figurative language
what is figurative language
Figurative language refers to words or phrases that are meaningful, but not literally true1. It’s a way of using language that deviates from the literal interpretation to achieve a more complex or powerful effect.
Imagery
Words that create a picture
what is travel writing
Travel writing is a literary work that describes the author's travel experience and shows different cultures and natural scenery.
Did Frankenstein liked the creatures he created?
No, he doesn't. He wants to leave the creature.
who write the "The Road Not Taken"
Robert Frost
Give 3 examples of figurative language
metaphor, simile, symbolism, allusion, personification, and etc.
What is Theme?
Each poem conveys a message or intention of the poet.
What is another name for travel writing?
Travel writing, also known as travel literature.
What was missing when William was killed?
A necklace with a portrait of Victor's mother.
What three specific dangers will this traveler encounter along his journey? (Ithaka)
Laistrygonians, Cyclops and wild Poseidon
Identify the poetic device in the line: “The stars danced in the night sky.”
personification
because it attributes the ability to dance (a human action) to the stars.
Examples of Tone.
Friendly, sharp, serious, sarcastic, ironic, angry, humorous or condescending.
What are the types of travel writing?
The combination of curiosity and narrative.
What is the main reason Justin is thought to have killed William?
A servant found the portrait inside the missing necklace in Justin's pocket.
Why does the poet/narrator say “But don’t hurry the journey at all.” (Ithaka)
We were meant to be in Ithaca. But The poet/narrator wants us to arrive in Ithaca with the wealth we've accumulated along the way.
difference between metaphor and extended metaphor
1.Metaphor:
2. Extended Metaphor:
What is Extended metaphor?
Metaphor that is woven throughout the poem.
What is the purpose of travel writing?
Boost the country's travel and tourism industry - countries may even increase their travel and tourism funds in an attempt to get a greater influx of tourists to help the country's economic boom.
4.Why Victor feels terrible guilt over Justin's death?
A.A. Victor killed Justin
B.Victor thinks he indirectly killed Justin
C.Victor saw Justin get killed
D.All of the above is true
B，Because he knew that Justin was wronged, that the real killer was a creature of his own creation. He thinks he's indirectly responsible for Justin's death.
Why doesn't the speaker think he'll ever go back and travel down the other road? (teh road not taken)
Because the author knows that the road is too far to get back here
identify the following two sentences ( poetic devices ), and also find the difference for the two poetic devices.
“Her laughter was a melody that brightened the room.”
“His smile was as warm as the sun.”
metaphor
simile
one do not use "is" or "was"
one use "as" or "like"
Explain Each word: Tercet, Quatrain, Quintain, Sestet, Septet, Octave / Octet.
Tercet: A 3-lined stanza; Quatrain: A 4-lined stanza; Quintain: A 5-lined stanza; Sestet: A 6-lined stanza; Septet: A 7-lined stanza; Octave / Octet: An 8-lined stanza.
What are the 7 elements of good travel writing?
1. Centered on a key event
2. Background information on using build events
3.Research should be included to reinforce background information
4. Describe the location clearly, focusing on key elements of the story or experience
5. Describe important people clearly
6. Use dialogue as much as possible to make the story "happen"
7. Combining the reflection of the experience with the retelling helps the reader see the importance of the experience
Was he born a bloodthirsty Creature, or was it because of the things he experienced that made him become such a murderous creature?
He was not born a bloodthirsty monster, his painful experience forced him to do so.
Explain why this poem is considered an extended metaphor? (the road not taken)
Compared the future of life to the road in the forest; The choices that humans make about their own future are compared to choosing paths in different directions in the forest.