Intro//Allegory to Animal Farm

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What is an allegory?

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A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

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Who is the author of 'Animal Farm'?

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George Orwell.

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What does the term 'tsar' refer to?

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The title of the Russian head of state before the revolution.

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Who was the leader of Russia before the revolution?

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Nicholas II.

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Who became the first dictator of Russia after the tsar abdicated the throne?

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Vladimir Lenin.

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What is the main theme of 'Animal Farm'?

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The critique of totalitarianism and the corruption of socialist ideals.

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What literary device is primarily used in 'Animal Farm'?

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Allegory.

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What historical event does 'Animal Farm' allegorically represent?

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The Russian Revolution and the rise of the Soviet Union.

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What is the significance of the character Napoleon in 'Animal Farm'?

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He represents Joseph Stalin and the rise of dictatorship.

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What does the character Snowball symbolize in 'Animal Farm'?

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He symbolizes Leon Trotsky and the struggle for power.