Historical Parallels
Who does Napoleon represent in the Russian Revolution?
Joseph Stalin
How many commandments are there?
7
What is gaslighting?
Manipulating someone by psychological means so they question if they are sane.
What is satire?
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other social issues.
Who is the author of Animal Farm?
George Orwell
Who does Snowball represent in the Russian Revolution?
Leon Trotsky
What was the commandment "all animals are equal" changed to?
All animals are equal but some are more equal than others.
What is scapegoating?
when a person or group made to bear the blame for others or to suffer in their place
a literary device in which an object, character, or situation has meaning beyond its literal meaning. Authors use symbols to develop themes or commentaries in their works.
What is corruption?
any dishonest or fraudulent behavior wherein someone uses their position of power to benefit themselves at the expense of others.
What does Animalism represent in the Russian Revolution?
Communism
What are the two sayings Boxer says?
"I will work harder" and "Napoleon is always right"
What is ethos?
the writer tries to convince someone by showing that they are an expert or should be trusted.
What is commentary?
The opinion expressed by the author - usually about social issues or an aspect of the human condition.
What are the components of a powerful paragraph?
Argument
Context w/ evidence
Analysis
Context w/ evidence
Analysis
Conclusion
What does Karl Marx and Old Major tell people/animals to do?
Revolt and stand up for what's right
What does Napoleon say that Snowball is? What did he say Snowball did.
He's a spy and destroyed the windmill.
What is logos and what is pathos?
pathos = the writer tries to convince by stirring up emotions
logos = the writer tries to convince by using facts or explaining their reasoning
What is propaganda?
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
What is a theme?
a universal message; the main idea or underlying meaning a writer explores in a novel, short story, or other literary work.
What does Squealer represent in the Russian Revolution?
Propaganda
What do the animals realize at the end of the story when the humans and pigs/dogs are in the barn?
The pigs and humans look the same. They can't tell the difference between the two anymore.
What is maxim?
a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct.
What is an allegory?
Allegory works by giving characters and events in the story symbolic meanings. As readers, our attention remains on the surface story while a symbolic story plays out beneath.
What are some examples of rhetorical strategies? Must have 6
Ethos, Pathos, logos, propaganda, gaslighting, scapegoating