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What is a primary reason for the habitual diversion of the mind found in escapism?
What is a primary reason for the habitual diversion of the mind found in escapism?
Which literary device is primarily used to create vivid mental images for the reader?
Which literary device is primarily used to create vivid mental images for the reader?
What does conformity entail within group or societal contexts?
What does conformity entail within group or societal contexts?
How might censorship be defined in literary contexts?
How might censorship be defined in literary contexts?
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What transformation does Montag experience concerning his views on burning books?
What transformation does Montag experience concerning his views on burning books?
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What does the term 'allusion' refer to in literature?
What does the term 'allusion' refer to in literature?
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How is indirect characterization different from direct characterization?
How is indirect characterization different from direct characterization?
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What are some of Beatty's reasons for banning books?
What are some of Beatty's reasons for banning books?
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What are key reasons stated by Faber for the importance of books?
What are key reasons stated by Faber for the importance of books?
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What is a common theme in how technology affects characters?
What is a common theme in how technology affects characters?
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Why do people no longer read books, according to Beatty?
Why do people no longer read books, according to Beatty?
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What role does the poem 'Dover Beach' play in the narrative?
What role does the poem 'Dover Beach' play in the narrative?
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Why does Mrs. Phelps cry during her encounter with Montag?
Why does Mrs. Phelps cry during her encounter with Montag?
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What inspired Ray Bradbury to write Fahrenheit 451?
What inspired Ray Bradbury to write Fahrenheit 451?
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Which of the following best defines dystopian literature?
Which of the following best defines dystopian literature?
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In what year was Fahrenheit 451 published?
In what year was Fahrenheit 451 published?
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What is a primary characteristic of a scapegoat?
What is a primary characteristic of a scapegoat?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical topic of dystopian literature?
Which of the following is NOT a typical topic of dystopian literature?
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In the excerpt about the Phoenix, what does the Phoenix symbolize?
In the excerpt about the Phoenix, what does the Phoenix symbolize?
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What distinguishes science fiction from fantasy?
What distinguishes science fiction from fantasy?
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Which of the following should be included when presenting a famous figure?
Which of the following should be included when presenting a famous figure?
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What is the main purpose of close reading?
What is the main purpose of close reading?
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Which of the following statements about utopia is true?
Which of the following statements about utopia is true?
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What role does Mildred play in the novel?
What role does Mildred play in the novel?
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How does Faber's character reflect bravery in the novel?
How does Faber's character reflect bravery in the novel?
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What is the primary role of Mrs. Phelps and Mrs. Bowles in the narrative?
What is the primary role of Mrs. Phelps and Mrs. Bowles in the narrative?
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How is Beatty characterized in relation to villainy?
How is Beatty characterized in relation to villainy?
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What connections can be drawn between reality TV and dystopia based on the discussions?
What connections can be drawn between reality TV and dystopia based on the discussions?
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What does the quote about burning symbolize in the narrative?
What does the quote about burning symbolize in the narrative?
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What does Ray Bradbury suggest about books in his introduction?
What does Ray Bradbury suggest about books in his introduction?
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How should one approach the research on allusions related to the text?
How should one approach the research on allusions related to the text?
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Study Notes
Fahrenheit 451
- Written by Ray Bradbury
- Published in 1953
- Sci-fi and dystopian fiction
- Title refers to the temperature at which book pages burn
- Bradbury claims he wrote it in response to book burning in the US, fearing censorship
- Later states it is commentary on the media's effect on reading
Ray Bradbury
- Lived from August 22, 1920 to June 5, 2012
- American author and screenwriter
- Wrote in a variety of genres including sci-fi, horror, fantasy, and mystery
- Wrote various forms of literature including plays, screenplays, short stories, novels, non-fiction, and essays
Science Fiction
- Genre that is imaginative but grounded in science
- Relies on scientific facts, theories, and principles to support its settings, characters, themes, and plotlines
- Often explores the science and technology of the future
- Often set in the future, space, alternate worlds, or other dimensions
Utopia vs. Dystopia
- Utopia: an ideal place where everything is perfect in terms of politics, laws, customs, and conditions
- Dystopia: a futuristic, imagined universe where oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society are maintained through control (corporate, bureaucratic, technological, moral, totalitarian)
Dystopian Literature
- Presents a vision of the future
- Explores the negative effects of political and social structures on humanity's future
- Criticizes current trends, societal norms, or political systems by exaggerating a worst-case scenario
Dystopian Topics
- Government control
- Environmental destruction
- Technological control
- Survival
- Loss of individualism
Close Reading
- Interaction with text to better understand it
- Tool to help focus on reading
Annotations
- Make reading focused and meaningful, offering a physical and dynamic interaction with the text
- Allow readers to see the writer's decisions
- Provide a resource for later - easily find sections since you're looking at your own thinking
Escapism
- Habitual diversion of the mind to purely imaginative activity or entertainment as an escape from reality or routine
Literary Devices
- Help see beyond the plot
- Make reading and writing more advanced
- Help understand the author's choices
Imagery
- Words and phrases used to create "mental images" for the reader
- Help the reader visualize more realistically the author's writings through the five senses
Conformity
- Behavior that follows the usual standards that are expected by a group or society
Censorship
- The suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security
Allusion
- A reference, typically brief, to a person, place, thing, event, or other literary work with which the reader is presumably familiar
Martyr
- A person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
- A person who sacrifices something of great value, especially life itself, for the sake of principle
Characterization
- Direct or Explicit: the direct approach to building a character
- Indirect or Implicit: More subtle way of introducing a character to the audience
Technology
- How does it affect our lives?
- How does it affect our characters?
- Does technology aid or inhibit critical thinking?
Beatty vs. Faber
- What is Beatty's argument about why books need to be banned in Part I?
- What is Faber's argument for books in Part II?
- Why are books no longer read?
- Why do people no longer read books?
Beatty's Reasonings
- We now have new forms of media to take up our attention
- Books cause controversy
- They're fiction, about nonexistent people
- If they're not fiction, they're full of contrasting opinions that make people lost
Faber's Reasonings
- "Quality of information"
- "Leisure to digest it"
- "Right to carry out actions based on what we learn from the interaction of the first two"
Phoenix
- A mythological bird that cycles through a cycle of death and rebirth; burns itself on a pyre and rises from the ashes
- A metaphor for humanity's ability to learn from its mistakes and rebuild itself
Structure of Exam
- MCQ, SAQ: Closed book
- Paragraph writing: Open book
Paragraph Writing Rubric
- Review the rubric
Materials to Review in Addition to PPT
- Fahrenheit 451
- Allusions research
- "Dover Beach"
- Technology writing
- Technology ID
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Test your knowledge on Ray Bradbury's dystopian novel, Fahrenheit 451. Explore themes of censorship, the impact of media, and the science fiction genre as you answer questions related to the book and its author. Perfect for fans of classic literature and dystopian tales!
