fahrenheit 451 study guide

naïve protagonist who was a former fireman. feels empty inside

has no hope with resolving conflicts within herself; feelings are hidden inside her

fireman who is full of contradictions. probably used to love books but has to burn them now. wants to control Montag

free-spirited girl who helps Montag’s development

an educated man who thinks independently of societal standards. influences Clarisse’s way of thinking. through him, Clarisse reaches Montag

wants to control Montag. is a coward who uses Montag to accomplish things but can be heroic

friends with Mildred. emotionally disconnected, cries when Montag reads the poem due to suppressed feelings

friends with Mildred. doesn’t care about her terrible life

a robotic animal that the firemen use to capture and kill criminals

uses a “suction snake” to pump and replace depressed people’s blood. called “handymen” since this is a routine job in F451

all look the same. do their jobs without thinking about it.

meaningless show where the characters say empty words to create “personal connections” with viewers

introduces Montag to ideas and stories of the past. memorizes books with the group of men he lives with

comparison using like or as

direct comparison using is/was or are/were

metaphor in a literary work, such as a novel or poem, that isn't just used in one line but is extended over multiple lines or throughout the work

words that imitates sound

seeing the character’s past in real time

drops hints of what may happen in the future

whenever a person says something or does something that departs from what they (or we) expect them to say or do

reference to literary text, person, place, event or another work of literature

repetition of consonant sounds

used to convey the meaning of larger and more abstract concepts

relating to sudden cry or remark, especially one expressing surprise, anger, or pain

an idea or conclusion that is drawn from evidence and reasoning

conversation between characters

reason for or intent in writing

uses sensory details to enhance their descriptions

giving human qualities or actions to non-human things

the action of repeating something that has already been said or written

the end or finish of an event or process

direct: stated facts about the character. indirect: hints or suggestion about the character

refers to the mood implied by an author's word choice and the way that the text can make a reader feel

setting descriptions to describe how a place feels

contradictory figure of speech

clash of interests. internal: man vs. self. external: man vs. man, man vs. world, man vs. environment

statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposite

the main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary or indirectly

an instance of opposition or contrast between two concepts or two aspects of something; a dualism

a sitting room in a private house

a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency

formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

a small traveling bag or suitcase

a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things

a person's death

relating or devoted to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

expressing or involving prolonged thought

characterized by or given to introspection

showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy

relating to or characteristic of comedy; comic

relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite

sad and depressed; dispirited

having an excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one's physical appearance

very angry; furious

admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering

hit (someone) abruptly; put or set (something) down heavily or abruptly

lift or haul (a heavy thing) with great effort

allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of

exclude (someone) from a society or group

argue about petty and trivial matters