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Figurative Figurative LanguageLanguage

Sensory LanguageSensory LanguageSound DevicesSound Devices

PoetryPoetry

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DefinitionDefinition Figurative language is the opposite Figurative language is the opposite

of of literalliteral language. language. The words go beyond what they The words go beyond what they

exactly mean for a special effect.exactly mean for a special effect.

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SimileSimile Definition:Definition:

A comparison of unlike things that uses A comparison of unlike things that uses likelike or or asas

Example:Example: Mrs. Buckley was as angry as a hornet.Mrs. Buckley was as angry as a hornet.

NOT: Mrs. Buckley was as angry as NOT: Mrs. Buckley was as angry as Mrs. Sabelhaus.Mrs. Sabelhaus.

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MetaphorMetaphor Definition:Definition:

A comparison of unlike things A comparison of unlike things Usually uses a linking verbUsually uses a linking verb Subject = something you normally Subject = something you normally

wouldn’t call the subjectwouldn’t call the subject

Example:Example: The boy was a tiny mouse squeaking in The boy was a tiny mouse squeaking in

the corner.the corner.

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Like a RockLike a Rock By: Bob Seger By: Bob Seger Stood there boldly, sweatin’ in the sunStood there boldly, sweatin’ in the sun

felt like a million, felt like number onefelt like a million, felt like number oneat height of summer, at height of summer, I’d never felt that strongI’d never felt that strongLike a rockLike a rock

I was eighteen, didn’t have a careI was eighteen, didn’t have a careworkin’ for peanuts, not a dime to spareworkin’ for peanuts, not a dime to sparebut I was lean and solid everywherebut I was lean and solid everywhereLike a rockLike a rockMy hands were steady, My hands were steady, my eyes were clear and brightmy eyes were clear and brightmy walk had purpose, my walk had purpose, my steps were quick and lightmy steps were quick and lightAnd I held firm, to what I felt was rightAnd I held firm, to what I felt was rightLike a rockLike a rock

Like a rockLike a rockI was strong as I could beI was strong as I could belike a rocklike a rockNothin’ ever got to meNothin’ ever got to melike a rocklike a rockI was somethin’ to seeI was somethin’ to seelike a rocklike a rock

And I stood arrow straightAnd I stood arrow straightunencumbered by the weight of all these unencumbered by the weight of all these hustlers and their schemeshustlers and their schemesI stood proud I stood tall high above it allI stood proud I stood tall high above it allI still believed in my dreamI still believed in my dream

Twenty years now, where’d they go?Twenty years now, where’d they go?Twenty years, I don’t knowTwenty years, I don’t knowI sit and I wonder sometimesI sit and I wonder sometimeswhere they’ve gonewhere they’ve gone

And sometimes late at night, And sometimes late at night, oohhh when I’m bathed in the firelightoohhh when I’m bathed in the firelightthe moon comes callin’ a ghostly way, the moon comes callin’ a ghostly way,

and I recalland I recallI recallI recall

Like a rockLike a rockStandin’ arrow straightStandin’ arrow straightlike a rocklike a rockchargin’ from the gatechargin’ from the gatelike a rocklike a rockcarryin’ the weightcarryin’ the weightlike a rocklike a rock

oohhh like a rockoohhh like a rockthe sun upon my skinthe sun upon my skinlike a rocklike a rockhard against the windhard against the windlike a rocklike a rockI see myself againI see myself againlike a rocklike a rock

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OnomatopoeiaOnomatopoeia Definition:Definition:

A word that sounds like the noise it A word that sounds like the noise it describes.describes.

Example:Example: The car The car vroomedvroomed down the quiet street. down the quiet street. ““Bark! Bark!” Bark! Bark!” said the beagle.said the beagle.

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PersonificationPersonification Definition:Definition:

Describing something that isn’t living Describing something that isn’t living (inanimate) as if it was living(inanimate) as if it was living

Example:Example: The sun The sun smiledsmiled down on the city as a down on the city as a

new day began.new day began. The ice The ice angrilyangrily beat against the beat against the

windows.windows.

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HyperboleHyperbole Definition:Definition:

ExaggerationExaggeration

Example:Example: Jill was furious. When she yelled at Jill was furious. When she yelled at

Jack, astronauts in outer space could Jack, astronauts in outer space could hear every word!hear every word!

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Definition:Definition: A reference to a famous person, place, A reference to a famous person, place,

event, literary work, myth, or work of artevent, literary work, myth, or work of art Example:Example:

That boy is always in love, so we call him That boy is always in love, so we call him Romeo.Romeo.

Romeo – romantic boy, from Shakespeare’s Romeo – romantic boy, from Shakespeare’s Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet

He was a natural Babe Ruth and led the He was a natural Babe Ruth and led the team to the championship with his home team to the championship with his home runs. runs.

Babe Ruth – excellent baseball player Babe Ruth – excellent baseball player

George is a Scrooge even at Christmas time.George is a Scrooge even at Christmas time. Scrooge – stingy person, from Charles Dickens’ Scrooge – stingy person, from Charles Dickens’ A A

Christmas CarolChristmas Carol

AllusionAllusion

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Figurative Figurative Language Language Pop-UpPop-Up

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What type of figurative What type of figurative language is this?language is this? Oreo: Milk’s favorite cookieOreo: Milk’s favorite cookie

Personification

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What type of figurative What type of figurative language is this?language is this? The bottom of the bathtub was a The bottom of the bathtub was a

slippery as ice.slippery as ice.

Simile

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What type of figurative What type of figurative language is this?language is this? With the click of the mouse, I With the click of the mouse, I

deleted the entire project.deleted the entire project.

Onomatopoeia

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What type of figurative What type of figurative language is this?language is this? He was so thirsty that John thought He was so thirsty that John thought

he might drink an entire lake.he might drink an entire lake.

Hyperbole

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What type of figurative What type of figurative language is this?language is this? My computer hates me.My computer hates me.

Personification

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What type of figurative What type of figurative language is this?language is this? Her eyes were glistening jewels.Her eyes were glistening jewels.

Metaphor

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What type of figurative What type of figurative language is this?language is this? While I was walking through the field, While I was walking through the field,

I found a ring as shiny as a star.I found a ring as shiny as a star.

Simile

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Your Homework for Your Homework for Tonight:Tonight: You have a choice!You have a choice!

Option 1:Option 1: Make a Make a simile poemsimile poem for yourself for yourself like Bob Seger did with “Like a Rock”. You like Bob Seger did with “Like a Rock”. You might be like a teddy bear waiting to be loved, might be like a teddy bear waiting to be loved, like a candle glowing in the dark, like a like a candle glowing in the dark, like a notebook longing to be filled with information, notebook longing to be filled with information, or like a skateboard’s wheel with scuff marks or like a skateboard’s wheel with scuff marks all over it.all over it.

Option 2:Option 2: Make a Make a hyperbole poemhyperbole poem for for reasons why you didn’t do your homework. reasons why you didn’t do your homework.

Both poems need to be at least 15 lines Both poems need to be at least 15 lines long. long.

A solid ROUGH DRAFT is due tomorrow! A solid ROUGH DRAFT is due tomorrow! THESE DO NOT HAVE TO RHYME!!!!THESE DO NOT HAVE TO RHYME!!!!

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Sensory VisualSensory Visual

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Sensory LanguageSensory Language SENSSENSory language refers to language that ory language refers to language that

appeals to your SENSESappeals to your SENSES SIGHTSIGHT: :

The The red barn red barn reminded me of the family reminded me of the family farmfarm.. SOUNDSOUND::

The The babblingbabbling brook and brook and singing songbird singing songbird relaxed me.relaxed me. TASTETASTE::

The second the The second the delicious, saltydelicious, salty pretzel hit my mouth, pretzel hit my mouth, I was in heaven.I was in heaven.

