ENGL 1005 Literature: A Global Perspective - The Memory Police

Flashcards focusing on key vocabulary and definitions related to the lecture on 'The Memory Police'.

Defamiliarization

A literary and artistic technique where the familiar is made unfamiliar, prompting us to question habitual perceptions.

Dystopia

A society characterized by oppressive control, societal flaws, and is often the opposite of utopia.

Frame Narrative

A story structure where a main narrative is told within the context of another story, often providing additional meaning.

Science Fiction

A genre often set in an alternative reality that explores transformative experiences through technology, ecology, or alien visitation.

Authoritarian

A structure of governance that enforces strict obedience to the authority at the cost of personal freedoms.

Cautionary Tale

A narrative used to warn readers about the potential consequences of certain behaviors or trends in society.

Oppressive Regime

A government that utilizes power to control and limit freedoms of its citizens.