Poetry
Why does Bess, the landlord's daughter, choose to sacrifice herself in the poem, "The Highwayman"?
She believes her death will save the highwayman from being captured.
Where does the header go in MLA format and what should be in the header?
Student Last Name and the page number in the upper right hand corner.
Why does Paul feel out of place in his family?
His parents pay more attention to Erik and his football career.
What is theme?
The author's central idea or message
What is the difference between to, two, and too?
to = direction
two = 2
too - also, in addition
In "My Mother Pieced Quilts" the mother uses scraps of fabric to create the quilts. What might this process symbolize about her approach to life?
It shows her ability to turn small, ordinary things into something beautiful and meaningful.
How should the date look in MLA format?
Date Month Year: 13 December 2024
What motivates Paul to join the Tangerine Middle School soccer team?
He wants to escape the problems at Lake Windsor Middle School and his IEP.
True or False: Free verse poetry has to rhyme and have exactly 10 lines.
false
What are the three ways to fix a run-on sentence?
1. Put a period between the sentences.
2. Add a semicolon.
3. Fanboys conjunction with a comma.
Why might the poet compare the child to "a bird suddenly stunned by the glass partitions of rooms" in "Second Estrangement"?
To show how the child feels trapped and unable to escape their fear.
What is a thesis statement in argumentative essay?
The main argument or claim of the essay.
What does the sinkhole incident at Lake Windsor Middle School symbolize in the story?
The instability and hidden problems in Paul's life and community.
Her smile is brighter than the sun is an example of what kind of figurative language?
metaphor
What are 5 things that should always be capitalized? Think MINTS.
Months and Days
"I"
Names
Titles
Start of a Sentence.
What does the speaker’s memory of refusing to kiss their father after an argument reveal about their relationship in "My Mother Really Knew"?
The speaker felt stubborn, just like their father.
What is the purpose of a counterargument in an argumentative essay?
To acknowledge and respond to opposing viewpoints.
How does Paul’s view of his brother Erik change throughout the novel?
He learns the truth about Erik’s cruelty and sees him for who he really is.
What is the definitions for simile, hyperbole, personification, and onomatopoeia?
Simile = comparison using like or as
Hyperbole = Extreme exaggeration
Personification = making something act like people
Onomatopoeia = sound words
1. separate or break something apart
2. To want something really badly.
3. A strong, fast flow of water or something else that moves forcefully.
4. Serious, sad, or gloomy, like how you might feel at a funeral or in a quiet, reflective moment.
5. Pulled tight, with no slack, like a rope stretched tight or a tightly pulled fabric.
1.Dissever
2. Coveted
3. Torrent
4. Somber
5. Taut
In the poem, the sea is a recurring image associated with Annabel Lee’s death and the speaker’s grief. How does the sea function symbolically in the poem? Give a detailed response.
The sea represents the eternal nature of their love, mirroring its depth and vastness. The sea symbolizes the inevitability of death, as it claims Annabel Lee and separates her from the speaker. The sea signifies the speaker’s isolation and emotional turmoil after Annabel Lee’s death.
What is the correct intext citation for a book, play, and a line of poetry?
Book (Smith 23) Author Last Name Page Number
Play (Dickens Act 1 Scene 1) Author Last Name Act and Scene
Poetry (Poe line 3) Author Last Name and Line Number
Why is Paul's memory of how he lost his eyesight important to the story?
It marks a turning point in his self-awareness and courage.
"Nature’s first green is gold / her hardest hue to hold"
is an example of what kind of figurative language?
Alliteration
Use the correct "their" for the blanks.
I think we can park our car over _______. Remind them to bring ______ jackets, because it will be cold tonight. _______ also in charge of bringing all the snacks.
there
their
they're