Pre-AP Timed Writing Prompt

Write an expository essay about how Fahrenheit 451 can still be used as a warning to people in America today.  Hint – be sure to mention what the novel is warning against and how.

Philosophy Journal

A man said to the universe:

“Sir, I exist!”

“However,” replied the universe,

“The fact has not created in me

A sense of obligation.”

 

                -Stephan Crane

Literary Device Toolbox List

Metaphor- comparison between two things that are basically unlike but have something in common

Simile- comparison between two things using like or as

Plot

Theme- Underlying message of a story

Imagery

Tone

Mood

Inference

Alliteration- repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

Personification- When human-like traits are given to animals, objects or ideas.

Allusion- Indirect reference to a different literary work or famous person or place

Hyperbole- truth is exaggerated for emphasis

1^st person POV- story is told from the narrator’s point of view. Pronouns used- I, we, us

3^rd person POV- Story told from narrator outside of the action. Pronouns used- He, she, they

Omniscient POV- when the narrator sees into the minds of all the characters in a story

Theme- underlying message about life or human nature that the author wants the reader to understand

Connotation

Denotation

Irony

Onomatopoeia

Oxymoron

Anaphora

Assonance

Metonymy

 

Mood List for Poe

Scared

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Gloomy

Spooked

Frightened

Dark

Apprehensive

Horrified

Creepy

Freaked Out

Trapped

Hopeless

Shocked

Terrified

Suspicious

Panicked

Disturbed

Alone

Claustrophobic

Paranoid

Disgusted

Despaired

Uncomfortable

Anxious

Nervous

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JFK /Caesar differences

Similarities

ü  Both loved by the people

ü  Had enemies

ü  Killed by conspirators

ü  Both had disease

ü  Both had good rhetoric

ü  Both got assassinated

ü  Countries mourned their deaths

ü  Both ruled for short period

ü  People will always remember them

ü  Both noble

ü  Both ruled powerful nations

ü  Both charismatic

ü  Both had wives and affairs

ü  Both war time leaders

ü  Both chosen to lead by people

ü  Both had peoples trust

ü  Both assassins killed

ü  Both civilizations segregated

ü  Both political families

ü  Both killed during important events

ü  Both had “right hand men”

ü  Both in politics

Differences

ü  JFK shot, not stabbed

ü  JFK died in hospital

ü  JFK wanted peace

ü  Different ages

ü  One person killed JFK

ü  Different civilizations

ü  Different time periods

ü  Kennedy was president, Caesar was king

ü  Rome’s riot after assassination worse

ü  Technology

ü  Caesar known as a great general

ü  JFK against absolute rule (communism), Caesar for absolute rule

ü  Kennedy accepted defeat

ü  JFK calm

ü  Civil War in Rome, Cold War with America

ü  Caesar didn’t have children

ü  JFK lived in a more “advanced” culture

ü  Different languages

Transition Words

Time
Then
Now
Next
First
Second
Contrast
However
Nevertheless
Yet
Even though
Despite
Cause & Effect
Therefore
Thus
Hence
Consequently
General To Specific
In fact
Especially
For instance
For example
Similarity
Also
In the same way
Likewise
Similarly
Emphasis
Even
Indeed
Truly
Of course
Support or Evidence
Additionally
Equally important
Furthermore
Moreover
Conclusion/Summary
Finally
In conclusion
On the whole
In summary