In what decade did Ray Bradbury write 'Farenheit 451'?
1950s
What is the name of the main character in 'Farenheit 451'?
Montag
Which rhetorical appeal did Sherman mainly use in 'Superman and Me'? Explain.
The examples of figurative language in the text evoke emotion and empathy in the reader. These examples appeal to the audience’s emotions.
Explain the rhetorical appeal 'ethos'?
You may want to think of ethos as related to “ethics,” or the moral principles of the writer: ethos is author’s way of establishing trust with his or her reader
What is the central idea of 'Superman and Me'?
Books are powerful; they shape our identities, give us opportunities for education, and help us fight oppression.
What does 'prodigy' mean?
a young person who is unusually talented
Who taught Fredrick how to read at the beginning?
The mistress.
Explain the rhetorical appeal 'pathos'?
You may want to think of pathos as “empathy,” which pertains to the experience of or sensitivity towards emotion.
Name the 4 themes of 'Farenheit 451'.
Books are a controversial and important part of our society and our lives.Our reliance on technology can spiral out of control if we let it.Knowledge is joyful
Explain the rhetorical appeal 'logos'?
You may want to think of logos as “logic,” because something that is logical “makes sense” – it is reasonable.
In what state was Sherman's reservation?
Washington
What are the 3 themes of Chapter 7 of 'An American Slave'?
Freedom, the desire to learn and how slaveholders view and treat slaves
What is the central idea of 'An American Slave'?
Reading and writing, and the education that comes with these skills, is necessary for a person to achieve freedom and opportunityi n life. Standing in the way..
What are the 4 themes of 'Superman and Me'
Reservation life, how others treat American Indians, reading and writing, how American Indians treat each other
What does 'avid' mean?
wanting to very much
After escaping, where did Fredrick work? And who continued to teach him how to read and write?
The shipyard. The white boys in the street.
What does the word ‘subverted’ mean?
try to overthrow the rules or laws of a person, place, or society
What are 3 claims found in 'An American Slave'?
Freedom of thought spurred his desire for escaping from slavery. Humans have an innate desire to learn that cannot be stopped. The slaveholders view of, and tre