Animal Farm, Part 3: Central Idea Development 90%

What is the central idea of this passage? The pigs are resolving to share the farm's resources equally. The other animals are starting to plot against the pigs. The pigs are planning to eventually expel the other animals. The pigs are exploiting their authority and becoming corrupt.

Which statement best explains how details in the passage develop the central idea that Boxer is kindhearted and does not want to harm even an enemy? The details show that Boxer is strong and capable of killing humans. The details show that Boxer is upset at the thought of killing the boy. The details show that Snowball supports Boxer's discomfort with war. The details show that Boxer is happy to learn that the boy survived.

Which detail best supports the central idea that Snowball and Napoleon are fighting for power? "The other animals understood how to vote, but could never think of any resolutions of their own." "Even when it was resolved—a thing no one could object to in itself . . ." "Whatever suggestion either of them made, the other could be counted on to oppose it." "The Meeting always ended with the singing of 'Beasts of England,' and the afternoon was given up to recreation."

Which key details does Orwell include in this passage to support the central idea that the animals on Animal Farm had a great influence on animals at other farms? Select four answers. "Rumours of a wonderful farm, where the human beings had been turned out . . ." "A wave of rebelliousness ran through the countryside." "Bulls which had always been tractable suddenly turned savage." "Above all, the tune and even the words of 'Beasts of England' were known everywhere." "The human beings . . . pretended to think it merely ridiculous." "The human beings could not contain their rage."

Which key details does Orwell include to support the central idea that Snowball uses his language skills to manipulate the other animals? Select four options. "It was also found that the stupider animals, such as the sheep, hens, and ducks, were unable to learn the Seven Commandments by heart." "After much thought Snowball declared that the Seven Commandments could in effect be reduced to a single maxim, namely: 'Four legs good, two legs bad.'" "'A bird's wing, comrades,' he said, 'is an organ of propulsion and not of manipulation. It should therefore be regarded as a leg.'" "The birds did not understand Snowball's long words, but they accepted his explanation, and all the humbler animals set to work to learn the new maxim by heart." "When they had once got it by heart, the sheep developed a great liking for this maxim, and often as they lay in the field they would all start bleating 'Four legs good, two legs bad!'" "This, he said, contained the essential principle of Animalism. Whoever had thoroughly grasped it would be safe from human influences."

What is the central idea of this passage? The animals are scared to steal. The animals work efficiently in harmony. The animals wish they had humans to help them. The animals do not have time to rest or eat meals.

Which cultural event from communist Russia does this excerpt most likely allude to? the Bolshevik Revolution the end of the Allied invasion of Russia World War I the power struggle between Lenin and Stalin

Read the passage from Animal Farm. By the late summer the news of what had happened on Animal Farm had spread across half the county. Every day Snowball and Napoleon sent out flights of pigeons whose instructions were to mingle with the animals on neighbouring farms, tell them the story of the Rebellion, and teach them the tune of "Beasts of England." Which social insight does Orwell develop in the passage? Corrupt leaders use propaganda to push their agendas. Oppression over many people can be devastating. Dystopian societies live by specific modes of conduct. Educated people will not give in to totalitarianism.

Read the passage from Animal Farm. And the behaviour of the cat was somewhat peculiar. It was soon noticed that when there was work to be done the cat could never be found. She would vanish for hours on end, and then reappear at meal-times, or in the evening after work was over, as though nothing had happened. But she always made such excellent excuses, and purred so affectionately, that it was impossible not to believe in her good intentions. What is the central idea of this passage? The cat is hungry. The cat means well. The cat is lazy. The cat is ignorant.

Which statement best explains how details in the passage develop the central idea that Snowball is trying to make the farm more self-sufficient but is doing it in ways that do not suit the animals or their natures? The details show that Snowball and the pigs are studying human crafts such as blacksmithing. The details show that Snowball is very organized and has a plan for educating the animals. The details show that Snowball has some success in providing the animals with human education. The details show that Snowball has created humanlike activities that are unfamiliar to the animals.

Which detail best supports the idea that oppressive leaders use propaganda to achieve their goals? "The milk and the windfall apples (and also the main crop of apples when they ripened) should be reserved for the pigs alone." "Snowball and Napoleon sent out flights of pigeons . . . to mingle with the animals on neighbouring farms . . . and teach them the tune of 'Beasts of England.'" "Now if there was one thing that the animals were completely certain of, it was that they did not want Jones back." "By the late summer the news of what had happened on Animal Farm had spread across half the county."

Which events in Animal Farm correctly match historical events? Select three options. Marx's publishing of The Communist Manifesto parallels Snowball's development of various committees. The rebellion against Tsar Nicholas II parallels the animals' rebellion against Jones. Lenin's renaming of Russia to the USSR parallels Snowball and Napoleon's renaming of Manor Farm to Animal Farm. Stalin's takeover of the USSR parallels the humans' attack in the Battle of the Cowshed. The development of the Communist Party parallels the development of Animalism.

What social commentary about communist Russia does Orwell make with this excerpt? Russians faced many challenges and struggles working on collective farms. Russians lacked the creative abilities to innovate solutions to problems. Russians were able to predict and avoid potential struggles. Russians lacked knowledge of basic modern agricultural practices.

What is the central idea of this passage? Jessie and Bluebell miss their puppies terribly. Napoleon never agrees with anything Snowball does. Napoleon wants to take the puppies away, and the other animals forget about them. Snowball and the other farm animals want all of the dogs banished.

Which key details does Orwell include to support the central idea that Snowball uses his language skills to manipulate the other animals? Select four options. "It was also found that the stupider animals, such as the sheep, hens, and ducks, were unable to learn the Seven Commandments by heart." "After much thought Snowball declared that the Seven Commandments could in effect be reduced to a single maxim, namely: 'Four legs good, two legs bad.'" "'A bird's wing, comrades,' he said, 'is an organ of propulsion and not of manipulation. It should therefore be regarded as a leg.'" "The birds did not understand Snowball's long words, but they accepted his explanation, and all the humbler animals set to work to learn the new maxim by heart." "When they had once got it by heart, the sheep developed a great liking for this maxim, and often as they lay in the field they would all start bleating 'Four legs good, two legs bad!'" "This, he said, contained the essential principle of Animalism. Whoever had thoroughly grasped it would be safe from human influences."

What is the central idea of a text? the topic of a text, or what a text is mostly about the main point the author is trying to make in a text the details that are important for understanding a text the lesson about life that the author hopes to express

What is the difference between a key detail and a minor detail? Key details support the central idea, while minor details are helpful but less important. Minor details have nothing to do with the story, and key details do. Key details are synonymous with the central idea, and minor details are not. Minor details help us understand the author's message, and key details do not.