English II Honors/English II—April 4, 2016 Daily Warm-up: Look back at the Choral Ode that we read on Friday. Which purposes does this ode serve? Give evidence from the ode to support your answer. Purposes of a Choral Ode: Set the mood. Recount events/summarize action. Represent a point of view. Side with various characters. Warn of disaster (think about what happens to those who anger the Gods). Homework: English II Honors: Study for Lessons 18 and 19 Vocabulary Quiz on Friday. English II: Study for Lesson 9 Vocabulary Quiz on Friday. Reading Plus due Sunday at 11:59.

English II Honors—Lesson 18 Vocabulary outsource—v. contract (work) out or abroad underdog—n. a competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight or contest gridlock—n. a traffic jam affecting a whole network of intersecting streets common sense—n. good sense and sound judgment in practical matters superhighway—n. an expressway overkill—n. the amount by which destruction or the capacity for destruction exceeds what is necessary wind chimes—n. a decorative arrangement of small pieces of glass, metal, or shell suspended from a frame, typically hung near a door or window so as make a tinkling sound in the breeze backlash—n. a strong and adverse reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development tip-off—n. a piece of information, typically one given in a discreet or confidential way benchmark—n. a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed

English II Honors—Lesson 19 Vocabulary fractious—adj. (typically of children) irritable and quarrelsome fragment—n. a small part broken or separated off something infraction—n. a violation or infringement of a law, agreement, or set of rules frail—adj. (of a person) weak and delicate osprey—n. a large fish-eating bird of prey infringe—v. act so as to limit or undermine (something); encroach on fritter—v. waste time, money, or energy on trifling matters fractional—adj. small or tiny in amount defray—v. provide money to pay (a cost or expense). refractory—adj. stubborn or unmanageable

English II—Lesson #9 Vocabulary pestilent—adj. destructive to life; deadly stagnation—n. a failure to progress, develop, or advance. disdain—n. the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect; contempt. pervade—v. to spread throughout impetuous—adj. acting or done quickly without thought or care flaunt—v. display (something) ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show defiance sedate—adj. calm, dignified, unhurried curtail—v. reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on solace—n. comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness alluring—adj. powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive

Chorus Lines An ode is a lyric poem expressing the feelings or thoughts of a speaker, often celebrating a person, an event, or a thing. Antecedent action—action that happened previously. The Chorus—a group of actors who moved and sang together—acted as one character and spoke in unison during the Choral Odes, which separated the scenes of the drama. The Chorus set the mood, summarized the action, represented a point of view, sided with various characters, or warned of disaster. Strophe—chorus moves from right to left while chanting across the stage. Antistrophe—chorus moves from left to right while chanting across the stage.

Choral Ode Performance You must all participate. You must all read/sing in unison, and it MUST be clear and crisp. Not a big mumble of words. You must create a dance. Your dance must be in unison. You must move across the stage according to your stage directions. Your performance must capture the mood of your section. Be creative and entertaining!