TOUCHTOUCH:: I spent the morning brushing my dog’s I spent the morning brushing my dog’s soft, silkysoft, silky

hair.hair. SMELLSMELL::

I sat on the swing enjoying the I sat on the swing enjoying the sweet aromasweet aroma of the of the flowers.flowers.

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Your family has signed up to have a foreign exchange student from Thailand stay at your house for a month. Once the student arrives, you realize after your conversation that they have NEVER before had a chocolate chip cookie! Using sensory details, describe what a chocolate chip cookie would taste like in your composition notebook.

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Your Task for Today…Your Task for Today…

You will be broken into 7 groups.You will be broken into 7 groups. Start at the station that matches your Start at the station that matches your

given number.given number. You will rotate between each station You will rotate between each station

clockwise, once you hear the bell ring clockwise, once you hear the bell ring twice.twice.

At each station, you will interact with At each station, you will interact with figurative language in a different way.figurative language in a different way.

After the stations, you will be given time to After the stations, you will be given time to start your homework.start your homework.

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““Firework” Firework” By: Katy PerryBy: Katy PerryDo you ever feel like a plastic bagDo you ever feel like a plastic bagDrifting throught the windDrifting throught the windWanting to start againWanting to start again

Do you ever feel, feel so paper thinDo you ever feel, feel so paper thinLike a house of cardsLike a house of cardsOne blow from caving inOne blow from caving inDo you ever feel already buried deepDo you ever feel already buried deepSix feet under screamSix feet under screamBut no one seems to hear a thingBut no one seems to hear a thing

Do you know that there's still a chance for youDo you know that there's still a chance for youCause there's a spark in youCause there's a spark in youYou just gotta ignite the lightYou just gotta ignite the lightAnd let it shineAnd let it shineJust own the nightJust own the nightLike the Fourth of JulyLike the Fourth of July

Cause baby you're a fireworkCause baby you're a fireworkme on show 'em what you're worthme on show 'em what you're worthMake 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"As you shoot across the sky-y-yAs you shoot across the sky-y-yBaby you're a fireworkBaby you're a fireworkCome on let your colors burstCome on let your colors burstMake 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"You're gunna leave 'em fallin' down-own-ownYou're gunna leave 'em fallin' down-own-ownLike the Fourth of JulyLike the Fourth of July

You don't have to feel like a waste of spaceYou don't have to feel like a waste of spaceYou're original, cannot be replacedYou're original, cannot be replacedIf you only knew what the future holdsIf you only knew what the future holdsAfter a hurricane comes a rainbowAfter a hurricane comes a rainbow

Maybe you're reason why all the doors are closedMaybe you're reason why all the doors are closedSo you could open one that leads you to the So you could open one that leads you to the perfect roadperfect roadLike a lightning bolt, your heart will blowLike a lightning bolt, your heart will blowAnd when it's time, you'll knowAnd when it's time, you'll knowYou just gotta ignite the lightYou just gotta ignite the lightAnd let it shineAnd let it shineJust own the nightJust own the night

Cause baby you're a fireworkCause baby you're a fireworkCome on show 'em what you're worthCome on show 'em what you're worthMake 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"As you shoot across the sky-y-yAs you shoot across the sky-y-yBaby you're a fireworkBaby you're a fireworkCome on let your colors burstCome on let your colors burstMake 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"You're gonna leave 'em all in awe-awe-awe"You're gonna leave 'em all in awe-awe-awe"

Boom, boom, boomBoom, boom, boomEven brighter than the moon, moon, moonEven brighter than the moon, moon, moonIt's always been inside of you, you, youIt's always been inside of you, you, youAnd now it's time to let it throughAnd now it's time to let it throughCause baby you're a fireworkCause baby you're a fireworkCome on show 'em what your worthCome on show 'em what your worthMake 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"As you shoot across the sky-y-yAs you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby you're a fireworkBaby you're a fireworkCome on let your colors burstCome on let your colors burstMake 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"You're gonna leave 'em all in awe-awe-aweYou're gonna leave 'em all in awe-awe-aweBoom, boom, boomBoom, boom, boomEven brighter than the moon, moon, moonEven brighter than the moon, moon, moonBoom, boom, boomBoom, boom, boomEven brighter than the moon, moon, moonEven brighter than the moon, moon, moon

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Sound DevicesSound Devices AlliterationAlliteration-- words in a series words in a series beginbegin with same letter with same letter

SSally ally ssold old ssea ea sshells by the hells by the ssea ea sshorehore Assonance-Assonance- repetition of vowel sounds repetition of vowel sounds

II l liike to bke to biike, and ke, and II l liike to hke to hiike at nke at niight.ght. Internal Rhyme-Internal Rhyme- a poetic device by which two or more a poetic device by which two or more

words rhyme within the same words rhyme within the same lineline of verse of verse Birds Birds flyfly gracefully through the bright blue gracefully through the bright blue skysky

End Rhyme-End Rhyme- words at the end of lines that rhyme words at the end of lines that rhyme Example: Example:

Mr. Ross wants to be a Mr. Ross wants to be a butterflybutterfly

Don’t ask me, I don’t know Don’t ask me, I don’t know whywhy

Onomatopoeia-Onomatopoeia- words that represent soundswords that represent sounds Examples: buzz, achoo, beep, crackle, ouch, shhh, boomExamples: buzz, achoo, beep, crackle, ouch, shhh, boom

Rhyme Scheme - Rhyme Scheme - the pattern of rhymes used in a poem, usually marked by letters to symbolize correspondences, ababbcc.

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Willow and GinkgoWillow and Ginkgoby Eve Merriamby Eve Merriam

The willow is like an etching,The willow is like an etching,Fine-lined against the sky.Fine-lined against the sky.

The ginkgo is like a crude sketch,The ginkgo is like a crude sketch,Hardly worthy to be signed.Hardly worthy to be signed.

The willow’s music is like a soprano,The willow’s music is like a soprano,Delicate and thin.Delicate and thin.

The ginkgo’s line is like a chorusThe ginkgo’s line is like a chorusWith everyone joining in.With everyone joining in.

The willow is sleek as a velvet-nosed calf;The willow is sleek as a velvet-nosed calf;The ginkgo is leathery as an old bull.The ginkgo is leathery as an old bull.

The willow’s branches are like silken thread;The willow’s branches are like silken thread;The ginkgo’s like stubby rough wool.The ginkgo’s like stubby rough wool.

The willow is like a nymph with streaming hair;The willow is like a nymph with streaming hair;Where ever it grows, there is green and gold and fair.Where ever it grows, there is green and gold and fair.

The willow dips into the water,The willow dips into the water,Protected and precious, like the king’s favorite daughter.Protected and precious, like the king’s favorite daughter.

The ginkgo forces its way through gray concrete;The ginkgo forces its way through gray concrete;Like a city child, it grows up in the street.Like a city child, it grows up in the street.

Thrust against the metal sky,Thrust against the metal sky,Somehow it survives and even thrives.Somehow it survives and even thrives.

My eyes feast upon the willow,My eyes feast upon the willow,But my heart goes to the ginkgo. But my heart goes to the ginkgo.

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In-class AssignmentIn-class Assignment

Create a poem over any topic that is Create a poem over any topic that is at least ten lines.at least ten lines. The poem must include:The poem must include:

2 Different types of Figurative Language2 Different types of Figurative Language 2 Different types of Sensory Language2 Different types of Sensory Language 2Different types of Sound Devices2Different types of Sound Devices

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ElegyElegy

Elegy: a Elegy: a mournfulmournful poem for the poem for the deaddead

O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done;O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done;

The ship has weathered every rack, the prize we sought is won;The ship has weathered every rack, the prize we sought is won;

The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,

While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring:While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring:

But O heart! heart! heart!But O heart! heart! heart!

