Creative Writing Week 14: Intro to Poetry

Task 1:  Define each of the following terms.  Include an example for those terms with a star next to them.  (3 points)

• Alliteration*:
• Allusion:
• Diction:
•         Connotation vs. Denotation:
• Hyperbole*:
• Imagery*:
• Irony:
• Metaphor*:
• Motif:
• Onomatopoeia*:
• Personification*:
• Repetition:
• Rhyme*:
• Rhythm:
• Simile*:
• Symbol:
• Theme:
• Tone:

examples of tone: straightforward, understated,  approving, proud, disliking, harsh,  acerbic, angry,  confident, energetic, ironic, mocking, bitter, grim, cynical, interested,  sympathetic, pitiful, detached, cold,  uninterested, disinterested, apathetic, impartial, objective, humorous, playful, flippant, childish, child-like, tranquil, peaceful, subdued, sad, upset, depressed, afraid, fearful,  panicked, wistful, nostalgic,  sentimental, solemn, serious, somber, apologetic, rebellious, anxious, thoughtful, dreamy, excited, exhilarated,  exuberant, happy, contented, joyful, skeptical, urgent, commanding, demanding, condescending,  arrogant, lofty, dramatic, scornful, bold, provocative,  seductive
What’s the difference between a narrative poem and a lyrical poem?

Task 2: Complete the poetry analysis worksheet to learn how poets use some of these devices. (3 points)

Task 3: Write your own poem (or poems) that uses at least one simile, one metaphor, and one personification. (4 points)

Othello essay example

In Othello, William Shakespeare illustrates the role of women through three different female characters.  Shakespeare’s characterization of Bianca, Desdemona, and Emilia show that womanhood is complex and femininity can mean many different things.

Bianca’s character is, on the whole, pretty one-dimensional.  She is Cassio’s jealous lover and is referred to as a prostitute on more than one occasion.  Iago uses this information about Bianca to get his way, explaining, “Now will I question Cassio of Bianca, / A huswife that by selling her desires / Buys herself bread and clothes. It is a creature / That dotes on Cassio.” (IV.i.)  Bianca represents women who are ruled by their desires.  She desires clothes and food, so she sells her body, and her desire for Cassio causes her to act jealously.  She is a woman with needs and is ruled by her emotions.

Week 13: Finalize Autobiographical Short Story

1.  Make any changes suggested on your short story.  This final draft should be PERFECT, completely error-free.  (Worth 8/10 of your weekly points.)
2.  Write a brief reading journal about your book.  Please be sure to discuss what is appealing about your book.  Consider audience the author is writing for and who you think would most appreciate this book, and WHY.  (Worth 2/10 of your weekly points.)

Socialization

These videos are intended to accompany your notes for What is Human Nature?
2.  National Geographic's Feral Children series: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5.
3.  Nova's "Wild Child" about Isolated Child: Genie Wiley.
4.  Institutionalized Children: Romanian Orphans.
5.  Deprived Animals:  Watch a video of Harlow's monkeys.

Passing a Bill

Play the LawCraft game to put yourself in the shoes of a congressmember as you choose a bill to support and attempt to get enough votes to pass your bill along.  You DO NOT need to register to play.

Then, watch the School House Rock video about how a bill becomes a law.

Culture

1.  Finish your culture vocab.

2.  Watch the video: "What is Culture?"  Complete the following prompts by using the video and your own thoughts:

• List two types of material culture and two types of nonmaterial culture.
• What is culture?
• Where do you learn about culture?

Real CSI

For science class, watch The Real CSI on Frontline.  As you are watching, write down TEN FACTS that you learn.