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Section 1
(50 cards)
Old Major represents who?
Karl Marx/Vladimir Lenin
Advocate
v. To plead in favor of; to defend n. One who argues for or defends a person, group, or idea
Mr. Jones represents who?
Tsar Nicholas II
Commemorate
v. To serve as a memorial to; to remember in a solemn manner
Dire
adj. Having terrible consequences; urgent or desperate
humdrum
lacking excitement; boring or monotonous
AF plot
Old Major presents his idealistic concept of animalism, and the other animals agree and propose a revolution. The animals then revolt against Mr. Jones, and win. The seven commandments are then created. The pigs slowly start to make themselves the leaders of this "equal" society. After a while, the two pig leaders, snowball and napoleon, start to fight about everything, and when the vote for a windmill occurs, Napoleon uses his trained attack dogs to chase snowball away. One day, the windmill (that ended up being built) fell after a storm and napoleon claimed it was snowball's sabotage. Napoleon then starts the great purge, where various animals are murdered for allegedly being on Snowball's side. Napoleon then begins expanding his powers and acting more and more like a human: he trades, drinks, sleeps in a bed, and even walks on 2 legs. With squealer being able to justify every action, Napoleon was unquestioned. At the end of the novel, the animals don't know which are the pigs and which are the people.
balmy
soothing, mild
HOB Setting
London Moor Grimpen Mire 1800's Devonshire Merripit House Baskerville hall 221B Baker Street
Atrocity
n. An act of great cruelty and wickedness
John and Eliza Barrymore
-Longtime domestic help of baskervilles -Earnest -Eager to please
congregate
To come together in a group, assemble.
divert
to turn aside
Mr. Jack Stapleton
-A thin and bookish-looking entomologist and one-time schoolmaster -chases butterflies -Short temper revealed only at key moments
Miss Stapleton
-Allegedly stapleton's sister, but actually wife -Latin and beautiful -Eager to prevent another death, she provides enigmatic warnings to Sir Henry and Watson
unseemly
not suitable; inappropriate or improper
Sir Henry Baskerville
-The late Sir Charles's nephew and closest living relative -Henry is as worn out and shell-shocked as his late uncle was before his death
HOB Themes
-Good will triumph over evil -The truth will always come out -People always get their rewards -Crime doesn't pay -Even the smallest detail is important
Sherlock Holmes
-British detective -deeply passionate about justice -Committed to rationalism and factual deductions -address= 221b Baker street
Mortimer
-Family friend -Doctor to the Baskervilles -Mortimer is also a phrenology enthusiast, and he hopes to someday have the opportunity to study Holmes's head
Laura Lyons
-Beautiful woman who was disowned when married -Abandoned by her husband -Turns to Mr. Stapleton and Charles for help
influx
a flowing or pouring in; arrival in massive numbers
Elite
n. A group that enjoys superior status to others adj. Considered superior to others
tumult
Noisy excitement; an uproar or disturbance.
AF Historical allegory
Russian Revolution
query
a question
Dialect
n. A form of a language spoken in a certain geographical region that has its own grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary
staple
n. 1. A basic food that is used frequently and in large amounts. 2. A U-shaped fastener with sharp ends. v. To attach with staples. adj. Most important, principal.
memento
something kept as a reminder of a past event; a souvenir
Dr. John Watson
-Constantly building up Holmes's glamour at the expense of his own. -Watson provides a foil for Holmes, but he's sympathetic and friendly -Often narrator
Abject
adj. Most miserable; wretched
allot
(v.) to assign or distribute in shares or portions
Snowball represents who?
Leo Trotsky
Convict
-Murderous villain, whose crimes defy description -Only wish is to flee his persecutors and escape to South America
agile
able to move quickly and easily
Mr. Wymper represents who?
Capitalists who did business with the Soviet state
Mollie represents who?
Russia's materialistic upper-class
sporadic
happening occasionally; not regularly
Benjamin represents who?
Intellectuals who know things are wrong but don't care enough to do anything about it.
Boxer represents who?
