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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.

Which of the following statements offers a theme that is stated and expanded upon in Federalist No. 10? Click here to read the excerpt. When large numbers of voters are involved in maintaining a pure democracy, it leads to improved representation by legislatures. When small numbers of voters are involved in the choice of representatives, it is better for the republic. When large numbers of voters are involved in the choice of representatives, it is better for the republic. When small numbers of voters are involved in maintaining a pure democracy, it is more likely that worthy candidates will be chosen.

In “The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida,” which evidence best helps the reader infer that the Haida might find it acceptable behavior to play tricks on one another? The story presents Raven’s trick against the Sky Chief in a matter-of-fact manner. The story presents Raven’s trick against the Sky Chief in a sarcastic manner. The story presents Raven’s trick against the Sky Chief in an over-the-top manner. The story presents Raven’s trick against the Sky Chief in a humorous manner.

After reading David Foster Wallace’s “Consider the Lobster” and Michael Pollan’s “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” what themes you think are relevant to the works read.
2) Which of those themes would like to explore more?
3) Construct a one- to two-sentence thesis based on that one theme.
4) Summarize one reading. Quote one sentence from it that connects to the one- o two-sentence thesis statement. Paraphrase that quote and explain how it connects to that thesis.

4. Why is Utterson uneasy about making this promise to Jekyll? Why does he agree to do so anyway? How does this link into the
Victorian context of the respectable gentleman?

Journal 4: The 18th Century and Satire
One of the conventions of a style emerging (or re-emerging) in the 18th Century during the Age of Reason was satire. In the module, you learned about satire.  However, in the 18th Century, satire was employed as a method of ridiculing the over-sensitivity of society and the lack of decorum of politicians.
After reading excerpts from
Gulliver’s Travels
, “The Rape of the Lock,” and “A Modest Proposal,” explain your understanding of 18th Century satire.  How does it relate to the modern definition of satire?  What is being satirized in the three texts of study?  Why is satire an effective method of persuasion in these cases?

1. What do you call a racquet sport that uses shuttlecock in playing the game? A. Arnis C. Basketball B. Badminton D. Football
2. What is the original or ancient name of badminton game? A. Badminton C. Piina B. Paana D. Poona
3. What will you used to hit the shuttlecock during the game? A. Court C. Post B. Net D. Racket
4. How many goose feathers are used in making a standard shuttlecock? A. 15 C. 17 B. 16 D. 18
5. What do you call the event played in badminton composed of a men and women? A. Men singles C. Men triple B. Men doubles D. Mixed doubles
6. What is the standard length of a badminton racket that you can use? A. 23.77 inches C. 25.77 inches B. 24.77 inches D. 26.77 inches
7. What is the term used when you hit the shuttlecock to start the game or play? A. Backhand C. Rally B. Forehand D. Service
8. What grip will you used, when your opponent returns the shuttle in your right side if you are a left-handed player? A. Backhand C. Rally

What is your favorite story? List at least three (3) reasons why you consider that story your favorite. Think of how you can persuade your classmates to read and, at the very least, like it as well. Retell as if you are the author him/herself. Let your imagination guide you in your retelling; unleash your inner bard and let your actions supplement the spoken word.

B.    Combine the following sentences using coordination or subordination.
1.    The guru rejected his dentist’s offer of novocaine. He could transcend dental medication.
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2.    John failed his literature test. John incorrectly identified Harper Lee as the author of the south-of-the-border classic Tequila Mockingbird.
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3.    Peggy Sue’s house burned. She tapped a “9.” She couldn’t find “11” on the phone keypad.
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4.    The police had only a few clues. They suspected Jean and David had strangled each other in a desperate struggle over control of the thermostat.
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5.    Ken’s favorite movie is Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama (1988). A film critic called it “a pinhead chiller.”

Read the poem below and answer questions 8 to 14.
In Time of Silver Rain
In time of silver rain
The earth
Puts forth new life again,
Green grasses grow
And flowers lift their heads,
And over all the plain
The wonder spreads
Of life,
Of life,
Of life!
In time of silver rain
The butterflies
Lift silken wings
To catch a rainbow cry,
And trees put forth
New leaves to sing
In joy beneath the sky
As down the roadway
Passing boys and girls,
Go singing, too,
In time of silver rain
When spring
And life
Are new.
by Langston Hughes
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What is the mood of the poem?
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a.
anxious
b.
hostile
c.
amusing
d.
happy
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What is the main idea expressed through the speaker?
Select one:
a.
He wishes it would not rain so much.
b.
He likes the way the rain makes things silky.
c.
He does not like the boys and girls singing in the rain.
d.
He feels happy that spring has arrived.
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The line “And flowers lift their heads,” is personification figuratively describing what actual activity?
Select one:
a.
flowers looking at the sky
b.
flowers blooming
c.
flowers waking up
d.
flowers wilting
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What do the passing boys and girls share with the trees?
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a.
They are new
b.
They are catching rainbows
c.
They are singing
d.
They are passing down the roadway
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The words “put forth” in the line “The earth puts forth new life again” mean
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a.
forgives
b.
wants
c.
has
d.
produces
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The line “To catch a rainbow cry” is an example of
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a.
metaphor
b.
simile
c.
personification
d.
hyperbole
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The change that occurs from the beginning to the end of the poem is
Select one:
a.
sadness to happiness
b.
past to present
c.
land to life
d.
winter to spring