Literary Devices
Identify the following literary device.
"Her smile was like a thousand suns."
Simile
Why does Christopher decide to investigate the death of Wellington?
Wellington is Mrs. Shears's dog, and Christopher discovers it dead in her garden. He becomes determined to find out who killed it because he enjoys solving problems and mysteries
Why is Bernard Marx considered different from most people in the World State?
He's short, and so he has always felt "othered". As a result, he is more critical of the World State than his peers.
Why are Romeo and Juliet unable to openly pursue their relationship?
A family feud
What is the other name for a plot arc?
Freytag's pyramid.
What is confirmation bias?
When people ignore new information, or only listen to information that affirms what they already believe.
What does it mean when something is implicit?
Something is stated indirectly (between the lines).
What is the most important rule in my classroom?
Mutual Respect
Identify the following literary device.
"Sally sold seashells by the seashore."
Alliteration
What is different about Christopher?
He's autistic.
What is "Soma"?
A drug that helps people ignore unpleasant feelings.
How does Mercutio's death change the direction of the play?
Mercutio's death causes Romeo to kill Tybalt, which results in him being banished.
What is the part after the most exciting part of a story called?
Falling action
What is fundamental attribution error?
The tendency to explain someone else's behaviour by blaming their personality or character, while overlooking the situation they are in
What is the implicit meaning of the following phrase?
"Is that what you're wearing?"
You should wear something different.
What color pen can you NOT use?
Purple
Identify the following literary device:
"Eyes are the windows to the soul."
How does Christopher's investigation affect his relationship with his father
Christopher discovers that his father has lied to him about important events involving his mother and Wellington. This causes Christopher to lose trust in his father and eventually leads him to leave home.
How does John the Savage challenge the values of the World State?
He values love and learning.
Why does Juliet agree to take the potion?
She doesn't want to marry Paris.
What is the part leading up to the most exciting part of a story called?
Rising Action
What is availability bias?
When we assume the information we can recall most quickly, or that is easiest to remember, is correct.
What is the implicit meaning of the following phrase?
"James looked at the clock for the fifth time during the lesson."
James is bored/eager for the lesson to end
How should you respond to questions in classwork?
Complete sentences
Identify the following literary device:
"The twang of the guitar reverberated through the room."
Onomatopoeia
Why is the chapter numbering unusual in the novel?
Christopher numbers the chapters using prime numbers rather than ordinary numbers. This reflects his interest in mathematics and demonstrates that he organizes and understands the world differently from many other people.
What is the purpose of conditioning in the World State?
To make people mostly the same so they are easier to control.
"My mind misgives/some consequence yet hanging in the stars"
What is the most exciting part of a story called?
The climax.
What is hindsight bias?
When someone thinks that they "knew it all along" in retrospect.
What is the implicit meaning of the following phrase?
"Maya smiled and said, ‘Well, that was certainly an interesting choice,’ as she looked at his bright orange shoes."
Maya does not like his shoes.
What is the first thing you do when class begins?
The do-now
Identify the following literary device:
"The steps groaned in protest when stepped on."
How does sentence structure contribute to Christopher's voice?
Christopher often uses clear, direct, and sometimes very long sentences to explain his thoughts and observations. He includes detailed information and logical explanations, which makes his narration feel distinctive and helps readers understand how he sees the world.
Why is reading discouraged in the World State?
Learning causes people to question things.
Name one theme from the play.
Fate/love/violence/impulsiveness etc.
What is the first part of a plot arc?
The exposition.
What is implicit bias?
An unconscious assumption or preference that influences how someone thinks about or responds to people or situations
What is the implicit meaning of the following phrase?
"Sarah was shaking her shoes and her eyes were darting all around her."
Sarah is scared.
What can you NOT do when the teacher is talking?
Talk >:(