Pre-Reading of Ray Bradbury's 'The Veldt' Quiz

What literary techniques does Ray Bradbury use in 'The Veldt'?

• Hyperbole, symbolism, alliteration, and onomatopoeia

• Imagery, allusion, allegory, and repetition

• Simile, foreshadowing, satire, and anthropomorphism

• Metaphor, foreshadowing, irony, and personification

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

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How does Bradbury use vivid imagery in 'The Veldt'?

• To create suspense and engage readers in anticipating the outcome

• To contrast idyllic nature with tragic events

• To create mental pictures and enhance readers' understanding

• To blur the line between technology and humanity

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What purpose does foreshadowing serve in 'The Veldt'?

• To blur the line between technology and humanity

• To contrast idyllic nature with tragic events

• To create suspense and engage readers in anticipating the outcome

• To create mental pictures and enhance readers' understanding

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What role does irony play in 'The Veldt'?

• The repeated references to the lions and the veldt serve as clues of what's to come

• The story opens with the simile 'It was empty as a jungle glade at hot high noon'

• The nursery emphasizes the uneasy combination of technology and human characteristics

• The children become responsible for their parents' downfall

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

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How does personification contribute to the story in 'The Veldt'?

• To contrast idyllic nature with tragic events

• To create suspense and engage readers in anticipating the outcome

• To create mental pictures and enhance readers' understanding

• To blur the line between technology and humanity

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4