THE ALCHEMY OF HUMOR COMEDY AND JOKES AS TRANSFORMATIVE CULTURE. Tuesday, October 2, 12

The Alchemist By: Ben Jonson

The Alchemist By: Ben Jonson Jessica Shields, Kelly Goodman, Caroline Hagerty, Chelsea Weidanz, Kristen Hartwick, Nicole Nersten, Alexander Soto- Roman, Charlotte Gillespie. CLICKER QUESTION Did you understand

Education Pack. the. Ben Jonson s. A tale of double dealing, vanity and ludicrous disguises. Sat 1 Sat 22 February 2014

It s daylight crookery Tickets: From 8.75 20.75 Pre-Show Activities There are two ability streams in lesson plans and activities in next three pages of this pack. Broadly speaking activities fit into eir

Where the word irony comes from

Where the word irony comes from In classical Greek comedy, there was sometimes a character called the eiron -- a dissembler: someone who deliberately pretended to be less intelligent than he really was,

Thursday, November 1, 12. Tartuffe

Tartuffe Biography Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (Moliere) Born in Paris in 1621 The son of Jean Poquelin and Marie Cressé Baptised on January 15, 1622 Deceased on February 17, 1673 Studied at the Collège de

AP Language and Composition Hobbs/Wilson

AP Language and Composition Hobbs/Wilson Part 1: Watch this Satirical Example Twitter Frenzy from The Daily Show http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-march-2-2009/twitter-frenzy What is satire? How is

REVIEW: WHERE WE VE BEEN AP LANG THEMES

REVIEW: WHERE WE VE BEEN AP LANG THEMES Overall Essential Question: How and why does perspective shape argument? Summer Reading (nonfiction argument/ analysis) Does adversity elicit talents? doubt vs.

Satire. Satire: Making a point (usually funny) by using sarcasm, irony, parody, or ridicule

Satire Satire is humor with a bite. It is form of writing, art, or entertainment in which the creator makes fun of people, usually to make a point. For example, humorists have used satire for centuries

December 14 & 15, 2016

December 14 & 15, 2016 Agenda - 12/14/2016 IR Weekly Project #4 Due TONIGHT! Anticipation Guide Journal/Vocab.com or IR Satire Notes Read Dr. Heidegger s Experiment Worksheet HOMEWORK: Finish Dr. Heidegger

It is an artistic form in which individual or human vices, abuses, or shortcomings are criticized using certain characteristics or methods.

It is an artistic form in which individual or human vices, abuses, or shortcomings are criticized using certain characteristics or methods. Usually found in dramas and literature, but it is popping up

Drama Second Year Lecturer: Marwa Sami Hussein. and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to

University of Tikrit College of Education for Humanities English Department Drama Second Year- 2017-2018 Lecturer: Marwa Sami Hussein Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited

LITERARY TERMS TERM DEFINITION EXAMPLE (BE SPECIFIC) PIECE

LITERARY TERMS Name: Class: TERM DEFINITION EXAMPLE (BE SPECIFIC) PIECE action allegory alliteration ~ assonance ~ consonance allusion ambiguity what happens in a story: events/conflicts. If well organized,

Regionalism & Local Color

Adapted from: Campbell, Donna M. "Regionalism and Local Color Fiction, 1865-1895." Literary Movements. Dept. of English, Washington State University. 21 Jul. 2013. Web. 20 Nov. 2013. Realism Regionalism

The Alchemist, presented by the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Madison, New Jersey. August 6-31, 2014.

The Alchemist, presented by the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Madison, New Jersey. August 6-31, 2014. Ameer Sohrawardy Rutgers University Newark ameersoh@rci.rutgers.edu Directed by Bonnie J. Monte.

Intro to Satire. By J. Clark

Intro to Satire By J. Clark With reference to British Lit. Textbook, Denise Trimm, ReadWriteThink, Denton Independent School District, LiteraryDevices.net, Google/Dictionary.com, Literary-Devices.com,

News Literacy Teacher Guide Mini-Lesson B: Satire. Step by Step

News Literacy Teacher Guide Time Needed: 1-2 class periods depending on the activity options you choose Materials: (optional but recommended) Web Activity link found on the teacher web page for this lesson

Allusion brief, often direct reference to a person, place, event, work of art, literature, or music which the author assumes the reader will recognize

