Vocab
Maxim
A technique that relies on people's willingness to do something simply because everyone else is doing it
Bandwagon
Satire
Why are the pigs the most clear choice for leadership?
They are the most clever
"Four Legs Good. Two Legs Bad" (repeated by this animal again and again in the middle of Snowball's speeches)
Sheep
To fix firmly; surround
Ensconce
This technique is when a repetitive song or saying is repeated
Slogan
This relies on individualization to allow people to stop thinking for themselves and become apart of a group. Typically this means people act in ways that might not align with their morals
Mob (Herd) Mentality
Who demonstrates the most clear bravery and leadership in "The Battle of the Cowshed"
Snowball
"Windmill or no windmill, life would go on as it had always gone on - that is, badly"
Benjamin (Donkey)
Showing sustained, enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
Indefatigable
Used when a speaker uses overly positive words; relies on positive connotation
Glittering Generalities
A type of rhetorical device that asks a question not meant to be answered
Rhetorical Question
Name one animal who received the award "Animal Hero First Class"
Boxer
Snowball
"Napoleon is always right"
Boxer
This word means unwilling to yield or resistant; stubborn
Obstinate
A person gives the choice between two things when there are far more options in reality
False Dilemma
This type of writing means that the story has both literal and symbolic meaning; often written to comment on a specific historical event
Allegory
What happens to Mollie?
She collects bows and avoids work. Then, she leaves animal farm to go to another farm where she can get all that she desires.
"Tactics comrade! Tactics"
Squealer
Deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
Ignominious
Drawing a broad conclusion from insufficient evidence
Hasty Generalization
A type of story with a clear lesson, typically involving animals and simple plot. Example: the turtle and the hare
Fable
-No meetings
-No voting; pigs decide
-Animals receive orders rather than discussing
-Only sing Beasts of England once at the meetings
This character believes they must "send out more pigeons and stir up rebellion among the animals on the other farms"
Snowball