O the bleeding drops of red,O the bleeding drops of red,

Where on the deck my Captain lies,Where on the deck my Captain lies,

Fallen cold and dead.Fallen cold and dead.

O Captain! my Captain! rise up and hear the bells;O Captain! my Captain! rise up and hear the bells;

Rise up—for you the flag is flung—for you the bugle trills;Rise up—for you the flag is flung—for you the bugle trills;

For you bouquets and ribboned wreaths—for you the shores a-crowding;For you bouquets and ribboned wreaths—for you the shores a-crowding;

For you they call, the swaying mass, their eager faces turning;For you they call, the swaying mass, their eager faces turning;

Here Captain! dear father!Here Captain! dear father!

This arm beneath your head;This arm beneath your head;

It is some dream that on the deck,It is some dream that on the deck,

You’ve fallen cold and dead.You’ve fallen cold and dead.

My Captain does not answer, his lips are My Captain does not answer, his lips are pale and still;pale and still;My father does not feel my arm, he has no My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will;pulse nor will;The ship is anchored safe and sound, its The ship is anchored safe and sound, its voyage closed and done;voyage closed and done;From fearful trip, the victor ship, comes in From fearful trip, the victor ship, comes in with object won;with object won;

Exult, O shores, and ring, O Exult, O shores, and ring, O bells!bells!

But I, with mournful tread,But I, with mournful tread, Walk the deck my Captain Walk the deck my Captain

lies,lies, Fallen cold and Fallen cold and

dead.dead.

Walt Whitman Walt Whitman written in 1865written in 1865

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Elegy in SongElegy in Song ““Candle in the Wind” by Sir Elton JohnCandle in the Wind” by Sir Elton John

Goodbye Norma Jean Goodbye Norma Jean Though I never knew you at all Though I never knew you at all You had the grace to hold yourself You had the grace to hold yourself While those around you crawled While those around you crawled They crawled out of the woodwork They crawled out of the woodwork And they whispered into your brain And they whispered into your brain They set you on the treadmill They set you on the treadmill And they made you change your name And they made you change your name

And it seems to me you lived your life And it seems to me you lived your life Like a candle in the wind Like a candle in the wind Never knowing who to cling to Never knowing who to cling to When the rain set in When the rain set in And I would have liked to have known you And I would have liked to have known you But I was just a kid But I was just a kid Your candle burned out long before Your candle burned out long before Your legend ever did Your legend ever did

Loneliness was tough Loneliness was tough The toughest role you ever played The toughest role you ever played Hollywood created a superstar Hollywood created a superstar And pain was the price you paid And pain was the price you paid Even when you died Even when you died Oh the press still hounded you Oh the press still hounded you All the papers had to say All the papers had to say Was that Marilyn was found in the nude Was that Marilyn was found in the nude

Goodbye Norma Jean Goodbye Norma Jean From the young man in the 22nd row From the young man in the 22nd row Who sees you as something as more than sexual Who sees you as something as more than sexual More than just our Marilyn Monroe More than just our Marilyn Monroe

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Elegy in SongElegy in Song ““Good Bye, England’s Rose” by Sir Elton JohnGood Bye, England’s Rose” by Sir Elton John Goodbye England's roseGoodbye England's rose

May you ever grow in our hearts May you ever grow in our hearts You were the grace that placed itself You were the grace that placed itself Where lives were torn apart Where lives were torn apart You called out to our country You called out to our country And you whispered to those in pain And you whispered to those in pain Now you belong to heaven Now you belong to heaven And the stars spell out your name And the stars spell out your name

{Refrain} And it seems to me you lived your life {Refrain} And it seems to me you lived your life Like a candle in the wind Like a candle in the wind Never fading with the sunset when the rain set inNever fading with the sunset when the rain set inAnd your footsteps will always fall here And your footsteps will always fall here Along England's greenest hills Along England's greenest hills Your candle's burned out long beforeYour candle's burned out long beforeYour legend ever will Your legend ever will

Loveliness we've lost Loveliness we've lost These empty days without your smile These empty days without your smile This torch we'll always carryThis torch we'll always carryFor our nation's golden child And even though we try For our nation's golden child And even though we try The truth brings us to tears The truth brings us to tears All our words cannot express All our words cannot express The joy you brought us through the years The joy you brought us through the years

{Refrain}Goodbye England's rose {Refrain}Goodbye England's rose May you ever grow in our hearts May you ever grow in our hearts You were the grace that placed itself You were the grace that placed itself Where lives were torn apart Where lives were torn apart Goodbye England's rose From a country lost without your soul Goodbye England's rose From a country lost without your soul Who'll miss the wings of your compassion Who'll miss the wings of your compassion More than you'll ever know More than you'll ever know

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Homework for TonightHomework for Tonight Create an Create an elegy poemelegy poem (a mournful poem for (a mournful poem for

the dead) for a person that has died.the dead) for a person that has died. You can create a poem for someone who you know You can create a poem for someone who you know

that has died or for someone who you don’t know.that has died or for someone who you don’t know. For example, if you don’t know anyone who has died, For example, if you don’t know anyone who has died,

you can write an elegy for the victims from the you can write an elegy for the victims from the tornado that hit Indiana, the victims of 9-11, or any tornado that hit Indiana, the victims of 9-11, or any other tragedy.other tragedy.

Remember, this is mournful poem – not a happy Remember, this is mournful poem – not a happy poem, but a sad, gloomy poem. poem, but a sad, gloomy poem.

Due tomorrow!Due tomorrow! This needs to have at least 15 lines, and include This needs to have at least 15 lines, and include

the following: 3 different types of figurative the following: 3 different types of figurative language, 3 different sound devices.language, 3 different sound devices.

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Concrete PoemsConcrete Poems

Definition: Definition: a poem whose meaning is conveyed through its graphic shape or pattern on the printed page; also called a shape poem.

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What is the point of What is the point of Concrete Poems??!?!Concrete Poems??!?!

“Concrete poetry asks us to look at the word: at its esthetic properties as a composition of letters, each of which is a beautiful object in its own right...Concrete poetry asks us to contemplate the relationship of words to each other and the space they occupy” Mary Ellen Solt

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Your AssignmentYour Assignment

What issues are important to you? Peer What issues are important to you? Peer pressure? Bullying? War? Animal testing? pressure? Bullying? War? Animal testing? Divorce? Divorce?

If that issue could talk, what would it If that issue could talk, what would it say?say?

Choose a shape that would convey this Choose a shape that would convey this message, just as Mary Ellen Solt did in message, just as Mary Ellen Solt did in “Forsythia.”“Forsythia.”

Write a poem that conveys this message Write a poem that conveys this message using the shape.using the shape.

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BalladBallad Ballad Poems are poems Ballad Poems are poems that tell a that tell a

storystory, similar to a folk tale or legend, and , similar to a folk tale or legend, and often has a often has a repeatedrepeated refrain. refrain.

A ballad is often about A ballad is often about lovelove and often and often sung. A ballad is essentially a story in sung. A ballad is essentially a story in poeticpoetic form  form 

Sometimes it has dialogue to move the Sometimes it has dialogue to move the story alongstory along

Follows a plot diagram with a repeated Follows a plot diagram with a repeated refrain.refrain.

