2024 Fahrenheit 451 Part 1 Post-Reading Flashcard

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How does Montag feel about his wife, Mildred, as their relationship continues to deteriorate?

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He feels like a stranger to her.

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What question does Clarisse ask Montag that troubles him?

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If he is happy.

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What is a metaphor?

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Comparing two things NOT using like or as.

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"I have a ton of homework" is an example of...

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hyperbole.

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What is personification?

Back

Giving something human qualities.

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What is the main theme of Fahrenheit 451?

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The dangers of censorship and the loss of individual thought.

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What role do firemen play in the society of Fahrenheit 451?

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They burn books to suppress knowledge and maintain societal control.

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How does Clarisse's character influence Montag?

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She prompts him to question his happiness and the society he lives in.

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What does the 'fire' symbolize in Fahrenheit 451?

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Destruction of knowledge and the potential for rebirth.

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What is the significance of the title 'Fahrenheit 451'?

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It is the temperature at which book paper supposedly catches fire.