Tuesday, November 10, 2009

November 11, 2009

World Literature
  • Collect Letters
  • Contests and Literary Magazine
  • Discuss "Salvation" questions
  • Topic Brainstorming
Language Terms
  1. Allusion--cultural reference (Bible, mythology, and Shakespeare are most common)
  2. Paradox--a contradiction that reveals a truth
  3. Repetition--provides rhythm and enhances meaning
  4. Polysyndeton--use of multiple conjunctions (and, but, or, so) in close proximity
  5. Figurative--non-literal language that is representational
  6. Imagery--language that appeals to the senses
Memoir Tip
Create a memoir with tension or conflict.

AP Literature
  • No Heart of Darkness; next novel, The Awakening by Kate Chopin
  • Discuss timed writing exercises
  • Briefly review topic selection, thesis, and support; revise for Monday; draft due Tuesday
  • Review for Othello test
  • HW: Othello test tomorrow

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