Power of the Powerless

What does the word "powerless" mean?

• full of power

• without power

• electricity

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the main theme of the essay 'The Power of the Powerless'?

• The role of dissent in society

• The importance of physical strength

• The influence of technology

• The significance of wealth

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Power of the Powerless'?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

Who is the author of 'The Power of the Powerless'?

• George Orwell

• Václav Havel

• Aldous Huxley

• Franz Kafka

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In the context of 'The Power of the Powerless', what does 'living in truth' mean?

• Being honest with oneself

• Following societal norms

• Accumulating wealth

• Gaining political power

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the significance of the greengrocer in 'The Power of the Powerless'?

• He represents the common man

• He is a symbol of wealth

• He is a political leader

• He is a historical figure

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'The Power of the Powerless'?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Satirical

• Reflective

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What does the term 'dissent' mean in the context of 'The Power of the Powerless'?

• Agreement

• Disagreement

• Indifference

• Support

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How does 'The Power of the Powerless' relate to the concept of totalitarianism?

• It supports totalitarian regimes

• It critiques totalitarian regimes

• It ignores totalitarian regimes

• It glorifies totalitarian regimes

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What role does ideology play in 'The Power of the Powerless'?

• It is a tool for liberation

• It is a tool for oppression

• It is irrelevant

• It is a tool for economic growth

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6