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Dickinson and Poe created pieces that recognize the complexity of mortality, using a variety of figurative language techniques to convey their messages. Select one example of figurative language from “Because I could not stop for Death” and another example from “The Fall of the House of Usher,” and compare how these examples contribute to the overall meaning of each text. Use evidence from the text and original commentary to support your response.

In the animal kingdom, it is statically safer for prey animals to travel in numbers because banding together in large groups protects sheep from predators which will go after the outliers in the flock. If sheep follow the crowd and flee in unison, they are more likelu to be spared the ultimate ano gruesome death of a predator. This hard-wired instinct to follow the crowd and form a herd mentality is so strong that sheep continue to follow even to their own detriment. An agricultural guide on raising sheep points out that sheep will naturally follow frusted friends, so if the shepnerd or caretaker builds frust with the sheep over time, they can lead the sheep where they want them to go-even if that destination is the slaughterhouse. Because of this tendency in sheep, these animals are often used to illustrate how humans too have the predisposition to blindly follow the crowd. “Like a lamb to the slaughter” and “Meek as a Lamb,” are just a couple of idioms in the englisn language that nignlight the blindly obedient nature of numans. Herd mentality in humans describes how people are influenced by their peers or leaders to adopt certain benaviors. examples or the hera mentality range from stock market frends to health concerns to fashion. While following the crowd might keep us safely in style and privy to trends, having a herd mentality can also lead us to danger. 2. Like with Orwell’s sheep in Animal Farm, having a herd mentality is especially dangerous when politics are involved. one such danger Is showing polls in the media. Conner Clarke from The Atlantic makes a case accinst ooling for ther contu to infuence mass ooinions ono beroetuate herd mentality. As behavioral scientist and economists often point out, poour benavior can snowbol. wnen pols ~-enner occuratel or inaccurately- show a candidate’s popularity increasing or decreasing, the more likely that trend will increase. As Clarke points out, “Voters should be free to switch allegiances whenever they want, but they should do so for substantive reasons, not because they are following the flock.” Not only is herd mentality detrimental in the early stages of elections, but it can also skew democratic results mere hours before voting polls close. Exit polls (informal polls that are taken as voters leave the booth) and media reporting have been shown to influence the behavior of people who vote later in the day. If a person sees that their candidate is drastically behind they might think, “Why should I bother to go vote?” Similarly, if a person hasn’t made their final decision, they might be persuaded by herd mentality To vore for ine most popular candiaate. in mis regara, popularity polls can corrupt the validity of an election by suggesting results beforehand, and in furn, activating herd mentality. Fake news is another danger spread by herd mentality. Fake news is stories based on false or misleading information that is blindly and widely shared by misguided people on the internet. Due to social media and a marketing phenomenon called “social proof,” the more something is shared, the more legitimate and helpful it appears to be. Frighteningly, the more Take news is shared, the more it seems to be true. it readers blindly “retweet,” “repost,” and share without investigating the source or corroborating the information, they are participating in a hazardous snowballing cycle in which the lines of fake news and real news become so blurred that the readers look from one to the other without being able to fell which is which. Young voters are especially susceptible to herd mentality because their instinct to follow the crowd is compounded by biology and social norms. Not only do young voters have to battle the urge to let polls influence their voting and steer clear of fake news, but they also have to resist blindly mimicking their parents’ political beliefs. Because parental figures aim to shield children from danger, youngsters naturally follow their lead. Since parents are given the massive responsibly of rearing their children safely as well as morally, they tend to impart their own political viewpoints as the best viewpoints. Political conscience is developed at home and when children grow up trusting in their parents, it’s easy to trust their viewpoints as well. However, with adolescence comes a greater sense of Individuality and a better ability to decipher complex issues. it s around this time that young people begin to experiment with viewpoints that differ from their parents. Yet even with this time of experimentation, a 2005 poll found that 7 in 10 teenage voters hold the same political bellets as their parents. conversely, a newer study found that actually, “most young American’s don’t just blindly absorb and regurgitate their parents’ political beliefs at the polls” (Gross). Instead, more than half (51.2 percent) of respondents either rejected their parents’ beliefs outright or failed to correctly identify their parents’ political affiliations (meaning their parents’ political beliefs had no Influence on them because they didnteven know what they were). As the newer data seems to be showing, it’s important that young voters develop their own ideological consciousness; this means neither blindly rejecting pontical bellets out of rebelliousness nor blindly accepting political beliefs out of loyalty. The skills needed to think independently, question scrupulously, and reason self-sufficiently are essential in today’s herd-driven world. Omnipresent access to popular opinions and trending social media means we should hone our critical thinking strategies and dare to be the outliers in the flock. Like the sheep, we might perceive satety in numbers, but should always be keenly aware that those who win our blind trust could very well be a wolt in sheep’s clothing Questions Which form of hook or attention grabber does the author use? A. Use of Humor Setting a scene Stating a fact D. AsKInG a retorical question 2. The main purpose of paragrapn is to… A. Describe wnu sheeo nave o nero mentalitu B. • intorm about nera mentalltu in sneep and numans C. Arque that havina a herd mentontu is gongerous D. compare ana contras sheep’s herd mentality to numans nero menramu 3 • Highlight the words or sentences in paraaran 1that best prove the main purpose of paraaraph I. 4. By mentioning Animal Farm in paragraph 2, the author… uses a simile to compare Animal earm and America Alludes to Animal-arm to remind the reacer of Orwells political message regarding sheeo and hero mentality C. Uses a metaphor about sneep to snow that numans are Ike animals D. Illustrates sheep in a setting 5. Using evidence from the text give an argument for which is more danaerous to the public- Polling or Fake News. 6. How does the author use a sophisticated transition to recap topics and transition to a new one in paragraph 4? A. Young voters… B. Not only…but C. Because parental figures… D. However… 7. The data in paragraph 4 contradicts itself. Which transition word helps the reader to notice this contradiction? A. However, B. Yet, C. Conversely, D. Instead, 8a Highlight the words or sentences in paragraph 4 that serve as evidence that young voters tend to follow their parents’ political beliefs in yellow. 8b. Highlight the words or sentences in paragraph 4 that serve as evidence that young voters tend to rebel against parents’ political beliefs in blue, l 9. How can you better develop your own ideological consciousness by not, “blindly rejecting political beliefs out of rebelliousness nor blindly accepting political beliefs out of loyalty?” 10. Which sentence from the conclusion best sums up AND shows the purpose of this entire article? A. The skills needed to think… B. Omnipresent access to … C. Like the sheep..

