The Veldt

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What is the main theme of 'The Veldt'?

Back

The dangers of over-reliance on technology and the impact it has on family relationships.

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Define 'allusion' in literature.

Back

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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What does Lydia feel about technology in 'The Veldt'?

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She feels useless because of the technology.

Front

What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

Front

Provide an example of foreshadowing from 'The Veldt'.

Back

Lydia's comment, 'They almost got us!' when the lions run towards them.

Front

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

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It represents the children's control over their environment and their detachment from reality.

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What does the line 'And suddenly they realized why those other screams had sounded familiar' imply?

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It implies that the parents recognize the screams as their own, indicating a tragic realization.

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What literary device is used in the quote about Wonderland and Aladdin?

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Allusion.

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What can be inferred when the children deny the existence of Africa in the nursery?

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It suggests that the children are lying and manipulating the situation.

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What is the role of technology in the lives of the characters in 'The Veldt'?

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It serves as a substitute for parental care and leads to emotional detachment.