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What is a synonym?
What is a synonym?
A word with a meaning that is the same or very similar.
What is an antonym?
What is an antonym?
A word with a meaning that is the opposite.
What is a cognate?
What is a cognate?
A cognate is a word that shares a root with another word.
What are a few works of classic literature?
What are a few works of classic literature?
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Which three important events took place during Rudyard Kipling's lifetime?
Which three important events took place during Rudyard Kipling's lifetime?
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What can you infer from the information about Rudyard Kipling?
What can you infer from the information about Rudyard Kipling?
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Why did Rudyard Kipling pursue writing?
Why did Rudyard Kipling pursue writing?
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What was happening during Kipling's lifetime that inspired him?
What was happening during Kipling's lifetime that inspired him?
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What are the larger themes of The Jungle Book?
What are the larger themes of The Jungle Book?
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In the third line of the poem 'The Law of the Wolves', the speaker compares the Law of the Jungle to a creeper girdling a tree-trunk. Which two statements best describe the comparison?
In the third line of the poem 'The Law of the Wolves', the speaker compares the Law of the Jungle to a creeper girdling a tree-trunk. Which two statements best describe the comparison?
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What is a society?
What is a society?
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What do you think the law of the jungle is?
What do you think the law of the jungle is?
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Why do you think people make rules and laws? Why are they important?
Why do you think people make rules and laws? Why are they important?
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What do you think would happen to a pack if most of the wolves decided not to follow the law?
What do you think would happen to a pack if most of the wolves decided not to follow the law?
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What historical and cultural events influenced the writing of Rudyard Kipling?
What historical and cultural events influenced the writing of Rudyard Kipling?
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What symbol appears in 'The Law of the Wolves'?
What symbol appears in 'The Law of the Wolves'?
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What does the law of the jungle refer to?
What does the law of the jungle refer to?
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What is Kipling's point about the law of the jungle?
What is Kipling's point about the law of the jungle?
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Which cultural conflict had the greatest influence on Kipling's theme regarding the law of the jungle?
Which cultural conflict had the greatest influence on Kipling's theme regarding the law of the jungle?
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Which explains why Rudyard Kipling became a writer and poet?
Which explains why Rudyard Kipling became a writer and poet?
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Which best identifies the symbolic meaning of the wolves in 'The Law of the Wolves'?
Which best identifies the symbolic meaning of the wolves in 'The Law of the Wolves'?
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Which detail supports the idea that a society is only as strong as its laws?
Which detail supports the idea that a society is only as strong as its laws?
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What identifies a main idea supported by the detail that Kipling accepted only one literary award?
What identifies a main idea supported by the detail that Kipling accepted only one literary award?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Definitions
- Synonym: A word with the same or very similar meaning.
- Antonym: A word with the opposite meaning.
- Cognate: A word that shares a root with another word, such as "unite" and "unity," which share the root 'unos'.
Classic Literature
- Notable works include:
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
- A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
- Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
- The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
- Moby Dick by Herman Melville
- "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Rudyard Kipling's Context
- Important events during Kipling's life:
- Reconstruction in the American South
- British colonization of India
- World War I
- Themes in Kipling's stories reflect societal questions of his time.
Motivation and Inspiration
- Kipling's interest in human behavior influenced his writing of poems and short stories.
- Lived in India when it was a British colony; imperialism shaped his observations and literary themes.
Themes in Literature
- The Jungle Book symbolizes societal fitting and conflict resolution through animal characters and their interactions with a human boy.
- The Law of the Jungle reflects the necessity of adhering to social rules for order and survival.
Law of the Jungle
- Compares the law to a creeper vine: it can be broken yet is essential for unity.
- The law binds the wolf pack together; compliance ensures prosperity for all.
- Chaos occurs if members of society (or wolves) disregard laws.
Societal Importance of Rules
- Rules are crucial for security and happiness within a community; mutual consensus on standards is necessary for stability.
Symbolism and Cultural Themes
- The creeping vine appears as a symbol in "The Law of the Wolves."
- Kipling emphasizes that the law’s validity relies on individual respect; failure to follow leads to chaos.
- British imperialism is the primary cultural conflict influencing the themes of Kipling’s work.
Kipling as a Writer
- Started with informational writing for newspapers but found joy in creative fiction.
- Symbolic meaning of wolves relates to humankind.
Central Ideas and Themes
- Society’s strength relies on the rule of law and individual compliance; the saying "For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack" encapsulates this idea.
- Kipling's humility evidenced by his acceptance of only one literary award despite many offers.
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Description
This quiz explores key concepts of vocabulary, notable works of classic literature, and the historical context surrounding Rudyard Kipling's life. Delve into definitions of synonyms, antonyms, and cognates while also examining significant themes in Kipling's writing influenced by imperialism and societal questions of his time.
