What is the significance of the title Fahrenheit 451?
It is the temperature at which paper ignites and burns.
a moment; a very short span of time
Instant
the central idea or message an author expresses in a work of fiction, poetry, or drama.
theme
How often should you use in-text citations?
Every time you use a source's information
Who is the poet of "I Am Offering this Poem?"
Jimmy Santiago
What are the earplug radios in the novel called?
Seashells
to tremble and shake in small movements
quiver
A lit element that refers to time periods, geographic locations, and cultural contexts.
Setting
A good introduction paragraph should include 3 things...
A hook, background info, and a thesis
In what point of view is "I Am Offering this Poem" told in?
2nd Person
What is the name of Montag's fire chief, who is also his antagonist?
Captain Beatty
intended to deceive or entrap someone
insidious
A strong thesis statement includes...
a strong claim and reasoning
Multiple Choice:
Select the correct answer for an in-text citation in MLA format:
A) (113 Smith).
B) (Smith, 113).
C) (Smith 113).
D) (smith, 113.)
C) (Smith 113).
In Diary of a Part Time Indian, what is the nickname Junior calls his home?
The reservation AKA "the rez"
Which character is Montag's wife, who is absorbed in technology and disconnected from reality?
Mildred Montag
a thing that supplements or happens at the same time as another
accompaniment
A lit element that refers to the central problems of a text.
Conflict
What should be included in every body paragraph? Hint: 4 things.
A topic sentence, evidence, explanation, and a conclusion/transitional sentence.
In Diary of a Part Time Indian, what physical condition does the protagonist Junior have?
excess cerebral spinal fluid in his skull
Who is the former English professor that Montag seeks for guidance?
Faber
to numb, typically by medication
anesthetize
the process of evaluating the specific traits of a literary person.
Character analysis
What is the proper order for a Book citation?
What is the main conflict in The Refusal?
The main conflict is between the town's citizens, who come with requests and petitions, and the Colonel, who is the highest official and appears to possess the authority to either grant or refuse these requests.