1. Directions: Copy each sentence exactly how it is written. Make corrections where needed using some basic editing codes. ^ insert = capitalization e delete 1. If a person wont take their own advice I don’t believe that I would listen to them. 2. He said why are you going that way. The meeting is in the other direction! After that they went to the meeting together.

2. 1860-1920(ish)

3.  A faithful representation of reality in literature, also known as “verisimilitude.”  Emphasis on development of believable characters.  Written in natural vernacular, or dialect.  Prominent from 1860-1890.

4.  Mark Twain  William Dean Howells  Henry James  Edgar Lee Masters

5.  The Civil War  The urbanization and industrialization of America  As a reaction to Romanticism  Increasing rates of democracy and literacy  The emerging middle class  Upheaval and social change in the latter half of the 19 th century

6.  Often called “local color.”  Focuses on characters, dialect, customs, topography, and other features specific to a certain region (eg. the South)  Coincided with Realism and sharing many of the same traits.  Prominent from 1865-1895.

7.  Kate Chopin—South  Mary E. Wilkins- Freeman—New England  Mark Twain—West  Willa Cather— Midwest

8.  Dual influence of Romanticism and Realism  The Civil War and the building of a national identity  An outgrowth of realism with more focus on a particular setting and its influence over characters

9.  Applied scientific principles of objectivity and detachment to the study of human beings.  Influenced by Darwinism (natural selection) and psychology (Freud)  Posited that men were governed by heredity and environment.  Often depict man in conflict with nature, society, or himself.  Prominent from 1880-1920(ish)

10.  Stephen Crane  Ambrose Bierce  Jack London  Edwin Arlington Robinson  Katherine Anne Porter  Charlotte Perkins Gilman  Edith Wharton

11.  The swell of immigrants in the latter half of the 19 th century, which led to a larger lower class and increased poverty in the cities  The prominence of psychology and the theories of Sigmund Freud  Pessimism in the wake of the Civil War and Reconstruction  Publication of Charles Darwin’s Origin of the Species

12.  Realism, Regionalism, and Naturalism are intertwined and connected.  Their influence has dominated most literature created since 1920, though the movement itself is dated to roughly that point.  They are truly American modes of writing.

13.  http://prezi.com/yzthpbwg8jzx/e3-realism/ http://prezi.com/yzthpbwg8jzx/e3-realism/

14. Directions: Copy each sentence exactly how it is written. Make corrections where needed using some basic editing codes. ^ insert = capitalization e delete 1. She and her friend has the same type of personalities, they are both bubbly and energetic which I find annoying. 2. Yes before she get the merchandice she has to bring in the money order.

15.  A faithful representation of reality in literature, also known as “verisimilitude.”  Emphasis on development of believable characters.  Written in natural vernacular, or dialect.  Prominent from 1860-1890.

16.  Applied scientific principles of objectivity and detachment to the study of human beings.  Influenced by Darwinism (natural selection) and psychology (Freud)  Posited that men were governed by heredity and environment.  Often depict man in conflict with nature, society, or himself.  Prominent from 1880-1920(ish)

17.  Often called “local color.”  Focuses on characters, dialect, customs, topography, and other features specific to a certain region (eg. the South)  Coincided with Realism and sharing many of the same traits.  Prominent from 1865-1895.

18. “Chopin’s works will make you laugh! They’ll make you cry! They’ll make you lose 15 lbs! Read them!” raves Mr. Long.

28.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwXoKNvmi wI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwXoKNvmi wI

29.  Beneficent: Characterized by or performing acts of kindness or charity. Producing benefit; beneficial. Corbeille: A sculptured basket of flowers or fruits used as an architectural ornament. Also a wastebasket, or satchel. (translated from French websites) Parish: An administrative subdivision in Louisiana that corresponds to a county in other U.S. states. Imperious: Arrogantly domineering or overbearing. Urgent; pressing. Quadroon: An offspring of a Mulatto and a White parent; a person who is one-quarter Black.  Sombre: dull; dusky; somewhat dark; gloomy; as, a somber forest; a somber house; Also somber.  Pyre: A heap of combustibles for burning a corpse as a funeral rite. A pile of combustibles. Layette: A set of clothing and bedding for a newborn child. Espousal: A Betrothal. A wedding ceremony. Cowl: The hood or hooded robe worn especially by a monk. A draped neckline on a woman's garment. A hood-shaped covering used to increase the draft of a chimney. The top portion of the front part of an automobile body, supporting the windshield and dashboard. Pall: A cover for a coffin, bier, or tomb, often made of black, purple, or white velvet. A coffin, especially one being carried to a grave or tomb. A covering that darkens or obscures: a pall of smoke over the city. A gloomy effect or atmosphere: "A pall of depressed indifference hung over Petrograd during February and March 1916" (W. Bruce Lincoln). Bayou: A body of water, such as a creek or small river, that is a tributary of a larger body of water. A sluggish stream that meanders through lowlands, marshes, or plantation grounds.

