Night
What warning does Moishe the Beadle try to give the Jews of Sighet?
He warns them of the coming genocide
Define "genocide."
The systematic extermination of a group based on race, religion, or ethnicity
What is a simile?
Comparing two things without using like or as
What is a thesis statement and where should it be placed?
The main idea of an essay; it should go at the end of the introduction.
Name a film that depicts the Holocaust and its horrors.
Schindler's List, The Boy with the Striped Pajamas, etc
How does Elie describe his first night at Auschwitz?
A night that turned his life into one long night.
What does "invective" mean
Harsh and abusive language
What is the dramatic irony of Night that is especially featured in early chapters?
We know what will happen to the Jews of the Holocaust before they do.
What is the purpose of a counterargument in an essay?
To acknowledge opposing viewpoints and strengthen the main argument.
What TV show features a character who breaks bad by becoming a high school chemistry teacher-turned-drug kingpin?
Breaking Bad
What is the significance of Madame Schächter’s visions?
They foreshadow the crematorium
What does it mean to ascertain?
To find out or determine with certainty
What is pathos?
An appeal to emotion
Define "concrete detail"
What is the name of Harry Potter's school?
What is the name of the town where Elie Wiesel grew up?
Sighet
Notorious is a synonym for what
Infamous
What is an anaphora?
Repetition of the beginning of a phrase
Why is passive voice usually considered weaker than active voice?
It makes the writing less direct and engaging.
In The Hunger Games, what is the famous three-finger salute a symbol of?
Resistance and solidarity against oppression
How does Elie's relationship with his father begin to change in the camps?
He becomes both protector and dependent, their roles reversing over time.
What does "indifference" mean, and why does Elie Wiesel consider it dangerous?
A lack of caring
Enable atrocities and war crimes to continue
Define juxtaposition and give one example in Night
Contrasting ideas for impact
An example might be "Wiesel juxtaposes faith with loss of faith"
What is parallel structure, and why is it important in writing?
Repetition of grammatical structures for clarity and rhythm
What is the most-watched Youtube video of all time?
Baby Shark
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