Fahrenheit 451
Literary Terms
Etymology
Grammar & Punctuation
Vocab
100

The protagonist of the story (full name).

Who is Guy Montag?

100

Define an excerpt.

What is a snippet of directly-referenced text? (Answers will vary)

100

The piece "in" in "inadequate" is a...(name what it is called in terms of word structure)

What is a prefix?

100

The purpose of a period (be specific!)

What is, to end a declarative sentence?

100

Define bleak. 

What is, describing a situation or landscape that is harsh, desolate, or lacking in hope; often associated with a sense of emptiness or severity?

200

The inquisitive one (first name only is OK). 

Who is Clarisse McClellan?

200

Define the purpose of metaphors and similes. 

What is, to make comparisons between two things?

200

The piece "in" in "inadequate" means...

What is not?

200

The difference between an independent and dependent clause.

What is, independent clauses can stand alone, while dependent cannot?

200

Provide both parts of speech for authoritarian. 

What are, noun and adjective? 

300

The nonhuman character whom the protagonist feels pity for 

Who is The Hound?

300

Define juxtaposition.

What is a comparison of two things to highlight their contrast/difference?

300

The suffix -ous (like in monotonous) is most commonly found in words of this part of speech.

What are adjectives?

300

The purpose of parentheses.

What is, to include not-entirely-necessary information?

300

Define conscience. 

What is, your inner sense of right and wrong?

400

Noun term for the mass banning of particular information by people in power

What is censorship?
400

Define a symbol.

What is a representation of an idea? (Answers will vary).

400

Provide definitions for the prefix and root of the word "monotony". 

Prefix: mono means "one"

Root: tony means "tone" or "sound"

400

Provide the number of grammar mistakes presented here: 

When I got home, sam was pretty mad at me. he said 'Where did you put my hat's!" 

What is, five?

400

Which vocabulary word discussed in class best describes the setting of our novel? Why?

What is, dystopia, because it's a post-apocalyptic society in which everything is unjust?  

500

Identify and briefly explain one symbol from the story so far. 

Answers will vary.

500

Demonstrate how to properly parenthetically cite evidence. (Come to the board!)

"Blah blah" (Pg. 3). 

500

Adverbs often end with this suffix. 

What is -ly?
500

Write a dependent clause (come to the board). 

Answers will vary. 

500

Use the term "obscure" in a sentence, as a verb. 

What is, the Sun obscured the Moon during the eclipse? (Answer will vary). 

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