Allegory

In this lesson, we will learn what an allegory is and explore how 'Animal Farm' is an example of an allegory. We will also learn about the Russian revolution and consider how it is connected to 'Animal Farm'.

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Q1.What was George Orwell's original name?

Eric Arthur Arthur Blair Eric Arthur Blair George Arthur Blair

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Q2.What is 'totalitarianism?'

Totalitarianism is a central system of government with one person in charge. Totalitarianism is a shared system of government where society are told what to do. Totalitarianism is a central system of government with more than one person in charge. Totalitarianism is a central system of government with no-one in charge.

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Q3.What did Orwell hope to achieve with his writing? (There are 2 correct answers).

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Orwell wanted to fight injustice and inequality in society. Orwell wanted to draw attention to leaders abusing their power. Orwell wanted to entertain people and cheer them up. Orwell wanted to get rid of all leaders in the world.

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Q4.Complete the sentence: Orwell was fascinated by word leaders and how they got richer whilst poor people got...

less powerful poorer richer angrier

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Q5.Who did Orwell study?

Orwell studied ordinary people. Orwell studied Indian people. Orwell studied animals. Orwell studied the cruel leaders of Europe.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What was George Orwell's original name?

Eric Arthur Arthur Blair Eric Arthur Blair George Arthur Blair

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Q2.What is 'totalitarianism?'

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Q3.What did Orwell hope to achieve with his writing? (There are 2 correct answers).

Select two (2) boxes

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Q4.Complete the sentence: Orwell was fascinated by word leaders and how they got richer whilst poor people got...

less powerful poorer richer angrier

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Q5.Who did Orwell study?

Orwell studied ordinary people. Orwell studied Indian people. Orwell studied animals. Orwell studied the cruel leaders of Europe.

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Allegory

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Q1.What is an allegory?

An allegory is a hidden meaning in a story. An allegory is a symbol found in a poem or story. An allegory is story, picture or poem which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning. An allegory is a story with a moral.

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Q2.In the 'Hare and the Tortoise' story, what does the race represent?

The race represents life. The race represents working hard. The race represents arrogance. The race is just a race and does not represent anything.

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Q3.What is Animal Farm about on the surface?

Animal Farm is a story about a group of pigs who live on a farm. Animal Farm is a story about a group of animals who start a rebellion. Animal Farm is a story about a farmer who becomes too powerful. Animal Farm is a story about Russia.

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Q4.Why is 'Animal Farm' an allegory?

Animal Farm is an allegory because it represents the events and people of the 1917 Russian Revolution. Animal Farm is an allegory because it represents rebellion. Animal Farm is an allegory because it has a moral. Animal Farm is an allegory because the animals represent humans.

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Q5.In The Russian Revolution, a group of people rebelled against Tsar Nicolas II. What is the name for this group of people?

These people were called Communists. These people were called capitalists. These people were called farmers. These people were called rebels.

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Allegory

Complete the quiz to reflect on your learning from the lesson.

Q1.What is an allegory?

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Q2.In the 'Hare and the Tortoise' story, what does the race represent?

The race represents life. The race represents working hard. The race represents arrogance. The race is just a race and does not represent anything.

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Q3.What is Animal Farm about on the surface?

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Q4.Why is 'Animal Farm' an allegory?

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Q5.In The Russian Revolution, a group of people rebelled against Tsar Nicolas II. What is the name for this group of people?

These people were called Communists. These people were called capitalists. These people were called farmers. These people were called rebels.

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Lesson summary: Allegory

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