30. Directions: Copy each sentence exactly how it is written. Make corrections where needed using some basic editing codes. ^ insert = capitalization e delete 1. Neither the books nor the pen were found in his desk, he needs to find them in order to study. 2. Because of his injury he could not play basketball, or ran in his free time.

31.  Complete Exercise 7C on pages 69-70.

32.  Tall Tale: distinctively American form of storytelling featuring outlandish characters and events, often with a comic effect.  Hyperbole/Overstatement: a figure of speech exaggerating or overstating a claim or point.  Understatement: the technique of downplaying the significance of the outlandish, often to ironic or humorous effect.  Local color: writing that brings a region alive by portraying its dress, mannerisms, customs, character types, and speech.

33.  There are three types of Irony  Verbal Irony: The writer or speaker says one thing, but really means something completely different.  Situational Irony: What is expected to happen is the opposite of what actually occurs.  Dramatic Irony: The reader or audience knows something that the characters do not.

34.  Read “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin.

35. Directions: Copy each sentence exactly how it is written. Make corrections where needed using some basic editing codes. ^ insert = capitalization e delete 1. Either my brothers or my father are going to loan me the money. 2. In the back yard we decided to play a game of football so we suited up and retreived the ball.

36.  Read and annotate “The Lowest Animal” by Mark Twain

37. Directions: Copy each sentence exactly how it is written. Make corrections where needed using some basic editing codes. ^ insert = capitalization e delete 1. Alot of things need to change if there team want to win. 2. Before the p.e. class the soccerball as well as the football need to be pumped.

38.  http://prezi.com/j9jtipqr99lm/the-lowest- animal/ http://prezi.com/j9jtipqr99lm/the-lowest- animal/

39.  http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/graphic/20 12/nov/27/oscar-wilde-epigrams-quotes- infographic

40. Directions: Copy each sentence exactly how it is written. Make corrections where needed using some basic editing codes. ^ insert = capitalization e delete 1. I like to watch sports I however am too lazy to actually play them. 2. One of you is going to be real disapointed if you bet that much money on the game.

41.  Complete Exercise 8A.

42.  Oh Lord, Jesus. It. Is. A. Farrrrrrr.  Internal Citations  Works Cited

43.  Create your own epigrams!  Remember that epigrams are meant to be clever or witty, somehow involving paradox or wordplay.  If you can’t think of anything too clever, however, move on with it! Just create a wise quote.  Make them look nice. Decorate them prettily.

44. The town of Bickforth in 1853 was as bleak, barren, and gray a place as any in the world. Dust and dirt seemed to cover the stores and people alike. Jethro Rank had lived in Bickforth for all 16 years of his lifek, and he was fed up. “Gonna get me a new horse and ride outta this-her town,” Jethro told his friend Tully. Tully snickered. “You all a time talkin’ like that, but you ain’t never really gonna do it.”

45. Directions: Copy each sentence exactly how it is written. Make corrections where needed using some basic editing codes. ^ insert = capitalization e delete 1. One affect of excepting the award hear is that it will affect who can here the exceptance speech. 2. They’re are to many people their who like to speak unkindly too others; its so sad.