Allusion brief, often direct reference to a person, place, event, work of art, literature, or music which the author assumes the reader will recognize Analogy a comparison of points of likeness between

Language Arts Literary Terms

Language Arts Literary Terms Shires Memorize each set of 10 literary terms from the Literary Terms Handbook, at the back of the Green Freshman Language Arts textbook. We will have a literary terms test

Elizabethan Drama. The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare

Elizabethan Drama The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare Elizabethan Theater Retains much of Greek Drama No female actresses--female parts played by young boys Much dialogue poetry:

TARTUFFE. Moliere. Monday, November 5, 12

TARTUFFE Moliere MOLIÉRE Author of Tartuffe Real name: Jean Baptiste French dramatist Composed 12 of the most satirical full-length comedies of all time, some in rhyming verse, some in prose, as well as

Chris Chris TV. My senior thesis is entitled Chris Chris TV, and it s essentially a television with

Chris Chris TV Introduction My senior thesis is entitled Chris Chris TV, and it s essentially a television with me on every channel. Through the use of video performance and graphic design, I created my

RCM Examinations. 1. Choose the answer which best completes EACH of the following statements by placing the appropriate letter in the space provided.

TM RCM Examinations Speech Arts History and Literature Theory Level 2 Unless otherwise indicated, answer all questions directly on the examination paper in the spaces provided. Confirmation Number Maximum

GLOSSARY OF TECHNIQUES USED TO CREATE MEANING

GLOSSARY OF TECHNIQUES USED TO CREATE MEANING Active/Passive Voice: Writing that uses the forms of verbs, creating a direct relationship between the subject and the object. Active voice is lively and much

Cartoon Analysis. This will be a part of your work in this course!

Cartoon Analysis This will be a part of your work in this course! INTERPRETING POLITICAL CARTOONS What are the contents, methods, and purposes of political cartoons? This is what we will be doing A cartoon

Activity Pack. by William Shakespeare

Prestwick House Sample Pack Pack Literature Made Fun! Lord of the Flies by William GoldinG Click here to learn more about this Pack! Click here to find more Classroom Resources for this title! More from

CHAPTER - IX CONCLUSION. Shakespeare's plays cannot be categorically classified. into tragedies and comediesin- strictly formal terms.

CHAPTER - IX CONCLUSION Shakespeare's plays cannot be categorically classified into tragedies and comediesin- strictly formal terms. The comedies are not totally devoid of tragic elements while the tragedies

Literary Element (page 93) from The Canterbury Tales: The Prologue GEOFFREY CHAUCER ACTIVITY. Characterization

Literary Element (page 93) Characterization from The Canterbury Tales: The Prologue GEOFFREY CHAUCER In The Prologue to The Canterbury Tales, Chaucer draws character sketches of extraordinary depth and

GREENHAVEN PRESS TO BRITISH LITERATURE 1 J

THE GREENHAVEN PRESS TO BRITISH LITERATURE 1 J David Bender, Publisher Bruno Leone, Executive Editor Scott Barbour, Managing Editor Bonnie Szumski, Series Editor Clarice Swisher, Book Editor Greenhaven

ELA 9 Elements of Drama - Study Guide

Elements of Drama - Study Guide 1. Plot - the sequence of events or incidents of which the story is composed. A. Conflict is a clash of actions, ideas, desires, or wills. 1. Person against person. 2. Person

Short Story and Literature Notes. English 9 Mrs. DiSalvo

Short Story and Literature Notes English 9 Mrs. DiSalvo I. Narrative Forms A. Allegory: a story in which characters and events symbolize ideas or concepts B. Anecdote: a short, funny tale or biographical

Get ready to take notes!

Get ready to take notes! Organization of Society Rights and Responsibilities of Individuals Material Well-Being Spiritual and Psychological Well-Being Ancient - Little social mobility. Social status, marital

English 1310 Lesson Plan Wednesday, October 14 th Theme: Tone/Style/Diction/Cohesion Assigned Reading: The Phantom Tollbooth Ch.

