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http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/19711]]> Basket Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:07:52 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/basket-f5/walt-whitman-3-9-09-t188.htm#645 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/basket-f5/walt-whitman-3-9-09-t188.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/basket-f5/more-poets-t186.htm Admin The Poets There are 161 poet companion sites below. The poems analyzed are available in Anthology of Modern American Poetry (Oxford) a Ai Sherman Alexie Angel Island Poetry A. R. Ammons John Ashbery b Jimmy Santiago Baca Amiri Baraka John Beecher Gwendolyn Bennett John Berryman Elizabeth Bishop Paul Blackburn Robert Bly Louise Bogan Arna Bontemps Kay Boyle William Bronk Gwendolyn Brooks Sterling A. Brown c Gladys May Casley-Hayford ... Basket Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:11:27 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/basket-f5/more-poets-t186.htm#587 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/basket-f5/more-poets-t186.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/the-awakening-f3/willa-cather-criticism-t185.htm Allie5491 I don't exactly agree with most of what this says about the novel, but its interesting to hear the opinions of another feminist author of the time. Willa Cather on the Awakening A Creole "Bovary" is this little novel of Miss Chopin's. Not that the heroine is a creole exactly, or that Miss Chopin is a Flaubert--save the mark!--but the theme is similar to that which occupied Flaubert. There was, indeed, no need that a second "Madame Bovary" should be written, but ... The Awakening Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:31:15 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/the-awakening-f3/willa-cather-criticism-t185.htm#585 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/the-awakening-f3/willa-cather-criticism-t185.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/the-awakening-f3/socratic-seminars-yea-or-nea-t182.htm Atlantisbase What do you think, did we really have a Socratic Seminar? Was it anywhere close to being what it was supposed to be? Do you like the Socratic method of discussion or the more free form discussion that we usually conduct? Your thoughts. The Awakening Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/the-awakening-f3/socratic-seminars-yea-or-nea-t182.htm#581 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/the-awakening-f3/socratic-seminars-yea-or-nea-t182.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/my-antonia-f2/tuesday-2-24-presentations-readings-t181.htm Admin
2. As a group, begin to prepare a "creative" presentation about the book you have read for the class. Use your ARTISTIC abilities.

3. In the Bedford Reader, please read pp. 288-299. Read essays by Brady, Brott, and Prager.]]> My Antonia Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:46:21 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/my-antonia-f2/tuesday-2-24-presentations-readings-t181.htm#580 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/my-antonia-f2/tuesday-2-24-presentations-readings-t181.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/the-awakening-f3/essay-post-t179.htm chiara Chiara Clemente Kate Chopin uses symbolism in The Awakening to augment the major themes of the novel: the entrapment of Edna Pontilier in the domestic sphere, her gradual shedding of her rigid gender role, and her spiritual and sexual self-discovery. Symbolism of the caged birds, the shedding of clothing, and the open water are introduced very early on in the novel and are used heavily by Chopin to foreshadow and subtly emphasize the major themes centralized around Edna “awakening”. The ... The Awakening Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:01:31 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/the-awakening-f3/essay-post-t179.htm#576 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/the-awakening-f3/essay-post-t179.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/my-antonia-f2/essay-question-t177.htm katyreb Cather uses the seasons in this novel to symbolize life itself, using them to great effect in painting scenes. Each of these scenes show how the endless cycle of spring-summer-fall-winter reflects and symbolizes the character's up-an-down struggles through life on the prairie. Describe the use of each season in the novel and what it symbolizes, using examples to support each symbol. My Antonia Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:59:20 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/my-antonia-f2/essay-question-t177.htm#572 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/my-antonia-f2/essay-question-t177.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/my-antonia-f2/subjects-for-2-12-t178.htm Elizabeth Gombert 1. There is a significant increase in religious context/ references in this section. Why do you think this is? 2. Why do you think the neighbors pulled together to help the Shimerdas only after the death of Mr. Shimerdas and not before? 3. What role do you think the new character (the Bohemian one) will play in the remainder of the book? 4. Hoew does the death of Mr. Shimerdas mark a shift in the narrative or plot lines? 5. What is the significance of sesonal symbolism in ... My Antonia Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:00:29 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/my-antonia-f2/subjects-for-2-12-t178.htm#573 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/my-antonia-f2/subjects-for-2-12-t178.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ethan-frome-f9/essay-question-for-2-13-t176.htm pbr Analyze Ethan Frome’s relationship with both Zeena and Mattie. What are his thoughts and feelings towards each? Which relationship does Wharton portray as the more unhealthy?]]> Ethan Frome Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:39:21 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ethan-frome-f9/essay-question-for-2-13-t176.htm#571 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ethan-frome-f9/essay-question-for-2-13-t176.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/my-antonia-f2/chapter-5-11-t172.htm Admin
