Mary!" "Yes."
"Coffee." etc. Other examples of minor sentences are headings, stereotyped expressions (Hello!), emotional
expressions (Wow!), proverbs, etc. This can also include nominal sentences like The more, the merrier.
is a mind, memory or learning aid
a highly detailed and throroughly documented study or paper written about a limited area or subject field
In poetry, a monometer is a line of verse with just one metrical foot
state or quality of feeling imparted by the written word
a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., esp. in a literary, artistic, or musical work.
the combined use of several types of media eg. Art and literature
It is a comment which, due to its apparent lack of meaning relative to what it follows,[1] seems absurd to the
point of being humorous or confusing, as in the following joke:Q: How many surrealists does it take to change a
light bulb?A: Fish.The use of non sequitur in humor can be deliberate or unintentional. Literally, the expression is
Latin for "it does not follow."[2] In other literature, a non sequitur can denote an abrupt, illogical, unexpected or
absurd turn of plot or dialogue not normally associated with or appropriate to that preceding it.
a fictional prose narrative that is longer and more complex than a short story (e.g. a short novel)
a metrical line of eight feet
a poem intended to be sung
Oral tradition, oral culture and oral lore are messages or testimony transmitted orally from one generation to
another. The messages or testimony are verbally transmitted in speech or song and may take the form, for
example, of folktales, sayings, ballads, songs, or chants. In this way, it is possible for a society to transmit oral
history, oral literature, oral law and other knowledges across generations without a writing system.
oral literature (orature was introduced to reduce the oxymoron, but oral literature persists)
a core assumption from which everything else by proximity can derive a classification or a value
to give two or more parts of the sentences a similar form so as to give the whole a definite pattern - I came, I
saw, I conquered
a satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing (e.g. The Life of Brian)
When the subject is the patient, target or undergoer of the action, it is said to be in the passive voice. (e.g. The
mouse was eaten by the cat.)
the quality or power that evokes a feeling of pity or compassion
a metrical line of five feet
a rhyme of two words spelled or pronounced identically but have different meaning (e.g. rain and rein)
a type of reference source that lists periodical articles by subject or author
a published work that appears on a regular schedule eg. Newspapers, magazines etc.
is a sentence that is not grammatically complete until its end
the narrator of or character in a literary work, sometimes identified with the author
an essay written from a personal point of view
your viewpoint on something based on what you know
a group of words funcitoning as a single unit in a sentence e.g. at the end of the street
12. a satirical novel which depicts in humourous ways the adventures of a roguish hero who lives by his wits in a
corrupt society
the pace and tone of text
to take and use ideas, writing etc. without giving credit
having an appearance of truth or reason
a fallacy that inappropriately proportions cause and effect. Since that event followed this one, that event must
have been caused by this one
a small word placed in front of a word to change the meaning e.g. unhappy, substandard etc.
Prewriting is the first step of the writing process, followed by drafting, revision, editing and publishing
an original document pertaining to the event or subject of inquiry
a person responsible for the financial and administrative aspects of a stage, film, television, or radio production
checking over work for error
the significance of a thing or event that an objective view reveals
are objects or things used to create a scence, setting or effect
having the character or form of prose rather than poetry
is poetry written in prose that departs from some of the usual practices associated with prose discourse, for the
sake of heightened imagery or emotional effect
a type of book format that is formed from folding the original sheet into 4, hence the page size is a quarter of
the original sheet
a phrase or verse recurring at intervals in a poem or song
a book in which records of names, events etc. are kept
to set forth clearly with a view to influencing matters
to alter something in order to make corrections, improve or update
a use of language which creates a literal effect without regard for literal significance
a question to which no answer is expected
is when the metre moves from unstressed to stressed
stories about journeys on the road
harsh or bitter irony
scornful, mocking, disdainfully humourous
a literary composition in verse or prose in which human folly and vice are scorned and ridiculed
a writer of satires
the metrical analyses of verse
the mid-central, neutral vowel sound typically occurring in unstressed syllables in English
is a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere
agreement in spelling but not in sound at the end of lines of verse (e.g. have and grave)
is the disparity of intention and result
a story that portrays a "cut-out" sequence of events in a character's life
a writer whose works deal with significant social issues
a long speech by a character as if no one is around
a class of poetry with 14 lines of definite pattern
the person speaking
a metrical foot of two stressed or long syllables e.g. cold feed
A stanza is part of a poem consisting of a group of lines, set off by a space, that usually has a set pattern of meter
and rhyme
a single sentence or assertion based on fact
13. a single sentence or assertion based on opinion
a simplified and standardized conception or image
to characterize or regard as a stereotype
a story that attempts to depict the multitudinous thoughts and feelings which pass through the mind - interior
monologue
disctinctive or characteristic mode of wrting
a plot subordinate to the main plot of a literary work or film
an affix which follows the word to which it was added (e.g. kindly, elderly)
A literary device in which the author maintains the audience's attention through the buildup of events, the
outcome of which will soon be revealed
something used for or regarded as something representing something else
representing things with symbols
A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole (as hand for sailor), the whole for a part (as the law for
police officer)
a quotation added for special effect
a metrical line of four feet
the main body of matter in a manuscript, book, newspaper etc.
