Rhetoric
A speaker or writer that lists their credentials and experiences to establish their credibility is using this type of rhetoric
What is Ethos?
This character is known for his shrill voice and long, convincing speeches
Who is Squealer?
The Russian Revolution began partially as an overthrow of the wealthy, ruling class by citizens who were forced to live under harsh conditions. What event in the text is this most similar to?
The animal rebellion; battle of the windmill; battle of cowshed
When the sheep bleat "Four legs good, two legs bad" any time an animal expresses a concern or complaint
**You must defend your choice. "This is an example of ------ because -------".
This is an example of distraction because the sheep have been trained in a way that does not allow the other animals to speak or think.
When Snowball tells Molly that ribbons are a "badge of slavery" in order to make her dislike them, he is using this type of rhetoric.
What is pathos?
This character was originally a leader who planned, educated, and elevated the other animals, but later was labeled a traitor and blamed for all problems on the farm.
Who is Snowball?
Stalin carried out the Great Purge, eliminating perceived enemies through executions and labor camps. What event in Animal Farm is this most related to
Napoleon killing animals who opposed him
"Snowball was in league with Jones from the very start! He was Jones' secret agent all the time. It has been proved by documents he left behind and which we have only just discovered" (Orwell 51).
**You must defend your choice. "This is an example of ------ because -------".
Disinformation - We know from earlier in the text that Snowball was an organized leader in the battle against Jones.
"Milk and apples (this has been proven by Science, comrades) contain substances absolutely necessary to the well-being of a pig" (Orwell 23) is this type of rhetoric
What is logos?
This character was primarily concerned with selfish desires such as wearing ribbons, getting sugar cubes, and being brushed.
Who is Mollie?
Leon Trotsky advocated for "Permanent Revolution" - spreading socialist revolution globally and rivaled Stalin for leadership. He was later exiled by Stalin and eventually assasinated. Name the most similar character in Animal Farm
Snowball
"But if there were hardships to be borne, they were partly offset by the fact that life nowadays had a greater dignity than it had had before. There were more songs, more speeches, more processions" (Orwell 71).
Distraction - the performances are to make them notice less of what is wrong
As a team, come up with a detailed example of how to use Pathos. You have 45 seconds. The team after you can steal if your answer is not accepted.
Various Acceptable Responses
This character seemed to know what was going on the entire time, but rarely showed any emotion either way. He was known for stating: "Donkeys live a long time".
Who is Benjamin
Vladimir Lenin spread revolutionary ideas. After he suffered strokes in 1922-23, there was a power struggle after his 1924 death. Which Animal Farm character is he most connected to
Old Major
Squealer tells the other animals that he was with Boxer at the hospital in his final moments. He relates that Boxer's final words were "Long Live Animal Farm, Long Live Comrade Napoleon, Napoleon is always right!" (Orwell 77).
**You must defend your choice. "This is an example of ------ because -------".
Disinformation - We know that Boxer was sent to the glue factory and that the pigs used the profit to buy whiskey
As a team, come up with a detailed example of how to use Logos. You have 45 seconds. The team after you can steal if your answer is not accepted.
Various Acceptable Responses
This character, known for being old and wise, gave the original speech on the principles of animalism and the need for revolution
Who is Old Major
Tsars (rulers) mismanaged resources and contributed to problems such as poverty and starvation that led the revolution that forced out Tsar Nicholas II. The character most similar to Tsar Nicholas in Animal Farm
Who is Mr. Jones
"They (the animals) had nothing to go upon except Squealer's lists of figures, which invariably demonstrated that everything was getting better and better" (Orwell 81)
**You must defend your choice. "This is an example of ------ because -------".
Disinformation - we know that the animals lives (except the pigs) are not better at all