The working class
recognizable quotes
"Can you not understand that liberty is worth more than just ribbons?" (Chapter 2) "Man serves the interests of no creature except himself." (Chapter 1) "It had become usual to give Napoleon the credit for every successful achievement and every stroke of good fortune." (Chapter 8)
Moses represents who?
Religion/The Russian Orthodox Church
AF themes
Leadership, corruption, rules and order, educated vs. uneducated
HOB plot
Sir Charles Baskerville was allegedly killed from a heart attack, but was actually murdered by someone... and Sherlock Holmes has to figure out who. The story is told from the perspective of Watson, who is told to report back to Holmes "in London", but is actually also in Devonshire collecting his own facts. We find out Stapleton is actually a Baskerville and murdered Charles to gain the inheritance
Napoleon represents who?
Joseph Stalin
Atrocious
adj. 1. Very brutal, wicked, or cruel 2. Appallingly bad; outrageous
Sir Charles Baskerville
-Head of Baskerville estate -Sir Charles was a superstitious man, and terrified of the Baskerville curse and his warning health at the time of death
intricate
complicate; having many related details or parts
abet
to encourage or assist in some activity (mostly wrong ones)
Squealer represents who?
The Pravda-The Soviet Press
Section 2
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ardor
n. passionate intensity of feeling
Turmoil
n. A state of confusion or agitation; tumult
Philanthropy
n. The attempt to improve the well-being of those in need by donating money or aid
Raze
v. To level to the ground; to destroy completely
Reticence
n. Silence or reserve
asset
n. 1. anything owned that is of value and can be sold or otherwise disposed of 2. a quality that can be used to advantage
Malevolence
n. A feeling or expression of ill will
Malevolent
adj. Showing ill will or hatred; producing harm or evil
Affluent
adj. Generously supplied with money or possessions; wealthy
Connoisseur
n. a person with extensive knowledge, especially of the fine arts; a person of refined taste
Discern
v. 1. To detect with the eyes 2. To understand or comprehend 3. To recognize as separate or different
Affluence
n. Wealth
Precarious
adj. Not safe or secure; dangerously uncertain
Hallowed
adj. Greatly respected; holy; sacred
Execute
v. 1. To carry out; to perform 2. To create, as a work of art 3. To put to death as a legal penalty
Renown
n. Fame; honor
Flagrant
adj. Clearly offensive or bad; conspicuously acting against what is right
ardent
adj. intensely eager; passionate
Ornate
adj. Heavily and elaborately decorated
Immerse
v. 1. To cover with liquid 2. To completely engage the attention of
Legacy
n. 1. Money or property left to another in a will 2. Something passed on to those who come after
Tycoon
n. A wealthy and powerful businessperson
Grotesque
adj. So distorted or strange as to appear bizarre or comical
Prestige
n. High standing; respect earned by accomplishments
Prolific
adj. Abundantly productive
Philanthrpist
n. One who makes substantial contributions to those in need
Wreak
v. 1. To bring about or inflict 2. To express or vent
Languish
v. To lose hope, strength, or vitality because of neglect or bad conditions
Discerning
adj. Having good judgement; perceptive
Impersonate
v. 1. To assume the character or appearance of 2. To mimic
Embellish
v. 1. To make beautiful by adding decorative elements 2. to add fictitious details to
Augment
v. To increase in size, amount, or degree
Reprisal
n. A retaliation for an injury
Enhance
v. To make greater or better
assail
v. 1. attack violently or verbally 2. to trouble in the mind
Benign
adj. 1, kind; gracious; gentle 2. Favorable; not threatening
Panorama
n. 1. A complete view of a surrounding area 2. A thorough presentation of a subject
Reticent
adj. Inclined to keep one's thoughts and feelings to oneself; quiet and reserved
Prestigious
adj. Honored; esteemed
Artisan
n. One able to do skilled work with the hands; a craftsperson
Exemplify
v. To illustrate by being an example of
Renowned
adj. Famous; honored
Arbitrary
adj. Determined by chance or whim rather than by reason or necessity
Ostentatious
adj. Extravagantly showy or ornate
Dismantle
v. To take apart
Pastoral
adj. 1. Having to do with shepherds and herders 2. Relating to country life, and often presented as charmingly simple
Mute
v. To soften or tone down the sound of adj. Not speaking or not able to speak; silent
Irksome
adj. Annoying; tedious
barter
v. to exchange goods or services without the use of money n. the exchange of goods or services without the use of money
Accede
v. To agree to; to consent to, often after urging from another
Section 3
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Ensconce
establish firmly in a position
decipher
v. 1. to convert from a code or secret writing into ordinary language; to decode 2. to interpret the meaning of something puzzling; to solve
contagious
adj. able to be passed easily from one person to another
"If you aren't first, you're ___." (the flawed logic of Ricky Bobby)
Last
deter
v. to discourage or prevent from taking action
mire
n. an area of wet, swampy ground; deep mud v. to get stuck as if in a mire; unable to make progress
What is an ad hominem?
