Notes
!!!!Wild Card!!!! Worth 5x's the amount of points! What is the power house of the cell?
The Mitochondria
What are the 4 main narrative elements in a story?
Character, Plot, Setting, Theme
How is Harrison Bergeron described physically and mentally?
Genius and an athlete, should be regarded as extremely dangerous
Hazel suggests that George “could lighten the load.” What does this reveal about Hazel’s character and her understanding of the handicaps?
It shows her lack of intelligence and inability to understand the full implications of handicaps
What vocabulary word best fits the description below: You can _____ in fear, surprise, or even _____ with laughter
Shriek
What Are Narrative Elements?
Narrative Elements are the essential components that make up a story.
What Are The Five Major Motifs in “Harrison Bergeron”
Handicaps
Harrison Bergeron
TV
Diana Moon Glampers
Ballerina
She has very low intelligence and has no handicaps.
What role does the television play in the Bergeron household?
The Tv serves as a tool of propaganda.
What vocabulary word best fits the sentence below: When you _____, you're not just afraid. You're so terrified that your whole body cringes, crouches, and shrinks in on itself to hide from the source of your fear.
Cower
What is a Motif?
a repeated pattern, image, sound, word, or symbol that has symbolic significance and appears throughout a story
What Are The Four Major Themes In “Harrison Bergeron”
Dangers Of Enforced Equality
Suppression Of Individuality
Government Control
Power Of The Media
Why do you think Vonnegut chooses to introduce society through the perspective of George Bergeron?
!!!!WILD CARD!!!! Worth 3x's the amount! Who was the MVP of the 2018/2019 College Football National Championship?
Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence
What vocabulary word best fits the sentence below: ______ is when a person or group in a position of power controls the less powerful in cruel and unfair ways.
Oppression
What do the Ballerinas represent in "Harrison Bergeron"?
The ballerinas represent beauty and grace, however, the Ballerinas are forced to wear a hideous mask to cover up their natural gifts.
!!!!WILD CARD!!!! Worth 2x's the amount of points! What is 30 percent in radians?
Pi over 6
Harrison and the ballerina engage in a dance that defies the laws of gravity. What does this dance symbolize in the context of the story’s themes?
The dance symbolizes freedom
When Harrison declares himself “Emperor,” what is Vonnegut suggesting about his character’s understanding of power and authority?
It shows that Harrison has become Power Happy and is drunk with power.
What vocabulary word best fits the sentence below: ____ is another way to say jealous or resentful — in other words, you want what someone else has, whether it's charming good looks or the last chocolate frosted donut.
Envious
What type of Tone is used throughout "Harrison Bergeron"?
In "Harrison Bergeron," Vonnegut’s tone is **satirical**, meaning he uses humor, irony, and exaggeration to criticize society.
!!!!WILD CARD!!!! Worth 2x's the amount of points! What is the U.S. government's attempt to force Native Americans into U.S. culture
Assimilate
After Harrison’s death, Hazel and George return to their normal routine. What does this suggest about the society they live in
This may happen often and it shows the government has complete control over the people
Analyze the character of Diana Moon Glampers. What does she represent in the story AND how does her intervention affect the plot?
She represents Government control and her intervention
What vocabulary word best fits the sentence below: An _____ is anything that slows or blocks progress. It can refer to a physical thing, like a fallen tree in the road, or something more intangible
Impediment