Utopian/Dystopian Literature
Famous book. Greorge Orwell. Big Brother.
1984
Correct or incorrect?
They made me an offer that I couldn't refuse it.
Incorrect. The 'it' on the end is not necessary.
I really hate the __ of Valentine's Day. (commercial)
COMMERCIALIZATION
My birthday is _1_ October 16th. My mom's birthday is _2_ October, too!
1. on
2. in
This 90s series shows how 6 people in Manhattan share their lives and hang out at a coffee shop.
The show was filmed in front of a live studio __.
FRIENDS
AUDIENCE
Suzanne Collin's work of young adult fiction proved highly successful upon its release. To be expected when the storyline follows kids trying to kill other kids as it's all broadcast on television!
The Hunger Games
Correct the mistake: I like people which are kind.
Use the word in (parentheses) to complete the sentence. Change the word by adding a prefix, suffix, etc.
You can't put a dollar sign on this. It's __. (price)
PRICELESS
at
This movie talks about a young boy during WWII who joins Hitler Youth then finds out his mom is hiding a Jewish girl in his house.
The most well-known member of the __ (before its premiere) was Scarlett Johannson.
JOJO RABBIT
CAST
What starts as a virtual gaming competition quickly becomes real as players battle each other for an unbelievable prize.
If you're too lazy to read it, check out the movie.
Ready Player One
Correctly punctuate the sentence. Use one or two commas.
The dystopian novel which takes place in the year 2100 is a great read.
The dystopian novel, which takes place in the year 2100, is a great read.
Use the word in (parentheses) to complete the sentence. Change the word by adding a prefix, suffix, etc.
A bulletin of __ events for next month will be sent out to all members shortly. (come)
UPCOMING
Complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Respond in 2 to 6 words using the word in bold and a preposition (at some point).
We get along really well with our new neighbors.
terms
We are ____ our new neighbors.
ON GOOD TERMS WITH
This show tells the story of teenagers who are sent to Earth from Space to see if the ground is habitable years after a nuclear apocalypse.
Due to the intense action of the series, various __ are often on set to do any scenes which may be dangerous for the actors.
THE 100
STUNTMEN
You're reading a super great book for English.
Who is the author?
What's the name of the protagonist?
When does the story take place?
Malorie Blackman
Kasper
In the future - years after a war has destroyed most of the world
Put a relative pronoun into the gap. Then, decide whether it can be omitted.
The books, ___ I'd ordered over the internet, took nearly three weeks to arrive.
WHICH. You may not omit it.
If it had read The books (which/that) I'd ordered over the internet took three weeks to arrive, that would be different. The commas are important.
Use the word in (parentheses) to complete the sentence. Change the word by adding a prefix, suffix, etc.
After his plastic surgery, Tom was completely __. (recognize)
UNRECOGNIZABLE
IRRECOGNIZABLE is also acceptable, but not at all common...UNRECOGNIZABLE is better and less likely to get strange looks.
Complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Respond in 2 to 6 words using the word in bold and a preposition (at some point).
You can't go to school today because of the winter storm, Filomena.
access
There's __ the school because of the winter storm, Filomena.
NO ACCESS TO
Define the:
Plot
Setting
Conflict
Climax
Then, briefly describe a film or series using these 4 words.
Plot: What happens
Setting: When and where
Conflict: The problem
Climax: Point of highest tension
EXAMPLES WILL VARY
Utopian literature is almost nonexistent. However, this philosopher outlined what he saw as his ideal society and perfect political system in the book The Republic. Which philosopher is the author of this work?
Plato
Fill in the blank with THAT or WHAT:
A: The only thing _1_ I forgot to pick up was flour!
Then, fill in the rest of the conversation with relative pronouns.
B: Where is the nearest store _2_ is open on a Sunday? Is it the old lady's? The one _3_ said you remind her of her grandson?
A: No, not that one. It's the one _4_ we bought the milk last week.
1. that
2. that/which
3. who
4. where
Use the word in (parentheses) to complete the sentence. Change the word by adding a prefix, suffix, etc.
I promise that I really love your cooking! I just gagged __! (voluntary)
INVOLUNTARILY
Complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Respond in 2 to 6 words using the word in bold and a preposition (at some point).
I'll find out the truth somehow or other.
or
One __ I will find out the truth.
WAY OR ANOTHER
One of the most successful Broadway musicals in recent years, this theatrical performance (now on Disney Plus) follows the story of Aaron Burr and this (the title/main character) US politician from the Revolutionary War.
If our main character, played by Lin-Manuel Miranda (who also wrote, composed and directs the show), couldn't show up one night...who would take his place?
HAMILTON
The UNDERSTUDY