Fahrenheit Tracking
Captain Beatty mentions: "We've a record on her family. We've watched them carefully."
Constant Surveillance
Quotation marks
In writing, words that describe something using any ATYPICAL comparison.
Figurative Language
Mildred remains the same throughout the Fahrenheit story. Her lack of change makes her an excellent example of a _________________.
Static Character
A statement of theme requires that a reader identify a TOPIC and ____________.
An idea about that topic.
In Fahrenheit, all the citizens follow the same laws and live very similar lives. This is an example of ___________.
Conformity
What does an effective writer do to help their readers recognize when a speaker changes in dialogue?
The writer BEGINS A NEW LINE.
Verbal Irony
Montag is deeply affected by several events in the Fahrenheit story. He undergoes a major transformation, which makes him an excellent example of a _________________.
Dynamic Character
What is wrong with this statement of theme?
"Surveillance means being watched."
The writer does not include an IDEA about surveillance, merely a weak definition.
When Montag arrives home after the first scene in the novel, he discovered Mildred with Seashells in her ears. What do the Seashells reveal about Mildred?
Mildred is RELIANT ON TECHNOLOGY
Where does the writer need to place commas in this dialogue?
"Nice to see you" greeted Michelle.
Sam responded "Nice to see you too."
After you inside the quotation
After responded outside the quotation
DAILY DOUBLE:
Risk some points!
(Figurative Language) Words that a writer uses in place of sounds
Character descriptions that DO NOT require the reader to make an inference. For example, Clarisse is seventeen years old.
Direct characterization
Montag becomes upset with his job and decides to do "something big." This demonstrates that CENSORSHIP leads to ______________.
Multiple potential responses. Consult with your teacher:
Protest, Rebellion, Challenging the law
In his speech, Captain Beatty explains that books upset people. He says that people are happier when their ideas are not challenged. This biased opinion from a leader could be described as _______________.
Propaganda
"Take me to Grand Central Station." Destiny blurted out "And make it quick"!
"Take me to Grand Central Station," Destiny blurted out, "And make it quick!"
Clarisse asks Montag if he is happy. He realizes that he is deeply unhappy.
Despite later claiming she is happy, Mildred overdoses early in the story.
The old woman's fierce choice to burn with her book made Montag more curious about reading.
She walks around alone at night. She does not like watching TV. She appreciates nature, like flowers and the moon.
Write a statement about how RELIANCE ON TECHNOLOGY affects Mildred.
Mildred's reliance on technology allows her to hide her pain by constantly watching TV or listening to her Seashells.
Desensitization
Indirect Characterization
How is DRAMATIC IRONY created in "Button, Button?"
Norma hides the button unit and pushes it without Arthur's knowledge.
How might a writer use INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION to show that someone is nervous?
(Answers may vary) The writer might describe that character as sweating or shaking. The writer might also have that character lose their ability to speak normally.
Create a statement of theme about Fahrenheit 451 that connects Propaganda to Conformity.
In Fahrenheit 451, leaders like Captain Beatty use biased information, or propaganda, to encourage all citizens to think the same way, to conform.