The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury Flashcard

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What is the main theme of 'The Pedestrian' by Ray Bradbury?

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The dehumanizing effect of technology and the importance of human connection.

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What profession does the main character, Leonard Mead, have in 'The Pedestrian'?

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He is a writer.

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Why is the resolution of 'The Pedestrian' considered ironic?

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Leonard Mead is taken away by the police to a psychiatric center despite being sane.

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How does Leonard Mead view technology in 'The Pedestrian'?

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He is critical of the over-reliance on technology.

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What literary device does Ray Bradbury use to enhance the setting in 'The Pedestrian'?

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Imagery.

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What does the comparison of the city to a graveyard suggest in 'The Pedestrian'?

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It suggests that people no longer interact.

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What does CCSS.RL.9-10.2 focus on in literature?

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Determining a theme or central idea of a text and analyzing its development.

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What does CCSS.RL.9-10.4 require students to analyze?

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The meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text.

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What is the focus of CCSS.L.9-10.5?

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Understanding how authors use figurative language and literary devices.

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What does CCSS.RI.9-10.6 emphasize in reading?

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Analyzing how an author’s point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.