Harrison Bergeron Figurative Language

What is the main theme of 'Harrison Bergeron'?

• Equality and its consequences

• Love and sacrifice

• War and peace

• Friendship and loyalty

Which figurative language is used in the phrase 'Harrison tore the straps of his handicap harness like wet tissue paper'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What does the ballerina symbolize in 'Harrison Bergeron'?

• Freedom and beauty

• Fear and oppression

• Strength and power

• Love and compassion

In 'Harrison Bergeron', what does the use of handicaps represent?

• Government control

• Technological advancement

• Cultural diversity

• Economic stability

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Which literary device is used in the statement 'The year was 2081, and everybody was finally equal'?

• Irony

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

• Oxymoron

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the tone of 'Harrison Bergeron'?

• Satirical

• Joyful

• Melancholic

• Romantic

How does Vonnegut use irony in 'Harrison Bergeron'?

• To highlight the absurdity of enforced equality

• To create a romantic atmosphere

• To emphasize the beauty of nature

• To depict a historical event

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

What role does the character Diana Moon Glampers play in 'Harrison Bergeron'?

• Enforcer of the laws

• Rebel leader

• Harrison's mother

• Ballet dancer

Which of the following best describes the setting of 'Harrison Bergeron'?

• A dystopian future

• A medieval kingdom

• A bustling city

• A deserted island

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the effect of the handicaps on the characters in 'Harrison Bergeron'?

• They suppress individuality

• They enhance creativity

• They promote happiness

• They encourage competition

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5