a unifying or dominant idea
a book of synonyms
a verbal debate
the left page, opposite the title page in a book
a book, especially on ethat is heavy large or learned
Manner of expression in speech or writing
a dramatic composition dealing with a serious or somber theme
A flaw in the character of the protagonist of a tragedy that brings the protagonist to ruin or sorrow
a literary character who makes an error of judgement or has a fatal flaw that combines with fate and external
forces brings on a tragedy
an expression used to flow one idea from another (e.g. at the same time, in conclusion, to illustrate)
a metrical line of three feet
a rhyme of involving three syllables (vanity/humanity)
a metrical foot containing a stresed followed by an unstressed syllable, producing a fally rhythm
to state or represent less strongly than the facts would bear out
the state of being one (or whole)
a narrator whose credibility has been seriously compromised usually due to lack of knowledge, deliberate
attempt to deceive or psychological instability
modern story of obscure origin with little or no supporting evidence
a set of consistent beliefs
is a disparity of expression and intention: when a speaker says one thing but means another
the appearance or semblance of truth
a stanza or a succession of meterical feet
a class of poem with 19-lines of fixed form consisting of five tercets and a final quatrain on two rhymes
expression in written words
a collection of written or printed sheets bound together constituting a book
a word that tempers the forthrightness of a statement making one's views misleading
the intricate set or pattern of circumstances relating events or people in a story
the portion of the paper not covered in print - empty, blank portion
a wide perspective when writing
14. a structured list of references used in your wrting
a handbook of advice, writing rules etc. for writers
anything that prompts creative thought
15.
16. Dramatic/Visual composition/Film Terminology
art (visual) essay
aerial shot
cinematography
costume designer
close-up shot
composition
dissolve
dollying
director
dub
eye-level shot
fade-in
fade-out
high-angle shot
panning
long shot
low-angle shot
medium shot
lighting technician
photo essay
playwright
reader's theatre
revenge play
shooting script
screenplay
script
set designer
set
splice
special effects
18. Dramatic/Visual composition/Film Terminology
an essay which uses visual components to tell a story
camera view from above
the art or technique of movie photography, including shooting and development
a person who researchers period clothing and then design costumes for a film or stage production
camera view from close to the object, person, view etc. so they take up most of the frame
the plan, placement or arrangement of the elements of art in a work
to fade out a shot or scene while simultaneously fading into the next
a segment in which the camera is mounted on a wheeled platform that is pushed on rails while the
picture is being taken
a person responsible for interpretive aspects of a production, supervises integration of all the
elements required to realize the writer's conception
to insert a new sound tract, often a sychronized translation of the original dialogue, into a film
a camera angle where the camera is at the level of human eyes
to appear gradually by becoming lighter
to disappear gradually by becoming darker
the camera looks down on the subject from a high locaiotn making the actor/s appear more
vulnerable
to take a camera shot while rotating the camera on its horizontal or vertical axis to keep the moving
person or object in view or to allow the film to record a panarama
High angle shots also make the figure or object seem vulnerable or powerless.
