Question

1. key vocabulary (preview before reading)

define in your own words as we read:

• handicap
• equality
• dystopia
• satire
• irony

1. themes to watch for

as you read, jot down examples.
theme example from the story explicit meaning implicit meaning
individuality vs. conformity
freedom vs.
dystopia the story involves the control of the govt and suppresses freedom and individualism. the govt imposes handicaps to ensure equality

1. literary devices

fill in the chart as we pause for close reading.
quote from the story device (satire, irony, simile, personification, metaphor) effect on the reader
“the year was 2081, and everybody was finally equal.”
his thoughts fled in panic, like bandits from a burglar alarm.

Explanation:

1. Key Vocabulary:

• "Handicap" here refers to a disability or a disadvantage that restricts a person.
• "Equality" is about having the same rights, opportunities, etc. The student - defined it as "opportunities".
• "Dystopia" is a fictional, unpleasant society. The student wrote "society", which is a bit simplistic but related.
• "Satire" uses humor, irony, etc. to criticize. The student wrote "humor, irony".
• "Irony" is when the opposite of what is expected occurs. The student wrote "opposite".

1. Themes:

• Individuality vs. Conformity: The explicit meaning is about enforcing equality, and the implicit meaning is that true equality should not eliminate differences.
• Dystopia: The story shows a government - controlled society that suppresses freedom and individuality. The explicit meaning is that the government imposes handicaps to ensure equality, and the implicit meaning is about the negative aspects of such control.

1. Literary Devices:

• For "The year was 2081, and everybody was finally equal.", it can be seen as ironic as the idea of forced equality in a dystopian setting is often not what one would consider real equality. The effect on the reader is to create a sense of unease or curiosity about what this "equality" really means.
• "His thoughts fled in panic, like bandits from a burglar alarm." is a simile. It creates a vivid image in the reader's mind, making the character's state of panic more tangible.

Answer:

1. Key Vocabulary:

• Handicap: A disability or disadvantage.
• Equality: Equal rights and opportunities.
• Dystopia: A fictional, unpleasant society.
• Satire: Use of humor and irony to criticize.
• Irony: When the opposite of what is expected happens.

1. Themes:

• Individuality vs. Conformity:
• Explicit meaning: Enforcing equality.
• Implicit meaning: True equality should not remove differences.
• Dystopia:
• Explicit meaning: Government imposes handicaps for equality.
• Implicit meaning: Negative aspects of government - controlled equality.

1. Literary Devices:

• "The year was 2081, and everybody was finally equal.":
• Device: Irony.
• Effect on the reader: Creates unease and curiosity.
• "His thoughts fled in panic, like bandits from a burglar alarm.":
• Device: Simile.
• Effect on the reader: Creates a vivid image of panic.