Exploring Fahrenheit 451 Vocabulary

What does the word 'censorship' mean in the context of Fahrenheit 451?

• Censorship in Fahrenheit 451 promotes the free exchange of ideas.

• Censorship is the act of publishing more books to enhance knowledge.

• Censorship in Fahrenheit 451 means the suppression of books and ideas to control society.

• Censorship refers to the encouragement of diverse literature in society.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Provide a synonym for the word 'dystopia' as used in the novel.

• paradise

• heaven

• nightmare

• utopia

What is the antonym of 'ignorance' as it relates to the themes in Fahrenheit 451?

• disinterest

• knowledge

• confusion

• apathy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

In the sentence 'The firemen were tasked with burning books,' what does the word 'tasked' imply?

• The firemen were encouraged to read books.

• The firemen were prohibited from handling books.

• The firemen were ordered to extinguish fires.

• The firemen were given a responsibility.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the prefix in the word 'unhappiness' and explain its meaning.

• pre-

• un-

• dis-

• mis-

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the term 'firestorm' symbolize in the narrative?

• A natural disaster that occurs in forests.

• A metaphor for passion and love.

• A type of weather phenomenon.

• Chaos and destruction resulting from conflict.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The protagonist felt a sense of _______ when he discovered the truth about society.' (options: joy, despair, indifference)

• happiness

• confusion

• apathy

• despair

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the meaning of 'subversive' in relation to the characters in Fahrenheit 451?

• Subversive describes characters who blindly follow rules.

• Subversive means conforming to societal norms.

• Subversive refers to actions or ideas that undermine or challenge the established social order, as seen in characters like Montag and Clarisse.

• Subversive refers to promoting government propaganda.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Provide an example of how the word 'rebellion' is used in the context of the story.

• The protagonist attends a peace conference.

• The protagonist leads a rebellion against the oppressive regime.

• The protagonist writes a letter to the regime.

• The protagonist becomes a loyal supporter of the regime.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What suffix is found in the word 'knowledgeable' and what does it indicate about the word?

• -able

• -ful

• -ing

• -less

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A