The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury Flashcard

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What is the main character's profession in 'The Pedestrian'?

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He is a writer.

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What is the tone of the story 'The Pedestrian'?

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Eerie and dystopian.

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What literary device is used in the line 'In ten years of walking by night or day, for thousands of miles, he had never met another person walking, not one in all that time'?

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Hyperbole.

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What does the police car symbolize in 'The Pedestrian'?

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It symbolizes the oppressive nature of the technology-dominated society.

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What is the theme of the story 'The Pedestrian'?

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The dehumanizing effect of technology and the importance of human connection.

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Define 'dystopian' as it relates to literature.

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Dystopian refers to an imagined society that is undesirable or frightening, often characterized by oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society.

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What is the significance of walking in 'The Pedestrian'?

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Walking represents freedom and human connection in contrast to the isolation created by technology.

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Identify a key characteristic of the main character in 'The Pedestrian'.

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He values solitude and the experience of walking in a world dominated by technology.

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What does the absence of other pedestrians signify in the story?

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It signifies the loss of human interaction and the impact of technology on society.

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Explain the role of technology in 'The Pedestrian'.

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Technology is portrayed as oppressive, leading to isolation and a lack of genuine human connection.