Themes
The societal goal of eliminating differences to ensure total peace and stability.
Sameness
The genre of fiction depicting a "perfect" society that is actually oppressive.
Dystopia
The structural part of a story where the main conflict reaches its peak.
Climax
It means: showing that you really mean the opposite of what you are saying
Ironic
This item symbolizes a Nine’s move toward independence and responsibility.
Bicycle
The precise word Jonas uses to describe his feelings about the Ceremony of Twelve
Apprehensive
The point of view where the narrator knows only Jonas’s internal thoughts.
Third-person
A short story typically focuses on this many main characters or events.
1
We stood there in awed silence
What is the meaning of AWED?
feeling great respect, sometimes mixed with fear or surprise
These hair accessories are removed at age Seven to show a girl is maturing.
hair ribbons
The process by which Elders observe children to determine their perfect life career.
Assignment
The introductory section of a novel where the setting and characters are established
Exposition
The underlying message or "big idea" that a short story explores.
Theme
What is the meaning of the word petulant in this sentence:
He plays the part of a petulant young man in the film.
easily annoyed and complaining in a rude way like a child
This physical feature symbolizes a person's "depth" or ability to perceive truth.
Pale eyes
The fundamental trade-off the Community made: giving up choice to gain this.
Safety and security
Unlike a short story, a novel has the length to include these "side" stories.
Subplots
The term for the final resolution where loose ends are tied up.
Resolution
These recent poor results have hastened the manager's departure.
What is the meaning of hastened?
to make something happen sooner or more quickly
This object "changed" in the air, symbolizing the first crack in Jonas's world.
Apple
The phrase used to describe Jonas’s unique ability to see things others cannot.
The capacity to see beyond
The literary term for the speed at which a novel's story unfolds.
Pacing
Short stories often lack this, which is much more detailed in a novel.
Chacter development
What is the meaning of chortled?
She chortled with glee at the news.
to laugh, showing pleasure and satisfaction
These soft toys represent the Community's ignorance of the natural world
Comfort Objects