46. ACER “sharp” ACERO, ACERBARE “to make sour” ACERBUS “bitter,” “sour” Acerbic – bitter or sour in taste; harsh or sharp in speech, manner, or temper Acrid – Bitterly pungent or harsh in taste or smell; sharply stinging Exacerbate – To increase the severity of something Acrimony – Bitter, sharp animosity, esp. in behavior or speech

47. ACUO “to sharpen” ACUS “needle” Acumen – keenness of insight and discernment; wise Acute- very discerning; severe or intense EMO, EMERE “To buy” Peremptory -urgently commanding; not allowing contradiction Preempt- To take precedence over someone already arranged or in place Redemption – deliverance from sin; reformation

48. KRATOS “strength,” “power” Technocracy – govt’ or social system that put technological theories into practice Plutocrat – a member of a governing wealthy class whose wealth grants political influence. PECUNIA “money,” “wealth” Pecuniary – relating to money Impecunious – Lacking money; penniless PORTO “To carry” Comportment – behavior; demeanor Purport – to claim; to profess (without giving proof)

49.  Complete the vocab crossword in groups, pairs, or individually.  The winner(s) will receive extra participation points and extra credit on vocab.  If you work in groups, every person in the group must have the crossword complete in order to get the credit.

50.  Your Grad Papers need to be correctly formatted (MLA)  Your Works Cited is EXTREMELY important. It must be formatted correctly. There should be exactly the same amount of sources on your WC as the paper. Everything should match.  I need TWO copies of the final draft TOMORROW.

51. Realism Naturalism Regionalism Reject the Romantic Hero Use of ordinary people and realistic events Looked at people from cities and the lower class Did not over dramatize Used everyday language Discussed the ethical struggles and social issues of real life. –Focused on a specific geographical setting –Used speech patterns of those people in the area –Often unrealistic –Tried to analyze human behavior objectively (Like a scientist) –Thought people’s behavior was hereditary and caused by environment –Humans have no control of their destiny –Life is a loosing battle and the world does not care

52. The town of Bickforth in 1853 was as bleak, barren, and gray a place as any in the world. Dust and dirt seemed to cover the stores and people alike. Jethro Rank had lived in Bickforth for all 16 years of his life, and he was fed up. “Gonna get me a new horse and ride outta this-her town,” Jethro told his friend Tully. Tully snickered. “You all a time talkin’ like that, but you ain’t never really gonna do it.”

54.  How does our society view death?  How do we treat those that are dying?  What are some differences between cultures in regards to different attitudes toward death?

55.  Take out your cell-phones.  Read the prompt and text your answer.

56.  Vocab Exercise 7C (all 14)

57.  1 st person point of view: the narrator is a character in the work who tells everything in his or her own words and uses the pronouns I, me, and my.  2 nd person POV: (rarely used) the narrator addresses the reader intimately as you.  3 rd person POV: events are related by a voice outside the action, not by one of the characters. Uses pronouns such as he, she, and they.  3 rd person omniscient: the narrator stands outside the actiona and focuses on one character’s thoughts, observations, and feelings.

58.  Motivation: the reasons for a character’s actions  Conflict: Conflict is the struggle between the opposing forces on which the action in a work of literature depends.  Character: people, and sometimes animals or other beings, who take part in the action of a story or novel.  Theme: Main idea of a story; speaks to human condition  Inference: to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence

59.  Split into groups of 3-4  What is/are the type(s) of conflict through which Koskoosh is going? Explain.  Identify possible themes  Answer questions 1, 2, 3, and 5 on page 777.  Each group also MUST create 1 ANALYSIS question.

60. Directions: Copy each sentence exactly how it is written. Make corrections where needed using some basic editing codes. ^ insert = capitalization e delete 1. Ricardos’ favorite activity is yearbook staff, chess club, and taking violin lessons. 2. Not one of the choir members were late for rehersal on wednesday.

61.  Clear your desks  Take your time  For 16 and 17, you must locate the two misspelled words in the word bank and spell them correctly.  You must also spell these words correctly when they are used within the sentences.  Happy quizzing…

62.  Connotations: Not the literal definition, but the implied or secondary definition of a word. Authors use this to suggest meaning

63.  Take out your cell-phones.  Read the prompt and text your answer.

64.  We will continue reading Bret Harte’s short story.

65.  Walt Whitman actually worked as a Union camp hospital volunteer.  Even with all of the traumatic events in the war, however, he kept an optimistic attitude about the American character

66.  Gettysburg Address  Emancipation Proclamation  Considered one of the greatest orators of the time  Employed repetition to reinforce messages

67.  Because not many writers fought in the Civil War, not a lot of significant poetry and fiction directly came from the Civil War Era.  Because of the pessimism after the Civil War, however, literature became more organic, realistic, and “down-to-earth.  The first novel did not come till much later than the Civil War because the form of the realistic novel had not fully been developed yet.

