Themes and Concepts in 'Anthem'

What does the control of the council reveal about the world Equality 7-2521 lives in?

• It is a democratic society.

• It values individual freedom.

• It has strict control over the population.

• It encourages creativity.

What is the significance of using 'We' instead of 'I' in the society of 'Anthem'?

• It emphasizes individualism.

• It highlights the importance of community.

• It shows a lack of personal identity.

• It promotes personal achievements.

What feeling does the main character experience about writing in 'Anthem'?

• Joy

• Fear

• Indifference

• Excitement

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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

What does the collectivist society in 'Anthem' make the narrator think about its age?

• It has been around for thousands of years.

• It is a new society.

• It is an ancient civilization.

• It is a futuristic society.

What does the use of 'We' instead of 'I' suggest about the society in 'Anthem'?

• It values personal achievements.

• It suppresses individuality.

• It encourages competition.

• It promotes technological advancement.

What is the main theme explored in the opening lines of 'Anthem'?

• Freedom of speech

• The sin of writing

• The joy of learning

• The beauty of nature

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the purpose of the rules in this society?

• To promote creativity.

• To keep everyone in check.

• To encourage free thinking.

• To allow personal expression.

Which words or phrases make society seem controlling?

• Freedom, Choice, Individuality

• We, Our, Us, By the will of the council

• Innovation, Creativity, Expression

• Liberty, Independence, Autonomy

Why is having a preference considered a sin in this society?

• It disrupts harmony.

• It expresses a person's individuality.

• It leads to chaos.

• It is against the law.

What does the narrator's acknowledgment of the rules suggest?

• He is indifferent to them.

• He finds them amusing.

• He respects and follows them.

• He plans to change them.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6