Brave New World
Who is the protagonist of Brave New World, and what is his main struggle in the society he lives in?
Bernard Marx who feels physically and emotionally disconnected (outcast), he is critical of the suppression of individuality and lack of authentic human relationships
Which tense do you use in a summary or an outline?
present tense (no continuous)
Who is the author of Brave New World?
Aldous Huxley
Name two differences between German and American Christmas celebrations.
date, beginning, Weihnachtsmärkte etc.
What is the main message of the short story "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan?
individual answers (cultural heritage, identity, emotional cost of pursuing perfection)
What is the main difference between Bernard and Lenina Crown?
B. rejects promiscuity, does not conform the World State's ideals; L. eagerly follows society's expectations, embodies complacency
What is the last part of an outline/summary?
Main part
What are the main rivers that flow through Germany?
Who invented the image of Santa Clause wearing a red suite?
Coca Cola in 1930s
What is Oprah Winfrey's ambition?
empowering individuals, promoting personal and social change, self-improvement and women's growth and equality
How does the World State remain control over its citizens (name methods).
genetic engineering, use of soma, psychological conditioning
Name five connectives (advanced)
henceforth, furthermore, nevertheless, however, consequently
Who was the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany after World War II?
Konrad Adenauer
Who started the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree in the 16th century?
Martin Luther in Germany
Identify the stylistic device in the following example: "The world was full of cigarette ends, and the sky was full of the new world." (BNW)
a metaphor
How does soma function as a symbol?
escape from discomfort, suppression of individuality, the dangers of over-reliance on technological and aritificial solutions to human problems
What is an easy way to structure a text?
Insert paragraphs
Shortly explain the European Union Green Deal.
set of policy initiatives aimed at making Europe the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050
Christmas is the largest ..... day.
(alcohol intake)
(food consumption)
(financial expenditures)
food consumption
Oscar Wilde is famous for using stylistic devices, in particular...name two.
irony and paradox
What does John's tragic ending represent (what is the fundamental conflict)?
It is impossible to reconcile human nature with a society that eliminates all aspects of being human in favor of comfort, control and conformity (individual vs societal conditioning)
What is the main difference between a comment and a discussion?
discussion: critical thinking, multiple perspectives and arguments related to a topic
What is the idea of the American Dream?
anyone (regardless of background or social status) can achieve success through hard work
Why did the Puritans in England and America try to ban Christmas in the 1600s, considering it a pagan holiday?
disapproved celebrations, feasting and merrymaking
What is this quote about: "I am settled, and bend up
Each corporal agent to this terrible feat.
Away, and mock the time with fairest show;
False face must hide what the false heart doth know."
Macbeth hides his true intentions behind a mask of outward civility