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 Explore Fahrenheit 451

Before Reading
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an animated flameChoose two of the questions that appear below and answer them.  The papers you write to answer these questions should be about 250 words long (that's about one page typed).  They can be longer, but not much.

an animated flameCriteria for grading:

  • The paper must be typed.

  • You will be graded by your teacher using traits:  orgaization, ideas, voice and mechanics. 

  • Late papers are not accepted.  Your teacher will give you the due dates.

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 an animated flame Choose from the questions listed below:

  • You have been told that books will no longer be allowed to exist.  In fact, all printed material will be illegal.  You can be punished for reading, possessing, or even looking at any print matter.  Explain how you feel about this and why.

  • Explain your thoughts about censorship.  Do you think it is "good" or "bad"?  Be sure to explain how censorship affects you personally.

  • In Fahrenheit 451 characters interact with television programs  projected on all the walls of a room.   What advantages/disadvantages are there to this form of entertainment?

  • How would you respond if someone you just met were to ask you, "Are you happy?"  When you answer, you need to give your definition of what you think  makes up happiness.

  • Think about a time when your opinion on a controversial issue was different from those around you.  Why do you think most people prefer to "go along" with the majority? 

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