Style
What is Style?
The way an author uses words, phrases, and sentences.
What is tone?
Simply the author's attitude towards the subject.
What is a common characteristic of societies depicted in dystopian literature? (focus on the people/people in charge)
Oppressive governments, extreme control over citizens, and loss of personal freedoms.
What year is the story set in?
2081
Luminous
Full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark.
Give me an author who is easily recognizable for their style.
Edgar Allen Poe, Shakespeare, George Orwell, etc.
Tone can be found through the use of what type of words?
Descriptive
In this genre, what is typically used to maintain control, keep a close watch over citizens, and make sure there are not rebellions.
Surveillance cameras and punishments
Why is Harrison Bergeron taken away from his family?
Because he was plotting to overthrow the government.
Wince
When someone has a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress.
What is one type of style that we focused on?
Formal vs. Informal
Identify the tone in this:
The students waited anxiously for the final exam results, their faces pale and eyes wide with fear.
The tone is tense and nervous
How does this genre often portray the role of technology in society?
Technology is used as a tool for surveillance, control, and manipulation.
What is the name of the handicapper general?
Diana Moon Glampers
Gambol
To run or jump about playfully.
What is the style of this statement:
Hey girl, I just don't think we can be friends anymore because you are just so negative all the time.
Informal
Identify the tone:
The news of the team's victory spread quickly through the office, and everyone cheered with enthusiasm.
The tone is joyful and celebratory.
How do protagonists in this genre typically respond to their governments?
They engage in rebellion or resistance against the government.
What are some examples of handicaps that people are forced to wear in the story?
People are forced to wear handicaps such as masks to hide their attractiveness, earpiece radios that blast loud noises to disrupt their thoughts, and heavy weights for those who are strong or athletic
Clamor
A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.
Good Afternoon,
I am wanting to reach out regarding a question that I have recently been asked, and I do not want to provide the person with a false statement. Please email me back if you are available.
Thank you and have a great day.
Formal
Identify the tone:
She glanced at the broken vase, her face flushed with anger as she muttered under her breathe.
The tone is irritated and frustrated.
In the story "Harrison Bergeron", what would you consider to be the main theme?
The danger of a cruel government or equality vs. individualism.
Describe Harrison with all of his handicaps
He has to wear giant headphones, thick spectacles, red clown nose, shave his eyebrows, cover his white teeth, also wears large pieces of metal.
Consternation
The feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.