SB English 12 Tuesday, September 23 rd, 2014. Warm-Up Voice Lessons: Lesson 1: Diction (p. 3) Consider: “Art is the antidote that can call us back from.

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SB English 12 Tuesday, September 23 rd, 2014

Warm-Up Voice Lessons: Lesson 1: Diction (p. 3) Consider: “Art is the antidote that can call us back from the edge of numbness, restoring the ability to feel for another” – Barbara Kingsolver, High Tide in Tucson

Warm-Up Voice Lessons: Lesson 1: Diction (p. 3) Consider: “Art is the antidote that can call us back from the edge of numbness, restoring the ability to feel for another” – Barbara Kingsolver, High Tide in Tucson Discuss: By using the word antidote, what does the author imply about the inability to feel for another? If we changed the word antidote to gift, what effect would it have on the meaning of the sentence?

In-Class “I Remember” by Edward Montez Imagery, detail, diction Tone Point of view **Bring a picture that represents a specific memory for class tomorrow!! (birthday party, sports game, …)