Animal Farm
Rhetorical Appeals
Vocabulary
Sentence Types
Propaganda Techniques
100

This author wrote Animal Farm.

George Orwell

100

Words or passages an author uses to activate emotions can be attributed to this rhetorical appeal.

Pathos

100

The definition of this word is: (n.) firm determination.

Resolution

100

The following example represents this sentence type:

Jane sings all day.

Simple Sentence

100

This propaganda technique uses a simple word or phrase that is easy to remember.

Slogan

200

These two pigs take leadership of the farm after the animals revolt against Mr. Jones.

Snowball and Napoleon

200

Appearing sincere, fair-minded, and knowledgeable all contribute to the development of this rhetorical appeal.

Ethos

200

The definition of this word is: (n.) a succinct formulation of a fundamental principle, general truth, or rule of conduct.

Maxim

200

This sentence type is made from two or more independent clauses, and is joined with one or more dependent clauses.

Compound-Complex Sentence

200

This propaganda technique assigns blame to an individual or group that isn’t really responsible as a way to alleviate guilt from those responsible or distract from the real problem.

Scapegoating

300

Animal Farm is an extended metaphor, or this literary term, for the Russian Revolution.

Allegory

300

This rhetorical appeals evokes a cognitive, rational response from its audience.

Logos

300

The definition of this word is: (v.) to solicit voters, orders, or opinions.

Canvass

300

"FANBOYS" is an acronym that represents different types of this conjunction, which separates two or more independent clauses in a compound sentence.

Coordinating Conjunction

300

This propaganda technique leans on people's desire to conform. A question that may emerge from this technique is: everyone is doing it, why aren't you?

Bandwagon

400

As Animal Farm concludes, the Seven Commandments are reduced to this single phrase.

"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."

400

Taylor Swift appearing in a soda commercial utilizes this rhetorical appeal.

Ethos

400

The definition of this word is: (adj.) showing deep respect or regard for someone or something.

Reverent

400

The following example represents this sentence type:

Because they didn't want to watch the movie, Ranjit and Dave played outside.

Complex Sentence

400

This propaganda technique applies fame, prestige, or reliability to an issue or topic that may or may not be related.

Transfer

500

Snowball is awarded with this distinguished title after the Battle of the Cowshed.

"Animal Hero, First Class"

500

Making an audience laugh emphasizes this rhetorical appeal.

Pathos

500

The definition of this word is: (n.) intending or intended to overthrow an established order, especially to overthrow or undermine an established government.

Subversive

500

"Although" is an example of this type of conjunction.

Subordinating Conjunction
500

This propaganda technique presents a polite, indirect expression as a way to replace words and phrases considered harsh, impolite, or unpleasant.

Euphemism