With which of the following reviews of
Hamlet
would the author of this essay most likely agree?
A.
Hamlet
is the worst of William Shakespeare’s thirty-six plays.
B.
Hamlet
is Shakespeare’s third-best play, after
Antony and Cleopatra
and
Coriolanus
.
C. Taken on its own terms,
Hamlet
is an artistic failure.
D. William Shakespeare’s tragedies are typically not as good as his comedies.

Macbeth Act 2 questions, thank you
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. 5. Why do you think Shakespeare included the scene with the Porter in 2.3? Do you think this part of the scene (2.3.1-45) fits in at this point in the play? Discuss your thoughts on its purpose. In 2.3, Macbeth begins a seemingly hypocritical lament beginning, “Had I but died.” However, is it really hypocritical? One critic argued that although the speech is meant to be a lie, it contains “Macbeth’s profoundest feelings.” Discuss this apparent contradiction. How does Macbeth feel about having murdered Duncan? What clues tell you how he feels? . Who are Macbeth’s second and third victims? What reason does he give for killing them? . What do Malcolm and Donalbain do that makes them suspects in the murder of their father? Why did they do it? How is this all ironic? . Why do you think Macduff is skipping Macbeth’s coronation? Macduff becomes an important character in the three remaining acts. Review how Shakespeare characterizes him in scenes 3 & 4.
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The Song of the Mud
(a) Analyze Throughout the poem, the speaker describes the relentless progression of the mud. Explain that progression as it builds from stanza to stanza.
(b) Interpret How does this progression of details support the idea that the mud is the “disguise of the war zone”?
10. Interpret In stanza 4, the speaker refers to the “hymn” rather than the “song” of the mud. What shades of meaning does the word hymn suggest, and how do they connect to the images in the stanza? Explain.
Synthesis
11. (a) Compare and Contrast In what way are the speakers of “To Lucasta, on Going to the Wars” and “Dulce et Decorum Est” alike and different?
(b) Speculate What advice might the speaker of “Dulce et Decorum Est” give to the speaker of “To Lucasta, on Going to the Wars”?
12. Compare and Contrast Drowning images are central in both “Dulce et Decorum Est” and “The Song of the Mud.” Do these images convey similar or different meanings in the two poems? Explain.
13. Synthesize Think about the speakers and themes of the war poems you have just read. What new insight about war can you articulate?
14. Get Ready for Close Reading Choose a passage from each poem that you find especially interesting or important. You’ll discuss the passages with your group during Close-Read activities.

