Rhetoric is the art of persuasive writing and speaking.

An imperative conveys a command or an order.

Hyperbole is to exaggerate statements or claims. It is intentionally used to overstate for emphasis.

If someone is earnest, they are very sincere and serious.

Animal Farm: the pigs and the power of rhetoric

English

'Animal Farm': exploring Orwell's influences and purpose

'Animal Farm': reading and discussing Chapter 1

'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 2 and exploring the three pigs

'Animal Farm': reading and discussing Chapter 3

'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 4 and considering Snowball as a leader

'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 5 and Napoleon's rise to power

'Animal Farm': reading and discussing Chapter 6

'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 7 and Napoleon's culture of fear

'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 8 and the pigs' corruption

'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 9 and exploring the character Boxer

'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 10 and considering the novella's structure

The characters in 'Animal Farm' and who they represent

Symbolism in 'Animal Farm'

Comparing the presentations of the different pigs in 'Animal Farm'

Exploring the different methods of control and leadership in 'Animal Farm'

Tracking important events and characters in 'Animal Farm'

Essay writing: selecting and exploring quotes from 'Animal Farm'

Animal Farm: Orwell’s structural and stylistic choices

Planning an 'Animal Farm' Essay

Essay writing: unpacking questions and writing theses on 'Animal Farm'

Essay writing: creating introductions and conclusions on 'Animal Farm'

Using context effectively in 'Animal Farm' essays

Evaluating and improving model essays on 'Animal Farm'

Planning and writing an 'Animal Farm' essay

Revising and editing 'Animal farm' essays

In 'Animal Farm: The Pigs and Power', pupils develop a clear understanding of the plot, main characters and themes of the novella. In the second exploration unit, 'Animal Farm: Barriers to Leadership', pupils undertake more nuanced analysis of the pigs grasp for power.

In 'Lord of the Flies', pupils explore how power corrupts and destroys communities. 'In Animal Farm: The Pigs and Power', pupils focus on how power corrupts the pigs, leading to the downfall of their utopian dream.

In this unit, pupils start their exploration of Orwell's 'Animal Farm' by focusing on the pigs and how they weild power. Pupils first read the book before exploring symbolism, key characters and Orwell's methods. They finally hone their essay writing skills and write about the pigs' use of power.

Modern text: first study

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

What R describes the art of persuasive writing and speaking?

If someone is described as earnest they are...

"Our lives are miserable, laborious and short."

Match the rhetorical device to the quote that uses it from 'Animal Farm'.

Which of these is not from Minimus' poem in 'Animal Farm'?

"Our lives are miserable, laborious, and short."

"What would happen if we pigs failed in our duty?"

"Can you not understand that liberty is worth more."

Match the pigs from 'Animal Farm' to their quote.

Which of the following rhetorical devices is not used in Squealer's speech in 'Animal Farm'?

The representation of deeper ideas and themes through objects or elements.

 The use of colourful language and imagery in writing.

A fictional world with no real-world connections.

A small and simplified representation of a larger concept or society.

Which of the following symbols from 'Animal Farm' represents progress and can be used as a tool of manipulation?

"[Has] a remarkable gift for composing songs and poems."

Match the pig from 'Animal Farm' to their description. 

They are used to challenge the pigs' authority.

They maintain order and reinforce loyalty.

They emphasise the importance of education.

They are completely abolished by the pigs.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of songs and rituals in 'Animal Farm'?

Which of the following can be found on the Animal Farm flag?

Starter Quiz