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Ballad in SongBallad in Song ““Fire and Rain” by James TaylorFire and Rain” by James Taylor

Just yesterday morning they let me know you were gone Just yesterday morning they let me know you were gone Susanne the plans they made put an end to you Susanne the plans they made put an end to you I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song I just can't remember who to send it to I just can't remember who to send it to

I've seen fire and I've seen rain I've seen fire and I've seen rain I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend But I always thought that I'd see you again But I always thought that I'd see you again

Won't you look down upon me, Jesus Won't you look down upon me, Jesus You've got to help me make a stand You've got to help me make a stand You've just got to see me through another day You've just got to see me through another day My body's aching and my time is at hand My body's aching and my time is at hand And I won't make it any other way And I won't make it any other way

Oh, I've seen fire and I've seen rain Oh, I've seen fire and I've seen rain I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend But I always thought that I'd see you again But I always thought that I'd see you again

Been walking my mind to an easy time my back turned towards the sun Been walking my mind to an easy time my back turned towards the sun Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around Well, there's hours of time on the telephone line to talk about things Well, there's hours of time on the telephone line to talk about things to come to come Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground

Oh, I've seen fire and I've seen rain Oh, I've seen fire and I've seen rain I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend But I always thought that I'd see you, baby, one more time again, now But I always thought that I'd see you, baby, one more time again, now

Thought I'd see you one more time again Thought I'd see you one more time again There's just a few things coming my way this time around, now There's just a few things coming my way this time around, now Thought I'd see you, thought I'd see you fire and rain, now Thought I'd see you, thought I'd see you fire and rain, now

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Your AssignmentYour Assignment

Write a ballad that is about an event or a Write a ballad that is about an event or a person from a tabloid article using a person from a tabloid article using a standard ballad format. standard ballad format.

4 to 5 stanzas4 to 5 stanzas Be sure to tell the story quickly moving Be sure to tell the story quickly moving

scene by scene using dialogue to move the scene by scene using dialogue to move the plot forward.plot forward.

Repeat the refrain.Repeat the refrain. Use amazing word choice to make it Use amazing word choice to make it

memorable. memorable.

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EpicEpic

An epic poem is a long poem narrating the An epic poem is a long poem narrating the heroic exploitsheroic exploits of an individual in a way of an individual in a way central to the beliefs and central to the beliefs and cultureculture of his of his society. Typical elements are fabulous society. Typical elements are fabulous adventures, superhuman deeds, polyphonic adventures, superhuman deeds, polyphonic composition, majestic language and a composition, majestic language and a craftsmanship craftsmanship IlliadIlliad OdysseyOdyssey HiawathaHiawatha BeowulfBeowulf

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The Ides of MarchThe Ides of March

Today, March 15Today, March 15thth, is the Ides of , is the Ides of March!March!

This marks the anniversary of Julius This marks the anniversary of Julius Caesar’s death in 44 B.C. after being Caesar’s death in 44 B.C. after being stabbed 23 times by his friends. stabbed 23 times by his friends.

““Et tu, Brute! Then, fall Caesar!”Et tu, Brute! Then, fall Caesar!”

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OdesOdes

An ode is a poem that is written for an An ode is a poem that is written for an occasionoccasion or or on a particular on a particular subjectsubject. They are usually dignified . They are usually dignified and more serious than other forms of poetry.and more serious than other forms of poetry.

An ode is a POEM OF PRAISE!An ode is a POEM OF PRAISE! Odes were invented nearly 2,500 years ago by Odes were invented nearly 2,500 years ago by

Pindar, and the word “ode” comes from the Pindar, and the word “ode” comes from the Greek word Greek word aeideinaeidein meaning to sing. meaning to sing.

Odes contain rich language, a piling-up of Odes contain rich language, a piling-up of images, and a great passion or love for a subject.images, and a great passion or love for a subject.

Pablo Neruda, the author of our next poem, was born on July 12, 1904 and died on September 23, 1973 close to Santiago, Chile.

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“ “Ode to Common Things”Ode to Common Things”by Pablo Nerudaby Pablo Neruda

I have a crazy,I have a crazy,crazy love of things.crazy love of things.I like pliers,I like pliers,and scissors.and scissors.I loveI lovecups,cups,rings,rings,and bowls –and bowls –not to speak, of course,not to speak, of course,of hats.of hats.I love all things,I love all things,not just the grandest,not just the grandest,also the infinitelyalso the infinitelysmall –small –thimbles,thimbles,spurs,spurs,plates,plates,and flower vases.and flower vases.

Oh yes,Oh yes,the planetthe planetis sublime!is sublime!It’s full ofIt’s full ofpipespipesweavingweavinghand-heldhand-heldthrough tobacco smoke,through tobacco smoke,and keysand keysand salt shakers –and salt shakers –everything,everything,I mean,I mean,that is madethat is madeby the hand of man, every little thing:by the hand of man, every little thing:shapely shoes,shapely shoes,and fabric,and fabric,and each newand each newbloodless birthbloodless birthof gold,of gold,eyeglasses,eyeglasses,carpenter’s nails,carpenter’s nails,brushes,brushes,clocks, compasses,clocks, compasses,coins, and the so-softcoins, and the so-softsoftness of chairs.softness of chairs.

Mankind hasbuiltoh so manyperfectthings!Built them of wooland of wood,of glass andof rope:remarkabletables,ships, and stairways.

I loveallthings,not because they arepassionateor sweet-smellingbut because,I don’t know,becausethis ocean is yours,and mine

these buttonsand wheelsand littleforgottentreasures,fans uponwhose featherslove has scatteredits blossoms,glasses, knives andscissors –all bearthe traceof someone’s fingerson their handle or surface,the trace of a distant handlostin the depths of forgetfulness.

I pause in houses,streets andelevators,touching things,identifying objectsthat I secretly covet:this one because it rings,that one becauseit’s as softas the softness of a woman’s hip,that one there for its deep-sea color,and that one for its velvet feel.

O irrevocableriverof things:no one can saythat I lovedonlyfish,or the plants of the jungle and the field,that I lovedonlythose things that leap and climb, desire, and survive.It’s not true:many things conspiredto tell me the whole story.Not only did they touch me,or my hand touched them:they wereso closethat they were a partof my being,they were so alive with methat they lived half my lifeand will die half my death

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Excerpt from “Song of Myself”Excerpt from “Song of Myself”By: Walt Whitman (Sample By: Walt Whitman (Sample Ode)Ode)I CELEBRATE myself, and sing myself, I CELEBRATE myself, and sing myself,

And what I assume you shall assume, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.

I loaf and invite my soul, I loaf and invite my soul, I lean and loaf at my ease observing a spear of summer grass. I lean and loaf at my ease observing a spear of summer grass.

My tongue, every atom of my blood, form'd from this soil, this air, My tongue, every atom of my blood, form'd from this soil, this air, Born here of parents born here from parents the same, and their parents Born here of parents born here from parents the same, and their parents the same, the same, I, now thirty-seven years old in perfect health begin, I, now thirty-seven years old in perfect health begin, Hoping to cease not till death. Hoping to cease not till death.

Creeds and schools in abeyance, Creeds and schools in abeyance, Retiring back a while sufficed at what they are, but never forgotten, Retiring back a while sufficed at what they are, but never forgotten, I harbor for good or bad, I permit to speak at every hazard, I harbor for good or bad, I permit to speak at every hazard, Nature without check with original energy. Nature without check with original energy.

(This is from (This is from Leaves of GrassLeaves of Grass written in 1881 and is 52 “chapters” long.) written in 1881 and is 52 “chapters” long.)

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““Phenomenal Woman”Phenomenal Woman”By Maya Angelou (Sample Ode)By Maya Angelou (Sample Ode)

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's sizeI'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's sizeBut when I start to tell them,But when I start to tell them,They think I'm telling lies.They think I'm telling lies.I say,I say,It's in the reach of my armsIt's in the reach of my armsThe span of my hips,The span of my hips,The stride of my step,The stride of my step,The curl of my lips.The curl of my lips.I'm a womanI'm a womanPhenomenally.Phenomenally.Phenomenal woman,Phenomenal woman,That's me.That's me.

