Grammar and Meter
The people along the sand
All turn and look one way.
They turn their back on the land.
They look at the sea all day.
As long as it takes to pass
A ship keeps raising its hull;
The wetter ground like glass
Reflects a standing gull.
The people along the sand (A)
All turn and look one way. (B)
They turn their back on the land. (A)
They look at the sea all day. (B)
As long as it takes to pass (C)
A ship keeps raising its hull; (C)
The wetter ground like glass (D)
Reflects a standing gull. (D)
Which Native American Creation Myth featured a significant and beautiful tree?
The Earth on Turtles Back
Explain Colombus' intent for writing his letter following his first trip to the America's.
To relay a good report back home, findings of gold, and an easy native takeover.
Who was William Bradford and what did he seek to do and what was he like?
Second governor of Plymouth colony. Author of of Plymouth colony. Good man, selfless, sought to highlight the difficulties of the puritans and the provision and goodness of God.
What is my definition of tone?
The authors ATTITUDE or how he/she feels about his/her subject matter
Name the eight parts of speech we discussed
noun
adjective
verb
pronoun
interjection
conjunction
preposition
adverb
According to the Hopi Creation story The Four Creations why did the people live among the ants?
To protect them while the earth was being destroyed
Give me two reasons why smith may have written the way that he did.
Glorify himself, dramatic stories, celebrate Pocahontas, show success.
What is mood?
The atmosphere of the selection. The emotional response the author wishes to evoke in you.
Which of the following is in Iambic Pentameter
There they are my fifty men and women
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May
When here the Spring we see
For the moon never beams, without bringing me dreams
Rough Winds to shake the Darling buds of May
Which creation myth originates from the Onondaga peoples?
Earth on Turtles Back
What was Las Casas motivations and intent for writing A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indies.
To draw attention to the horrors and injustice by the hands of the Spanish. Legal reform.
What is my definition of a symbol and give an example
something tangible that represents something intangible. heart represents love etc.
Which of the following is not in iambic pentameter.
In such an honour named. What’s more to do,
Are you to turn and ask thus. Sir, ’twas not
And still more, later flowers for the bees
What was the main "sin" of the Hopi people that kept resulting in divine judgement?
The failed to remember their creator
Explain the reasons why Las Casas writings may not be 100% factual either.
Writing with a Bias, agenda, leaving other details out.
What is MY definition of theme.
Insight that can be gained or seen about life, what is important, the human condition, and how to live.