prose – n. written or spoken language in its normal form

symbolize – v. to stand for something; to be a symbol for something

liberal – adj. not opposed to new ideas or ways of behaving that are not traditional or widely accepted

tolerance – n. the ability to deal with or accept something, including behavior or opinions that one does not agree with

controversial – adj. relating to or causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument

detector – n. a device that detects the presence of something