English 1310 Lesson Plan Wednesday, October 14 th Theme: Tone/Style/Diction/Cohesion Assigned Reading: The Phantom Tollbooth Ch. 3 & 4 Dukes Instructional Goal Students will be able to Identify tone, style,

126 BEN JONSON JOURNAL

BOOK REVIEWS James D. Mardock, Our Scene is London: Ben Jonson s City and the Space of the Author. New York and London: Routledge, 2008. ix+164 pages. This short volume makes a determined and persistent

Critical Comment on Hamlet. Abstract

Critical Comment on Hamlet By P.S.R.CH.L.V.PRASAD Assistant Professor of English (in association with) BVC College of Engineering, Rajahmundry (AP) India Abstract Claims about Shakespeare's influence on

Next Generation Literary Text Glossary

act the most major subdivision of a play; made up of scenes allude to mention without discussing at length analogy similarities between like features of two things on which a comparison may be based analyze

The History and the Culture of His Time

The History and the Culture of His Time 1564 London :, England, fewer than now live in. Oklahoma City Elizabeth I 1558 1603 on throne from to. Problems of the times: violent clashes between Protestants

Curriculum Map-- Kings School District (English 12AP)

Novels Read and listen to learn by exposing students to a variety of genres and comprehension strategies. Write to express thoughts by using writing process to produce a variety of written works. Speak

Samuel Langhorne Clemens aka Mark Twain. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Samuel Langhorne Clemens aka Mark Twain Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Unit Focus Understanding Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as a satire, as an allegory, as an epic, and as a bildungsroman. Understanding

This Is Just a Little Bit Funny, Right?

Common Core Standards Lesson Type: Narrative & POV Concept: Exploring Satire & Dark Humor Primary Subject Area: English Secondary Subject Areas: n/a Common Core Standards Addressed: Grades 9-10 Grades

The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act 1. Shakespeare, 10 th English p

The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act 1 Shakespeare, 10 th English p.210-230 Read pages 210-211 1. What are archetypes in literature? 2. What is a tragedy? 3. In a tragedy, the main character, who is usually involved

STAAR Reading Terms 6th Grade. Group 1:

STAAR Reading Terms 6th Grade Group 1: 1. synonyms words that have similar meanings 2. antonyms - words that have opposite meanings 3. context clues - words, phrases, or sentences that help give meaning

Twelfth Night or what you will

Name: Per. Twelfth Night or what you will This Packet is due: Packets will be graded on: Completion (50%): All spaces filled, all questions answered. Accuracy (25%): All answers correct and/or logically

World War I Cartoons: Propaganda?

Unit 5 World War I Eastridge World War I Cartoons: Propaganda? Overview In this activity, students examine political cartoons created before and during World War and evaluate their persuasiveness. Procedure

The Mechanics of Role Inversion

The Mechanics of Role Inversion Daniel Fremont In Burt Shevelove, Larry Gelbart and Stephen Sondheim s A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, we find slaves exchanging places with masters, courtesans

Importance of Being Earnest Discussion Questions

Act One Importance of Being Earnest Discussion Questions 1. Why does Jack Worthing call himself "Ernest" instead when he is in "town" (London)? 2. Why has Algernon invented an invalid friend named "Bunbury"?

Rhetorical Analysis Terms and Definitions Term Definition Example allegory

Rhetorical Analysis Terms and Definitions Term Definition Example allegory a story with two (or more) levels of meaning--one literal and the other(s) symbolic alliteration allusion amplification analogy

Allegory. Convention. Soliloquy. Parody. Tone. A work that functions on a symbolic level

Allegory A work that functions on a symbolic level Convention A traditional aspect of literary work such as a soliloquy in a Shakespearean play or tragic hero in a Greek tragedy. Soliloquy A speech in

CASAS Content Standards for Reading by Instructional Level

CASAS Content Standards for Reading by Instructional Level Categories R1 Beginning literacy / Phonics Key to NRS Educational Functioning Levels R2 Vocabulary ESL ABE/ASE R3 General reading comprehension

RHETORICAL DEVICES. Rhetoric: the art of effective, persuasive speaking or writing

RHETORICAL DEVICES Rhetoric: the art of effective, persuasive speaking or writing Ethos, Pathos, and Logos are terms coined by the Greek Philosopher Aristotle (they are also known as the Aristotelian Appeals)

2016 Twelfth Night Practice Test

2016 Twelfth Night Practice Test Use the college prep word bank to answer the following questions with the MOST CORRECT answer. Some words may be used more than once, or not at all. Word Bank A. Irony

Page 1 of 5 Kent-Drury Analyzing Poetry When asked to analyze or "explicate" a poem, it is a good idea to read the poem several times before starting to write about it (usually, they are short, so it is

