Literary Devices
What's an idiom?
A phrase that has a different meaning than its literal meaning.
EX: "Stick your nose inside a book" shows how Booker T values higher education, not that he's literally sticking his nose in a book.
What does Booker T think about WEB?
That he has misguided ideas
What did Booker T support?
Education
What does disdain mean?
To disagree with/dislike.
Who would be for learning a trade?
Booker T
What's an understatement?
Saying something is less important than it actually is.
EX: "It seems to me" is an understatement because it is not forceful and argumentative, but more gentle.
What does WEB think about Booker T?
He holds contempt for his ideas
What did WEB support?
Justice by taking action
What does folksy mean?
casual
Who would be for not complaining?
Booker T
What is diction?
The choice of words.
EX in line 2 the diction is informal
Why does Booker T speak informally and WEB speak formally?
It emphasizes the debate about education
What does grouse mean?
complain
Who would be for FIGHTING for justice?
WEB
What is the effect of imagery?
It creates a picture in your mind. It is important to show the reader what the author was talking about.
What does contempt mean?
feeling of disrespect
Who would be for PROTESTING for civil right?
WEB
In what ways do the poet’s choices of words and syntax give the reader a negative perception of Booker T. and a positive view of W.E.B.? (PICK 2)
1. The poet has Booker T. express his thoughts in overly folksy ways.
2. The poet has W.E.B. angrily disagree with Booker T. on education.
3. W.E.B. speaks with inspirational phrases such as dignity and justice.
4. Both leaders discuss the importance of fighting for civil rights.
5. Booker T. commands people to work, and save, and buy a house.
1. The poet has Booker T. express his thoughts in overly folksy ways.
3. W.E.B. speaks with inspirational phrases such as dignity and justice.
What does misguided mean?
something is based in the wrong belief
Who would be for saving to buy a house?
Booker