Animal Farm 1-5

Vocab

100

This word means a saying that is widely accepted; a motto

Maxim

200

To fix firmly; surround

Ensconce

300

Showing sustained, enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

Indefatigable 

400

This word means unwilling to yield or resistant; stubborn

Obstinate

500

Deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

Ignominious

Propaganda

100

A technique that relies on people's willingness to do something simply because everyone else is doing it

Bandwagon

200

This technique is when a repetitive song or saying is repeated

Slogan

300

Used when a speaker uses overly positive words; relies on positive connotation 

Glittering Generalities

400

A person gives the choice between two things when there are far more options in reality

False Dilemma

500

Drawing a broad conclusion from insufficient evidence

Hasty Generalization 

Genres

100

A type of writing that points out societal flaws using humor (exaggeration, incongruity, and parady)

Satire

200

This relies on individualization to allow people to stop thinking for themselves and become apart of a group. Typically this means people act in ways that might not align with their morals

Mob (Herd) Mentality 

300

A type of rhetorical device that asks a question not meant to be answered

Rhetorical Question

400

This type of writing means that the story has both literal and symbolic meaning; often written to comment on a specific historical event

Allegory

500

A type of story with a clear lesson, typically involving animals and simple plot. Example: the turtle and the hare

Fable

Plot

100

Why are the pigs the most clear choice for leadership?

They are the most clever

200

Who demonstrates the most clear bravery and leadership in "The Battle of the Cowshed"

Snowball

300

Name one animal who received the award "Animal Hero First Class" 

Boxer

Snowball

400

What happens to Mollie?

She collects bows and avoids work. Then, she leaves animal farm to go to another farm where she can get all that she desires. 

500

By the end of chapter 5, what are the clear changes in government that Napoleon makes? List at least 2

-No meetings

-No voting; pigs decide

-Animals receive orders rather than discussing 

-Only sing Beasts of England once at the meetings

Quotes

100

"Four Legs Good. Two Legs Bad" (repeated by this animal again and again in the middle of Snowball's speeches)

Sheep

200

"Windmill or no windmill, life would go on as it had always gone on - that is, badly" 

Benjamin (Donkey)

300

"Napoleon is always right"

Boxer

400

"Tactics comrade! Tactics"

Squealer

500

This character believes they must "send out more pigeons and stir up rebellion among the animals on the other farms"

Snowball