Period 1
In the poem 'The Wanderer," what is the significance of the traveler’s memory in the context of his grief?
The traveler’s memory serves as a source of solace and comfort for him in his state of grief
In the "Kite Runner" the author Hosseini, uses the word "claws" to describe past memories. Why?
To indicate pain, remorse, unrelenting anguish
Flanders Fields and Krispy Creme are example of ___.
alliteration
Who does Perseus aim to find and kill?
Medusa
The author changes from third person to first person later in the poem. Why?
To make it personal, impact the reader.
How does the author uses imagery in this extract from "The Wanderer"?
The author uses vivid imagery to convey the traveler’s sense of isolation, grief, and longing.
What is the conflict that forces Amir to leave his home and abandon his friend Hassan?
War; Taliban takeover
Finish the line: In Flanders fields the poppies blow, Between the crosses, row on ___.
row
Who give Perseus indications of how to find Medusa?
Athene
The sentence uses __? The waves of grief crashed against her heart, pulling her into an ocean of sorrow.
metaphor, imagery
What poem begins with these words "From childhood’s hour I have not been as others were."
"Alone" by Edgar Allan Poe
What does the word "atone" mean?
To make the wrong right, correct past actions by doing good now.
Finish the line: We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset ___. A. blow B. glow C. snow
glow
What does Perseus use to see Medusa without turning into stone?
shield
What does the word "slumber" mean?
sleep
What is the name of the text where Poe describes a man trapped, surrounded by black-robed judges, waiting for death.
The Pit and the Pendulum.
How to I use adverbs of certainty?
To express how certain or uncertain I am of an idea.
What is an example of juxtaposition in the poem "Flanders Fields"?
poppies, larks, nature vs death and destruction in the battlefield
What does Perseus use to travel quickly?
golden sandals
What does the act of passing the torch symbolize?
Continuity, responsibility
The context of the poem "The Wanderer" is the sea? Why?
It show the man's aimless exile and lack of control.
Finish the line: "Tell me not in mournful numbers, Life is but an empty ___. A. vessel B. container C. dream
dream
What does the line "we are the dead" reveal about human life?
not permanent, transitory
How are the Grey Sisters able to see?
They share one eye.
Who holds the Heavens and the Earth apart?
Atlas the Giant