Animal Farm
This animal inspires the rebellion by delivering a speech about equality but dies shortly afterward.
Who is Old Major?
This tense is used to talk about habits or things that are always true, e.g. “She walks to school every day.”
What is present tense?
This part of the rhetorical pentagon refers to the person or group who creates the text or speech.
What is the sender?
The name of the protagonist In James Georgalakis’ The Tourist
What is Ron?
Taking place across several states in May 2026, these elections will determine control of Congress and are often called a test of the president’s agenda.
What are the U.S. midterm elections?
This pig gradually takes control of the farm and becomes indistinguishable from the humans by the end of the novel.
Who is Napoleon?
This tense is used to describe actions that happened and finished in the past, e.g. “They watched a movie yesterday.”
What is past simple?
This element focuses on who the text or speech is intended for.
What is the receiver (audience)?
The Author of Paradise
Who is Mathew Kneale?
This international conflict has contributed to rising fuel prices and shipping risks, heavily affecting U.S. politics and the economy in early May 2026.
What is the U.S.–Iran conflict?
This hardworking horse represents loyalty and strength but is ultimately betrayed by the pigs.
Who is Boxer?
This tense connects the past with the present, e.g. “I have lost my keys.”
What is present perfect?
This element examines the word choice, tone, style, and rhetorical devices used.
What is the language?
The name of the protagonist in Paradise
What is Neville?
In March 2026, a federal appeals court temporarily restricted access to this medication used for abortion, sparking nationwide legal debate.
What is mifepristone?
(often referred to as "the abortion pill")
This violent event drives Snowball off the farm and allows Napoleon to rule without opposition.
What is the attack by the dogs?
This tense is used to describe an action that happened before another action in the past, e.g. “She had eaten before he arrived."
What is past perfect?
Which intention is dominant when a text tries to change the reader’s opinion or behavior, for example in advertisements or political speeches?
What is to persuade?
The teachers travelling with with your class next year
Who is Martin and Michael?
Thousands of Americans took part in nationwide demonstrations on May 1, 2026, marking this international labor event with strikes and protests.
What is May Day?
At the end of the novel, the animals witness this unsettling event, symbolizing the complete loss of the revolution’s ideals.
What is the pigs dining with humans and acting the same as them?
This tense is often formed with will and is used for decisions made at the moment of speaking, e.g. “I will help you.”
What is future tense?
Which type of ethos refers to the credibility a speaker already has before they begin speaking, based on reputation, position, or prior knowledge?
Initial ethos
The country where Paradise takes place
What is Nepal?
In 2026, economists debated whether rising interest rates, high energy prices, and reduced consumer spending could lead to this major economic event.
What is a U.S. recession?