Miscellaneous
The word "home" having generally positive associations with comfort, family, and safety is an example of:
connotations
Which term encompasses all three persuasive strategies: ethos, logos, pathos?
Rhetorical Appeals
Why did the author choose this name?
Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte was a cruel conqueror, which suggests that the novel Napoleon will also be cruel and power hungry.
Who in history does this character represent? Mollie
The Bourgeois (Rich Upper Class)
Old Major's Dream encourages the animals to ...
Revolt against the humans
What are Boxer's Maxims?
"I will work harder" and "Napoleon is always right."
Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the following example:
A doctor tries to convince you to take a certain medicine by saying "Without this medicine, you risk complications-- critical, life-threatening illness, disastrous infections, and maybe even death."
Pathos
Why did the author choose this name? Moses
This is a name from the bible, which ties the character to religious themes and chritianity.
Who in history does this character represent? Moses
The Catholic Church
Why do the pigs assume leadership of the farm?
They are the smartest.
Why is the ending of Animal Farm ironic?
The pigs become humans; it's what the animals revolted against. It's an unexpected situation.
Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the following example:
A doctor tries to convince you to take a certain medicine by saying "This medication halts the processes of fight or flight, which will reduce your symptoms. "
logos
Why did the author choose this name? Boxer
Boxers train and are hardworking, just like Boxer.
Who in history does this character represent? Napoleon
Stalin
Which historical event is Animal Farm written about?
The Russian Revolution
What are the main themes of Animal Farm?
Power corrupts. Tyranny is a cycle.
Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the following example:
A doctor tries to convince you to take a certain medicine by saying "I have studied your disease for a decade and this medicine has good outcomes."
Ethos
Why did the author choose this name? Snowball
Snow is white. In literature, white represents innocence.
Who in history does this character represent? Old Major
Karl Marx (founder of communism)
Why does Napoleon blame Snowball for the bad things that happen on the farm?
Orwell uses Animal Farm to...
Satirize human behavior, comment on historical events, and warn readers about the nature of power.
What rhetorical appeal is in the following ad:
A Nike ad that is a close up of Colin Kaepernick's face in black and white with text that says "Believe in something even if it means sacrificing everything." At the bottom is the Nike logo and "Just Do It."
Ethos -- It's using Kaepernick's reputation to sell the product.
Why did the author choose this name? Mr. Jones
Jones is a common last name. Using it for this character makes him a stand-in for all of humanity and the "owner class," as it shows he isn't a unique character but one of many.
Who in history does this character represent? Snowball
Trotsky
What does Napoleon do when the animals agree with Snowball to build the windmill?