2. What do you think is the main conflict in the book?

3. Do you have any comment on the closing lines of chapter ten on page 67. Is there any significance to the mushrooms?]]> My Antonia Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:38:12 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/my-antonia-f2/chapter-5-11-t172.htm#561 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/my-antonia-f2/chapter-5-11-t172.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/the-awakening-f3/topics-of-2-11-t175.htm Atlantisbase 1. How did Mrs. Pontellier evolve between pg. 26 and 60? She becomes more open, more free in her willingness to express herself, to assert her self as evidenced by her willingness to defy her husband and refuse to come into the house. 2. If she had lived in the modern world, would she have had children? Probably not, based on her feelings towards her children; sometimes she loves them immeasurably while other times she completely forgets them. 3. Had she been in Kentucky she wouldn't ... The Awakening Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:31:54 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/the-awakening-f3/topics-of-2-11-t175.htm#569 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/the-awakening-f3/topics-of-2-11-t175.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ethan-frome-f9/homework-2-11-t174.htm pbr Read up to Ch. 5 pg. 87 CATCH UP if you're behind!!!! Chapter Three: Pages 56-66 Over what did Zeena become less watchful? Why was Zeena wearing a bonnet? In her flux of words pertaining to her trip to Bettsbridge, what was Ethan calculating? What were the ages of Ethan and Zeena, respectively? Chapter Four: Pages 67-87 What had a "homelike" look with Zeena's absence? What event contributed to the cessation of Ethan's loitering in the village? What ... Ethan Frome Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:27:18 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ethan-frome-f9/homework-2-11-t174.htm#568 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ethan-frome-f9/homework-2-11-t174.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/my-antonia-f2/chapter-1-4-t170.htm Admin
2. What kind emotion does jimmy show? How does it change when he meets Antonia?

3. What do you think of Krajiek and what he is doing to Antonia's family?

4. Anything else?]]> My Antonia Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:44:40 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/my-antonia-f2/chapter-1-4-t170.htm#559 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/my-antonia-f2/chapter-1-4-t170.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ethan-frome-f9/questions-on-chapter-2-t173.htm pfmh After reading chapter 2 of Ethan Frome, answer these questions in your group: - What is the relationship between Mattie and Denis Eady? How does she regard him after the dance? - Describe some aspects of Ethan's personality -- how does he act towards Mattie? How does he feel about Denis Eady? His wife? - Describe Mrs. Frome. - How do Mattie and Ethan relate to each other? - How do Ethan and his wife relate to each other (eg. once Mrs. Frome lets Ethan and Mattie into the house)? *** ... Ethan Frome Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:05:16 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ethan-frome-f9/questions-on-chapter-2-t173.htm#565 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ethan-frome-f9/questions-on-chapter-2-t173.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/the-awakening-f3/reading-for-2-10-t171.htm Atlantisbase Read to page 60 for 2/10. The Awakening Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:49:03 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/the-awakening-f3/reading-for-2-10-t171.htm#560 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/the-awakening-f3/reading-for-2-10-t171.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ethan-frome-f9/feb-10-did-you-readddd-t169.htm pbr
Today: Discuss themes.

