Langston Hughes
What kind of writing is Langston Hughes best known for?
He is best known for his poetry.
Who wrote Animal Farm?
George Orwell whose original name wasEric Arthur Blaire
Continue the sentence: Two households...
both alike in dignity in fair Verona, where we lay our scene.
What was the name of the last Romanov Tsar?
Tsar Nicholas II.
Diary/Journal Entry (Diary Entry of the Romanov Family)
Purpose: To record personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Tone: Informal, honest, and reflective.
Audience: Usually the writer themselves, sometimes close friends or family.
What movement was he a part of?
He was part of the Harlem Renaissance.
Who is the leader of the animals at first?
Old Major
Why does Tybalt challenge Romeo to a duel?
Because Tybalt is angry that Romeo came to the Capulet party uninvited.
What was the name of Nicholas II’s wife?
Alexandra
Descriptive Writing (Globe Theatre experience of a viewer)
Purpose:
To create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind by describing people, places, objects, or events using sensory details (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).
Tone:
Imaginative, detailed, and often emotional or atmospheric.
Audience:
Readers who want to experience or visualize the subject clearly.
Name 3 of his famous poems
The Negro Speaks of Rivers, Dream Variations, Harlem, I too, Sing, America, Theme for English B
What is the name of the farm? (2 names)
First it’s Manor Farm, then Animal Farm.
How do the deaths of Romeo and Juliet affect their families?
Their families end the feud out of grief and regret.
What was the name of their only son and what condition did he have?
Alexi suffered from Hemophilia
Propaganda Speech (Example: Old Major's or Napoleon's Speeches)
Purpose:
To persuade people to support a particular idea, cause, or leader—often by appealing to emotions and sometimes by presenting biased or misleading information.
Tone:
Strong, emotional, confident, and sometimes urgent or aggressive.
Audience:
The general public or a specific group that the speaker wants to influence or control.
Why is Langston Hughes important?
He gave a voice to Black culture through his writing.
How does Napoleon maintain control over the other animals? (mention 3 things)
He uses fear, propaganda, violence, and the dogs to intimidate them.
Where was William Shakespeare born? (England is not enough)
In Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
What major political event led to the fall of the Romanovs?
The Russian Revolution
Poetry (Example: Langston Hughes)
Purpose: To express emotions, ideas, or tell a story using artistic language.
Tone: Varies widely—can be joyful, sad, romantic, or reflective.
Audience: Readers who appreciate creative and emotional language.
What style are many of Hughes’s poems written in?
A jazz or blues style, free verse.
How does the ending of the novel show that the pigs have become like the humans?
The pigs walk on two legs, wear clothes, and behave just like the human farmers they replaced.
What is the rhythm of a sonnet?
Iambic pentameter - (a rhythm with 10 syllables per line)
Who was Rasputin?
A mysterious healer and priest who became close to the family and claimed that he can cure Alexi. (who was probably a scammer)
Analytical Essay (Animal Farm CPT)
Purpose:
To examine and explain the deeper meaning, structure, or ideas in a text, event, or topic. It breaks down information to understand it better.
Tone:
Formal, objective, and thoughtful. It often uses evidence and examples to support ideas.
Audience:
Students, scholars, teachers or readers interested in critical thinking and detailed understanding.