Question 1: Briefly explain the role of the 'firemen' in the society depicted in Fahrenheit 451.

Answer: They are responsible for burning books to enforce censorship and maintain societal conformity.

Question 2: Identify one literary technique Bradbury uses to contrast the society’s attitude toward books and television.

Answer: He uses vivid imagery and symbolism, such as 'parlour walls', to depict passive media consumption.

Question 3: What phrase in the summary suggests that television is used to promote escapism and passivity?

Answer: 'parlour walls'

Question 4: Describe how the metaphor of 'firemen' contributes to the novel’s critique of society.

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Question 5: Find and annotate a phrase in the summary that indicates Bradbury’s view of knowledge and critical thinking.

Answer: 'discovery of books' introduces a contrasting world of knowledge and critical thought

Question 6: Identify one technique Bradbury uses to critique passive consumption of media.

Answer: He employs vivid imagery and stark language to depict television as escapism.

Question 7: In your own words, explain the significance of the phrase 'passive consumption of media' in the context of the novel.

Answer: It highlights how society prefers to absorb information without critical engagement, leading to ignorance.

Question 8: Analyse how Bradbury uses symbolism to depict the societal conflict between ignorance and enlightenment.

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