When you attack a person's character instead of the quality of his/her ideas.
What is an either/or?
An unfair oversimplification of an issue by providing only two options as a possible solution.
forfeit
v. to be forced to give up or lose n. something lost or given up as a result of an error or failing
innovative
adj. marked by freshness or originality; willing to try new things
Unscathed
unharmed
congenial
adj. 1. getting along well with others; affable 2. suited to one's needs or tastes; agreeable
millennium
n. a period of one thousand years
What is an example of a hasty generalization?
"My Toyota broke down, so all Toyotas must be poorly made."
What is a scare tactic?
The use of fear to sway people by exaggerating possible dangers well beyond their statistical likelihood.
wrangle
v. to quarrel in a noisy or angry way
___ does not imply causation.
Correlation
synonymous
adj. alike or close in meaning; closely related
vie
v. to compete for, as in a contest
stagnant
adj. not moving, changing, or developing
What is a tu quoque?
A specific type of ad hominem when you basically call someone a hypocrite instead of debating his/her idea.
What is a straw man?
Misrepresenting or twisting someone's argument so it's easier to attack and knock down.
infallible
adj. 1. incapable of making an error; never wrong 2. unlikely to fail or go wrong
What is an appeal to false authority?
Presenting an unqualified person or institution as a source of credible information.
sublime
adj. great or noble in expression, thought, or manner; splendid
stymie
v. to thwart; to make difficulties for or find problems with
What two groups is a bandwagon normally used to persuade?
Teens and voters.
mania
n. an intense or extreme enthusiasm or excitement
flair
n. a natural gift or ability; a talent
Skulking
keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive
bonanza
n. a source of great wealth; something that brings great riches
ineffectual
adj. not bringing about the desired result; futile
irrepressible
adj. incapable of being controlled or held back
innovation
n. something new; a new way of doing something
How do you win a debate using the straw man method?
By shifting the debate away from the original point in order to sway the audience (I don't have to be right, I just have to prove that you're wrong).
enigma
n. anything that is puzzling, mysterious, or hard to figure out
pestilence
n. a rapidly spreading and unusually fatal disease
enigmatic
adj. puzzling; mysterious
What is a sentimental appeal?
Playing on readers' emotions to distract them from the facts.
What does ad hominem mean in Latin?
To the man.
stagnate
v. to fail to develop, change, or move
voluminous
adj. having great bulk or volume; ample
What is a hasty generalization?
An inference drawn from insufficient evidence.
What is a slippery slope?
An exaggeration of the likely consequences of an action, designed to show that a misstep today could result in a disaster in the future.
What is a faulty causality?
An incorrect assumption that one event caused another event.
dissect
v. 1. to cut into in order to study 2. to study closely; to analyze
contemplate
v. 1. to give careful thought to; to ponder 2. to have a possible plan to; to intend
luminous
adj. 1. giving off light 2. clear; easy to understand
What is a bandwagon?
Arguments urging you to follow the same path that everyone else is taking.
deterrent
n. anything that prevents or discourages
Section 4
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