ENGLISH (Units 1-5)

Which of the following sentences includes an example of personification? Select all that apply.

"Starvation seemed to stare them in the face." "The pigs did not actually work, but directed and supervised the others."

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "Never listen when they tell you that Man and the animals have a common interest, that the prosperity of the one is the prosperity of the others. It is all lies. Man serves the interests of no creature except himself. And among us animals let there be perfect unity, perfect comradeship in the struggle." Conduct research on the philosophy of Karl Marx, and write an essay of at least 200 words discussing the similarities between his philosophy and the excerpt from Old Major's speech.

(REPHRASE) 1) Oppressed by the Russian Empire before the Russian Revolution 2) Karl Marx was widely recognized by his knowledge and philosophies 3) Marx wrote the "Communist Manifesto" which recorded his principals and theories of abolishing the class system. 4) Marx's "Communist Manifest" is convinced to be what Communism is based on. The idea of equality motivated Stalin and Lenin to start the Russian Revolution, which overpowered the Russian Empire. 5) However Karl Marx did not live to see the Russian Revolution that took place in 1917. He was then buried in Highgate Cemetery, North London. 6) After the Russian Revolution, Karl Marx's theories were distorted by Stalin, the Soviet dictator. He manipulated the people of the Soviet Union with violence and cruelty. _______________________________________ Old Major 1) Oppressed by Mr Jones before the rebellion of the animals on Maor Farm 2) Old Major was a 'highly respected' (pg 2) boar by all the animals in the farm. 3) Old Major expressed his initial idea for all animals to rule and live freely through his speech in the 'big barn' (pg 4). 4) Animalism convinced the animals that they are being oppressed by humans, and roared with their"wildest excitement" (pg 13). Major's speech then inspired Snowball and Napoleon to initiate the rebellion against Mr Jones. 5) Old Major died 'three nights later' (pg 15) without having the chance to witness the animal's revolution. The animals buried his body at 'the foot of the orchard' (pg 15). 6) After the animal's revolution against Mr Jones, Napoleon took charge of the Animal Farm. He abandoned the initial ideas that Old Major proposed, and corrupt the principles of Animalism.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "I do not believe that Snowball was a traitor at the beginning," [Boxer] said finally. "What he has done since is different. But I believe that at the Battle of the Cowshed he was a good comrade." "Our leader, Comrade Napoleon," announced Squealer, speaking very slowly and firmly, "had stated categorically--categorically, comrade--that Snowball was Jones's agent from the very beginning--yes, and from long before the Rebellion was ever thought of." "Ah, that is different!" said Boxer. "If Comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right." In at least 150 words, identify the theme that is illustrated in this excerpt from Animal Farm and explain how it is developed in the story.

(REPHRASE) The theme that is illustrated is that of language and the way language is used for political propaganda. In this excerpt, Boxer questions Snowball's loyalty to the working class. Squealer, who is used by Napoleon, can convince Boxer that Snowball has always been a traitor. Squealer, who is a literate pig, uses his words to manipulate the rest of the animals. These are all illiterate. In this excerpt, he speaks "categorically" to manipulate the obedient working class. Boxer, the horse, represents the working class. Boxer represents the hard working people who tend not to question authority but they suffer the oppression from the ruling class. Besides, Squealer is very skillful with his words; he has lied about Snowball and about other things. However, Boxer and the other animals believe more in Squealer's words than in reality. This power of language has made Napoleon a dictator.

Which of the following is a characteristic of communism? Select all that apply.

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Match the vocabulary with the synonym. 1. Countenance. 2. Retribution. 3. Retinue. 4. Taciturn. 5. Contrived. 6. Conciliatory.

1. Expression. 2. Punishment. 3. Attendants. 4. Silent. 5. Planned. 6. Pleasing.

Match the vocabulary with the correct synonym. 1. Conferred. 2. Incited. 3. Surmounted. 4. Clamoured.

1. Gave. 2. Urged. 3. Excelled. 4. Shouted.

Match the character with the correct character trait. 1. Boxer 2. Napoleon 3. Snowball 4. Squealer

1. Loyal 2. Always looking for an opportunity 3. Idealist 4. Manipulates others

Match the theme to the correct reference from the story. 1. Corruption of power. 2. Social-class hierarchy. 3. Working-class loyality. 4. Manipulation of language.

1. Napoleon murders animals falsely accused of treason. 2. The pigs sleep in beds while the other animals do not. 3. Napoleon is always right. 4. Lies are circulated about Snowball.

Place the character interactions listed below in the correct sequence, from first to last.

1. The animals have their most plentiful harvest. 2. Squealer claims the pigs need more milk and apples. 3. Neighboring farmers attacks Animal farm. 4. The animals gather to vote on the windmill. 5. Boxer's new motto is "Napoleon's always right". 6. Snowball organizes animals committees. 7. The dogs chase snowball off the farm.

1. Boxer 2. Napoleon 3. Squealer 4. Clover

1. trusting, powerful, admired, confused. 2. powerful, devious, cruel, aloof. 3. devoted, devious, persuasive, clever. 4. devoted, gentle, loyal, compassionate.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "When he did appear, he was attended not only by his retinue of dogs but by a black cockerel who marched in front of him and acted as kind of a trumpeter, letting out a loud "cock-a-doodle-doo" before Napoleon spoke." What is the meaning of the word retinue as it is used in this context?

A group of attendants.

Which statement most accurately describes Squealer?

A persuasive talker who helps control the animals.

In 2-3 sentences, explain why you need to define unfamiliar terms in a procedural text. Why is that an important step? What happens if you don't define those terms?

