Objective: Continue the novel study of Fahrenheit 451--close reading.

F451 Reading: p. 4-21 Why does the author choose to introduce Millie through her attempted suicide? Compare/Contrast Millie and Clarisse. (Use a Venn Diagram) How does the author create tone through his use of syntax on pages 11 as he describes “the jet bombers”? http://mravella.weebly.com/fahrenheit-451-audiobook.html

Diction Tone Mood Connotation vs Denotation

Close Reading

Character

Teacher notes… Instruct students to highlight words with a positive connotation in the excerpt. Then instruct students to highlight words with a negative connotation in a different color. - STOP 11/4 • Discuss difference between tone and mood (the author’s attitude toward the subject vs. the reader’s feeling when reading a text) • Ask students to define the tone of the passage. What words/diction points to that assertion? • Ask students to define the mood of the passage. What words/diction points to that assertion? • Discuss how the word choice dictates the tone and mood.

Why does the author use the analogy of the firefighter to a conductor?

The firefighter is enjoying burning the books just as a conductor enjoys conducting music.  It is almost an art to the firefighter.

Why does the author use visual imagery in this line “gorging fire that burned the evening sky red and yellow and black?”

Red, yellow, and black are colors symbolizing danger and the word “gorging” gives the picture of something greedy and large.  The visual imagery helps support the mood.

What does the quotation “eyes all orange flame” mean What does the quotation “eyes all orange flame” mean?  How does it connect with Unit 1’s “The Sniper?”

“Eyes all orange flame” shows that Montag is consumed by his job just like the sniper lost himself in his job and his eyes had the “cold gleam of the fanatic.”

In your comp books… Create Fahrenheit 451 section: in the notes section Label the following pages: Tone (based on diction and imagery from the novel) Characterization of Montag Characterization of Clarisse Characterization of Millie Conflict Figurative language