Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Homework for 3/13

In class, we talked about your recurring homework assignments--the vocabulary and critical lens prep.

Starting next week, you will receive a worksheet that lists 5 quotes (one for each day of the week).  You must complete this worksheet by Friday.  To complete this assignment properly, first you must interpret the quote listed.  Then, think of two pieces of literature (POEM, SHORT STORY, NOVEL, PLAY) that apply to this quote.  In the designated column, discuss the reason that EACH piece applies/relates to the quote.  Be clear but also concise in your explanation...you only have a limited amount of space in each box.

Practice this process with the following quote:   "In literature, evil often triumphs but never conquers."

Here are your two vocabulary words--
  • acquiesce (v)--to give in and agree peacefully; to comply
    • acquiescence (n)--a peaceful submission or surrender
PRONUNCIATION-- (AK WE ESS)
  • fervent (adj)--full of strong emotion; impassioned
    • fervently (adv)--to do something in a passionate way
    • fervor (n)--passion