For Tomorrow: read Ch. 2 pg. 40-56]]> Ethan Frome Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:19:23 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ethan-frome-f9/feb-10-did-you-readddd-t169.htm#558 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ethan-frome-f9/feb-10-did-you-readddd-t169.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/basket-f5/begin-socratic-seminars-reading-groups-t168.htm Admin Handouts: Socratic Seminar, enotes, 100 words Discuss how to conduct Socratic Seminars Begin reading groups with reading assignments and facilitators. Use enotes as appropriate. (printed copy, also pdfs in Gamzon/AP English 2008) Design a Friday writing practice for your group based on your readings and discussions through Thursday of this week. Books should be completed over the break. Discussions will continue when you return leading to a class presentation about your group's ... Basket Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:13:32 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/basket-f5/begin-socratic-seminars-reading-groups-t168.htm#556 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/basket-f5/begin-socratic-seminars-reading-groups-t168.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/my-antonia-f2/socratic-seminars-t167.htm Admin www.wcs.edu/fhs/StaffDevelopment/socraticseminars.htm]]> My Antonia Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:05:22 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/my-antonia-f2/socratic-seminars-t167.htm#554 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/my-antonia-f2/socratic-seminars-t167.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/basket-f5/mon-2-2-exam-and-kate-chopin-t159.htm Admin 1. Go over the exam, particularly the essays 2. Read Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour"--homework 3. Read Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper"--homework www.vcu.edu/engweb/webtexts/hour/storyofhour.html http://www.library.csi.cuny.edu/dept/history/lavender/wallpaper.html Basket Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:06:54 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/basket-f5/mon-2-2-exam-and-kate-chopin-t159.htm#526 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/basket-f5/mon-2-2-exam-and-kate-chopin-t159.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/basket-f5/week-of-1-20-1-23-t158.htm Admin Wednesday: Go to Main stage PSAT results
Thursday and Friday: Test prep; discuss essays, Inauguration Speech and poem;]]> Basket Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:37:11 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/basket-f5/week-of-1-20-1-23-t158.htm#525 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/basket-f5/week-of-1-20-1-23-t158.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/basket-f5/week-of-1-12-15-ap-review-t157.htm Admin Mostly this week we will be reviewing for the practice AP exam /midterm. Your test is Thursday, January 29, at 8:15 am in the morning. The test is 3 hrs. and 15 minutes. 1 hour---55 multiple choice 15 minutes ---reading packet for essay 2 hours--3 essays Because all of you have afternoon exams, please be on time so that we can start and end on time, giving you a chance to eat some lunch. Handouts this week: Vocabulary review Practice Exam A packet We'll go over ... Basket Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:31:07 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/basket-f5/week-of-1-12-15-ap-review-t157.htm#524 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/basket-f5/week-of-1-12-15-ap-review-t157.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/assignments-f8/ear-rock-not-eye-rack-t156.htm Admin http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/iraq.html Want to sound like a good old boy who doesn’t give a hoot what foreigners think? Say “EYE-rack.” But if you want to sound knowledgeable, say “ear-ROCK.” Politicians who know better sometimes adopt the popular mispronunciation in order to sound more folksy and down to earth. Similarly in standard English, Iran is not pronounced “eye-RAN” but “ear-RON.” On a related matter, the first syllable of “Italian” is pronounced just like the first ... Assignments Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:21:08 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/assignments-f8/ear-rock-not-eye-rack-t156.htm#523 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/assignments-f8/ear-rock-not-eye-rack-t156.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/links-f4/sota-ragtime-photos-t151.htm Admin ]]> Links Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:13:27 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/links-f4/sota-ragtime-photos-t151.htm#505 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/links-f4/sota-ragtime-photos-t151.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/assignments-f8/ragtime-words-post-t145.htm pbr ]]> Assignments Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:26:17 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/assignments-f8/ragtime-words-post-t145.htm#486 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/assignments-f8/ragtime-words-post-t145.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/links-f4/literary-critical-approaches-t144.htm Admin http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/Virtualit/poetry/critical.html]]> Links Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:49:13 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/links-f4/literary-critical-approaches-t144.htm#485 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/links-f4/literary-critical-approaches-t144.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ap-terms-f7/absurdism-and-symbolism-t77.htm Admin Absurdism -The main idea behind Absurdism is that it is pointless for humans to search for meaning in life, because this meaning will never be found by humans. This is not to say that there is no meaning, only that it is impossible for humans to find it. - Absurdism is connected to both existentialism and nihilism, two other philosophies which deal with meaning in life and humans ability to discover it. -Absurdism was most prominent after the despair and trauma of World ... AP Terms Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:58:15 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ap-terms-f7/absurdism-and-symbolism-t77.htm#480 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ap-terms-f7/absurdism-and-symbolism-t77.