NAME: ______DATE: ______
Guided Notes
Fahrenheit 451
Ray Bradbury’s Life and Times:
Ray Bradbury was born in ______, ______in
______.
Bradbury ______stories on ______
______.
3.) He sold newspapers on the ______for money.
Writing:
4.) Bradbury was primarily known as a ______fiction writer.
5.) Science fiction writing draws imaginatively scientific ______and
______into its plot, theme, and setting.
6.) In ______, on ______typewriters, Bradbury began writing what would be Fahrenheit 451.
7.) He completed a shorter draft of the novel in nine days and called it ______
______.
8.) Two very important authors wrote important novels during the time Bradbury wrote. They are:
A.) ______, 1984
______, Brave New World
9.) These two authors portrayed the ______of a
______government.
10.) Fahrenheit 451 is an example of a satirical novel; satire is writing that
______and ridicules the ______and follies of people or societies.
Historical Context for Writing:
11.) The novel was written in response to the ______and
______.
12.) The Cold War was an ______and ______struggle after World War II.
13.) The Cold War wasn’t really a war; it was an ______race between the US and the Soviet Union.
14.) McCarthyism, named after Senator Joseph McCarty, was a period of intense
______suspicion in the US.
15.) Communism is based upon ______, ______social organization based on common ownership of the means of production. Everyone has equal means—or is supposed to.
16.) Senator McCarthy believed there were many ______in the US.
His accusations led to ______through suppression of
information and ______of falsehood.
17.) Targets included the following people:
A.)
B.)
C.)
D.)
18.) Both the Cold War and McCarthyism represented “______.”
Fahrenheit 451 warns against that ______can come under the guise of fulfilling ideals.
The Novel:
19.) The government in the novel celebrates ______- ______.
20.) People burn books because they often oppose ______or ______that certain books stand for.
21.) People focus on ______to keep them happy in the novel. The people live in a world where no one thinks for themselves.
22.) Most of the characters in Fahrenheit 451 believe that books are bad b/c books go against the government’s intention of promoting ______and ______.
23.) The majority of the people in the novel are ______-minded and don’t believe in original thought, imagination, or individuality.
24.) The American dream turns into a nightmare because it’s
______understood.
Figurative Language Journal
Figurative Language: language that is not meant to be taken literally.
Types of Figurative Language
*Simile-
*Metaphor-
*Personification-
*Hyperbole-
*Paradox
*Oxymoron-
On the left side, record examples of figurative language from a text that enhance your reading.
In the middle column, name the type of figurative language and explain the meaning of the example of figurative language.
On the right side
· Discuss the literal meaning of the figurative language in the context of the work.
· Explain the meaning in the larger context of life.
· Analyze the effect or purpose of the figurative language.
· Reflect on the insight the reader gains from perceiving the figurative language.
DIRECTIONS: Now practice writing this type of journal entry, using a passage or text assigned by your teacher. Use the format below.
Example of Figurative Language / Abstract Level of Meaning / Effect, Purpose, and/or InsightEx. “…with this great python spitting its venomous kerosene upon the world…” pg. 3 (Part 1) / Metaphor: The kerosene hose that Montag uses is powerful and poisonous. / The purpose of the metaphor is to convey to the reader that kerosene defines Montag’s life.
Example of Figurative Language / Abstract Level of Meaning / Effect, Purpose, and/or Insight
Example of Figurative Language / Abstract Level of Meaning / Effect, Purpose, and/or Insight
Do you see any particular items or people being repeatedly compared in the novel?
Do you see any trends in the types of figurative language being used in the novel?
How does Bradbury use figurative language to communicate an overall theme?
CHARACTERS: write a brief characterization of the main characters in this section of the book. Include physical description if they are available, the way the characters act, their relationship to other characters, and/or how they function in the story.
Guy Montag:
Mildred Montag:
Clarisse McClellan:
Captain Beatty:
Mechanical Hound:
Unidentified Woman:
Faber:
Granger:
Stoneman:
Black:
Mrs. Phelps:
Mrs. Bowles:
Others:
Inferences / Textual Evidence to support InferencesUnderstanding Mood, Diction, and Imagery (LTF)
Eng 2: Fahrenheit 451
Read the description of the mechanical hound on pages 24-26. List details about the hound’s physical appearance and demeanor below.
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2.
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Mood: The atmosphere or predominant emotion in a literary work. In other words, mood is the emotional response of the reader to a text.One way to describe the mood of the passage describing the mechanical hound it that it creates a sense of ______for the reader.
How do we know?
List words, feelings or emotions that could contribute to feeling a sense of ______.
Identifying Diction and Imagery that Contributes to a Mood
Diction: word choice intended to convey a certain effect on the readerImagery: words or phrases that appeal to the senses of the reader
Carefully re-read the passage and fill in the chart below with words and images that create a sense of ______for the reader.
DICTION / IMAGERYDirections: Give examples of how Fahrenheit 451 contains attributes of a dystopian and post-apocalyptic society. Cite specific examples from the text.
Attribute / Page # / Quote/Example