Figurative Language
assignments
Jan 5/6: "I Have a Dream" speech and Allusions
- Read MLSKs speech "I Have a Dream." Know and understand the definition of allusion. Identify five allusions MLK uses in his speech.
Jan 7/8: Notes on Figurative Language
- Read and understand these figures of speech. For each figure of speech, come up with TWO of your OWN examples.
Jan 12/13: "To Be or Not to Be"
- Read and understand the Figurative Language Song Analysis assignment. This assignment is worth 150 points. Bring your chosen song lyrics to class next time, for you will have 30 minutes to work on your analysis is class. Here is my model.
- Read Hamlet's soliloquy "To Be or Not to Be" and answer the following questions: (1) What is is Hamlet talking about (other than suicide)? (2) Other than "To be or not to be" what line stands out to you the most? Explain. (3) Identify three metaphors that Hamlet uses in this soliloquy. Explain each metaphor. (4) Identify two examples of personification; explain what and how each thing/idea is being personified. (5) Identify two examples of alliteration.
WE INTERRUPT YOUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED figurative language PROGRAM TO LEARN EXPOSITORY WRITING BEFORE THE SAGE TEST.
Jan 14/15: Insanity Workout Explanation
- The first 30 minutes of class were dedicated to working on the Figurative Language Song Analysis. The due date for this assignment has been postponed to Thursday, January 22 (A Day) and Wednesday January 21(B Day). The completed assignment should be typed and at least 350 words.
- In the most clear and concise language you can employ, explain the following exercises: (1) the push up, (2) the sit up, and (3) the double diamond.
Jan 16/20: Edvisory and Insanity Workout II
- Continue to work on your Figurative Language Song Analysis.
- In the most clear and concise language you can employ, explain how to do the switch kick exercise.
Jan 21: How to _____ Essay
Jan 22/23: SAGE Practice Test: Expository
- The SAGE writing test is in a few weeks. To prepare, take this practice SAGE test on sleeping. The recommend time is about 45 minutes. Be sure to refer to the text and use MLA in-text citations.
Jan 26/24: SAGE Practice Test: Argumentative
- Take this practice SAGE test on banning books. You should compete this practice test in 90 minutes or fewer. That last sentence sounds super awkward, but it's grammatically correct. Don't believe me? Click here.
Feb 10/11: 2BR02B
- Read Kurt Vonnegut's short story "2BR02B". The find the following:
- 3 euphemisms and an explanation of each.
- a total of 5 metaphors and/or similes and an explanation of each.
- 2 allusions and an explanation of each.