Elements of Dystopia
What does conformity mean?
When everyone is the same.
Which 2 terms are used interchangeably with "protagonist"?
Hero, Main Character
What is Jonas's sister named?
Lily
Define: Reluctant
Not willing to do something.
What is Ms. Sirignano's favorite color?
Green
Define "Utopia"
A Utopia is a place that is perfect in respect to laws, politics, customs, and conditions.
What does the word "protagonist" translate to?
First Actor
What is the first memory that The Giver transmits to Jonas?
Snow
What part of speech is Dire?
Adjective
What town did Ms. Sirignano grow up in?
Needham - Roll Rockets!
When do dystopias take place?
In a futuristic society
True or false: The tritagonist is the character of second most importance, and the dueteragonist is the character of third most importance.
False
What do children receive at the ceremony of Nines?
Bicycles
What part of speech is Evolve?
Verb
When is Ms. Sirignano's birthday?
January 8th
True or false: Dystopian novels depict a world where there was an attempt at a utopia, but the attempt ends up going very wrong.
True
What is a tragic hero?
The central character of a play, film, etc., depicted as a noble figure who experiences a tragic downfall due to their own fatal flaw.
Who said this: "I think about my own release when I'm in an awful lot of pain. I wish I could put in a request for it, sometimes" (Lowry 174).
The Giver
Define: Overt.
Done or shown openly; plainly or readily apparent, not secret or hidden
How tall is Ms. Sirignano?
5'3
What is the purpose of dystopian fiction?
Dystopian literature makes criticisms about issues happening right now in our own world or society, and exaggerate them to the worst case scenario. Reading them acts as a warning that if we don't act to stop these issues, they will escalate.
What are 4 of the common characteristics of a traditional hero?
They push the plot forward, their transformation highlights the theme, they are the center of the conflict, the audience can empathize with them, they are courageous, they strive to help others, longest emotional journey, have a goal, admirable, etc.
What happens to Jonas at the very end of the book?
It is left intentionally ambiguous... it is not confirmed for sure what happened to Jonas, although many readers may speculate.
Use oppressive in a sentence.
In Orwell’s Animal Farm, the farm animals suffer from Napoleon the Pig’s oppressive leadership
What college did Ms. Sirignano go to?
Brandeis University