SWIFT (Poetry)
In the acronym SWIFT, what does the "S" stand for?
Structure or Shift.
In SPACECAT, what does the "E" stand for?
Exigence.
Which word is used for comparisons: Then or Than?
Than (e.g., greater than).
True or False: You should never start a sentence with a quotation mark.
True. You must provide an introduction or context.
What is the difference between a "Thematic Idea" and a "Theme Statement"?
An idea is one word (e.g., "War"); a statement is a full sentence expressing a lesson or truth about that idea.
In "Facing It," the speaker uses this specific image to describe how he sees himself in the memorial wall.
His face fading into the black granite / black mirror.
Who is the Speaker of the article we read?
The author is a reporter for the AP/Dallas Morning News, but the subject speaking through the text is Andy Fancher, a 16-18 year old student.
Fix the error in this sentence: "The veteran gave Andy the jacket, and than he told his story."
Then (used for time/sequence).
Instead of using the word "said," name one "signal verb" you can use to introduce a quote.
(Answers vary) Stated, claimed, argued, insisted, revealed, emphasized, etc.
Name two "marker verbs" from our list that help connect a topic to an insight.
(Answers vary) Creates, destroys, reveals, elevates, causes, diminishes, etc..
"My clouded reflection eyes me / like a bird of prey." What type of figurative language is used here?
Simile.
What was the Exigence (catalyst) that caused Andy Fancher to start his project?
Finding a photo of his great-grandfather and realizing no one knew his story, combined with the realization that veterans were dying.
Where does the apostrophe go to show possession for a plural noun ending in "s" (e.g., The veterans stories)?
After the "s" (The veterans' stories).
If you introduce a quote with a complete independent sentence (a full thought), which punctuation mark do you use before the quote?
A colon (:).
Using the formula "Topic + Marker Verb + Insight," fill in the blank: "War _______ the mental state of soldiers long after the fighting stops."
Affects, damages, alters, destroys (or similar marker verb).
At the end of the poem, the speaker mistakes a woman erasing names for doing this affectionate action instead.
Brushing a boy's hair.
What is the primary Purpose of Andy's YouTube channel?
To preserve the veterans' stories before they are lost forever.
Explain the error in this sentence: "The video had it's premiere on YouTube."
"It's" with an apostrophe means "it is." It should be "its" (possessive).
Correct this integration: Dr. King spoke about urgency "Now is the time."
Dr. King spoke about urgency: "Now is the time." OR Dr. King spoke about urgency, stating, "Now is the time."
Create a thematic statement for "Facing It" using the abstract noun: Trauma.
Trauma creates a lasting barrier between the present and the past.
Describe the Shift in the poem "Facing It."
It shifts from the speaker trying to hide his emotions/tears ("I said I wouldn't dammit: No tears") to accepting the connection between the living and the dead (the woman brushing the hair).
Identify the Audience Andy hopes to reach with his videos.
Younger generations (who should ask their grandparents questions) and the general public.
Fix the apostrophe error in this phrase found in the text: "The boys hair."
The boy's hair (Singular possession).
Integrate this quote from Andy Fancher using a "context first" method: "We're running out of time."
(Example) Realizing that the WWII generation was fading away, Fancher noted the urgency of his mission: "We're running out of time".
Create a thematic statement for the Andy Fancher article using the abstract noun: Memory.
(Example) Preserving memory ensures that the sacrifices of the past are honored by future generations.