Introduction to Animal Farm

About George Orwell

Instructions: Answer the questions below in full sentences (except for #1) using the

following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvXU3vzHq8E

1. Besides being the author of your book, what is George Orwell’s background? Try to
note important facts about him in bullet points (2 points)

2. What political affiliations did this author have? (2 points)

3. Why did Orwell write, and what was his purpose for writing? (2 points)

4. What two novels are “anchored in deep thinking”? (2 points)

5. When did Orwell die? (2 points)

6. What underlying, political events is Animal Farm tied to? (2 points)

Figurative Language and Style

Instructions: Please define these words and write down an example that showcases the term

using this website: http://www.literarydevices.com/figurative-language/

Then, come up with your own example for at least 4 of the ones listed below.

Write the ones you chose and the examples in the space under “Personal Examples.”

Each question is worth 1 point, for a total of 12.

1. Allegory:

2. Allusion:

3. Personification:

4. Foreshadowing:

5. Satire:

6. Imagery:

7. Irony:

8. Metaphor:

Personal Examples:

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Discussion-Based Question
Instructions: Answer the questions and use the following website as a resource:
https://www.history.com/topics/russia/russian-revolution

 What was the Russian Revolution and what is the purpose of a revolution to begin
with? Why do you think George Orwell would focus Animal Farm on such event?

Write at least 2 well-thought out paragraphs; Points will be given based on quality.
(11 points)