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/assignments-f8/modern-american-authors-book-choice-mp2-t114.htm Admin American Moderns: Choose among: Zora Neale Hurston Eudora Welty John Steinbeck Ernest Hemingway Edith Wharton F. Scott Fitzgerald Nathanael West James Baldwin Richard Wright John dos Passos Sherwood Anderson Sinclair Lewis Gertrude Stein Ralph Ellison Also: Upton Sinclair, Frank Norris, Henry James Good link: http://www.nagasaki-gaigo.ac.jp/ishikawa/amlit/20/overview_20.htm Assignments Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:37:19 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/assignments-f8/modern-american-authors-book-choice-mp2-t114.htm#396 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/assignments-f8/modern-american-authors-book-choice-mp2-t114.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/stories-f1/the-chrysanthemums-steinbeck-t137.htm Admin “The Chrysanthemums” John Steinbeck The following entry presents criticism of Steinbeck's short story “The Chrysanthemums,” first published in 1937. For an overview of Steinbeck's short fiction, see Short Story Criticism, Volume 11. INTRODUCTION One of Steinbeck's most accomplished short stories, “The Chrysanthemums” is about an intelligent, creative woman coerced into a stifling existence on her husband's ranch. The story appeared in Harper's Magazine in 1937; a revised version, ... Stories Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:40:15 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/stories-f1/the-chrysanthemums-steinbeck-t137.htm#474 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/stories-f1/the-chrysanthemums-steinbeck-t137.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/stories-f1/sweat-zora-neale-hurston-t136.htm Admin Here's the link: http://itech.fgcu.edu/faculty/wohlpart/alra/hurston.htm#SweatSWEAT Zora Neale Hurston Narrative Strategy in Hurston's "Sweat" by Rachel Miller The narrative strategy and point of view in Zora Neale Hurston's "Sweat" mold the reader's understanding of the story. They craft the personalities of both Delia and Sykes as well as developing their relationship. The choice of a third person omniscient narrator charges the story with more ... Stories Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:36:08 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/stories-f1/sweat-zora-neale-hurston-t136.htm#473 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/stories-f1/sweat-zora-neale-hurston-t136.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/stories-f1/a-worn-path-eudora-welty-t135.htm Admin Eudora Welty's ''A Worn Path,'' first published in Atlantic Monthly in February, 1941, is the tale of Phoenix Jackson's journey through the woods of Mississippi to the town of Natchez. The story won an O. Henry Prize the year it was published and later appeared in Welty's collection The Wide Net. Since then, it has been frequently anthologized. At first the story appears simple, but its mythic undertones and ambiguity gives a depth and richness that has been praised by critics. Welty has said ... Stories Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:28:23 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/stories-f1/a-worn-path-eudora-welty-t135.htm#472 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/stories-f1/a-worn-path-eudora-welty-t135.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/stories-f1/why-i-live-at-the-po-eudora-welty-t134.htm Admin Eudora Welty’s ‘‘Why I Live at the P.O.’’ was inspired by a lady ironing in the back room of a small rural post office who Welty glimpsed while working as publicity photographer in the mid-1930s. Wetly had just started to write, and the story, which appeared in Atlantic magazine in 1941, was among the first she published. It was also included in her first collection of short stories, A Curtain of Green, which appeared that same year. Though Welty writes in many different styles and moods, ‘‘Why ... Stories Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:23:57 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/stories-f1/why-i-live-at-the-po-eudora-welty-t134.htm#471 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/stories-f1/why-i-live-at-the-po-eudora-welty-t134.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/stories-f1/a-clean-well-lighted-place-hemingway-t133.htm Admin Hemingway Short Story Many of the 1933 short stories which make up the collection Winner Take Nothing were published just before the book. “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place” is one of these. Its publication in collected form only succeeded by months its initial publication in Scribner’s Magazine, a magazine, not uncoincidently, belonging to the titular publisher who first printed most of Ernest Hemingway’s major fiction (including this collection). By 1933, Hemingway was an established ... Stories Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:12:50 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/stories-f1/a-clean-well-lighted-place-hemingway-t133.htm#470 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/stories-f1/a-clean-well-lighted-place-hemingway-t133.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/stories-f1/thanksgiving-story-o-henry-t130.htm Admin Title: Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen Author: O Henry [Henry's work(s)] Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen There is one day that is ours. There is one day when all we Americans who are not self-made go back to the old home to eat saleratus biscuits and marvel how much nearer to the porch the old pump looks than it used to. Bless the day. President Roosevelt gives it to us. We hear some talk of the Puritans, but don't just remember who they were. Bet we can lick 'em, anyhow, ... Stories Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:27:16 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/stories-f1/thanksgiving-story-o-henry-t130.htm#450 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/stories-f1/thanksgiving-story-o-henry-t130.