Starter quiz
- What is rhetoric?
- a command or order
- the art of persuasive communication ✓
- an exaggerated statement for emphasis
- a distrustful, pessimistic outlook
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- Which rhetorical device involves expressing a direct command or order?
- collective personal pronoun
- rhetorical question
- imperative ✓
- hyperbole
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- In 'Animal Farm', Napoleon's use of rhetoric has a tone which could be described as...
- sincere and earnest
- calm and soothing
- aggressive and angry ✓
- inclusive and joyful
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- In 'Animal Farm', how does Snowball respond to Mollie's question about "ribbons" after the Rebellion?
- with an imperative command
- by using a collective personal pronoun
- with a rhetorical question ✓
- by presenting an earnest and serious response
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- What conclusion can be drawn about the pigs' use of rhetoric in 'Animal Farm'?
- All pigs use rhetoric in the same way.
- The pigs use different rhetorical styles. ✓
- Napoleon and Squealer focus on inspiration.
- Snowball relies on fear to control the animals
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- Match the rhetorical device to the quote from 'Animal Farm' which uses it.
- Rhetorical question⇔"Do you know what would happen if we pigs failed?" ✓
- Imperative⇔"No more delays" ✓
- Hyperbole⇔"Fountain of happiness" ✓
- Collective personal pronoun⇔"Comrades!" ✓
- Rule of three⇔“Our lives are miserable, laborious and short.” ✓
Exit quiz
- What word beginning with 'R' describes Napoleon's leadership style in 'Animal Farm'.
- 'Ruthless' ✓
- What does it mean to be "susceptible"?
- actively supporting radical change
- easily influenced or manipulated ✓
- showing no compassion or empathy
- rewriting narratives and using propaganda
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- In 'Animal Farm', which pig could be described as revolutionary and idealistic?
- Old Major ✓
- Squealer
- Napoleon
- Minimus
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- What word beginning with 'N' refers to subtle or slight variations in meaning. It can also be used to describe a detailed understanding.
- 'Nuance' ✓
- Match the pigs from 'Animal Farm' to the correct quote.
- Napoleon⇔"...reputation for getting his own way." ✓
- Snowball⇔"...need to be ready to die for Animal Farm if need be." ✓
- Squealer⇔"Do not imagine, comrades, that leadership is a pleasure!" ✓
- Old Major⇔"Weak or strong, clever or simple, we are all brothers." ✓
- Minimus⇔"...had a remarkable gift for composing songs and poems." ✓
- In 'Animal Farm', where does Snowball primarily conduct his work?
- barn
- farmhouse
- everywhere ✓
- stables
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Key learning points
- Orwell presents the pigs in a nuanced way exposing both their positive and negative qualities.
- Summaries are a useful way to embed key character information.
- Exploring comparisons in summaries can offer a more nuanced perspective of characters.
Common misconception
That there are "good" pigs and "bad" pigs.
For Orwell, all are susceptible to power and corruption. Orwell uses the pigs to critique the subtle and overt ways that this can be done.
Keywords
Revolutionary - A revolutionary is someone who actively works for or supports radical change in society.
Misguided - If you are misguided you have poor judgement and have been influenced in the wrong way.
Ruthless - A ruthless leader is someone who shows no compassion, empathy or mercy. They behave or act in a harsh and severe way.
Susceptible - If you are susceptible you are easily influenced or manipulated.
Nuance - Nuance refers to subtle or slight variations in meaning.
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