Significant Story Elements
This is the significance of the Ceremony of Twelve in "The Giver"
It is when children receive their life assignments
This is the consequence for breaking the rules in Jonas's community.
What is release?
This is how Jonas's feelings about his family unit change throughout the story.
He starts to question their relationship
This best describes the tone when Jonas first experiences snow
Enthusiastic
This is the role that The Giver plays in Jonas's development.
He acts as a mentor and guide.
This is the significance of color in "The Giver"
It symbolizes the emotional depth and richness of life
This is how Jonas felt after receiving the memory of war.
What is terrified?
This is how Jonas's view of his community changes after his training begins
He feels more isolated and begins questioning the community's rules
This is how the setting of the community affects Jonas's development
It limits his understanding of emotions
This is how Jonas's relationship with Gabriel is different than his relationship with others in the community.
He feels a sense of responsibility and care for Gabriel
This is the significance of release in the society of The Giver
It is a euphemism for euthanasia and death
Jonas begins to perceive this after becoming the Receiver of Memory.
What is color?
This event marks Jonas's realization of the true meaning of release.
What is watching a video of his father performing a release of a newborn twin?
This central theme is explored through Jonas's journey in "The Giver"
The value of individuality and emotion
This is how the author contrasts Jonas's point of view with that of his parents.
By showing Jonas's curiosity verses his parents' contentment
This is the significance of the sled in the novel
It represents Jonas's journey and choices
This is why precise language is important in Jonas's community.
It helps maintain order and control.
This is how Lowry uses the concept of "seeing beyond" in the story.
To suggest Jonas's unique ability to experience deeper emotions
This is how Lois Lowry uses the term "Sameness" to impact the story
It emphasizes the loss of individuality
This is how the author uses different characters to show varying perspectives on emotion.
By contrasting Jonas's emotional depth with others' emotional shallowness
This is the significance of Gabriel in the story.
He is a catalyst for Jonas's decision to leave
This is how the concept of release interacts with the community's values.
It contradicts the communities peaceful image.
This is how The Giver's perspective differs from Jonas's perspective
The Giver has a deeper understanding of the past
This is how the ending of The Giver reinforces the novel's central themes.
It illustrates the power of choice and freedom
The reader can infer this about the role of the Receiver in Jonas's community.
The Receiver is the protector of truth and knowledge.