Vocabulary
What does Bait mean?
To provoke, irritate to make angry
What does "Raj" mean and what language is it in?
It means "rule" in Hindustani
What does Theme mean?
The theme in any piece of written literature is its underlying message, or “big idea”. It is the idea the author is trying to convey to the reader.
Name another book that Orwell has written
Animal Farm, or 1984
What does "nimble" mean?
Quick and light on your feet
Name one of the British Raj's problems
Overcrowded, lack of sanitation, and lack of infrastructure
What are the 3 types of irony?
-Dramatic irony
-Verbal Irony
-Situational Irony
why did the elephant break free from his mahout (handler)?
Because the elephant had gone "must" (was in heat) and was sexually frustrated. Therefor it was more aggressive than normal.
What does "Flog" mean?
To beat (A person or animal) with a stick
How many British lived in the colony at its height
A mere 240,000 British Citizens lived in the British Raj compared to its total of 100 million
Describe the 3 types of Irony
-Dramatic Irony (When the audience is aware of something that the characters in the story are not)
-Situational Irony (When sometimes happens which is the opposite of what is intended)
-Verbal Irony (Sarcasm, or the use of words to mean something different than what the person actually says)
Why did the natives want Orwell to shoot the elephant?
They wanted the meat from the elephant and they wanted entertainment
What does "Senile" mean?
Mentally confused because of old age.
How long did the British Raj last, also name one important person that fought for independence of their country
The British Raj lasted for 194 years, Mahatma Gandhi fought for Indian Independence
Give an example of irony and explain why its ironic and what type of irony it is.
Open ended, correct answer should fall into one of the three kinds of irony.
Why is Orwell glad that the "coolie" died?
Because it gives him legal pretext to kill the elephant
Whats the "British Raj"?
A British government rule in India, of which Burma was a part of.
What modern countries mad up British Raj? (all 5)
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Burma
Name a theme for this short story that we have not used already. Explain.
Open ended
Where does the story take place?
In Burma at a place named Moulmein