What is the effect of the word choice Harrison uses in paragraph 53?

It contrasts the attempt of equalizing society, when they are harming peopl

What effect does the presence the announcer have on the reader?

The announcer creates humor through ironic nature of this society.

What is the effect of the verbs used to describe Harrison & the ballerina as they dance?

These verbs create a sense of freedom.

What point is vonnegut trying to make about society in the dancing scene?

Making everyone equal limits individuals from fulfilling their potential.

How does the author use parallel structure for effect in 51 & 53? Go back to the text.

Vonnegut uses a list of verbs to set off the effects of equalizing him.

What are two effects of the simile "His thoughts fled in panic, like bandits from a burglar alarm"?

It shows that in this society having your own thoughts is a crime., It shows how quickly George's thoughts leave his mind.

How does the author establish the type of society found in the story?

He uses descriptions of George and Hazel to show their state of society.

How do the descriptions of the announcer & ballerina help develop a theme of the text?

When a society tries to equalize people, they will not truly succeed.

What impact does the description of Harrison's appearance have on the reader?

The description of Harrison adds to the irony of equality in his story.

The author uses phrases like"that was a doozy". How does the author's word choice impact the tone of the story.

He uses silly words to help highlight the ridiculousness of the society.

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Harrison Bergeron By Tamar V.

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1
What is the effect of the word choice Harrison uses in paragraph 53?
It highlights how Harrison is the oppisite of what is considered equal.
It shows that someone is always trying to take power in a dictatorial socie
It compares the relationship of society's control to Harrison increase subm
It contrasts the attempt of equalizing society, when they are harming peopl
2
Which paragraph, 22-40, does the perspective of the passage create suspense & reveal a different POV?
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 22
3
What effect does the presence the announcer have on the reader?
The announcer creates humor through ironic nature of this society.
The announcer creates suspense as the reader awaits the message.
The announcer creates sympathy through the comments made by Hazel.
The announcer creates foreshadowing by revealing the presence of Harrison.
4
What is the effect of the verbs used to describe Harrison & the ballerina as they dance?
These verbs create a sense of energy.
These verbs create a sense of fear.
These verbs create a sense of freedom.
These verbs create a sense of anticipation.
5
What point is vonnegut trying to make about society in the dancing scene?
Making everyone equal limits individuals from fulfilling their potential.
Making everyone equal causes society to fall apart.
Those who do not assimilate will struggle to find their way in society.
Making everyone equal will result in some rebellions.
6
How does the author use parallel structure for effect in 51 & 53? Go back to the text.
Vonnegut uses hyphens in both paragraphs to show the power Harrison has.
Vonnegut uses subject verb organization to propel the action of the story.
Vonnegut uses a list of verbs to set off the effects of equalizing him.
Vonnegut uses prepositional phrases to highlight the importance of the set.
7
What are two effects of the simile "His thoughts fled in panic, like bandits from a burglar alarm"?
It shows the George is filled with panic about his thoughts.
It shows that in this society having your own thoughts is a crime.
It shows that George have a sound go off each time he thinks originally.
It shows how quickly George's thoughts leave his mind.
8
How does the author establish the type of society found in the story?
He uses descriptions of George and Hazel to show their state of society.
He uses imagery seen on T.V. to show the discord people feel about being =
He uses dialogue to establish that having superior intelligence is harmful.
He uses a frame setting that states the rules of the society.
9
How do the descriptions of the announcer & ballerina help develop a theme of the text?
The better you are, the more controlling a society can be.
As long as you try, you can do anything.
When a society tries to equalize people, they will not truly succeed.
People should be punished when they are incompetent.
10
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11
What impact does the description of Harrison's appearance have on the reader?
The description of Harrison adds to the irony of equality in his story.
The description of Harrison adds humor to contrast the seriousness.
The description of Harrison adds suspense to the resolution of the story.
The description of Harrison adds emphasis to his superiority.
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The author uses phrases like"that was a doozy". How does the author's word choice impact the tone of the story.
He uses silly words to help highlight the ridiculousness of the society.
He uses words with strong vowel sounds to reflect the strength of the gov.
He uses a frame setting short words to highlight the shortness of life.
He uses words with the "z" sound because it implies confusion of the events

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