Anaphora
The Greek words ana, means
What is repeat or back
Acomparison between two things that are otherwise unrelated.
What is a metaphor?
Word Choice
What is Diction?
A personal story
What is an anecdote?
Placing two or more things side by side often to compare or contrast or to create an interesting effect.
What is juxtaposition?
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses
What is anaphora?
Coates employs vivid descriptions of fear and uncertainty, using this literary device to create mental images for the reader
What is imagery?
Diction Loaded words elicit an emotional response in the audience. They have __________________ that impact the meaning of words behold just the dictionary definitions.
What are connotations?
A question asked to make a point rather than to get an answer.
What is a rhetorical question?
Coates uses the concepts of "the Dreamers" and "the Mecca" to convey contrasting views of America. What literary device is exemplified by this contrast?
What is parallelism or juxtaposition?
Coates repeats this phrase to emphasize his desires and aspirations for his son.
What is "I want to you?"
This literary device is used by Coates in "Letter to My Son" when he describes racism as "the mother of all human inquiry."
What is a metaphor?
In "Letter to My Son," Coates utilizes short, choppy sentences to convey a sense of urgency and immediacy.
What is a fragmented syntax?
A reference to history; literature, art, something well known, or the Bible. Look for familiar names, stories, or places.
What is an allusion?
Coates employs ___________ in "Letter to My Son" when he reflects on the false promises of the American Dream for black individuals.
What is irony?
Coates repeats the phrase "I am ________" throughout the letter to emphasize what?
The lasting impact of racism on his psyche.
Coates States in "Letter to My Son," "I want you to be respectful, so that if you approach the corner, running, hands in the air, the officer does not open fire."What literary device is used in this passage?
What is foreshadowing?
Juxtaposition places two dissimilar ideas or occurrences in close proximity to highlight the ___________________between them.
What are differences?
An exaggerated statement; look for superlative language (best- “est” “worst”, “least,” etc.).
What is a hyperbole?
Coates employs irony in "Letter to My Son" when he discusses the notion of "good intentions" in relation to racism. What is the irony inherent in this concept?
Want is that well-intentioned individuals may perpetuate racism through their actions or inaction?
Coates uses anaphora to emphasize certain values and behaviors he wants his son to embody. Name one of these values or behaviors?
What is respect, courage, empathy, understanding, or perseverance?
Coates compares racism to a parent figure. What theme does this metaphor help to convey?
Racism has shaped society
Racism is influenced society/culture
Racism is everywhere in the world.
In "Letter to My Son," Coates uses parallelism to underscore the similarities and differences between "the Dreamers" and "the Mecca." What literary device involves this type of comparison?
What is analogy or comparison?
Using alternative language to refer to explicit or unpleasant things.
What is an euphemism?
Coates juxtaposes the innocence of childhood with the harsh realities of racism in "Letter to My Son.Provide an example of this juxtaposition from the text.
What is the contrast between the innocence of Coates' son and the dangers he faces as a black child in America?