Vocab
Rare
not occurring very often
A dystopia is the opposite of this type of perfect society.
What is a utopia?
In Chapter 1, Jonas’s family shares these every evening to talk about their day.
What are feelings?
He is the main character who is chosen to be the Receiver of Memory.
Who is Jonas?
This item do all families in the community receive to help them manage their feelings?
What are daily feelings tablets (or pills)?
Infringe
to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
Dystopian stories often show what happens when this is taken away from people.
What is freedom (or choice)?
This is the age at which children receive their life assignments.
What is Twelve?
She is Jonas’s younger sister who talks a lot at the dinner table.
Who is Lily?
This word describes how the community decides who marries and has children.
What is “matching” or “assigned partners”?
Solemn
Formal, dignified, and serious
In The Giver, this rule shows how the government controls people's emotions.
What is "taking pills to stop feelings"?
Jonas is skipped during the Ceremony of Twelve, but then receives this important role.
What is the Receiver of Memory?
He is Jonas’s best friend who gets the Assignment of Assistant Director of Recreation.
Who is Asher?
This public place is where community members gather to share announcements and ceremonies.
What is the Auditorium?
Meticulous
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
Dystopian governments often try to create peace by removing this.
What is individuality (or differences)?
In Jonas’s community, this happens when someone breaks a rule three times or is too old.
What is release?
She is in charge of the community.
Who is the Chief Elder?
In the community, this event marks the end of life for the elderly and those “released.”
What is the Release Ceremony?
Disposition
A person's inherent qualities of mind and character
In Chapters 1–9 of The Giver, people accept the rules without question because they’ve been taught this from a young age.
What is to always follow the rules (or obey without questioning)?
Jonas starts to feel nervous and unsure about his assignment after learning these two unusual rules.
What is “you may lie” and “you may not talk about your training”?
He received the assignment of Engineer at Jonas' Ceremony of 12.
Who is Benjamin?
This is what they call their plushies.
What are comfort objects?