The Giver Themes

How does Jonas's understanding of his community begin to change in Chapters 5-8 of "The Giver"?

• He starts to see the community as perfect and without flaws.

• He begins to question the lack of emotions and choices in his community.

• He becomes more accepting of the community's rules.

• He feels more disconnected from his family.

In Chapters 5-8, what does the Ceremony of Twelve symbolize in the community?

• The transition from childhood to adulthood.

• The importance of education.

• The community's control over individual destinies.

• The celebration of diversity.

Analyze how Jonas's character develops through his interactions with The Giver in Chapters 5-8.

• Jonas becomes more rebellious and defiant.

• Jonas becomes more curious and open-minded.

• Jonas becomes more fearful and anxious.

• Jonas becomes more complacent and obedient.

What does Jonas's reaction to the Ceremony of Twelve reveal about his character?

• He is indifferent to the ceremony's significance.

• He is eager to conform to societal expectations.

• He is apprehensive about his future role.

• He is excited about the new responsibilities.

Evaluate the role of memory in shaping Jonas's perception of his community in Chapters 5-8.

• Memory is irrelevant to Jonas's understanding.

• Memory helps Jonas appreciate the community's traditions.

• Memory allows Jonas to see the flaws in his community.

• Memory makes Jonas more fearful of the future.

Identify the symbolic meaning of the color red as it appears in Chapters 5-8.

• It symbolizes danger and warning.

• It represents love and passion.

• It signifies the beginning of Jonas's awakening.

• It indicates the community's wealth.

In The Giver, when Jonas first receives memories from the Giver, he experiences intense feelings that are entirely new to him. These memories are described as "vibrant" and "rich" with sensations, colors, and emotions.

What does the word vibrant most likely mean in this context?

• Full of life and energy

• Difficult to understand

• Unchanging and predictable

• Dark and lifeless

Define Theme

• subject

• underlying meaning

• main idea

• topic

Identify the two types of themes that appear in literary works.

• third and fourth

• leading and following

• major and minor

• first and second

How do you the reader, explore theme in a piece of literature?

• by analyzing BOTH literary elements and techniques

• by analyzing literary elements

• by analyzing literary techniques

• It's not necessary, I just enjoy reading the story