Friday, October 2, 2015

Please come in and get started right away

1. Please write the definitions in red right on your worksheet

personification- giving non-living things human characteristic
simile- comparison using like or as
metaphor- comparison without using like or as
hyperbole- an exaggeration to make a point

2. Attempt to answer questions 1-4 under ACT I

3. Complete the worksheet for homework due Tuesday 10/6

4. Take out Claudius's monologue and the summarizing questions that go with it.

  • We will complete Quick Write #2 now using the chart you received:

Step 1: Write the Quick Write topic (TBQ#3) at the top of the page:
What specific word choices in Claudius's monologue impact the development of Hamlet's character? Explain with 2 pieces of textual evidence that support your claim.

Step 2: Choose 2 words/phrases Claudius uses that describe his opinion of Hamlet at this point, and write them on the lines in box #1.

Step 3: Fill out the box #2 "Reason": 
What do these words/phrases characterize Hamlet as--fill in the two blanks.

Step 4: Fill out boxes 3 and 4 (one for each word or phrase you chose for box #1). 
Give textual evidence from the speech labeled with the line # and explain how it shows the word you chose (connect/analyze)

Step 5: Write a sentence or 2 that summarizes the main points you made above.

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