The Giver by Lois Lowry

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1 The Giver by Lois Lowry

2 Book Cover Describe this man. How does he appear to be feeling? Who do you think this man is?

3 What do you think? Sometimes it is ok to lie. The past always repeats itself. Life would be better if we never experienced anything uncomfortable or painful. If you know you are right, you shouldn t listen to anyone else. The police should be allowed to do whatever is necessary to protect a community. People will be more likely to obey or not obey the rules if they are in a group rather than acting individually.

4 Rules exist to help us live properly and avoid mistakes. You shouldn t have to be around people with whom you disagree. The government knows what is best for the people. It is better to be part of a group than to be alone. It would be much better if we could forget all bad things that happen. It s better to be in a safe, controlled environment so that you never feel fear.

5 Chapters 1 5 Vocab Word Chapter Synonym Antonym Part of Speech intrigued gravitating apprehensive Entertained, Fascinated Interested Approached Drawn toward Fearful, worried, anxiety filled Repulsed Disgusted Bored Retreating Turning away Peaceful, calm, assured Verb/adjective Verb adjective ritual abandoned chastise elders Quit, give up, leave, desert, relinquish Punish, discipline, correct Senior, aged, old, ancestor Continue, keep, retain Praise, reward, compensate Youth, children, descendent Verb Verb noun

6 Word Chapter Synonym Antonym Part of Speech nurturers nondescript ironic palpable Provider, care giver, developer Unmemorable, vague, unremarkable, uninteresting Quick witted, unexpected, exaggerated Clear, obvious, certain, apparent Neglecter, ignorer Remarkable, distinguished, interesting Expected, sincere, considerate Hidden, obscure, unclear, vague noun adjective Adjective adjective

7 Word Synonym Antonym Part of Speech infraction remorse Violation, crime, error Guilt, regret, anguish Obedience, upholding Satisfaction, happiness, remorselessness Noun noun

8 Allusion An allusion is a literary device that stimulates ideas, associations, and extra information in the reader's mind with only a word or two. Allusion means 'reference'. It relies on the reader being able to understand the allusion and being familiar with all of the meaning hidden behind the words. Example: "As the cave's roof collapsed, he was swallowed up in the dust like Jonah, and only his frantic scrabbling behind a wall of rock indicated that there was anyone still alive". The allusion in the sentence above is to Jonah. The reader is expected to recognize the reference to Jonah and the whale, which should evoke an image of being 'swallowed alive'... in this case, behind a wall of dust and rock.

9 Allusions in writing help the reader to visualize what's happening by evoking a mental picture. But the reader must be aware of the allusion and must be familiar with what it alludes to. Allusions are commonly made to the Bible nursery rhymes Myths famous fictional or historical characters or events Shakespeare.

10 "Christy didn't like to spend money. She was no Scrooge, but she seldom purchased anything except the bare necessities". The name Scrooge should bring to mind an image of someone who 'pinches pennies' and hoards money with a passion. But the allusion only works if the reader is familiar with Charles Dickens' story 'A Christmas Carol'. In general, the use of allusions by an author shows an expectation that the reader is familiar with the references made, otherwise the effect is lost.

11 At the end of Chapter 2 In your groups: A. Decide upon a setting for this story. When and where does the novel occur? Use specific details from the story to support your answer. B. Could a society like this one actually be created? Explain your position with specific facts and details.

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