23.  persecution (n)--the act of oppressing or harassing with ill-treatment, especially because of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or beliefs

• SAMPLE SENTENCE: Although A.I. is originally a dystopian story, it also touches upon the persecution of a group of people: in this case, the Mechas.

24.  impassive (adj)--devoid of emotion; revealing no emotion

• SAMPLE SENTENCE: The Orgas in A.I. assume that all Mechas are impassive; however, David, because of his loyalty and love to his mother, disproves this belief.