is a shot from a camera positioned low on the vertical axis, often at knee height, looking up
a camera shot from a medium distance which work well to show both facial expressions and body
language
are people who rig and control electric lights for art and entertainment venues (theater or live music
venues) or in video, television, or film production
is a set or series of photographs that are intended to tell a story or evoke a series of emotions in the
viewer
is a person who writes dramatic literature or drama, usually for performance in front of an audience
minimal theatre in support of literature and reading (e.g. minimal costumes, sets, props, acting etc.)
the revenge play is a form of tragedy (e.g Hamlet)
is the version of a screenplay used during the production of a motion picture
a motion picture
the manuscript of a play, motion picture, or radio or television broadcast
a person who creates the scenery for theatre, film or television
to arrange the scenery, properties, lights etc. for an act or scene
Connection of two or more pieces of linear material such as film or audio tape
illusions used in the film, television, theater, or entertainment industries to simulate the imagined
events in a story
19. is a person responsible for dealing with the recording and reproduction of sound through mechanical
and electronic means
a type of process photography in which two or more shots are juxtaposed and projected
simultaneously on the screen
is specific terminology used to facilitate the precise movement and positioning of actors on the stage
are people who move properties, regulate lighting etc. in a theatrical production
a person who assumes full responsibility for the stage during a producton of a play and oversees the
movement of the props, scenery etc.
the placement of an image or video on top of an already-existing image or video, usually to add to the
overall image effect, but also sometimes to conceal something
is a specific construction of a long focal length photographic lens in which the physical length of the
lens is shorter than the focal length, having the effect of magnifying the object
a filming technique whereby the camera tracks beside the actor/object (e.g. alongside moving horses
or vehicles)
the picture elements as opposed to the sound elements in films, television etc.
a production technique where a non-diegetic voice is broadcast live or pre-recorded in radio,
television, film, theatre and/or presentation
a gradual transition in film editing
22. Assessment Terminology
missing
precise or correct
proficient
meeting standards
no clear answer, several possible meanings
meeting what is expected
done well
perceptive
not well planned, constructed
how clear something is
whether or not things fit together
capable of meeting expectations or requirments
ability to understand
all encompassing, large in scope
unsure
well thought through
central or main idea/theme
normal or usual, conforming to accepted standards
believable
style of speech
possible to understand
an understanding
unique in nature/quality
producing intended or expected results
productive use of time and resources
exceeding or above standards, well done!!
familiar with
non-specific
untidy and not well thought out
sheds light on a subject
unstated but supported central idea
not precise
not accurate
not appropriate
not distinct
not effective
able to extract inner meaning, perceptive, intuitive understanding
not important and extraneous
smoothly worked in, coordinated to provide a harmonious and interrelated whole
abrupt and startling
rule bound, good discriminating judgement
lacking
choosing the arguments to support your thesis
using grammer and spelling and punctuation in a proper manner
the technical aspects of writing
23. block from view or far-fetched idea, vague or uncertain
to be unspecific beyond appropriate or justified limits
to simply to the point of error, distortion or misrepresentation
to have your work judged by your academic equals
insightful
to be able to convince of an idea through argument
could have happened, believable
well honed
detailed
apt
intentional
not well done
connected with the matter in hand
meeting acceptable standards
having sound judgement
having good ability
simple and direct
dealt with on the surface, lacking depth
to keep up or keep going
of or pertianing to syntax
rules or patterns of language and writing
a central theme or idea
main idea stated in a single sentence
not well developed
not developed at all
not discerning, lacking insight
bringing things together to make a whole
unclear, not understood
not specific
well founded
24. SS30-1 Related Issue #1 - Identity
Liberalism
Individualism
Common Good
Collectivism
Ideology
Progressivism
Individual Rights & Freedoms
Competition
Economic Freedom
The Rule of Law
Private Poperty
Public Property
Collective Responsibility & Interests
Cooperation
Economic Equality
Collective Norms
25. SS30-1 Related Issue #1 - Identity
a political or social philosophy advocating freedom of the individual
a social theory advocating the liberty, rights or independent action of the individual
the common good describes a specific philosophy, ethic, moral or political belief that is shared and beneficial for