1. What do you think is the reference of the passage, “The Apple of Eden”?
2. What does the apple symbolize?
3. Does the aspect of gaining wisdom is based on eating the fruit? Explain.
4. Elaborate this line from the passage: “The more I know, the more horrors I see; my knowledge is the epitome of my sin.” What do you think is the impact of this line to the readers?
5. What do you think is the message of the last paragraph? Explain it with at least three sentences.
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“The Apple of Eden” By Marvic Legaspi “Take a bite, take a bite. To the apple that would open your sight.” This is paradiseu that was a thought. Everything we see is just, according to our sight. Everything is right, but never do try the slightest bite on the fruit that the Almighty forbids. But, we did just as how the serpent planned. Thus, the sin (if life flowed like the juice Elf its fruit. The sight was unbearable to my eyes. This is our sin. We were so enticed by the curiosity of why we should not. But not I do see the tmth of all of these. I am not being deprived of eating the hit but rather. protected from the world’s iniquity. The paradise 1 once thought was just a facade of this world” and the apple of Eden made me see its veracity. The more I know, the more horrors I see; my knowledge is the epitome of my sin. As I walked farther into the garden, the thth began to unfold upon my being. I saw the fruit gradually altering my paradise. This fruit contributed industrial revolution that my kin earned progress while it continuously deteriorates this Promised Land. I gazed upon nations and nations being destroyed by bombs created using the forbidden fruit of knowledge” people killing people using the intellect bestowed by the sinful fruit of Eden. I hear fallacy on every corner of this land .. tmths are covered, facts are bumt. suspicions and aocu sations of terrorism and ccup gave to anyone who speaks with just one click. This is the sin. This is a sin. This is— Sin… Nonetheless, I began to see the positivity amidst this madness. Progress might lead us towards a better and brighter tomorrow. Peace was obtained through diplomacy after the war. Communication was integrated through the unceasing innovation of human technology. Wits is progress, and the fruit the bore the sin is the reason for all of these. In the end, the fruit bore more destruction over the ages. And as you read this passage of a lifelong journey bearing this sin, the fruit will still continue to wreak havoc on this paradise. History is its records, memory is its flaw, and time is its weapon” for we will sin for as long as we live. “This is the fruit of sin .. The apple of Eden. Time will tell this land’s destruction This is the sin of the apple that opened your sight.”
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Read the selection from Chapter 2 of
Anne of Green Gables
by Lucy Montgomery.
Matthew Cuthbert enjoyed the drive after his own fashion, except during the moments when he met women and had to nod to them—for in Prince Edward island you are supposed to nod to all and sundry you meet on the road whether you know them or not.
Matthew dreaded all women except Marilla and Mrs. Rachel; he had an uncomfortable feeling that the mysterious creatures were secretly laughing at him. He may have been quite right in thinking so, for he was an odd-looking personage, with an ungainly figure and long iron-gray hair that touched his stooping shoulders, and a full, soft brown beard which he had worn ever since he was twenty. In fact, he had looked at twenty very much as he looked at sixty, lacking a little of the grayness.
Matthew Cuthbert feels uneasy in the company of women. What type of characterization is used here?
Direct characterization
Static characterization
Indirect characterization
Flat characterization

1.       The story “Janus” by Ann Beattie .   need to write literary analysis that discusses the author’s use of the three elements: character, theme, and style. Five paragraphs essay.
we are writing an essay of five paragraph. This assignment we will focus on first body paragraph.
In the first body paragraph focus on character. A character is a person presented in a dramatic or narrative work, and characterization is the process by which a writer makes that character seem real to the reader. In this paragraph discuss the author’s characterization of one character in the short story. The paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that identifies the main idea of the paragraph. Supporting sentences should follow and should include quoted examples from the short story and research evidence from a source to support your thesis.

two well-developed paragraphs (consisting of at least five sentences each), respond to the questions in the following journal prompt:
1. According to your interpretation, what motivates Uncle Julius to share the story of the “goopher” with the couple? How does his story function as a resource in his favor?
2. How does Charles W. Chesnutt shatter one-sided representations of race through the diversity of his characters?
Refer to textual examples. If citing a passage that includes sensitive language, substitute asterisks in the place of letters.
This journal will be graded based on the following criteria:
?      Thoughtful, focused responses are provided in at least two well-developed paragraphs of five or more sentences each. (25 points)
?      Textual examples are provided to support your interpretations. (25 points)
?      Content demonstrates evidence of careful proofreading. (25 points)
?      Proper in-text and bibliographic citations  (25 points)

Do you think Frank O’Hara’s “Ave Maria” is still applicable to parents and children in today’s society? Explain and elaborate.
In John Donnes “the flea”, personification is giving human traits to nonhuman things. What other examples of personification can you find? elaborate.