Flashcard 2 on Fahrenheit 451

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Why does Montag read to the women?

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To teach them the importance of reading.

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What does CARS stand for?

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Credible, Accurate, Reasonable, Supported.

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What is the connotation of the quote: 'Montag-plus-Faber, fire plus water, and then, one day, after everything had mixed and simmered and worked away in silence, there would be neither fire nor water but wine.'?

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Montag and Faber do not get along.

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What is the CARS method used for?

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Evaluating a source.

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What do people in their society base their political opinion on?

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Physical Appearance.

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Define 'Connotation'.

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The implied or associative meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.

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What is the significance of fire in Fahrenheit 451?

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Fire represents destruction and censorship, but also the potential for rebirth and knowledge.

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Explain the role of censorship in the society of Fahrenheit 451.

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Censorship is used to suppress dissenting ideas and maintain control over the population.

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What does Montag's transformation symbolize?

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Montag's transformation symbolizes the journey from ignorance to enlightenment.

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What is the main conflict in Fahrenheit 451?

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The main conflict is between individual thought and societal conformity.