all (or most) members of a given community
a term used to describe any moral, political, or social outlook, that stresses human interdependence and the
importance of a collective, rather than the importance of separate individuals
a particular principle, position or policy that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class or large
group
favouring or advocating progress, change, improvement or reform as opposed to wishing to maintain things as
they are
the rights and freedoms of the individual
rivalry offered by a competitor
is the freedom to produce, trade and consume any goods and services acquired without the use of force, fraud
or theft
simply means that the law is above everyone and it applies to everyone
refers to tangible and intangible things owned by individuals or firms over which their owners have exclusive and
absolute legal rights
assets owned by a state, community or government rather than individuals or private firm
groups shared responsibilities and interests
working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit
the idea of having similar economic circumstance amongst different nations
the beliefs and philosophies etc. of the majority in a group
26. SS30-1 Related Issue #2 - Resistance to Liberalism
John Locke
Baron de Montesquieu
Adam Smith
John Stuart Mill
Laissez Faire Capitalism
Industrialization
The Class System
Limited Government
Classic Conservatism
Marxism
Socialism
Welfare Capitalism
Labour Standards
Unions
Universal Suffrage
Welfare State
Human Rights
Feminism
Communism
Fascism
27. Expansionism
Containment - Truman Doctrine
and Domino Theory
Deterrence
Brinksmanship
Détente
Non-alignmnet
Liberation Movements
Neo-Conservatism
Environmentalism
Post-modernism
Extremism
28. SS30-1 Related Issue #2 - Resistance to Liberalism
was an English philosopher. Locke is considered the first of the British empiricists, but is equally important to
social contract theory. His ideas had enormous influence on the development of epistemology and political
philosophy, and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential Enlightenment thinkers, classical
republicans, and contributors to liberal theory.
was a French social commentator and political thinker who lived during the Era of the Enlightenment. He is
famous for his articulation of the theory of separation of powers, taken for granted in modern discussions of
government and implemented in many constitutions throughout the world. He was largely responsible for the
popularization of the terms feudalism and Byzantine Empire
was a Scottish moral philosopher and a pioneer of political economy. One of the key figures of the Scottish
Enlightenment, Smith is the author of The Theory of Moral Sentiments and An Inquiry into the Nature and
Causes of the Wealth of Nations. The latter, usually abbreviated as The Wealth of Nations, is considered his
magnum opus and the first modern work of economics. Adam Smith is widely cited as the father of modern
economics
was an influential liberal thinker of the 19th century whose works on liberty justified freedom of the individual in
opposition to unlimited state control.[2] He was an exponent of utilitarianism, an ethical theory developed by
Jeremy Bentham, although his conception of it was very different from Bentham's. He clearly set forth the
premises of the scientific method.
the idea of separation of economy and state
rapid growth of mechanical production
a system where people are separated based on wealth, social status etc.
is a government where any more than minimal governmental intervention in personal liberties and the economy
is not usually allowed by law, usually in a written Constitution
refers to various political and social philosophies that support tradition and the status quo
is the political philosophy and economic practice based upon a materialist interpretation of history, a critical
analysis of capitalism, a theory of social change, and an atheist view of human liberation derived from the work
of Karl Marx
refers to various theories of economic organisation advocating public or direct worker ownership and
administration of the means of production and allocation of resources, and a society characterised by equal
access to resources for all individuals with an egalitarian method of compensation
the combination of a capitalist economic system with a welfare state
are standards designed to eliminate unjust and inhumane labour practices
a number of persons joined together for a common purpose, often to ensure the rights of workers in the
workplace
the right to vote for all persons over a certain age
a state in which the welfare of the people in such matters as social security, health and education, housing and
working conditions is the responsibility of the government
the "basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled
the doctrine advocating social, political nad all other rights of women equal to those of men
is a family of economic and political ideas and social movements related to the establishment of an egalitarian,
classless and stateless society based on common ownership and control of the means of production and
property in general, as well as the name given to such a society.
