For Ms. Lanier

Sorry--your poet doesn't exist. Just discuss the poem.

Poetry Project Two

Poetry Project Two: Independent Poem Analysis

1. Select any poem from the Diyanni text of at least 12 lines in length. The poem should not be one we have discussed as a class.

2. Create a presentation regarding this poem.

3. The presentation should include all of the following:

1. A discussion of the literary devices used by the poet as well as a discussion of the central purpose of the poem.

2. A creative, image filled presentation vehicle such as a tri-board, Prezi, or Power Point presentation.

3. A brief discussion of the poet and his or her life.

4. Reference to one on-line source. 10 points extra for those students referring to a scholarly source found through Galileo or in the media center.

4. An oral recitation of the poem (at least 12 lines of it). Don’t complain too much—my son Henry and his classmates were presenting full length poems in third and fourth grade.

5th Period Shared Test

AP Lit Test for Fifth Period

1) What is the particular significance of Ben as one of Willy’s delusions?
2) How does Biff stealing the pen relate to his life overall?
3) Describe Biff’s inner conflict. Link this to why he hasn’t been successful in his life so far.
4) Describe the strenuous relationship between Charlie and Willy.
5) Describe the dramatic irony in Emilia and Iago’s relationship.
6) Relate Emilia to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.
7) Analyze how Shakespeare develops men as weak, flawed characters.
8) What role does the handkerchief play in Iago’s scheme against Othello?

Third Period Student Generated Test

Explain the role of fate in "Oedipus rex."

Compare Biff and Hamlet.

What is the "American Dream" to Willy? Does he ever achieve it? Why or why not?

Discuss the many ironies related to Willy's funeral.

Explain the role of Ben in the play.

How is the title "The Importance of Being Earnest" deeply ironic?

Describe an instance of dramatic irony in "The Importance of Being Earnest."

Compare Cecily and Gwendolyn.

Discuss the concept of "Bunburying" as it is developed throughout the play.

"Oedipus" Chorus

More help: 

http://www.shmoop.com/oedipus-the-king/the-chorus.html

Oedipus readers

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http://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/antigone.html