Literary Elements Allusion*

Literary Elements Allusion* brief, often direct reference to a person, place, event, work of art, literature, or music which the author assumes the reader will recognize Analogy Apostrophe* Characterization*

IB Analysis and Fundamentals of Composition Guide

The 10 Commandments of IB Analysis: IB Analysis and Fundamentals of Composition Guide #1: Despite the vagueness or the complexity of a given analysis prompt, assume that analytical prompts are essentially

Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest Class 2

Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest Class 2 10-minute writing assignment: who is the hero/ine of this play, and why? * Last time, we talked about Wilde's life and about deceit as a dominant metaphor

The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Final Review Packet. Name

Name The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Final Review Packet Instructions: Use your acts 1 5 packets to complete this review of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. You do not have to fill out this review completely;

Jefferson School District Literature Standards Kindergarten

Kindergarten LI.01 Listen, make connections, and respond to stories based on well-known characters, themes, plots, and settings. LI.02 Name some book titles and authors. LI.03 Demonstrate listening comprehension

Expeditions in Your Classroom English Language Arts

Expeditions in Your Classroom English Language Arts Nora Priest Contents Introduction......................................... iv Project Skills Chart.................................... vi Calling All

Who Was Shakespeare?

Who Was Shakespeare? Bard of Avon = poet of Avon 37 plays are attributed to him, but there is great controversy over the authorship. 154 Sonnets. Some claim many authors wrote under one name. In Elizabethan

Written by Pradeep Kumar Wednesday, 16 March :26 - Last Updated Thursday, 17 March :23

By V Pradeep Kumar The concept of humour in management is one of the least researched and written about aspect. Many organisations have been using group laughing exercises in the morning of a typical working

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University Term End Exam August 2010

Course Code : MEG-01 Roll No. Subject : British Poetry Marks : 70 Date : 02-08-2010 Note : All questions carry equal marks. Que 1: Write an essay on the main themes in Chaucer s Nonnes Prioress Tale. (14)

a story or visual image with a second distinct meaning partially hidden behind it literal or visible meaning Allegory

a story or visual image with a second distinct meaning partially hidden behind it literal or visible meaning Allegory the repetition of the same sounds- usually initial consonant sounds Alliteration an

Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me. Introduction to Shakespeare and Julius Caesar

Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears Introduction to Shakespeare and Julius Caesar Who was he? William Shakespeare (baptized April 26, 1564 died April 23, 1616) was an English poet and playwright

AP Literature and Composition 2017

AP Literature and Composition 2017 Summer Reading Assignment Required reading over the summer: How to Read Literature like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster Assignment: Read How to Read Literature like a

CURRICULUM MAP. Standards Content Skills Assessment Anchor text:

CURRICULUM MAP Course/ Subject: Shakespeare Grade: 9-12 Month: September/October Standards Content Skills Assessment Anchor text: A.1.1.1.2. Identify and apply Why Shakespeare multiple meaning words (synonyms

Literary Elements & Terms. Some of the basics that every good story must have

Literary Elements & Terms Some of the basics that every good story must have What are literary elements? The basic items that make up a work of literature are called literary elements. Character Every

a release of emotional tension

Aeschylus writer of tragedies; wrote Oresteia; proposed the idea of having two actors and using props and costumes; known as the father of Greek tragedy anagnorisis antistrophe Aristotle Aristotle's 3

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn C H A P TER S

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn C H A P TER S 1 6-31 JOURNAL PROMPT How do you go about making important decisions? Do you tend to follow your heart or your head? Chapters 16-31: Sarcasm, Irony, Parody,

In his letter to Sir Walter Raleigh, Spenser says:

Lecture 13: For Profit of the Ensample In his letter to Sir Walter Raleigh, Spenser says: In that Faery Queene I meane glory in my generall intention, but in my particular I conceiue the most excellent

Fairfield Public Schools English Curriculum

Fairfield Public Schools English Curriculum Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, Language Satire Satire: Description Satire pokes fun at people and institutions (i.e., political parties, educational

Glossary alliteration allusion analogy anaphora anecdote annotation antecedent antimetabole antithesis aphorism appositive archaic diction argument

Glossary alliteration The repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of consecutive words or syllables. allusion An indirect reference, often to another text or an historic event. analogy

THEORIES OF HUMOR - 3. INCONGRUITY THEORY

THEORIES OF HUMOR - 3. INCONGRUITY THEORY WTF and other aberrations of comedy Schopenhauer the ludicrous is always the paradoxical, and therefore unexpected, subsumption of an object under a conception

Wilde s brilliant use of wordplay would later influence other British playwrights, such as Noel Coward and Tom Stoppard.

