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Discuss the poem “An Author to her Book” by explaining what the poem is all about
speaker expresses her discomfort and dissatisfaction with her book that has been “published” before she feels ready, she describes her work/book “snatched.” Describes it unfit and imperfect. She was mixed feelings about her own writing. Metaphor: Unfinished and imperfect: like a child who is still developing the book is “unfinished, flawed and needs further work”
symbolism in the poem “The Road Not Taken.”
two diverging roads, that we face in life. The two roads, obv symbol fork in the woods. This divergence represents life’s many moments when we must make decisions, no clear way knowing the outcome. The roads symbolize the opportunities we face
jury of her peers”? What play is it an alternate title for?
group of individuals who are of the same rank, status, or category as the person being judge. This phrase is from the play Trifles. Points to the idea of a women’s experience being judged by other women who understand the domestic world
carpe diem”? Give the actual meaning then explain it in detail using an example
meaning is a call to live in the present moment and to take full advantage of current opportunities.
Define high level comedy, low level comedy, and romantic comedy
HL involves humor that is clever or often relies on wordplay, LL, humor is straightforward, often in physical actions, and RC, humor blends in with love story
Name three characteristics of Shakespeare comedies and a tragedy
Hamaria (a fatal flaw or mistake), Anagnorisis (a moment of recognition or self awareness), Peripeteia (often good to bad)
What are the three levels of diction and explain them
Formal (precise and used in serious or professional context) Informal (conversational, casual, slang, everyday speech) Low (simple, often crude, lower social status)
What is sensory imagery
engages the readers senses by using descriptive language to create a vivid mental image
Why is Troy from Fences considered a tragic hero
He embodies many of the key characteristics that define this literary archetype. Troy is a complex character who has both admirable qualities and fatal flaws leading to his downfall and evoking both sympathy and pity from the audience.
Who is the poem “O Captain! My Captain” about? What war are they referring to in this poem? Who is the “captain” that died
The speaker in the poem mourns Lincolns death, referring him as “captain” who guided the ship (nation) through dangerous voyage of war.
