A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from Ray Bradbury's 'A Sound of Thunder', focusing on the themes of time travel and its ramifications.

Time Safari, Inc.

A fictional company offering safaris to the past where hunters can legally shoot dinosaurs.

Tyrannosaurus Rex

A large carnivorous dinosaur known as the 'Tyrant Lizard'.

Safari Guide

An individual who leads and instructs hunters on a safari expedition in the past.

Anti-gravity metal

A fictional material that allows the safari path to hover above the ground without touching it.

The Butterfly Effect

A concept suggesting that small changes in the past can lead to significant consequences in the future.

Release form

A legal document signed by participants that absolves the company of responsibility for any accidents during the safari.

Eckels' error

Stepping off the designated path, which could alter the course of history.

The jungle of sixty million years ago

The ancient setting where the characters travel to hunt dinosaurs.

Travis

The Safari Leader responsible for guiding Eckels and other hunters.

Penalties for disobedience

Consequences for not following safari instructions, including financial fines and potential government issues.

Sterilization process

Method used to ensure that safari participants do not introduce bacteria into the ancient ecosystem.

Paradox of time travel

The idea that meeting oneself in the past could create contradictions.