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Am Lit DO NOW 11/18/13 What literary device is present in: ” I did not wish to take a cabin passage, but rather to go before the mast and on the deck of the world, for there I could best see the moonlight amid the mountains. ” Tip: cabin passage is buying a ticket on a ship, getting a bed and meals cooked for you. ELITE THINKERS: what is Thoreau saying? ?
Success today means • You understand metaphor and begin to see how Thoreau uses that literary device to help show us his view on life • You have the definitions for the vocab words and pass your self-quiz. • Success also means you “keep Wysocki in check” by adding all work passed back into your binder. • WARNING: Romanticism TEST-not quiz -FRIDAY
Individual work while papers are passed back: Take notes on this slide and then define the vocab words TURN IN Week 3 DO NOWS TO US MAIL (5 of them) A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes an implicit, or implied, comparison between two unlike things. • A metaphor does not use a specific word of comparison such as like, as, than, or resembles. • Instead, a metaphor says that something is something else. Vocab words: Ethereal, tumultuous, derision, incessantly, superficial
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Literary Focus: Metaphor Thoreau’s metaphors are • highly visual • drawn from nature and from everyday, familiar things I did not wish to take a cabin passage, but rather to go before the mast and on the deck of the world, for there I could best see the moonlight amid the mountains. —Henry David Thoreau
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Literary Focus: Metaphor I did not wish to take a cabin passage, but rather to go before the mast and on the deck of the world, for there I could best see the moonlight amid the mountains. — Henry David Thoreau Work on a ship to pay for one’s passage. Enjoy the exhilaration of working on the deck— salt spray, crack of sails, sense of danger. Buy a ticket for a cabin on a ship. Travel in safety and comfort. Meals in the dining room, comfortable bed in your cabin.
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Literary Focus: Metaphor In the metaphor, different ways of living are compared to different ways of traveling on a ship. I did not wish to take a cabin passage, but rather to go before the mast and on the deck of the world, for there I could best see the moonlight amid the mountains. —Henry David Thoreau The comparison is Thoreau’s imaginative, fresh way of saying he doesn’t want to be safe and comfortable. He wants adventure. [End of Section]
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Literary Focus: Analyzing Philosophical Context Thoreau and Transcendentalism The verb transcend comes from Latin roots meaning “to climb beyond. ” Notice how often Thoreau suggests that individuals can climb beyond the confinement of everyday life and reach a higher spiritual place.
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Reading Focus: Making Generalizations About a Writer’s Beliefs A generalization is a type of inference in which a conclusion is drawn from examples in the text. Examples in Text Generalization Some of my pleasantest hours were during the long rainstorms. . . which confined me to the house. . Solitude is a valuable state that helps us understand the true meaning of life. What do we want most to dwell near to? Not to many men surely. . . but to the perennial source of our life. . —Henry David Thoreau
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Reading Focus: Making Generalizations About a Writer’s Beliefs You can make generalizations about a writer’s beliefs based on what you read. Why should we be in such desperate haste to succeed. . If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. It is not important that he should mature as soon as an apple tree or an oak. —Henry David Thoreau Generalization Thoreau believes anyone can discover a unique path in life, but this discovery comes at different times for different people.
Am Lit DO NOW 11/19/13 • Analyze the first metaphor. Make a “generalization about the second In the meanwhile there came along a single red ant on the hillside of this valley, evidently full of excitement, who either had dispatched his foe, or had not yet taken part in the battle. . —Henry David Thoreau Metaphors “Did you ever think what those sleepers are that underlie the railroad? Each one is a man, an Irishman, or a Yankee man. ” Generalizations What do you think?
Success Today Means You understand metaphor and begin to see how Thoreau uses that literary device to help show us his view on life You remember your vocab and recognize them as we read. HW: Finish Walden Interactive Reader
Metaphors and Generalizations Chart Metaphors “Did you ever think what those sleepers are that underlie the railroad? Each one is a man, an Irishman, or a Yankee man. ” Generalizations Thoreau felt many individuals in society were being trod upon by other, more fortunate people. [End of Section]
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Writing Focus: Think as a Reader/Writer Find It in Your Reading Thoreau’s metaphors are often drawn from nature and everyday things. In the meanwhile there came along a single red ant on the hillside of this valley, evidently full of excitement, who either had dispatched his foe, or had not yet taken part in the battle. . —Henry David Thoreau As you read, note how these metaphors echo Thoreau’s idea that simple things can have a profound meaning.