I walk into a roomI walk into a roomJust as cool as you please,Just as cool as you please,And to a man,And to a man,The fellows stand orThe fellows stand orFall down on their knees.Fall down on their knees.Then they swarm around me,Then they swarm around me,A hive of honey bees.A hive of honey bees.I say,I say,It's the fire in my eyes,It's the fire in my eyes,And the flash of my teeth,And the flash of my teeth,The swing in my waist,The swing in my waist,And the joy in my feet.And the joy in my feet.I'm a womanI'm a womanPhenomenally.Phenomenally.Phenomenal woman,Phenomenal woman,That's me.That's me.

Men themselves have wonderedMen themselves have wonderedWhat they see in me.What they see in me.They try so muchThey try so muchBut they can't touchBut they can't touchMy inner mystery.My inner mystery.When I try to show themWhen I try to show themThey say they still can't see.They say they still can't see.I say,I say,It's in the arch of my back,It's in the arch of my back,The sun of my smile,The sun of my smile,The ride of my breasts,The ride of my breasts,The grace of my style.The grace of my style.I'm a womanI'm a woman

Phenomenally.Phenomenally.Phenomenal woman,Phenomenal woman,That's me.That's me.

Now you understandNow you understandJust why my head's not bowed.Just why my head's not bowed.I don't shout or jump aboutI don't shout or jump aboutOr have to talk real loud.Or have to talk real loud.When you see me passingWhen you see me passingIt ought to make you proud.It ought to make you proud.I say,I say,It's in the click of my heels,It's in the click of my heels,The bend of my hair,The bend of my hair,the palm of my hand,the palm of my hand,The need of my care,The need of my care,'Cause I'm a woman'Cause I'm a womanPhenomenally.Phenomenally.Phenomenal woman,Phenomenal woman,That's me. That's me.

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““This One’s for the Girls”This One’s for the Girls”By: Martina McBrideBy: Martina McBride

This one's for all you girls about thirteenThis one's for all you girls about thirteenHigh school can be so rough, can be so meanHigh school can be so rough, can be so meanHold onto, on to your innocenceHold onto, on to your innocenceStand your ground when everyone's giving inStand your ground when everyone's giving in

This one's for the girlsThis one's for the girls

This is for all you girls about twenty-fiveThis is for all you girls about twenty-fiveIn a little apartment, just trying to get byIn a little apartment, just trying to get byLiving on, on dreams and spaghetti-o'sLiving on, on dreams and spaghetti-o'sWondering where you life is gonna goWondering where you life is gonna go

This one's for the girlsThis one's for the girlsWho've ever had a broken heartWho've ever had a broken heartWho've wished upon a shooting starWho've wished upon a shooting starYou're beautiful the way you areYou're beautiful the way you areThis one's for the girlsThis one's for the girlsWho love without holding backWho love without holding backWho dream with everything they haveWho dream with everything they haveAll around the worldAll around the worldThis one's for the girlsThis one's for the girls

This is for all you girls about forty-twoThis is for all you girls about forty-twoTossing pennies into the Fountain of YouthTossing pennies into the Fountain of YouthEvery laugh, laugh line on your faceEvery laugh, laugh line on your faceMade you who you are todayMade you who you are today

This one's for the girlsThis one's for the girlsWho've ever had a broken heartWho've ever had a broken heartWho've wished upon a shooting starWho've wished upon a shooting starYou're beautiful the way you areYou're beautiful the way you areThis one's for the girlsThis one's for the girlsWho love without holding backWho love without holding backWho dream with everything they haveWho dream with everything they haveAll around the worldAll around the worldThis one's for the girlsThis one's for the girls

Yeah, we're all the same inside (same Yeah, we're all the same inside (same inside)inside)From 1 to 99From 1 to 99

This one's for the girlsThis one's for the girlsWho've ever had a broken heartWho've ever had a broken heartWho've wished upon a shooting starWho've wished upon a shooting starYou're beautiful the way you areYou're beautiful the way you areThis one's for the girlsThis one's for the girlsWho love without holding backWho love without holding backWho dream with everything they haveWho dream with everything they haveAll around the worldAll around the worldThis one's for the girlsThis one's for the girlsYeah, this one's for the girlsYeah, this one's for the girls

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Homework for TonightHomework for Tonight Think of something that you really, really Think of something that you really, really

cherish. It could be your pillow, a picture, cherish. It could be your pillow, a picture, your pet, a family member, your shoes, a your pet, a family member, your shoes, a skateboard, a basketball, etc. Anything!skateboard, a basketball, etc. Anything!

Write an ode (a poem of praise) for that Write an ode (a poem of praise) for that item/ person. item/ person.

Nitty – Gritty: Needs to be at least 25 Nitty – Gritty: Needs to be at least 25 lines long.lines long.

Does Does NOTNOT have to rhyme! have to rhyme! Due tomorrow!Due tomorrow!

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What is a QUATRAIN?What is a QUATRAIN? A quatrain is A quatrain is a stanza or poem of four

lines, usually with alternate rhymes Remember our Greek and Latin roots! Remember our Greek and Latin roots!

What did “quatr” mean???? Or, how many What did “quatr” mean???? Or, how many quarters are in a dollar??? quarters are in a dollar??? 4 4 right! right!

So… it makes sense that aSo… it makes sense that a quatrain has quatrain has 4 lines4 lines of poetryof poetry!!

Common rhyme schemes for a Common rhyme schemes for a quatrain are: ABAB, ABCD.quatrain are: ABAB, ABCD. If you have If you have more than one versemore than one verse you could consider: you could consider: AABA BBCB CCDCAABA BBCB CCDC etc. or similar. etc. or similar.

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Figure out the rhyme Figure out the rhyme scheme scheme

of these quatrains…of these quatrains… EXAMPLE 1:EXAMPLE 1:

Oh the birds are singing,Oh the birds are singing,In a nest of broken sticks,In a nest of broken sticks,Look what they are bringing,Look what they are bringing,It's nutrition for their chicks.It's nutrition for their chicks.

EXAMPLE 2:EXAMPLE 2: Today there was some snow

It's falling down a treatThen the wind began to blowAnd now it's turned to sleet.

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Let’s review Let’s review SYMBOLISM…SYMBOLISM… What is SYMBOLISM?What is SYMBOLISM?

Definition: Definition: the practice of expressing the practice of expressing things, as in art or literature, by things, as in art or literature, by means of symbols.means of symbols.

Using images to represent a Using images to represent a deeper messagedeeper message is symbolism. is symbolism.

For example, what do these images For example, what do these images represent???represent???

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Reader’s JourneyReader’s Journey

Open your Reader’s Journey book to page Open your Reader’s Journey book to page 306.306.

As a class, we’ll read about symbolism.As a class, we’ll read about symbolism. Read “Fire and Ice” by Robert Frost.Read “Fire and Ice” by Robert Frost. Figure out the rhyme scheme for this poem.Figure out the rhyme scheme for this poem. What lines are the quatrain in this poem?What lines are the quatrain in this poem? With your table, complete the chart on page With your table, complete the chart on page

307 and the question below the chart. 307 and the question below the chart.

