Night Prereading

What is the meaning of "indifference"?

• having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned:

• lack of a sense of purpose, worth, or meaning in their life

• lacking knowledge or awareness in general

• there is no difference

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the meaning of "ignorance"?

• ignorance is bliss

• an avoidance of an issue in order to shield oneself from worry

• an inability to take an interest in a topic of concern

• lacking knowledge or awareness in general

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is "symbolism"?

• a variety of shapes and signs

• the use of images to represent an idea or other quality

• the complete reverse of what one may have expected

• Making logical assumptions based on statements known or assumed to be true

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is "irony"?

• Emotional implications a word may carry

• reverse of what one might have expected.

• Writing that ridicules or makes fun of a person or institution with the intent to bring about change.

• A brief statement or account of the main points of something.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

What is "foreshadowing"?

• the turning point of the story

• A psychological struggle within the mind of a literary or dramatic character

• Making logical assumptions based on statements known or assumed to be true

• a hint or clue to future events in a storyline

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Elie says he felt he had a "moral obligation" to write this book. What does he mean be this?

• that ethically, he had a duty to do something to speak out about the atrocities he faced

• He wanted people to remember his personal story

• He wanted to keep history from repeating itself

• He needed to get his thoughts out there so people could understand how he felt

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

What is the main reason for why people of the Jewish faith/culture have been stereotyped negatively for centuries?

• They are greedy

• They are viewed as outsiders who have never tried to assimilate into the "norms" of society.

• People are jealous of their success and ability to make money

• They are cruel and unfriendly toward other races, religions, and cultures.

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CCSS.W.9-10.2

Who is the author of the book, Night?

• Elie Wiesel

• Anne Frank

• Anonymous

• Frank Rosen

A memoir is...

• A work of fiction written about a historical event

• A memory

• Written history of a person's entire life

• a narrative composed from personal experience

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CCSS.W.9-10.3

Since Hitler was dedicated to eliminating the Jewish race, why did this present a greater challenge than if he was only against their religion.

• You can claim to change your beliefs, but you can't change your race.

• You can claim to change your race, but you can't change your beliefs.

• They couldn't go into hiding because their were so many people out to get them.

• They were forced to wear the yellow Star of David to identify themselves.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1