a government system led by a dictator having complete power
29. refers to the doctrine of a nation's expanding its territorial base (or economic influence) usually by means of
military aggress
Containment was a United States policy using military, economic, and diplomatic strategies to temper the spread
of Communism, enhance America’s security and influence abroad, and prevent a "domino effect".
act of deterring
is the practice of pushing a dangerous situation to the verge of disaster in order to achieve the most
advantageous outcome e.g. Cuban missile crisis
international situation where previously hostile nations not involved in an open war de-escalate tensions
through diplomacy and confidence-building measures
a national policy repudiating political or military alliance with a world power
an organization fighting a rebellion against a colonial power, often seeking independence based on a nationalist
identity and an anti-imperialist out
a movement in favour of political, economic and social conservatism
any person who advocates or works to protect nature or natural resources from pollution or its effects
Of or relating to art, architecture, or literature that reacts against earlier modernist principles, as by
reintroducing traditional or classical elements of style or by carrying modernist styles or practices to extremes
a tendency or disposition to go to extremes
30. SS30-1 Related Issue #3 - Contemporary Liberalism
Consensus
Direct vs. Representative
Democracy
Authoritarianism
Command Economies
Free market econtomies
Traditional economies
Mixed economies
American Bill of Rights
Canadian Charter of Rights and
freedoms
Quebec Charter of Human Rights
and Freedoms
War Measures Act
Patriot Act
Debt
Poverty
Racism
Pandemics
Terrorism
Censorship
Illiberalism
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general agreement or concord
system of government in which either the actual governing is carried out by the people governed (direct
democracy), or the power to do so is granted by them (as in representative democracy)
a form of government characterized by an emphasis on the authority of state in a republic or union. It is a
political system controlled by typically non-elected rulers who usually permit some degree of individual freedom
an economy where supply and price are regulated by the government
a market economy without intervention and regulation by government except to regulate against force or fraud
an economic system in which resources are allocated by inheritance and which has a strong social network and is
based on indigenous technology and methods
is an economic system that includes a variety of public and government control, or a mixture of capitalism and
socialism
is the name by which the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution are known which protects the
basic principles of human liberty
the rights and freedoms set out for Canadian citizens
is a statutory bill of rights and human rights code passed by the National Assembly of Quebec on June 27,
a Canadian statute that allows the government to assume sweeping emergency powers in the event of war,
invasion, or insurrection, real or apprehended
is an act that allows authorites to conduct surveillance without judicial review
a liability or obligation to pay or render something
the state or condition of having little or no money, goods or means of support
a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determines cultural or human
acheivement, usually believing ones own race is superior
is an epidemic of infectious disease that is spreading through human populations across a large region; for
instance a continent, or even worldwide
the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion. One form is the use of violence against
noncombatants for the purpose of gaining publicity for a group, cause, or individual
is the suppression of speech or deletion of communicative material which may be considered objectionable,
harmful, sensitive, or inconvenient to the government or media organizations as determined by a censor.
is a governing system in which, although elections take place, citizens are cut off from knowledge about the
activities of those who exercise real power because of the lack of civil liberties. It is not an 'open society'. This
may be because a constitution limiting government powers exists, but its liberties are ignored, or to the simple
absence of an adequate legal constitutional framework of liberty.
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The Human Condition
Dissent
Civility
Civil Disobedience
Political Participation
Citizen Advocacy
Humanitarian Crises
Civil rights movements
Anti-war movements
McCarthyism (Red Scare)
Pro-democracy movements
Collective and individual action
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refers to the distinctive features of human existence
to differ in sentiment or opinion from the majority, particularly in politics
courtesy or politeness
is the active refusal to obey certain laws, demands and commands of a government, or of an occupying power,
without resorting to physical violence
an individuals participation in politics
representing the rights and interests of another person as if they were one's own
is an event or series of events which represents a critical threat to the health, safety, security or wellbeing of a
community or other large group of people
organized groups fighting for civil liberties for all
organized protests against war
is the politically motivated practice of making accusations of disloyalty, subversion, or treason without proper
regard for evidence
are protests for democracy (e.g. Tiananmen Square )
the actions of the individual or of a group of individuals