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/assignments-f8/author-o-henry-t131.htm Admin O. Henry stories are famous for their surprise endings, to the point that such an ending is often referred to as an "O. Henry ending." He was called the American answer to Guy de Maupassant. Both authors wrote twist endings, but O. Henry stories were much more playful and optimistic.[citation needed] His stories are also well known for witty narration. Most of O. Henry's stories are set in his own time, the early years of the 20th century. Many take place in New York City, and ... Assignments Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:28:56 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/assignments-f8/author-o-henry-t131.htm#451 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/assignments-f8/author-o-henry-t131.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ap-terms-f7/bildungsroman-catharsis-t126.htm Giulia The Bildungsroman ( "bildungs" means formation, and "roman" means novel) Originated in Germanyin the second half of the 18th century and has since become one of the major narrative genres in European and Anglo-American literature. It’s the novel of personal development or of education The Bildungsroman grew in the nineteenth century as a period of class conflict, social change and educational reforms throughout Europe and Britain which challenge and change the relationship ... AP Terms Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:26:26 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ap-terms-f7/bildungsroman-catharsis-t126.htm#440 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ap-terms-f7/bildungsroman-catharsis-t126.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ap-terms-f7/palimpsest-realism-t125.htm Elizabeth Gombert Palimpsest: Origin: Greek, literally “rubbed again” Meaning: A writing surface (i.e. papyrus, scroll, parchment, vellum) on which the original inscribed message has been rubbed off and the surface reused. The practice of reusing writing surfaces came into being during the Middle Ages when writing materials were expensive. Modern scientists and historians have been able to decipher (and thus reconstruct) many of the underlying or “erased” texts from ancient palimpsests, particularly those ... AP Terms Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:14:52 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ap-terms-f7/palimpsest-realism-t125.htm#438 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ap-terms-f7/palimpsest-realism-t125.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/links-f4/interview-charlie-rose-toni-morrison-t117.htm Admin ]]> Links Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:48:11 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/links-f4/interview-charlie-rose-toni-morrison-t117.htm#414 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/links-f4/interview-charlie-rose-toni-morrison-t117.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ap-terms-f7/irony-and-cyberpunk-t102.htm Atlantisbase Irony According to Henry Watson Fowler in The King’s English, “any definition of irony – though hundreds may be given, and very few of them would be accepted – must include this, that the surface meaning and the underlying meaning of what is said are not the same.” In the generalist sense an irony is a contradiction or something which has another hidden meaning. This is the case when referring to verbal irony where something is said but something else, usually the opposite, is intended. ... AP Terms Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:37:10 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ap-terms-f7/irony-and-cyberpunk-t102.htm#364 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ap-terms-f7/irony-and-cyberpunk-t102.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ap-terms-f7/epigram-expressionism-farce-t108.htm candice R Epigram - comes from the Greek word meaning “inscription” - definition: a short witty poem expressing a single thought or observation (a type of poetic punch line) - Epigrams are useful for political satire and for literary or social criticism http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/epigram Examples - “Sir, I admit your general rule, That every poet is a fool, But you yourself may serve to show it, That every fool is not a poet.” -Famed English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge - ... AP Terms Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:30:04 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ap-terms-f7/epigram-expressionism-farce-t108.htm#371 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/ap-terms-f7/epigram-expressionism-farce-t108.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/links-f4/speach-obama-acceptance-mccain-concession-t101.htm Admin Both speeches were most impressive and accomplished their purposes. Most of you should know that they were written by professional speech writers and that each candidate had both an acceptance and a concession speech prepared over the last week. They conferred with their writers and made revisions as the week went on. Please comment on the rhetorical strategies used in these speeches, using the SOAPSTONE strategy. Speaker Occasion Audience Purpose Style Tone McCain's ... Links Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:54:04 GMT http://apenglish.forumotion.net/links-f4/speach-obama-acceptance-mccain-concession-t101.htm#354 http://apenglish.forumotion.net/links-f4/speach-obama-acceptance-mccain-concession-t101.htm http://apenglish.forumotion.net/stories-f1/southern-gothic-stories-t97.htm Admin William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily"
http://www.ariyam.com/docs/lit/wf_rose.html

Flannery O'Connor
"A Good Man is Hard to Find"

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