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““Angel” Angel” By Sarah McLachlanBy Sarah McLachlan

Spend all your time waitingSpend all your time waitingFor that second chanceFor that second chanceFor a break that would make it okayFor a break that would make it okayThere’s always one reasonThere’s always one reasonTo feel not good enoughTo feel not good enoughAnd it’s hard at the end of the dayAnd it’s hard at the end of the dayI need some distractionI need some distractionOh beautiful releaseOh beautiful releaseMemory seeps from my veinsMemory seeps from my veinsLet me be emptyLet me be emptyOh, yeah, weightless and maybeOh, yeah, weightless and maybeI’ll find some peace tonightI’ll find some peace tonight

In the arms of an angelIn the arms of an angelFly away from hereFly away from hereFrom this dark cold hotel roomFrom this dark cold hotel roomAnd the endlessness that you fearAnd the endlessness that you fearYou are pulled from the wreckageYou are pulled from the wreckageOf your silent reverieOf your silent reverieYou’re in the arms of the angelYou’re in the arms of the angelMay you find some comfort thereMay you find some comfort there

So tired of the straight lineAnd everywhere you turnThere’s vultures and thieves at your backAnd the storm keeps on twistingYou keep on building the lieThat you make up for all that you lackIt don’t make no differenceEscaping one last timeIt’s easier to believe in this sweet madness This glorious sadness that brings me to my knees

In the arms of an angelFly away from hereFrom this dark cold hotel roomAnd the endlessness that you fearYou are pulled from the wreckageOf your silent reverieYou’re in the arms of the angelMay you find some comfort thereYou’re in the arms of the angelMay you find some comfort here

What is this song a metaphor for? What symbolism is used in this song?

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Your Homework for Your Homework for TonightTonight

Think about what we talked about today with Think about what we talked about today with symbolism. symbolism.

Create a poem about an animal using symbolism Create a poem about an animal using symbolism tonight. tonight.

I want you to create a poem with two stanzas in I want you to create a poem with two stanzas in each that are quatrains (FOUR LINES OF LINED each that are quatrains (FOUR LINES OF LINED POETRY) that uses symbolism about an animal. POETRY) that uses symbolism about an animal.

Think of an animal. Think about what that Think of an animal. Think about what that animal represents. Then, write a poem using animal represents. Then, write a poem using what we’ve learned about quatrains today. what we’ve learned about quatrains today. Remember, two stanzas!Remember, two stanzas!

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Figure out the rhyme Figure out the rhyme scheme of these quatrains…scheme of these quatrains…

The TigerThe Tigerby William Blake (written in 1794)by William Blake (written in 1794)Tiger, Tiger, burning bright,Tiger, Tiger, burning bright,In the forests of the night;In the forests of the night;What immortal hand or eyeWhat immortal hand or eyeCould frame thy fearful Could frame thy fearful symmetrysymmetry??

In what distant deeps or skies.In what distant deeps or skies.Burnt the fire of thine eyes?Burnt the fire of thine eyes?On what wings dare he aspire?On what wings dare he aspire?What the hand, dare seize the fire?What the hand, dare seize the fire?

And what shoulder, and what art,And what shoulder, and what art,Could twist the Could twist the sinewssinews of thy heart? of thy heart?And when thy heart began to beat.And when thy heart began to beat.What dread hand? and what dread feet?What dread hand? and what dread feet?

What the hammer? what the What the hammer? what the chain,chain,In what furnace was thy In what furnace was thy brain?brain?What the anvil? what dread What the anvil? what dread grasp.grasp.Dare its deadly terrors clasp?Dare its deadly terrors clasp?

When the stars threw down When the stars threw down their spearstheir spearsAnd watered heaven with And watered heaven with their tears:their tears:Did He smile His work to see?Did He smile His work to see?Did He who made the lamb Did He who made the lamb make thee?make thee?

Tiger, Tiger, burning bright,Tiger, Tiger, burning bright,In the forests of the night:In the forests of the night:What immortal hand or eyeWhat immortal hand or eyeDare frame thy fearful Dare frame thy fearful symmetry?symmetry?

What alliteration do you see? What metaphor do you see of the tiger/ his eyes to? Who is “the tyger” (SYMBOLISM)? Who is “the lamb” (SYMBOLISM)? What does “deep” and “skies” symbolize?

Symmetry – balanced proportions

Sinews – cord, thread; power

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““Blackbird” Blackbird” By: The Beattles (written by Paul By: The Beattles (written by Paul McCartney in 1968)McCartney in 1968)

Blackbird singing in the dead of nightBlackbird singing in the dead of nightTake these broken wings and learn to flyTake these broken wings and learn to flyAll your lifeAll your lifeYou were only waiting for this moment to ariseYou were only waiting for this moment to arise

Black bird singing in the dead of nightBlack bird singing in the dead of nightTake these sunken eyes and learn to seeTake these sunken eyes and learn to seeall your lifeall your lifeyou were only waiting for this moment to be freeyou were only waiting for this moment to be free

Blackbird fly, Blackbird flyBlackbird fly, Blackbird flyInto the light of the dark black night.Into the light of the dark black night.

Blackbird fly, Blackbird flyBlackbird fly, Blackbird flyInto the light of the dark black night.Into the light of the dark black night.

Blackbird singing in the dead of nightBlackbird singing in the dead of nightTake these broken wings and learn to flyTake these broken wings and learn to flyAll your lifeAll your lifeYou were only waiting for this moment to arise,You were only waiting for this moment to arise,You were only waiting for this moment to arise,You were only waiting for this moment to arise,You were only waiting for this moment to arise You were only waiting for this moment to arise

1. Who is the “blackbird”?

2. What is this song a metaphor for?

3. What symbolism do you see?

4. What is the rhyme scheme of this song?

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Reader’s JourneyReader’s Journey Books Books Open your Open your Reader’s JourneyReader’s Journey book to page 314. book to page 314.

Read “ ‘Hope’ is the Thing with Feathers” by Emily Read “ ‘Hope’ is the Thing with Feathers” by Emily Dickinson on page 314. Dickinson on page 314.

What literary devices are used in this poem? What literary devices are used in this poem? (Personification? Hyperbole? Imagery? Metaphor? (Personification? Hyperbole? Imagery? Metaphor? Simile?)Simile?)

How can hope be alive? What does Emily Dickinson mean How can hope be alive? What does Emily Dickinson mean by this?by this?

As a class, we’ll review symbolism.As a class, we’ll review symbolism. Read “The City Is so Big” by Richard Garcia on page Read “The City Is so Big” by Richard Garcia on page

316.316. What literary devices are used in this poem? What literary devices are used in this poem?

(Personification? Hyperbole? Imagery? Metaphor? (Personification? Hyperbole? Imagery? Metaphor? Simile?)Simile?)

Read “Dreams” by Langston Hughes on page 315.Read “Dreams” by Langston Hughes on page 315. Figure out the rhyme scheme for this poem.Figure out the rhyme scheme for this poem. What lines are quatrains in this poem?What lines are quatrains in this poem? What is this a metaphor for?What is this a metaphor for?

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““The River”The River”By: Garth BrooksBy: Garth Brooks

You know a dream is like a river You know a dream is like a river Ever changin' as it flows Ever changin' as it flows And a dreamer's just a vessel And a dreamer's just a vessel That must follow where it goes That must follow where it goes Trying to learn from what's behind you Trying to learn from what's behind you And never knowing what's in store And never knowing what's in store Makes each day a constant battle Makes each day a constant battle Just to stay between the shores Just to stay between the shores And I will sail my vessel And I will sail my vessel 'Til the river runs dry 'Til the river runs dry Like a bird upon the wind Like a bird upon the wind These waters are my sky These waters are my sky I'll never reach my destination I'll never reach my destination If I never try If I never try So I will sail my vessel So I will sail my vessel 'Til the river runs dry 'Til the river runs dry Too many times we stand aside Too many times we stand aside And let the waters slip away And let the waters slip away 'Til what we put off 'til tomorrow 'Til what we put off 'til tomorrow It has now become today It has now become today So don't you sit upon the shoreline So don't you sit upon the shoreline And say you're satisfied And say you're satisfied Choose to chance the rapids Choose to chance the rapids And dare to dance that tide And dare to dance that tide

And I will sail my vessel And I will sail my vessel 'Til the river runs dry 'Til the river runs dry Like a bird upon the wind Like a bird upon the wind These waters are my sky These waters are my sky I'll never reach my destination I'll never reach my destination If I never try If I never try So I will sail my vessel So I will sail my vessel 'Til the river runs dry 'Til the river runs dry There's bound to be rough There's bound to be rough waters waters And I know I'll tke soome falls And I know I'll tke soome falls With the good Lord as my With the good Lord as my captain captain I can make it through them all I can make it through them all And I will sail my vessel And I will sail my vessel 'Til the river runs dry 'Til the river runs dry Like a bird upon the wind Like a bird upon the wind These waters are my sky These waters are my sky I'll never reach my destination I'll never reach my destination If I never try If I never try So I will sail my vessel So I will sail my vessel 'Til the river runs dry 'Til the river runs dry Lord, I will sail my vessel Lord, I will sail my vessel 'Til the river runs dry 'Til the river runs dry 1. What simile do you see?

