Figurative Language & Mood
(R.3.1)
(R.3.1)
Which figurative language references when human-like traits are given to a non-human object?
Personification
The broad-backed hippopotamus
Rests on his belly in the mud;
Although he seems so firm to us
He is merely flesh and blood.
What is the rhyme scheme?
ABAB
What is the definition of a coming of age experience?
When a character shifts into a newer, more mature perspective.
Which vocabulary word is this the definition of?
The attitude that a character or narrator or author takes towards a given subject.
Tone
Read the etymology of the word fabricate.
Fabricate (noun)
fabrica - Latin: something skillfully produced
What does fabricate mean?
to create or construct something
Which vocabulary word is this the definition of?
The atmosphere of a piece and the overall feeling it conveys to the reader
Mood
What does it mean for something to be ambiguous?
It is open to multiple interpretations.
How do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth have conflicting perspectives?
Macbeth has doubts about killing the King, but Lady Macbeth believes it must be done.
Which vocabulary word is this the definition of?
A character's outlook or view on events, characters, and the world.
Perspective/POV
Read the etymology of the word scarce.
Scarce (noun)
Middle English - restricted in quantity or size
Anglo Normal - plucked out, selected
What does scarce mean?
In short supply
"You are like a ray of sunshine."
What mood does this simile create?
Loving, positive, happy, etc.
What is the purpose of rhyme scheme?
To create a musical quality.
How does Macbeth have a coming of age experience?
He realizes that killing the King would make him less of a man/is not the right thing to do morally.
Which vocabulary word is this the definition of?
The description of the distinctive nature or features of a fictional character.
Characterization
Read the etymology of the word transformative.
Transformative (adjective)
trans-: across, beyond
forma: form; appearance; pattern; condition
-ive: pertaining to, tending to; doing, serving to do
What is the meaning of transformative?
Undergoing great change
Imagery is a figurate language that appeals to _____.
The senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, feel)
What was ambiguous about the poem "A Poison Tree?"
It was not made clear if the "foe" was actually dead, or if he'd really eaten the poisoned apple.
Aside from Macbeth, name an example of a text we've read in this class where two characters have had conflicting perspectives. Explain the conflicting perspectives.
Answers may vary.
Banquo calls attention to Macbeth’s startled characterization in lines 53-54. Given the context, why is Macbeth startled?
He has been told shocking news - he will be given new titles!
Read the etymology of the word affliction.
Affliction (noun)
Affliccioun - Middle English for misery, distress
Affligere- Latin for to cause pain
What does affliction mean?
Suffering
How does the imagery during the scene in which Lady Macbeth explains how should would kill a baby if she had promised to do so affect the mood of the play?
It creates a hostile/angry/fierce mood.
O rose, thou art sick!
The invisible worm
That flies in the night
In the howling storm
Has found out thy bed
Start your day with the morning's top news
Of crimson joy,
And his dark secret love
What is ambiguous about this poem?
We are unsure if the "rose" is a sick person or a flower.
Aside from Macbeth, name an example of a text we've read in this class where a character has had a coming of age experience. Explain the coming of age.
Answers may vary.
Macbeth: (Aside) Two truths are told
As happy prologues to the swelling act
Of the imperial theme.
What is the purpose of the stage directions (in parenthesis?)
To let the audience know what Macbeth is thinking
“How many books written during the nineteenth century are still read with the fervor of Slocum’s travel narrative?”
What is the meaning of the word fervor as it is used in the sentence?
Passion