Main Characters
Wise, old pig who dreams of revolution
Who is Old Major?
Number of Commandments
What is 7?
Attacked the farm
Who are Jones and other farmers?
A story in which characters, events, and settings symbolize real people, ideas, or historical events
What is an Allegory?
Presents only positive info about one side or only negative info about the opposing side
What is Card Stacking?
Oldest animal on the farm
Who is Benjamin?
All animals are equal
Thought they killed a human
Who is Boxer?
The historical event is being allegorized through the animals' story
What is the Russian Revolution?
Uses vague, emotionally appealing phrases that sound good but lack specific meaning
What is Glittering Generalities?
Forcefully takes charge of Animal Farm
Who is Napoleon?
Word that is added to the fourth commandment by the pigs to justify their sleeping arrangements
What is "sheets"?
Wounded in the battle
Who is Snowball?
Historical figure allegorized by Napoleon
Who is Joseph Stalin?
Uses words chosen to trigger strong emotions, either positive or negative
What is Loaded Language?
Intelligent pig who is chased out of and exiled from Animal Farm
Who is Snowball?
Phrase that is added to the sixth commandment after the executions
What is "without cause"?
Type of attack planned by Snowball
What is an ambush attack?
Historical figure allegorized by Snowball
Who is Leon Trotsky?
Shows leaders presenting themselves as ordinary or relatable to gain trust
What is Plain Folks?
Propaganda pig
Who is Squealer?
Phrase added to the fifth commandment to allow for more celebration among the pigs.
What is "in excess"?
Award given to dead sheep
What is Animal Hero, Second Class?
Public show trials and executions during the 1930s orchestrated by Stalin
What is the Great Purge?
A group or individual is unfairly blamed for problems, failures, or negative events
What is Scapegoating?