Harrison Bergeron
Why was Harrison Bergeron arrested?
For trying to overthrow the government/ being an anarchist/rebel
Who is meant to suffer for the rest of Omelas' happiness?
The child in the basement.
What is unique about the house in "There Will Come Soft Rains"?
It is a "smart" house- it does everything for it's inhabitants
When is dystopian fiction usually set?
The future.
What is the acronym we use to write a response?
RACES
How can you describe the government control in "Harrison Bergeron"?
There is too much government control.
Is Omelas a Utopia or a dystopia?
Dystopia because it is not as perfect as it seems.
What has left the house in "Soft Rains" without humans to live in it?
They were killed by a nuclear bomb.
What is dystopia the opposite of?
Utopia
What does RACES stand for?
Restate Answer Cite Explain Summarize
Why were Harrison and the ballerina shot?
For taking off their handicaps and defying the rules on live television.
stupid
What does the word "cavorting" mean?
Dancing or running around
What age group typically enjoys dystopian fiction (at least according to research)
teenagers
What is a counterclaim?
The opposite of your claim- the other side of the argument.
What were Harrison's parents doing as Harrison stormed the television studio?
Watching television
Where is the child kept?
In a basement
Are the speaker and the author of a poem always the same person?
No- the speaker can be anyone
True or false- dystopian societies rarely rely on technology.
False- they often heavily rely on technology
How do you introduce a text?
In the (text type) (title) by (author), (a short summary).
What are Harrison's parent's names?
George and Hazel
What happens if the child does not suffer?
Then everyone in Omelas looses their perfect lives
What special feature does the children's bedroom have?
A type of screen that projects animals running about
What "ism" philosophy is often featured in dystopian fiction such as "Omelas"
Utilitarianism
What two phrases do you use to write your counterclaim?
On the other hand However