A procedural text is text that's supposed to inform the reader. If the reader cannot understand what some of the terms listed mean, they will not understand what they're supposed to be informed on.

What definition can be formed about a word analogy?

A word analogy can compare words that have similar relationships to each other.

Label the following sentences as either active or passive.

ACTIVE: The cow jumped over the moon. PASSIVE: The towel was handed to me by my mother. ACTIVE: My paycheck came back in the mail today. PASSIVE: The shirt was hung on the clothesline by me.

What fact would you select to support your understanding of an implicit statement?

An implicit statement is something expressed indirectly.

How would you describe the author's use of foreshadowing?

Authors use foreshadowing to hint about something that may occur later in the story.

Read this excerpt from the story and answer the question. "If Comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right." And from then on he adopted the maxim, "Napoleon is always right," in addition to his private motto of "I will work harder" What character flaw does this excerpt reveal about Boxer?

Blind trust.

How did Stalin manage to convince people that Trotsky was their enemy? Select all that apply.

By painting him as a traitor. By using fear and intimidation.

During his speech, Old Major addresses the animals as _______.

Comrades.

The way characters react to one another affects the _____ if a story.

Conflict.

Which of the following best expresses a theme within Animal Farm?

Corruption of power on the farm is an example of theme.

How would you explain your understanding of context clues?

Discovering and understanding context clues helps reveal the meaning of words that have more than one meaning.

A character flaw can lead to _______, advancing the plot of a work.

Downfall.

What was one of Orwell's inspirations for Animal Farm?

He saw a boy whipping a horse.

Which of the following can be found in context clues?

Help figuring out unfamiliar words.

In the Battle of the Cowshed in Animal Farm, Snowball's actions can best be described as __________.

Heroic.

Words that sound alike are ________; words with opposite meanings are __________.

Homonyms/Antonyms

Which of the following statements pertain to the principles of animalism? Select all that apply.

If you walk upright, you are not a friend. We like anyone who can fly.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "The best known among them was a small fat pig named Squealer, with very round cheeks, twinkling eyes, nimble movements, and a shrill voice. He was a brilliant talker, and when he was arguing some difficult point he had a way of skipping from side to side and whisking his tail which was somehow very persuasive. The others said of Squealer that he could turn black into white." Orwell's statement that Squealer "could turn black into white," is an example of a(n) ________ description.

Implicit.

In Animal Farm, the narrator ______.

Is aware of the thoughts and feelings of the other characters.

Imagine a collaborative discussion on the subject of the taxation and teens. In your notes, which of the following is an appropriate summary for an opposing perspective?

Jason disagreed with taxation laws by pointing out that teens are not given a vote, so they should not pay taxes.

What belief does Old Major try to instill in the animals of Manor Farm? Select all that apply.

Man is the enemy of animals. Animals can run the farm themselves.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "The human beings did not hate Animal Farm any less now that it was prospering; indeed, they hated it more than ever. Every human being held it as an article of faith that the farm would go bankrupt sooner or later, and, above all, that the windmill would be a failure." In this excerpt, the phrase "article of faith" is an example of a(n) _______.

Metaphor.

In literature, the reason why a character says or does something is called a(n) _______.

Motive.

What do Napoleon and Snowball do about the windmill?

Napoleon and Snowball do not collaborate on plans to build a windmill.

An analogy can help you understand all of the following except a word's _____.

Origin.

The sequence of events in any story is called its ______.

Plot.

Animal Farm is a dystopian novel in that it _______.

Presents a society marked by a miserable existence.

Which of these does not pertain to character development?

Setting descriptions.

Mollie, the white mare, becomes concerned about the rebellion because _______. Select all that apply.

She does not want to stop wearing her ribbons. She worries that there will not be sugar on the farm.

Read this excerpt from the story and answer the question. "After much thought, Snowball declared that the Seven Commandments could in effect be reduced to a single maxim, namely: "Four legs good, two legs bad." This, he said, contained the essential principle of Animalism." What does this decision by Snowball foreshadow?

Snowball will try to get his way by tricking the animals into thinking in overly simplistic terms.

Napoleon convinced the animals that Snowball's ______ was meant to trick them--in the battle, Snowball was actually fighting for Mr. Jones.

Stratagem.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "It now appeared that Snowball had not, as the animals had previously imagined, merely attempted to lose the Battle of the Cowshed by means of a stratagem, but had been openly fighting on Jones's side." Which word is a synonym for stratagem as it is used in this excerpt.

Tactic.

From what we know so far, what is a major conflict in Animal Farm?

The animals ignore reality and believe in a perfect society.

Which of the following details from Animal Farm gives an example of irony?

The animals revolt against Mr. Jones but are ultimately repressed by corrupt leaders.

How would you describe the takeover of the farm?

The animals were able to take over the farm because the elderly owner was a drunkard and careless.

Why is it ironic that the animals train for an unite in battle against the neighboring farmers?

The animals win the fight for freedom from humans, only to later lose their freedom to other animals.

Which of the following is a metaphor in Animal Farm?

The windmill.

The corruption of power is a _____ in Animal Farm.

Theme.

How are Snowball and Napoleon different from the other pigs?

They are able to persuade the other animals to let them take charge.

In Animal Farm, what is the animals' primary motivation for finishing the windmill on time after the first time it was destoryed?

To spite the humans.

A story written from the third-person omniscient point of view is ______.

Told by a narrator who knows what all the characters think and feel.

This excerpt gives an example of _______ irony.

Verbal.

The following is a modern example of which Animal Farm theme? A riot breaks out in a town.

Violence.