Theme / Theme Statements
What is a theme statement?
Outlines the central idea of the story
What is irony? What is symbolism?
Irony: Contrast between what is expected vs. what actually happens
Who is Clarisse McClellan?
A young girl who inspires Montag to think differently.
What should a thesis statement do in an essay?
Present the main argument in one sentence.
What is a simile? and what is a metaphor?
Simile: Comparing two things using "like" or "as."
Metaphor:Comparing two things without using "like" or "as."
Name one thing a theme is not
Any one of the following is correct: Motif, topic, moral, genre
What is symbolism?
an object that represents an abstract idea. The object is often repeated throughout
How does society entertain itself in Fahrenheit 451?
Through TV programs and large screen
How do you cite a quote in MLA format?
(Author’s last name page #).
Give an example of imagery AND give and example of personification
Answers will vary
Imagery: Descriptive sentence, usually using all 5 sense. Ex) The light dance on the river.
Personification: Giving inanimate objects human characteristics. Ex) The wind whispered through the trees.
What 4 elements are needed to write a theme statement?
Title of the story, author, keyword "illustrates," and the universal message.
Give an example of situational irony
Answers will vary
What does the mechanical hound symbolize in Fahrenheit 451?
Answers will vary: Government surveillance and control, loyalty, and nature vs. wilderness.
Name three key elements of a Works Cited page.
Authors in alphabetical order, books and internet sources, and publisher/location
What is the theme of Tupac’s "Rose That Grew from Concrete"?
Resilience and determination.
Why is a theme more complex than a moral?
Themes reveal a message through interpretation, not direct teaching.
How do you identify symbolism in a story? (Hint: 3 steps)
1. Find repetition 2. Determine the theme 3. Use context clues.
What does the seashell radio symbolize?
Government surveillance and monitoring.
Name the steps of a body paragraph in an essay.
Hint: PEEL (Think back to ISU template)
Point (topic sentence), Example (Quote), Explanation, Link (closing and transition sentence.
What literary device is used in "learned to walk without having feet"?
Metaphor.
Write a theme statement for Fahrenheit 451
Answers will vary. Ex: The theme of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury illustrates the dangerous effects of overusing technology.
State and define the 3 types of irony
Situational: Something happens that the readers do not expect. (ex. Plot twist)
Verbal: What is said is different than what is meant (ex: Sarcasm)
Dramatic: We know something that the characters do not know.
What is the role of censorship in Fahrenheit 451?
.
Answers might vary: It suppresses individuality, enforces conformity, to control citizens etc.
What are the three parts of an essay introduction?
Hint: Think back to your ISU template.
Hook, bridge, thesis
How do literary devices in Tupac’s poetry contribute to his themes?
They emphasize the emotional depth and universal struggles of the speaker.