Word list to accompany the text The 'Hunger Games'
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voyeurism |
Voyeurism is the enjoyment from seeing the pain or distress of others.
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totalitarian |
A totalitarian government has total control over a country.
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cornucopia |
The gigantic farmer's market has a cornucopia of fresh foods.
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dystopian |
A good dystopian novel will seem realistic, even though the events and setting are strange and disturbing.
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tesserae |
Tesserae is a voluntary food rationing, offered by the government of Panem to people in the districts.
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utopian |
A utopian world would be a perfect one for everybody.
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parachute |
The skydiver released her parachute.
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propaganda |
Propaganda films were shown in cinemas to reassure the public.
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rebellious |
He smoothed back a rebellious lock of hair.
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protagonist |
Antagonist is the person or force within a story that opposes the protagonist or hero.
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