68. Directions: Copy each sentence exactly how it is written. Make corrections where needed using some basic editing codes. ^ insert = capitalization e delete 1. Before mental psycology was recognised many physicions did not treat mental illness. 2. The brain is a powerfull thing, if you are not careful it can lead to health deteriation.

69.  RL1: Locate evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.  RL9: Demonstrate knowledge of nineteenth- century foundational works of American Literature.

70.  Take out your cell-phones.  Read the prompt and text your answer.

71.  http://wxerfm.com/blogs/post/jfrieders/2012/ jan/25/picture-cool-optical-illusion-star- negative-photo-/

72. Directions: Copy each sentence exactly how it is written. Make corrections where needed using some basic editing codes. ^ insert = capitalization e delete 1. He needs to tell each of his kid’s to clean their things up when they leave next time. 2. Hi said Martha. Are you going to go to the dance? Yea I’ll be their.

73.  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/theliteratureofprescrip tion/education/educationAssets/digitalDocsPD Fs/english/perilous.pdf

74.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPCYupOUc bo (8:45) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPCYupOUc bo  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNdm4UyL5 Wo (Beginning and 11:15) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNdm4UyL5 Wo  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWJ4ZtLlRv E (2:16) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWJ4ZtLlRv E

75.  Realism RegionalismNaturalism

76. Realism Naturalism Regionalism Reject the Romantic Hero Use of ordinary people and realistic events Looked at people from cities and the lower class Did not over dramatize Used everyday language Discussed the ethical struggles and social issues of real life. –Focused on a specific geographical setting –Used speech patterns of those people in the area –Often unrealistic –Tried to analyze human behavior objectively (Like a scientist) –Thought people’s behavior was hereditary and caused by environment –Humans have no control of their destiny –Life is a loosing battle and the world does not care

77.  Author’s purpose  Tone  Conflict (Internal and External)  Point of View (1 st, 3 rd limited, Omniscient)  Irony (Situational, Dramatic, Verbal)  Satire  Character Motivation  Historical Time Period (significance of)  Connotations  Repetition  Foreshadowing  Stereotype

78. 1. What is irony, and how is it displayed in this story? 2. Why does Kate Chopin continually refer to Mrs. Mallard in the formal sense, not the personal sense as with the other characters? 3. What does Chopin/Mallard mean by “Free, free, free” 4. What is the imagery created by the following phrases? a. How do the following examples show the irony created by Chopin in this story? b. How do the following examples lead the reader in one direction and prepare the reader for the blunt, maybe tragic ending?

79.  “She did not hear the story as many women have heard the same, with a paralyzed inability to accept its significance. She wept at once, with sudden, wild abandonment, in her sister’s arms. When the storm of grief had spent itself she went away to her room alone. She would have no one follow her.”

80. “She could see in the open square before her house the tops of trees that were all aquiver with the new spring life. The delicious breath of rain was in the air. In the street below a peddler was crying his wares. The notes of a distant song which someone was singing reached her faintly, and countless sparrows were twittering in the eaves”

81. “When she had abandoned herself, a little whispered word escaped her slightly parted lips. She said it over and over under her breath; ‘Free, Free, Free!’ The vacant stare and the look of terror that had followed it went from her eyes. They stayed keen and bright. Her pulses beat fast, and the coursing blood warmed and relaxed every inch of her body”

82. “There would be no one to live for during those coming years; she would live for herself. There would be no powerful will bending hers in that blind persistence with which men and women believe they have a right to impose a private will upon a fellow creature.”

83.  She arose at length and opened the doors to her sister’s importunities. There was a feverish triumph in her eyes, and she carried herself like a goddess of Victory.”

84.  Assessment Practice pp. 846-857

85.  Compare and contrast Whitman’s attitudes about the Civil War? Did this change his perception of life or his attitudes about his writing?  How did the Civil War affect writing styles and/or concepts?  What are the characteristics of the naturalistic writings, realistic writings, and regionalist writers? (Suggestion: make a three column chart)