Wowsers

The week could have gone smoother, but it could have gone worse. When I was driving back to Pullman, mom called to inform me of forgetting my entire notebook of notes (uh-oh). Then on Monday, Kyle reminded Danielle and I of our homework assignment due in Education Psychology; we needed to create a test. Wednesday, I forgot that the second part of our term paper was due (ugh- luckily my TA likes me; he allowed me to turn it in late without penalty). And today, well the chance of snow- already! But honestly, there were other great things about this week as well. For example, I got the test completed. Another thing, I was able to go swimming this week, and the TA did allow me to turn in my assignment late.

I just wanted to share with you all the test that I created. We used our unit plan that we created a year ago in another class. Mine was Using Voice in Poetry. The basis is talking how poets used poetry as a means of speaking out against social injustice(s) throughout different time periods.

True/False Questions:
1. Alfred Tennyson wrote, “The moan of doves in immemorial elms,/ And murmuring of innumerable bees” which is an example of alliteration:
(a) True
(b) False

2. “He is a pig” is an example of personification.
(a) True
(b) False

3. Langston Hughes is known for his insightful portrayal of black life in America through many types of literature, including poetry.
(a) True
(b) False

4. In part of speaking out against the Civil War, Walt Whitman decided to live a “purged” and “cleansed” life which is transcribed through his poetry.
(a) True
(b) False

5. Ralph Emerson became known for challenging traditional thought; however, this did not help the literary movement.
(a) True
(b) False

Matching:
Repetition of initial sounds in neighboring words personification

An exaggeration or overstatement metaphor

Comparison of two unlike things using the verb “to be” alliteration

Comparison of two unlike things using like or as simile

Giving human qualities to animals or objects hyperbole

Multiple Choice:
1. Throughout the different periods, poets wrote pieces during a time of turmoil. In doing so they were hoping to reach the masses to make what statement:
(a) create unity
(b) to challenge authority for social change
(c) to show love is present in society
(d) to provide hope for society

2. “I awoke to black flak,” is an example of what literary device?
(a) internal rhyme
(b) external rhyme
(c) juxtaposition
(d) imagery

3. In Langston Hughes’ poem I, too, sing America he writes, “I am the darker brother./They send me to eat in the kitchen.” In essence, he is speaking out against:
(a) Oppression of blacks in America
(b) Servants who are not valued
(c) The hierarchical economic status in America
(d) Being the undervalued brother in the family

4. After writing your papers about different poets and poems, what is one element that these poets had in common?
(a) Poets wrote to challenge authority to change society
(b) The poets wanted to be famous
(c) Each poet used their life as an example in poetry
(d) None of the above

5. How do you feel about using poetry as a mean for speaking out against social injustice?
(a) It should not be done
(b) Depends on the poet
(c) It is amazing, people should do it more often
(d) I think I will want to do this when I grow up

Short Answers:
1. Who wrote The Chimney Sweeper during the 1700’s and why was this important to this period?

2. Define on literary device and create one example.

3. Explain why Langston Hughes was a powerful poet during the Harlem Renaissance.

4. Pick the piece that best demonstrates how a poet uses this medium to speak out against social injustice. Use support (examples) while answering this question.

5. In Walt Whitman’s poem America, explain how he used at least one literary device to express social injustice. Furthermore, explain what this poem is speaking out against.