curses.Now‚I wish that she is well. My rich white father died in a nice big house‚but my poor black mother died in a simple hut. I wonder where I will die‚since I am neither white nor a black man? Question 1 What different denotations does the title have? What connotations are linked to each of them? The title of the poem contains several meanings‚ all of which underscore the main theme. This poem relates to the speaker’s inner turmoil because if his mixed racial ancestry.First of all‚“crossˮcan
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LITERARY TERMS: allusion - reference to a person‚ place‚ or event that is well known antithesis - repetition of an idea by stating its negative or opposite connotation—the range of further associations that a word or phrase suggests in addition to its straightforward dictionary meaning (the denotation of a word) ellipsis – omission of part of a passage or parallel construction (sometimes indicated by: … imagery - descriptive passages! figurative language‚ especially metaphors and
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Brooklyn Cop – Analysis and Evaluation Worksheet Stanza One 1. Look at lines 1 – 4. Do you think that this is a stereotypical image of a policeman? Choose two quotes‚ and explain why they make you feel this way. (3) Stereotypical – “built like a gorilla” = he is big and strong / “..but less timid” = brave Non-stereotypical – “two hieroglyphs in his face that mean trouble” = he is looking for trouble (1 mark for each quote and linked opinion) 2. Quote the line that shows that the divide
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objectification that is present with it is damaging. Over time it seems most consumers have become desensitised to the sexual objectification of the sexes in song lyrics. The stars singing and the catchy melody have overshadowed the denotations and connotations of the lyrics themselves. We our now so used to women being called ’bitches’ and ’hoes’ that we do not bat an eye when we hear it on the radio. We hear how artists graphically talk of having sex and in many cases it sounds not consensual
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Elements of Nonfiction NONFICTION is prose writing that is about real people‚ places‚ and events. Unlike fiction‚ nonfiction is largely concerned with factual information‚ although the writer selects and interprets the information according to his or her purpose and viewpoint. Although the subject matter of nonfiction is not imaginative‚ the writer’s style may be individualistic and innovative. Types of nonfiction include: autobiographies‚ biographies‚ letters‚ essays‚ diaries‚ journals‚ memoirs
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Emotion is the basis of human interaction. Everyone has emotions and everyone responds accordingly. It is obvious that in trying to create an effective piece of writing‚ authors will turn to using human emotion to do so. In the speech by Martin Luther King Jr.‚ his stylistic choices are effective in persuading his audience by targeting their emotions. Ultimately‚ the content of the writing is unsuccessful unless delivered in a way that forces listeners and readers to feel a certain way. MLK Jr. expertly
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consonant sounds in a sequence of words usually at the beginning of the word. conflict- The opposition between characters or forces‚ especially opposition that motivates or shapes the action of the plot. connotation- Associations and implications that go beyond the written word. denotation- The dictionary definition of a word. forshadowing- Use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story. hyperbole- A bold‚ exaggerated statement. metaphor- Comparison between like things
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diction develops important imagery (specifically metaphors) to guide the reader’s understanding of ‘walking’. “Walking becomes testifying” (Wanderlust: A History of Walking) The denotation of the word ‘testifying’ means to serve as evidence or proof of something’s existing or being the case. Testifying is used as a neutral connotation‚ which gives the readers the feel that the character is endorsing something. For example‚ at a festival‚ the people are a part of the festivity and at
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Amontillado” helped me learn how to use context clues to my advantage. Some of the details were unclear and vague in the story‚ due to the extensive use of figurative language‚ so the context clues helped with my comprehension. I‚ personally‚ use connotation
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Arnold’s objective approach to critical evaluation‚ particularly his tools of comparison and analysis‚ and Allen Tate in his essay Tension in Poetry imitates Arnold’s touchstone method to discover ’tension’‚ or the proper balance between connotation and denotation‚ in poetry. These new critics have come a long way from the Romantic approach to poetry‚ and this change in attitude could be attributed to Arnold‚ who comes midway between the two schools. Mathew Arnold expresses great revenernce for
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