Unit 1 - NY
What is NY's nickname?
The big apple
What does the term dystopia mean?
A future/society which is dark, threatening, dangerous
Often post-apocalyptic or totalitarian
Name the stylistic device: The sun smiled at us this morning
Personification
Define: envy
a feeling of wanting smth somebody else has
What is the traditional name for the British national flag?
The Union Jack
Why is homelessness a serious problem in NYC?
Housing is expensive, many people are poor
Name two dystopian novels
1984, Hunger Games, Brave New World, The Handmaid's Tale, Fahrenheit 451,...
What is a simile?
A comparison between two things connected with “like“ or “as”
Define: to hatch
eg. (of an egg) open and produce a young animal
What is meant by the term “American Dream”?
The belief that anyone can succeed through hard work and opportunity.
Name three songs that are about NYC
Welcome to New York (Taylor Swift), Empire State of Mind (Alicia Keys), New York New York (Frank Sinatra), City of Blinding Lights (U2),...
Name two pros and two cons of gene editing
Pro: prevents/cures diseases, improves health, progress,...
Con: ethical questions, creates inequality, unpredictable effects,...
Name the stylistic device: I came, I saw, I conquered
Climax
Define: reputation
the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
The headquarters of which global intergovernmental organization are located in NYC?
United Nations (UN)
Name three common themes of dystopian novels
surveillance, advanced technology, loss of individuality, loss of freedom, wars or revolutions,...
What is a euphemism?
a generally harmless word used in place of one that may be found offensive or suggest something unpleasant
eg. departed instead of died
Define: precursor
a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner.
precursor <-> successor
What is the title of the American national anthem?
The star-spangled banner
What was New York's original name?
New Amsterdam
What was the name of the protagonist of 1984?
Winston Smith
Name the stylistic device: The more I know, the less I understand.
Paradox
Define: aspiration
a hope or ambition of achieving something
What are the Gherkin, the Walkie Talkie and the Shard? (British)
London skyscrapers