Cards in this guide (23)
Harrison Bergeron represents the spirit of what
Who is most powerful between US and Russia
It is the U.S.A . that is more powerful then Russia.
Who is the protagonist of The Pedestrian
The protagonist of the story The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury is
Leonard Mead
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Who wrote three laws in robotics
Isaac Asimov wrote the three laws of robotics. They first
appeared in his short story "Runaround."
When was The Best of Science Fiction created
The Best of Science Fiction was created in 1946.
What are the release dates for The Daily Show - 1996 Alan Weisman 12-109
The Daily Show - 1996 Alan Weisman 12-109 was released on:
USA: 21 August 2007
How does the setting in Harrison Bergeron affect george
george tires more easily than others because of his neck weights
How does Vonnegut most clearly create irony in his story Harrison Bergeron
Harrison is identified as a genius and athletic - and then referenced as a dangerous threat.
What statements best explains how the structure of this passage supports the author's purpose
The passage shows the effect of natural forces, such as hurricanes, to highlight how nature, over time, will erode artifacts of urban civilization.
What is the setting of the story in The Pedestrian
a deserted neighborhood street
How does Alan Weisman most clearly use text structure to prove his points
He narrates the story of natures destruction by human settlements.
Which technology was originally predicted by a science fiction writer
There are lots of such technologies. Here are two examples:
* Something very similar to cell phones appears in Star Trek. I am not sure which writer thought about that, though.
* Robert Heinlein invented a water bed, but never patented it.
Why does Postman compare watching TV to a game of peek-a-boo
Because each is entertainiAPEXA
What belief does Postman hold about television
He believes society is affected by the biases of TV
Which excerpt most clearly suggest that george and hazel are living in a dystopian society in the story harrison bergeron
It was then that Diana Moon Glampers, the handicapper General, came into the studio with a double barreled ten gauge shotgun.
What is most clearly a disadvantage of living in a world dominated by the presence of television according to Neil Postman
Society does does not process information effectively (Apex)
How do hazel and George show very little emotion about their sons death
because their handicaps cause them to forget about it quickly ~Apx
What causes the whispering and murmurs mead hears while walking the streets in the pedestrian
voices from television programs
What does Harrison Bergeron do that angers the government
Identifies himself as better than anyone else
In "The Pedestrian", what idea mostly clearly indicates that mead is an unusual person in his society
his choice of walking for enjoyment
or
he dont have a TV
Which story element is most often found in dystopian fiction
Government oppression is the other answer
which statement best describes people in harrison bergeron
People are equals due to the enforcement of handicaps