2. What does this simile mean?

3. What is “the vessel” a metaphor for?

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Your Homework TonightYour Homework Tonight

Reader’s Journey page 317 Reader’s Journey page 317 questions 1-4. questions 1-4.

Answer # 5 to the side of the page.Answer # 5 to the side of the page. Due tomorrow!Due tomorrow!

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““Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night”Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night”By Dylan Thomas (written in 1951)By Dylan Thomas (written in 1951)

Do not go gentle into that good night,Do not go gentle into that good night,Old age should burn and rave at close of day;Old age should burn and rave at close of day;Rage, rage against the dying of the light.Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right,Though wise men at their end know dark is right,Because their words had forked no lightning theyBecause their words had forked no lightning theyDo not go gentle into that good night.Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how brightGood men, the last wave by, crying how brightTheir frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,Rage, rage against the dying of the light.Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,Do not go gentle into that good night.Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sightBlind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light.Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

And you, my father, there on the sad height,And you, my father, there on the sad height,Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.Do not go gentle into that good night.Do not go gentle into that good night.Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

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““Let Me Die in My Footsteps” Let Me Die in My Footsteps” By: Bob Dylan (written in 1962)By: Bob Dylan (written in 1962)I will not go down under the groundI will not go down under the ground"Cause somebody tells me that death's comin' 'round"Cause somebody tells me that death's comin' 'roundAn' I will not carry myself down to dieAn' I will not carry myself down to dieWhen I go to my grave my head will be high,When I go to my grave my head will be high,Let me die in my footstepsLet me die in my footstepsBefore I go down under the ground.Before I go down under the ground.

There's been rumors of war and wars that have beenThere's been rumors of war and wars that have beenThe meaning of the life has been lost in the windThe meaning of the life has been lost in the windAnd some people thinkin' that the end is close byAnd some people thinkin' that the end is close by"Stead of learnin' to live they are learning to die."Stead of learnin' to live they are learning to die.Let me die in my footstepsLet me die in my footstepsBefore I go down under the ground.Before I go down under the ground.

I don't know if I'm smart but I think I can seeI don't know if I'm smart but I think I can seeWhen someone is pullin' the wool over meWhen someone is pullin' the wool over meAnd if this war comes and death's all aroundAnd if this war comes and death's all aroundLet me die on this land 'fore I die underground.Let me die on this land 'fore I die underground.Let me die in my footstepsLet me die in my footstepsBefore I go down under the ground.Before I go down under the ground.

There's always been people that have to cause fearThere's always been people that have to cause fearThey've been talking of the war now for many long yearsThey've been talking of the war now for many long yearsI have read all their statements and I've not said a wordI have read all their statements and I've not said a wordBut now Lawd God, let my poor voice be heard.But now Lawd God, let my poor voice be heard.Let me die in my footstepsLet me die in my footstepsBefore I go down under the ground.Before I go down under the ground.

If I had rubies and riches and crownsIf I had rubies and riches and crownsI'd buy the whole world and change I'd buy the whole world and change things aroundthings aroundI'd throw all the guns and the tanks in I'd throw all the guns and the tanks in the seathe seaFor they are mistakes of a past For they are mistakes of a past history.history.Let me die in my footstepsLet me die in my footstepsBefore I go down under the ground.Before I go down under the ground.

Let me drink from the waters where Let me drink from the waters where the mountain streams floodthe mountain streams floodLet me smell of wildflowers flow free Let me smell of wildflowers flow free through my bloodthrough my bloodLet me sleep in your meadows with Let me sleep in your meadows with the green grassy leavesthe green grassy leavesLet me walk down the highway with Let me walk down the highway with my brother in peace.my brother in peace.Let me die in my footstepsLet me die in my footstepsBefore I go down under the ground.Before I go down under the ground.

Go out in your country where the Go out in your country where the land meets the sunland meets the sunSee the craters and the canyons See the craters and the canyons where the waterfalls runwhere the waterfalls runNevada, New Mexico, Arizona, IdahoNevada, New Mexico, Arizona, IdahoLet every state in this union seep in Let every state in this union seep in your souls.your souls.And you'll die in your footstepsAnd you'll die in your footstepsBefore you go down under the Before you go down under the ground.ground.

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English (Shakespearean) English (Shakespearean) SonnetsSonnets

The English sonnet has the simplest and The English sonnet has the simplest and most flexible pattern of all sonnets, most flexible pattern of all sonnets, consisting of consisting of 33 quatrains of alternating quatrains of alternating rhyme and a rhyme and a coupletcouplet: :

a b a b (quatrain 1)a b a b (quatrain 1)c d c d (quatrain 2)c d c d (quatrain 2)

e f e f (quatrain 3)e f e f (quatrain 3) g g (couplet)g g (couplet) Each quatrain develops a Each quatrain develops a specific ideaspecific idea, ,

but one closely related to the ideas in the but one closely related to the ideas in the other quatrains. other quatrains.

Iambic PentameterIambic Pentameter

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What’s a Couplet?What’s a Couplet?

A couplet is two lines of rhymed poetry.A couplet is two lines of rhymed poetry. How many people make up a couple? 2 right? How many people make up a couple? 2 right?

Well, it makes sense then that a couplet is two Well, it makes sense then that a couplet is two lines of rhymed poetry.lines of rhymed poetry.

Examples:Examples: Sir Lancelot was the first knight of the Sir Lancelot was the first knight of the

round table,round table,Saying he was a coward is a complete fable. Saying he was a coward is a complete fable.

So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see,So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see,So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.

Shakespeare’s Sonnet XVII (17)Shakespeare’s Sonnet XVII (17)

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What is Iambic Pentameter?What is Iambic Pentameter?•

Ten syllables in each line Ten syllables in each line

• Five pairs of alternating unstressed and stressed syllables. Five pairs of alternating unstressed and stressed syllables. Each pair of syllables is called an iamb. Each iamb is made up Each pair of syllables is called an iamb. Each iamb is made up of one unstressed and one stressed beat (ba-BUM). of one unstressed and one stressed beat (ba-BUM).

• The rhythm in each line sounds like: The rhythm in each line sounds like: ba-BUM / ba-BUM / ba-BUM / ba-BUM / ba-BUM ba-BUM / ba-BUM / ba-BUM / ba-BUM / ba-BUM

If mu- / -sic be / the food / of love, /play on/ Is this / a dag- / -ger If mu- / -sic be / the food / of love, /play on/ Is this / a dag- / -ger I / see be- / fore me? I / see be- / fore me?

