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