Beatty's Speech

Beatty tries to appeal to Montag's...

• love of his wife

• fear

• reason

• greed

• sense of importance

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In Beatty's speech, what does he suggest is the primary reason for the decline of literature?

• A) Technological advancement

• B) Censorship

• C) Lack of interest

• D) Simplification of content

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What literary device is predominantly used in Beatty's speech to convey his message?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Irony

• C) Simile

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Beatty's speech suggests that society values what over knowledge?

• A) Happiness

• B) Wealth

• C) Power

• D) Freedom

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the context of Beatty's speech, what does he imply about the role of firemen?

• A) They are protectors of knowledge

• B) They are enforcers of conformity

• C) They are creators of culture

• D) They are seekers of truth

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following best describes Beatty's tone during his speech?

• A) Sympathetic

• B) Sarcastic

• C) Encouraging

• D) Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

According to Beatty, what is the effect of books on people?

• A) They enlighten and educate

• B) They confuse and upset

• C) They entertain and amuse

• D) They inspire and motivate

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does Beatty claim is the ultimate goal of society in his speech?

• A) Equality

• B) Happiness

• C) Knowledge

• D) Freedom

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In Beatty's view, what is the relationship between books and conflict?

• A) Books resolve conflict

• B) Books create conflict

• C) Books ignore conflict

• D) Books simplify conflict

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Beatty suggest about individuality in his speech?

• A) It is celebrated

• B) It is suppressed

• C) It is encouraged

• D) It is irrelevant

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3