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Guy Montag
naïve protagonist who was a former fireman. feels empty inside
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Mildred (Millie) Montag
has no hope with resolving conflicts within herself; feelings are hidden inside her
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Captain Beatty
fireman who is full of contradictions. probably used to love books but has to burn them now. wants to control Montag
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Clarisse McClellan
free-spirited girl who helps Montag’s development
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Clarisse’s Uncle
an educated man who thinks independently of societal standards. influences Clarisse’s way of thinking. through him, Clarisse reaches Montag
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Professor Faber
wants to control Montag. is a coward who uses Montag to accomplish things but can be heroic
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Mrs. Phelps
friends with Mildred. emotionally disconnected, cries when Montag reads the poem due to suppressed feelings
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Mrs. Bowles
friends with Mildred. doesn’t care about her terrible life
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Mechanical Hound
a robotic animal that the firemen use to capture and kill criminals
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The Handymen
uses a “suction snake” to pump and replace depressed people’s blood. called “handymen” since this is a routine job in F451
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The Firemen
all look the same. do their jobs without thinking about it.
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The people on the show Mildred watches
meaningless show where the characters say empty words to create “personal connections” with viewers
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Granger
introduces Montag to ideas and stories of the past. memorizes books with the group of men he lives with
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Simile
comparison using like or as
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Metaphor
direct comparison using is/was or are/were
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Extended Metaphor
metaphor in a literary work, such as a novel or poem, that isn't just used in one line but is extended over multiple lines or throughout the work
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Onomatopoeia
words that imitates sound
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Flashback
seeing the character’s past in real time
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Foreshadow
drops hints of what may happen in the future
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Irony
whenever a person says something or does something that departs from what they (or we) expect them to say or do
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Allusion
reference to literary text, person, place, event or another work of literature
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Alliteration
repetition of consonant sounds
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Symbolization
used to convey the meaning of larger and more abstract concepts
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Exclamatory
relating to sudden cry or remark, especially one expressing surprise, anger, or pain
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Infer/Inference
an idea or conclusion that is drawn from evidence and reasoning
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Dialogue
conversation between characters
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Author’s Purpose
reason for or intent in writing
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Vivid Imagery
uses sensory details to enhance their descriptions
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Personification
giving human qualities or actions to non-human things
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Repetition
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
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Conclusion
the end or finish of an event or process
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Characterization (direct, indirect)
direct: stated facts about the character. indirect: hints or suggestion about the character
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Tone
refers to the mood implied by an author's word choice and the way that the text can make a reader feel
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Mood
setting descriptions to describe how a place feels
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Oxymoron
contradictory figure of speech
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Conflict: Internal, External
clash of interests. internal: man vs. self. external: man vs. man, man vs. world, man vs. environment
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Contradiction
statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposite
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Theme / Central Idea
the main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary or indirectly
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Duality
an instance of opposition or contrast between two concepts or two aspects of something; a dualism
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Parlor
a sitting room in a private house
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Scapegoat
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency
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Civility
formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech
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Empathy
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
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Valise
a small traveling bag or suitcase
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Coward
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
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Demise
a person's death
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Philosophical
relating or devoted to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
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Contemplative
expressing or involving prolonged thought
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Introspective
characterized by or given to introspection
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Apathetic
showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
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Somber
dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy
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Comedic
relating to or characteristic of comedy; comic
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Pertinent
relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite
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Dejected
sad and depressed; dispirited
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Narcissistic
having an excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one's physical appearance
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Enraged
very angry; furious
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Resolute
admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering
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Plunk
hit (someone) abruptly; put or set (something) down heavily or abruptly
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Heave
lift or haul (a heavy thing) with great effort
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Indulge
allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of
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Ostracize
exclude (someone) from a society or group
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Bicker
argue about petty and trivial matters
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