Directions: Answer the questions below. Use full sentences when applicable.
1. Give two examples of each of the following elements of fiction and nonfiction from the texts you've read in Units 1, 2, and 3.
Characters:
Plot:
Conflict:
Setting:
Point of View:
Theme:
Style:
Tone:
Perspective:
Bias:
Purpose:
2. Argue a case for either the usage of hyperbole or understatement. Which do you think is more effective? More humorous? Explain your opinions, citing examples from the texts.
3. Cite examples from the texts you've read in Units 1, 2, and 3 to briefly explain the answers to the Big Questions.
A. Unit 1: Can truth change?
B. Unit 2: Is conflict necessary?
C. Unit 3: Is knowledge the same as understanding?
4. Discuss the role of love in three of the texts you read in Units 1, 2, or 3.
5. Explain the author's use of symbolism in three of the texts from Units 1, 2, or 3.
Assignment
For this assignment, you will write an editorial about an issue that confronts your school or community. Refer to page 582 in your textbook for further instructions. Be sure to utilize the writing resources in your textbook on pages 583-589. Your paper should be 1-2 pages in length. Please save as a Word(.doc) document and submit as an attachment below.
Support for Topic (Content)
Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable.
Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the topic/storyline is unsupported.
Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the topic/storyline unsupported.
Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.
Assignment
You will choose to view either a political speech or a televised editorial. While you watch the speech, make notes about the speech's content, the speaker's delivery, and the non-verbal gestures he or she makes, on the Speech Analysis Worksheet. If you miss some of the categories on the first viewing, re-watch the speech and try to pay closer attention to more subtle details.You may choose to watch a speech on television or find one online to view. Below are some sites where you can find a variety of political speeches.