Figurative Language/ concepts of understanding
What is imagery?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch)
What should the first word of every sentence start with?
A capital letter
What is a stanza?
A segment consisting of a group of lines(similar to a paragraph in a book)
Who narrates the story?
The teacher- Mr. Hundert
What grade is everyone going to get on the midterm tomorrow?
100%!!!!!
What is a metaphor?
A comparison of two unlike things without using "like" or "as" (ex: Love is a flower)
What should the first sentence of your introduction be?
A topic sentence
What does Williams compare love to in Raleigh was Right? (Hint- it's an object found in nature)
A flower
What kind of student is Sedgewick Bell?
He is a "roustabout" who causes trouble in the classroom, has an arrogant attitude, and earns poor grades
Where is Ms Little from?
Atlanta, Georgia
What is the purpose of figurative language?
To evoke emotion
What are the three main components of a strong written response?
Materialistic things (slippers, gowns, buckles, belts, flowers)
Why is teaching important to Mr. Hundert?
He believes classical history is still relevant to modern education
He thinks it is his job to mold the "character" of young men- their behavior and morals
How old are your teachers?
In their 20s, not their 40s!!
What is integrity?
Being true to oneself and following a moral code
Quotation marks, and a page number or line number
How does the Nymph feel about the Shepherd's promises of love?
Why doesn't Mr. Hundert report Sedgwick's cheating?
He takes pity on Sedgewick, but it is because Mr. Woodbridge threatens to fire him if he reveals the cheating that he ultimately does not.
Who said "Success is my only motherf*ckin' option, failure's not"
Eminem
What is a moral dilemma?
A situation with equally right or wrong choices, neither of which may seem preferable to the other. Usually a conflict that challenges a person's moral code
What word is most important to remember in any analysis?
"because..."
What do most poems include to enhance their meaning and evoke emotion?
Figurative language
What kind of characters are Sedgewick and Hundert? (good, bad...?)
Morally complex
What is the Capitol of New York?
Albany