Harrison Bergeron
Literary Devices Part One
Definitions
Literary Devices Part Two
All Summer In A Day
100

Who are George and Hazel?

Harrison's parents

100

The location and time in which the novel takes place?

Setting

100

dystopia

a society in the future where thing have gone horribly wrong

100

______ refers to the 'hidden story' in a larger story.

Allegory

100

What TWO planets are mentioned in this story? 

1. Earth

2. Venus

200

Why does George have to wear a transmitter in his ear?

Because he is very intelligent and must not be allowed to think clearly

200

________ refers to the emotional response what the writer want to evoke in reader throughout their story. 

Mood

200

utopia

Literally, 'no place' in Ancient Greek. A place where everything is perfect.

200

______ refers to an object or idea and represents a larger meaning for the characters or plot of a novel.

Symbol

200

Why does Margot hate the rain?

She is originally from Earth and unlike the other children, has experienced the sun before. 

300

Why do the ballerinas have to war masks?

Because they are beautiful

300

______ is the usage of effective and precise language that conveys information not just in a functional way, but also to enlighten the reader

Word Choice
300

name one social issue

racism, sexism, poverty, mental health issues etc.

300

Name 3 symbols from your novel: 

1. 

2. 

3. 

300

How long does is rain for?

How long is the sun out for?

1. 7 years

2. 2 Hours

400

What is the job of the Handicapper General?

She assigns everyone their handicaps to make everyone 'equal'

400

How do you support your theme? 

Finding textual evidence throughout the novel. 

400

Name the corruption from Harrison Bergeron? 

(not control but the effect of it)

Loss of individuality 

400

________ refers to writing that uses vivid description that appeals to a readers' senses to create an image or idea in their head.

Imagery

400

Where to the children live?

An underground city

500

What is Handicapper General's name?

Diana Moon Glampers

500

What is theme? 

1. a central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

2. the message or lesson learned from the novel.

500

What is bird shot?

small metal pellets used to shoot birds

500

What three tools does an author use to create mood? 

1. Setting

2. Word Choice

3. Imagery

500

How old was Margot when she last experienced the sun? 

4 years old

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