Animal Farm Book Flashcard

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What does the term 'morose' mean?

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(adj) gloomy and ill-tempered.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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Who do the animals usually agree with during discussions at their meetings?

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Whoever was speaking at the time.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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Who is known for saying, 'Comrades! You do not imagine, I hope, that we pigs are doing this in a spirit of selfishness and privilege?'

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Squealer.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does Boxer famously say?

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I will work harder.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does the term 'vague' mean?

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(adj) having an unclear or imprecise meaning.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What is the significance of the character Napoleon in 'Animal Farm'?

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He represents the authoritarian leader who uses propaganda and fear to control the other animals.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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What role does Squealer play in 'Animal Farm'?

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He serves as the spokesperson for the pigs, manipulating language to justify their actions.

Front

What does the character Boxer symbolize in the story?

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He symbolizes the hardworking but naive working class.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the main theme of 'Animal Farm'?

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The dangers of totalitarianism and the corrupting influence of power.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What does the term 'taciturn' mean?

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(adj) reserved or uncommunicative in speech.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4