Unit Test Review

How does Orwell use satirical techniques to develop the theme that the abuse of language is part of the abuse of power? Select the two options. - Answer- -Orwell uses satirical reversal when Napoleon and the pigs act against their stated principles. -Orwell uses verbal irony when Animal Farm takes on its original name, The Manor Farm. What inference can be made about Clover's motivation to tell Boxer to stop working so hard? - Answer- Clover thinks that if Boxer continues working so hard he will wear himself out and be harmed. Which statement about the passage best reflects the influence of a totalitarian dictator? - Answer- the continued belief that the key was stolen What does this excerpt tell us most about the cat? - Answer- She is unconcerned. Which quotation from this passage is the best example of foreshadowing? - Answer- "When they came back in the evening it was noticed that the milk had disappeared." Which historical figures do the animals most likely symbolize? - Answer- the labor class of the Soviet Union Which propaganda technique does this passage use? - Answer- glittering generalities Which statement best explains how the pacing in this passage helps reveal Squealer's character? - Answer- The slowing pace shows how Squealer controls the animals with propaganda. How does the central idea of this passage—that older generations are less excited about rebellion than younger ones—serve as social commentary? - Answer- It points out the overenthusiasm and zealousness of the younger generation. What is the best definition of the term values? - Answer- principles or standards of behavior Which prediction does this passage best support? - Answer- Moses and his stories will complicate the pigs' control over the other animals. What statement best explains how the pacing reveals character in this passage? - Answer- The passage describes a year in which the animals work extremely hard but feel a sense of accomplishment.