Vocab
Faction
A group within a larger society that has its own beliefs and values
Aptitude
A natural ability or talent for something
Betrayal
Breaking someone's trust or loyalty
What faction does Tris join? What are their values?
Dauntless; bravery, guarding the city, conquering fears
Describe the qualities of Amity
Care for people, farmers, hippies, kind
Individuality
The qualities that make someone unique
Factionless
People who do not belong to a faction
Conformity
Changing your behavior or beliefs to fit in with a group
Who does Tris meet after arriving with the Dauntless?
Four
Describe the qualities of Candor
Can't lie
Divergent
Different from others; developing in an unusual way
Eradicate
To completely destroy or eliminate something
Beleifs/ Values of Abnegation
Selflessness, wear grey, put others before yourself, don't look in the mirror
How do some of the initiates treat Tris?
They call her a "stiff" and tease/ mock her
What city is the story set in?
Chicago
Simulation
An artificial experience designed to imitate a real situation
Hierarchy
A system in which people or groups are ranked by power or importance
What is the Choosing Ceremony?
When 16 year olds choose their factions based on their aptitude results
What does Tris notice about the people in her new faction?
They wear all black - have tattoos and piercings
Who gave Tris her aptitude test?
Tori
Allegiance
Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, or cause
Initiation
A process through which someone becomes a member of a group
What faction does Caleb choose? What does the faction value?
Erudite, knowledge
What does the word "Divergent" mean in the context of the story?
Tris is Divergent- her results from the aptitude test
What is a slang word for Abnegation?
Stiff