Omelas

What narrative structure does Le Guin use to present the moral dilemma in the story?

• Circular narrative

• Flashback

• Exposition followed by a stark contrast

• Linear progression

Why might Le Guin invite readers to imagine Omelas in their own way (e.g., "Omelas sounds in my words like a city in a fairytale")?

• To create a stronger emotional connection to the setting.

• To distance readers from the moral dilemma.

• To appeal to readers’ personal biases and preconceptions.

• To provide a detailed, fixed image of the city.

How does the story challenge the idea of collective happiness versus individual suffering?

• By questioning whether the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.

• By implying that individual suffering is irrelevant to society.

• By celebrating the balance between pain and pleasure.

• By demonstrating that collective happiness is inherently flawed.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Le Guin's story ultimately ask the reader to reflect on their own moral choices?

• By presenting a clear resolution to the ethical conflict.

• By allowing readers to imagine themselves as citizens of Omelas.

• By condemning those who choose to stay in Omelas.

• By encouraging readers to accept moral relativism.

What kind of a society is Omelas?

• Describe the people who stay in Omelas and those who leave. 

• Would you want to live in Omelas? Explain.

What is the primary theme explored in 'The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas'?

• A) The conflict between tradition and progress

• B) The cost of utopia

• C) The power of love and friendship

• D) The inevitability of fate

Which literary device is predominantly used by Le Guin to describe the city of Omelas?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Imagery

• D) Personification

In 'The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas', what does the suffering child symbolize?

• A) The innocence of youth

• B) The burden of guilt

• C) The sacrifice for societal happiness

• D) The inevitability of suffering