Dystopian Literature
What is one quality of a dystopian protagonist?
Example responses:
Feels they do not fit in society or has qualities that set them apart
Goes through an experience that reveals something is wrong with the world
Gains knowledge from another rebel in society and begins to struggle against the values of the society
Where does the comma go in the following sentence?
My cat did not like the thunder so she hid under the bed.
My cat did not like the thunder, so she hid under the bed.
What is the difference between a monologue and a soliloquy?
A monologue is an extended speech delivered to other characters.
A soliloquy is the character speaking their private thoughts aloud without an intentional audience.
After the death of her brother, this character vows not to see any visitors – especially men – for seven years.
Olivia
Flanagan, Mary. "Don't Demonize Video Games for Violence." USA TODAY. 25 Jul. 2014: A.6. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 30 Oct. 2014.
What is wrong with this author’s use of the above source in the following?
An important article says “digital games can promote hand-eye coordination and foster abstract thinking, better decision-making, systems thinking, problem solving, logistical planning, strategy and accuracy under duress.”
No citation or signal phrase
Give an example of one way in which authorities in a dystopia maintain control over society.
Examples of possible answers:
Restriction of knowledge, information, or education
Society-wide surveillance and monitoring
Propaganda
Social customs or beliefs that maintain conformity
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
The picnic was scheduled for Tuesday, however, it was canceled due to the tornado.
The picnic was scheduled for Tuesday, however it was canceled due to the tornado.
The picnic was scheduled for Tuesday; however, it was canceled due to the tornado.
The picnic was scheduled for Tuesday; however it was canceled due to the tornado.
C. The picnic was scheduled for Tuesday; however, it was canceled due to the tornado.
What type of figurative language is Toby using in the following passage?
“A false conclusion. I hate it as an unfilled can. To
be up after midnight and to go to bed then, is early,
so that to go to bed after midnight is to go to bed
betimes.”
Simile
Angry and annoyed with Malvolio, this character forges a letter to him, hoping he will humiliate himself.
Maria
Flanagan, Mary. "Don't Demonize Video Games for Violence." USA TODAY. 25 Jul. 2014: A.6. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 30 Oct. 2014.
What is wrong with this author’s use of the above source in the following?
USA Today writer Mary Flanagan points out research in her article that shows “digital games can promote hand-eye coordination and foster abstract thinking, better decision-making, systems thinking, problem solving, logistical planning, strategy and accuracy under duress” (“Don’t”).
Citation should be the author’s last name (Flanagan)
A story features citizens who conform to uniform expectations of behavior, have a distrust of the world outside their community, believe their society is ideal, and are challenged by a group of rebels. These are all elements of which aspect of a dystopia?
Dystopian Society
How should the following sentence be punctuated?
A sunny day in Waunakee quickly became unbearably gloomy when a massive thunderstorm unexpectedly swept in from the west and dropped buckets of chill rain onto the unsuspecting village below.
No change necessary
What kind of figurative language do we see in Viola's line:
“And I, most jocund, apt, and willingly,
To do you rest a thousand deaths would die.”
Hyperbole
Upon his arrest in Act 3, this character says:
“I must obey. This comes with seeking you. But there’s no remedy. I shall answer it.”
Antonio
Flanagan, Mary. "Don't Demonize Video Games for Violence." USA TODAY. 25 Jul. 2014: A.6. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 30 Oct. 2014.
What is wrong with this author’s use of the above source in the following?
Research shows that “digital games can promote hand-eye coordination and foster abstract thinking, better decision-making, systems thinking, problem solving, logistical planning, strategy and accuracy under duress.” (Flanagan)
Period should go after the citation
What makes a theme specifically a “dystopian theme”?
A dystopian theme is a warning the author presents about a feature of society they believe to be potentially dangerous.
How should the following sentence be revised?
After seeing the results of my comma quiz, I decided to review conjunctions so I would do better on the English 9 final.
After seeing the results of my comma quiz, I decided to review conjunctions, so I would do better on the final exam for English 9.
What figurative language does Sebastian use:
SEBASTIAN
“This is the air; that is the glorious sun.
This pearl she gave me, I do feel ’t and see ’t.
And though ’tis wonder that enwraps me thus,
Yet ’tis not madness. Where’s Antonio, then?”
Personification
This character pretends to be Sir Topas, hoping to further convince Malvolio that he is insane
Feste the Fool
Flanagan, Mary. "Don't Demonize Video Games for Violence." USA TODAY. 25 Jul. 2014: A.6. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 30 Oct. 2014.
What is wrong with this author’s use of the above source in the following?
Research shows that “digital games can promote hand-eye coordination and foster abstract thinking, better decision-making, systems thinking, problem solving, logistical planning, strategy and accuracy under duress” (Flanagan, 12).
Unnecessary Comma
What is the term for a type of literature (such as dystopia) which exaggerates social ideas, customs, and practices as a form of criticism?
Satire
Properly punctuate the following sentence:
I planned on visiting Acadia a National Park in Maine with my family this summer but I failed all my classes consequently I have to attend summer school instead.
I planned on visiting Acadia, a National Park in Maine, with my family this summer, but I failed all my classes; consequently, I have to attend summer school instead.
What kind of figurative language do we see in the following passage:
CAPTAIN
“...I saw your brother,
Most provident in peril, bind himself
(Courage and hope both teaching him the practice)
To a strong mast that lived upon the sea,
Where, like Arion on the dolphin’s back,
I saw him hold acquaintance with the waves
So long as I could see.”
Allusion
This character comes to Illyria in hopes of winning Olivia over and marrying her.
Explain how to properly format the titles of:
Short Stories
Novels
Plays
Short Stories in Quotes
“The Perfect Match”
Novels in Italics/Underlined
The Hunger Games
Plays in Italics/Underlined
Romeo and Juliet