Animal Farm Book Flashcard

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What does the term 'morose' mean?

Back

(adj) gloomy and ill-tempered.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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Who do the animals usually agree with during discussions at their meetings?

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Whoever was speaking at the time.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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Who is known for saying, 'Comrades! You do not imagine, I hope, that we pigs are doing this in a spirit of selfishness and privilege?'

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Squealer.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does Boxer famously say?

Back

I will work harder.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does the term 'vague' mean?

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(adj) having an unclear or imprecise meaning.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

Back

He represents the authoritarian leader who uses propaganda and fear to control the other animals.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Front

What role does Squealer play in 'Animal Farm'?

Back

He serves as the spokesperson for the pigs, manipulating language to justify their actions.

Front

What does the character Boxer symbolize in the story?

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He symbolizes the hardworking but naive working class.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the main theme of 'Animal Farm'?

Back

The dangers of totalitarianism and the corrupting influence of power.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What does the term 'taciturn' mean?

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(adj) reserved or uncommunicative in speech.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4