Anachronisms

What is an anachronism?

• an act that leads to anarchy

• something that has to do with acrobatics

• something that is placed in a time to which it does not belong

• something that is placed into a time to which it does belong

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Which of the following is not an example of an anachronism?

• computer

• carbon

• Columbia

• Czar

Which of the following is not an example of an anachronism

• something old-fashioned

• something that wasn't invented yet

• something that exists in nature (water, earth)

• customs or traditions of a culture

True or False: an anachronism can be placed intentionally or voluntarily by the author, director, etc.

• False

• True

True or False: an anachronism can be accidental or unintentional

• False

• True

Anachronisms can occur in which of the following:

• movies

• books

• daily conversations

• paintings

Which of the following is an example of an anachronism?

• an Apple watch in 2018

• an iPad in 2013

• a cell phone in 1962

• a laptop in 1989

Which of the following is an example of an anachronism?

• electricity in 1799

• a set of bow and arrows in 1642

• a cannon in 1763

• a rope in 1812

Which of the following is an example of an anachronism?

• a spear in 966

• a sword in 1421

• a dagger in 1312

• a musket in 1998

Which of the following is an anachronism?

• Facebook in 2010

• Instagram in 2001

• MySpace in 2005

• Vine in 2015