Figurative it out
Is this a simile or a metaphor: "Does it dry up / like a raisin in the sun?"
Simile!
What is the meaning of "dawn goes down to day" in the poem?
Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
Dawn changes to day = time passes (and beautiful things become other things).
How do you prove a claim?
With evidence or supporting details (opt: from expert sources)
Choose one character from OMAM or RITS. What is their MOTIVATION?
Many answers
How do you say "Rein"?
As in Rhin--o or Rhine--stone or the Rhine River
(pronunciation counts)
Give an example of symbol that stands for passing time
Many!
Clocks, Winds, Nature, Time of day/season
What is one instance of personification in the poem?
Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
Nature = having things (her)
What is a counter argument for the claim "The best day of the week is Tuesday"?
- Tuesdays are not the best day
- Another day is the best day
- others
Consider the casts of characters in OMAM or RITS. How does one character in either novel change as a result of discrimination from others?
Crooks, Curley's Wife, Lennie, Candy
The Younger Family (Walter/Beneatha)
Ms. Rein went to this college
Elon University
What is foreshadowing?
Clues in the text that predict what will happen next
What is the meaning of the word "Hue" in line 2 based on the context?
Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
Hue = Color
What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?
Summarizing - Stating the main/central idea of a text in short, putting it into your own words
Paraphrasing - Putting a specific line into your own words
What is the effect of setting on the conflict in OMAM or RITS?
RITS - cramped apartment, Chicago redlining. 1950s/60s Civil Rights, Black and White neighborhoods
2nd: Mrs. Lambert has this many kids. (Bonus if you can guess pets!)
4th: Ms. Rein grew up (before 18) in two states, name one of the.
Two kids! One just graduated App State! Five pets!
CO and MO
What is irony?
When expectation does not = reality
Verbal = say isn't what you mean
Situational = Happens isn't what you expect
Dramatic = Audience knows what characters don't
What is a theme from this poem?
Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
- Nothing good stays forever
- Time passes and changes life with it
What is the main/central idea (the claim) of this passage, "Summer is a wonderful time to spend at West Beach. It is a beach with light-colored, soft sand. The coastline goes on for a long way and many people enjoy walking along it. Children like to play in the surf and walk along the rocks that are visible at low tide. This is a fun beach for people of all ages"
The topic is West Beach (1/2 points)
The MAIN IDEA is "Summer is wonderful at West Beach"
How do George(OMAM) or Walter's (RITS) dreams affect the plot of their respective books?
In other words, what happens because George and Walter had dreams?
George - pursuit of a farm and gaining of "friends" or camaraderie (devastating when taken away)
Walter - Impatience/haste took precedent over sense and the family loses their money.
2nd: Mrs. Lambert coached this sports team
4th: Ms. Rein has this many siblings.
2nd: Women's tennis!
4th: 1
What type of irony is this?
"It’s like rain on your wedding day,
It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid"
Situational
What is the effect of the allusion, "So Eden sank to grief"? In other words, what impact does it have on the poem?
Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
Eden sank to grief = something perfect didn't last
This reinforces the theme of the text
What is one supporting detail(evidence) for the main/central idea in this passage? "Most teenagers and young adults do not know what they want to do for the rest of their lives. It is a big decision. There are a number of things you can do to narrow the choices. For example, you can take an interest test, do some research on your own about a career, try volunteer work in the field in which you are interested, or “job-shadow”, in which you spend a day with a person who is working in a field that interests you. These are just a few helpful ideas as you begin to choose a career."
Main idea - Ideas on how to choose a job/career
Supporting details
- Take interest test
- Do some research on your own
- Volunteer in the field
- Job shadow
What is ONE theme statement that could be taken away from Of Mice and Men or A Raisin in the Sun about the American Dream?
- general/universal
- more than one word/a statement of author belief
- a message/lesson/moral
- Do not involve the words "I believe" or "author believes"
Ms. Rein is this old
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