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