Ray Bradbury, THE VELDT Test Review

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'The children had cheeks like peppermint candies.'

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What does the word 'sensitize' mean?

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To cause something to respond. For example, a medication can sensitize the body to allergens.

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What is a veldt?

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A high area of land that is grassy with few trees.

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What does 'jaunt' mean?

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A short trip taken for fun.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is the main theme of 'The Veldt'?

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The main theme of 'The Veldt' is the impact of technology on family relationships and the dangers of over-reliance on technology.

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What is the role of the nursery in 'The Veldt'?

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The nursery is a high-tech room that creates virtual environments based on the children's thoughts and desires.

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What does it mean to 'break into' something?

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To enter a place unlawfully or by force. In 'The Veldt', the children broke into the nursery.

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What is the significance of the parents' reaction after the children broke into the nursery?

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The parents' reaction shows their helplessness and the breakdown of family dynamics.