English 11:

November 13, 2013

Agenda - 11/13/2013 Take Ethos, Pathos, Logos mini-quiz! Literary Terms Patrick Henry Background Worksheet “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” by Patrick Henry Video

HOMEWORK: Finish Patrick Henry worksheet and begin to study literary terms for a Patrick Henry Quiz on 11/19. Don’t forget: Your persuasive ads are due on 11/21! We will be in the

computer lab for 45 minutes next time…so come ready to work on your project. The rest of the project will have to be done on your time!

2nd block: Don’t forget to bring your coats…we may go outside next time

Metaphor a direct comparison of two unlike things a type of figurative language in which a statement is

made that says that one thing is something else but, literally, it is not.

EXAMPLE: It’s raining cats and dogs outside.

Simile a comparison of two things using like or as a type of figurative language, language that does not

mean exactly what it says, that makes a comparison between two otherwise unalike objects or ideas by connecting them with the words "like" or "as.“

EXAMPLE: Common contemporary similes are “running like a bat out of hell” and “working nonstop as if possessed.” Perhaps the best known simile in English poetry is Robert Burns’s line: “My love is like a red, red rose.”

Allusion a reference in a literary work to a person, place, or thing

in history or another work of literature. Allusions are often indirect or brief references to well-known characters or events. They are used to summarize broad, complex ideas or emotions in one quick, powerful image.

EXAMPLE: Describing someone as a "Romeo" makes an allusion to the famous young lover in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.

Analogy a similarity between like features of two things on which

comparison may be based In argumentation and persuasion, analogy is often used as

a form of reasoning in which one thing is compared to or contrasted with another in certain respects, based on the known similarity or dissimilarity in other respects. An analogy is often used to paint vivid word pictures.

EXAMPLE: I feel like a fish out of water. This implies that you are not comfortable in your surroundings.

Archetype a symbol, usually an image, which recurs often enough in

literature to be recognizable as an element of one's literary experience as a whole.

EXAMPLES: The hero - The courageous figure, the one who's always running in and

saving the day. Example: Dartagnon from The Three Musketeers The outcast – A person that has been cast out of society or has left it on

a voluntary basis. Example: Piggy from The Lord of the Flies The scapegoat - The scapegoat is the one who gets blamed for

everything, regardless of whether he or she is actually at fault. Example: Snowball from Animal Farm

Hyperbole an extravagant exaggeration. a figure of speech that is a grossly exaggerated

description or statement. In literature, such exaggeration is used for emphasis or vivid descriptions.

EXAMPLE: I had so much homework, I needed a pickup truck to carry all my books home!

Repetition a technique in which a sound, word, phrase, or line is

repeated for effect or emphasis.

Example: “The Raven” – “Quoth the Raven, ‘Nevermore.’”

Parallelism the use of similar grammatical constructions to express

ideas that are related or equal in importance. EXAMPLE: The sun rises. The sun sets.

Rhetorical Question one asked solely to produce an effect or to make a

statement, but not expected to receive an answer. The purpose to such a question, whose answer is obvious, is usually to make a deeper impression upon the hearer or reader than a direct statement would.

EXAMPLE: “How stupid do you think I am?”

Theme a common thread or repeated idea that is incorporated

throughout a literary work. a thought or idea the author presents to the reader that

may be deep, difficult to understand, or even moralistic. Generally, a theme has to be extracted as the reader explores the passages of a work. The author utilizes the characters, plot, and other literary devices to assist the reader in this endeavor.

Example: Think of all the themes from “The Crucible” •Standing for truth, even to your death •Rising over adversity •Jealousy •Young Love is dumb

Patrick Henry “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” http://www.biography.com/people/patrick-henry-

9335512/videos

http://www.history.org/almanack/life/politics/giveme.cfm http://www.americanthinker.com/video/2013/01/give_me_

liberty_or_give_me_death_-_patrick_henrys_famous_speech.html

HOMEWORK Finish Patrick Henry background worksheet and begin to

study literary terms for a Patrick Henry Quiz on 11/19. Don’t forget: Your persuasive ads are due on 11/21!