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Sonnet 18Sonnet 18A Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?A Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?B Thou art more lovely and more temperate:B Thou art more lovely and more temperate:A Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,A Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,B And summer's lease hath all too short a date:B And summer's lease hath all too short a date:C Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,C Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,D And often is his gold complexion dimm'd;D And often is his gold complexion dimm'd;C And every fair from fair sometime declines,C And every fair from fair sometime declines,D By chance or nature's changing course untrimm'd;D By chance or nature's changing course untrimm'd;E But thy eternal summer shall not fadeE But thy eternal summer shall not fadeF Nor lose possession of that fair thou owest;F Nor lose possession of that fair thou owest;E Nor shall Death brag thou wander'st in his shade,E Nor shall Death brag thou wander'st in his shade,F When in eternal lines to time thou growest:F When in eternal lines to time thou growest:G So long as men can breathe or eyes can see,G So long as men can breathe or eyes can see,G So long lives this and this gives life to thee.G So long lives this and this gives life to thee.

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Sonnets You are going to write a sonnet! You have the choice of working independently on your sonnet, or you may work with a partner.  Your sonnet must include

- ONE subject (the entire poem should focus on one subject)14 lines of iambic pentameter

10 syllables- 5 unstressed and 5 stressedba-BUM/ba-BUM/ba-BUM/ba-BUM/ba-BUMShall I/ com-pare/ thee to/ a sum/mers day?

Shakespearean Rhyme schemeABABCDCDEFEFGG

2 similes or metaphors, or one of eachAt least two uses of a sound device (alliteration, consonance, assonance, internal rhyme, etc.)Be sure to include sensory language (appealing to senses: sight, sound, taste, smell, touch)1 use of personification or hyperbole What you will turn in:2 Copies!

1 Copy with all of the iambs, similes, metaphors, sound devices, sensory language, etc. labeled. 1 Copy UNMARKED

 Do not waste any time getting started. Sonnets are tricky! Mastering the meter and rhyme takes some hard work. Come see me if you get stuck or if you have any questions. I also have a rhyming dictionary if you need it!

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Popular Shakespeare PhrasesPopular Shakespeare Phrases

A laughing stock (A laughing stock (The Merry Wives of WindsorThe Merry Wives of Windsor) ) A sorry sight (A sorry sight (MacbethMacbeth) ) As dead as a doornail (As dead as a doornail (Henry VIHenry VI) ) Eaten out of house and home (Eaten out of house and home (Henry V, Part 2Henry V, Part 2) ) Fair play (Fair play (The TempestThe Tempest) ) I will wear my heart upon my sleeve (I will wear my heart upon my sleeve (OthelloOthello) ) In a pickle (In a pickle (The TempestThe Tempest) ) In stitches (In stitches (Twelfth NightTwelfth Night) ) In the twinkling of an eye (In the twinkling of an eye (The Merchant Of VeniceThe Merchant Of Venice) ) Mum's the word (Mum's the word (Henry VI, Part 2Henry VI, Part 2) ) Neither here nor there (Neither here nor there (OthelloOthello) ) Send him packing (Send him packing (Henry IVHenry IV) ) Set your teeth on edge (Set your teeth on edge (Henry IVHenry IV) ) There's method in my madness (There's method in my madness (HamletHamlet) ) Too much of a good thing (Too much of a good thing (As You Like ItAs You Like It) ) Vanish into thin air (Vanish into thin air (OthelloOthello) )

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““True Colors”True Colors”

By Cyndi LauperBy Cyndi LauperYou with the sad eyes You with the sad eyes don't be discouraged don't be discouraged oh I realize oh I realize it's hard to take courage it's hard to take courage in a world full of people in a world full of people you can lose sight of it all you can lose sight of it all and the darkness inside you and the darkness inside you can make you feel so small can make you feel so small

But I see your true colors But I see your true colors shining through shining through I see your true colors I see your true colors and that's why I love you and that's why I love you so don't be afraid to let them show so don't be afraid to let them show your true colors your true colors true colors are beautiful true colors are beautiful like a rainbow like a rainbow

Show me a smile then don't be unhappy, can't remember when I last saw you laughing if this world makes you crazy and you've taken all you can bear you call me up because you know I'll be there

And I'll see your true colors shining through I see your true colors and that's why I love you so don't be afraid to let them show your true colors true colors are beautiful like a rainbow

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““Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man”Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man”By: Dylan ThomasBy: Dylan Thomas

(Refrain) (Refrain) HEY! MR. TAMBOURINE MAN, PLAY A SONG FOR HEY! MR. TAMBOURINE MAN, PLAY A SONG FOR MEMEI’M NOT SLEEPY AND THERE IS NO PLACE I’M GOING TOI’M NOT SLEEPY AND THERE IS NO PLACE I’M GOING TOHEY! MR. TAMBOURINE MAN, PLAY A SONG FOR MEHEY! MR. TAMBOURINE MAN, PLAY A SONG FOR MEIN THE JINGLE JANGLE MORNING I’LL COME FOLLOWIN’ IN THE JINGLE JANGLE MORNING I’LL COME FOLLOWIN’ YOUYOU

THOUGH I KNOW THAT EVENIN’S EMPIRE HAS RETURNED THOUGH I KNOW THAT EVENIN’S EMPIRE HAS RETURNED INTO SANDINTO SANDVANISHED FROM MY HANDVANISHED FROM MY HANDLEFT ME BLINDLY HERE TO STAND BUT STILL NOT LEFT ME BLINDLY HERE TO STAND BUT STILL NOT SLEEPINGSLEEPINGMY WEARINESS AMAZES ME, I’M BRANDED ON MY FEETMY WEARINESS AMAZES ME, I’M BRANDED ON MY FEETI HAVE NO ONE TO MEETI HAVE NO ONE TO MEETAND THE ANCIENT EMPTY STREET’S TOO DEAD FOR AND THE ANCIENT EMPTY STREET’S TOO DEAD FOR DREAMINGDREAMING

RefrainRefrain

Take me on a trip upon your magic swirlin’ shipTake me on a trip upon your magic swirlin’ shipMy senses have been stripped, my hands can’t feel to gripMy senses have been stripped, my hands can’t feel to gripMy toes too numb to stepMy toes too numb to stepWait only for my boot heels to be wanderin’Wait only for my boot heels to be wanderin’I’m ready to go anywhere, I’m ready for to fadeI’m ready to go anywhere, I’m ready for to fadeInto my own parade, cast your dancing spell my wayInto my own parade, cast your dancing spell my wayI promise to go under itI promise to go under it

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Though you might hear laughin’, spinnin’, Though you might hear laughin’, spinnin’, swingin’ madly across the sunswingin’ madly across the sunIt’s not aimed at anyone, it’s just escapin’ It’s not aimed at anyone, it’s just escapin’ on the runon the runAnd but for the sky there are no fences And but for the sky there are no fences facin’facin’And if you hear vague traces of skippin’ And if you hear vague traces of skippin’ reels of rhymereels of rhymeTo your tambourine in time, it’s just a To your tambourine in time, it’s just a ragged clown behindragged clown behindI wouldn’t pay it any mindI wouldn’t pay it any mindIt’s just a shadow you’re seein’ that he’s It’s just a shadow you’re seein’ that he’s chasingchasing

RefrainRefrain

Then take me disappearin’ through the Then take me disappearin’ through the smoke rings of my mindsmoke rings of my mindDown the foggy ruins of time, far past the Down the foggy ruins of time, far past the frozen leavesfrozen leavesThe haunted, frightened trees, out to the The haunted, frightened trees, out to the windy beachwindy beachFar from the twisted reach of crazy sorrowFar from the twisted reach of crazy sorrowYes, to dance beneath the diamond sky Yes, to dance beneath the diamond sky with one hand waving freewith one hand waving freeSilhouetted by the sea, circled by the Silhouetted by the sea, circled by the circus sandscircus sandsWith all memory and fate driven deep With all memory and fate driven deep beneath the wavesbeneath the wavesLet me forget about today until tomorrowLet me forget about today until tomorrow

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