Vocab 7.A
Name something that might be commodious.
(Anything that is spacious or roomy)
How does technology affect people's relationships in Montag's world?
Drives them apart; destroys their empathy or compassion
Share at least 2 pieces from the CRAAP test.
Current, Relevant, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose
What is diction?
The author's word choice
List as many components of MLA format as you can in 20 seconds for 50 pts a piece.
Times New Roman, 12 pt, double spaced, header, page numbers, Works Cited, citations, etc.
What does turbulent mean?
moving unsteadily, bumpy, not calm
What is censorship?
What are the 3 standards for informational writing?
1. Factual
2. Researchable
3. Specific
What is symbolism?
What is Mrs. Reichard's husband's first name?
Josiah
What does the vocab term buffet mean?
to strike repeatedly, pound, or hit
What is the purpose of dystopian literature?
What is the difference between summary and paraphrase?
Summary: condensing large info into smaller
Paraphrase: rephrasing 1 or 2 specific sentences
What is both tone and tone shift?
Tone: the author or narrator's attitude while writing
Tone Shift: a change in the author's tone
What does "Academic Voice" mean in terms of literary analysis?
Not using slang words, not being overly casual, leaving out personal pronouns
Describe a squalid place.
(anything that is extremely dirty or neglected)
What event(s) in Ray Bradbury's life inspired him to write Fahrenheit 451?
1. Invention of radio & television
2. Hitler's book burning
Why is it important to use credible sources?
(Answers may vary)
Making sure writing is up-to-date; makes you more trustworthy; reliable information
What are the components of RACE(IT) response? Why is that a good structure for answering literary questions?
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, (Interpret, Tie Back)
Provides a clear/complete answer, uses text evidence, summary and analysis
How long do you have in order to turn in current missing assignments?
Until this Friday at 3:10pm
Describe someone who could be considered a martinet. How do they talk or act?
(Someone who is a strict disciplinarian, rule-enforcer)
What does the end of the book imply for Montag and the Book People going forward?
Hope -- rebuild a fresh, better future
Why is plagiarism wrong?
(Answers may vary)
Stealing; dishonest; not giving proper credit
What is the purpose and value of annotation?
(Answers may vary)
Greater comprehension; pick up on more details; retain more information; saves time in the future
What is totalitarianism?
Power system where the government has absolute control over every aspect of peoples' lives