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Vocabulary superficial adj. : on the surface; shallow. incessantly adv. : without stopping; constantly. derision n. : ridicule or contempt. tumultuous adj. : very noisy, disorderly, or violent. ethereal adj. : not of the earth; spiritual.
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Vocabulary The word superficial can be used to refer to physical injury or damage: The scratch on the car is superficial. The girl has a superficial wound. The wound and the scratch are on the surface alone. Neither is very deep.
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Vocabulary Superficial can also refer to people or to mental processes. Jake is a pretty superficial guy. Jean has a superficial understanding of history. Does he have many deep friendships? Would you want her as a study partner for social studies?
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Vocabulary Carlos gave the living room a superficial cleaning before the party. How clean is the living room? a. extremely clean b. somewhat clean c. not clean at all
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Vocabulary Carlos gave the living room a superficial cleaning before the party. How clean is the living room? a. extremely clean b. somewhat clean c. not clean at all
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Vocabulary When you think incessantly, what words come to mind? Examples: Word: incessantly constantly ceaselessly persistently without interruption never-ending Sentence: The dog barks incessantly when left in the yard. Definition: adv. : without stopping. Image:
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Vocabulary It has been snowing incessantly for the past six hours. Which scene are you more likely to see when you look out the window? Scene A Scene B
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Vocabulary It has been snowing incessantly for the past six hours. Which scene are you more likely to see when you look out the window? Scene A Scene B
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Vocabulary The word derision is based on the verb deride, which means “to laugh at scornfully” or “to make fun of. ” Which image best illustrates the meaning of derision?
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Vocabulary Since he took office a year ago, Mayor Perkins has become the object of much derision. Mayor Perkins is probably a. doing a really good job lowering the crime rate b. gaining the respect of most citizens c. proposing changes that people find silly or unwise
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Vocabulary Since he took office a year ago, Mayor Perkins has become the object of much derision. Mayor Perkins is probably a. doing a really good job lowering the crime rate b. gaining the respect of most citizens c. proposing changes that people find silly or unwise
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Vocabulary A tumultuous crowd of Hawks fans made their way out of the stadium. Do you think the Hawks won the game? Was it an exciting game? Yes. The fans are happy and excited.
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Vocabulary Which of these people most likely spends a lot of time thinking about ethereal matters? A B C
from Walden, or Life in the Woods Vocabulary Which of these people most likely spends a lot of time thinking about ethereal matters? A B C
Am. Lit: DO NOW 11/20/13 1. What were Thoreau’s reasons for moving to the woods? 2. What does Thoreau advise people to do to ensure their lives are not “fritted away by detail”? 3. What are Thoreau’s views on correspondence (e. g. communicating through mail) and daily news?
Success Today Means • You can determine two or more central ideas from “Walden” • You can identity Thoreau’s use of rhetoric (could be rhetorical or literary devices) AND explain how his devices lead to his purpose/theme. • You can demonstrate this by using red to indicate answers in your Interactive Reader today
Am Lit: DO NOW 11/21/13 Define as many of the following terms as you can from memory. After that, try to find in your notes, the definitions. Satire, Mood, Imagery, Symbol, Transcendentalism ELITE: Which one of the authors we have studied influenced the naming of the New York Knicks?
Am Lit DO NOW 11/22/13 • Collect Week 4 Do Nows (3). Make sure each has – “Do Now” written for EACH DAY – The date – Each new piece of paper has your name on it. STAPLED. – No teeth. – Follow these requirements exactly to gain extra point • Do Nows to MAIL BOX. “Walden” Packet: MAIL BASKET
Friday Unit Test Procedure • Clear desk except for a pencil. • Have your Am. Lit. Binder on your desk, but closed. • The last 6 minutes of class will be open binder. BUT – You must not have already turned in your test. – If you finish early, but want to use your binder you may put your head down and wait but may not talk at all or I will collect test. HW: Transcend your existence