Excerpts from: 'A Teacher's Guide: The Importance of Being Earnest and Other lays by Oscar Wilde' by Lise Kloeppel (There are many 't's missing where it shold be 'th' sorry!) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

B.A. Honours:16 th and 17 th century Literature. Prepared by: Dr. Iqbal Judge Asso.Prof. PG Dept of English

B.A. Honours:16 th and 17 th century Literature Prepared by: Dr. Iqbal Judge Asso.Prof. PG Dept of English Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama Elizabethan age: reign of Queen Elizabeth I* ( 1558-1603) Elizabethan

1. Allusion: making a reference to literature, art, history, or pop culture

Literary Terms Every 8 th Grader Needs to Know Before Going to High School You need to know the definition of and be able to identify each literary term 1. Allusion: making a reference to literature, art,

Junior Honors Summer Reading Guide

The Crucible, by Arthur Miller Junior Honors Summer Reading Guide As you read The Crucible, respond to the following questions. (We will use these questions as a springboard to discussion at the beginning

What is a meme? Popular Meme Characters

What is a meme? An image superimposed with a phrase intended to make a commentary on the image itself or another issue with which the image provided adds another layer of irony. It makes a point by appealing

Introduction to Drama. A Western New England College Presentation

Introduction to Drama A Western New England College Presentation Definition Unlike short stories or novels, plays are written for the express purpose of performance. Actors play roles and present the storyline

Scope and Sequence Subject Area: AP/pre-AP English Literary Terms, page 1 Secondary Grades 6 12

Subject Area: AP/pre-AP English Literary Terms, page 1 Secondary Grades 6 12 Definitions and explanations of terms can be found in Harmon & Holman s A Handbook to Literature = grade (s) where term should

POETRY TERMS / DEFINITIONS

POETRY TERMS / DEFINITIONS Poetry: writing intended to elicit an emotional response from the reader without conventions of prose; includes ballad, sonnet, limerick, eulogy, free verse, haiku, lyrics, narrative

Theater is what we watch on stage. Drama is the script we read, that which the actors perform, the text that the playwright creates.

4. Drama - about Theater is what we watch on stage. Drama is the script we read, that which the actors perform, the text that the playwright creates. Drama is literature that actors perform, but it has

A.P. Language and Composition Rhetorical Terms & Glossary

A.P. Language and Composition Rhetorical Terms & Glossary Abstract Allegory Anecdote Annotation Antithesis Aphorism Apostrophe refers to language that describes concepts rather than concrete images ( ideas

The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act II William Shakespeare

SELETION TEST Student Edition page 818 The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act II William Shakespeare LITERARY RESPONSE AN ANALYSIS OMPREHENSION (60 points; 6 points each) On the line provided, write the

Preview of Literary Terms 41-45

Preview of Literary Terms 41-45 41. loaded words Definition: Intended to be used as an emotional appeal, loaded words evoke strongly positive or negative reactions beyond their literal meaning. Note: Connotation

Close Reading: Analyzing Tone

Close Reading: Analyzing Tone Tone refers to the attitude an author displays toward her subject or audience. Mood refers to the audience s feeling toward the subject of the writing. Authors work hard to

Act III The Downfall

Act III The Downfall Scene I A plague o'both your houses [pg. 123] O, I am fortune's fool! [pg. 125] This scene is a reminder to the audience that Romeo and Juliet's lives/love affair is occurring in a

6 th Grade ELA Post-Test Study Guide Semester One

6 th Grade ELA Post-Test Study Guide Semester One TYPES OF SENTENCES Simple sentences have one (subject, predicate, complete thought). Compound sentences contain independent clauses and use conjunctions.

DOWNLOAD OR READ : TECHNIQUES OF IRONY IN ANATOLE FRANCE PDF EBOOK EPUB MOBI

DOWNLOAD OR READ : TECHNIQUES OF IRONY IN ANATOLE FRANCE PDF EBOOK EPUB MOBI Page 1 Page 2 techniques of irony in anatole france techniques of irony in pdf techniques of irony in anatole france Classroom

6 th Grade ELA Post-Test Study Guide Semester One

6 th Grade ELA Post-Test Study Guide Semester One TYPES OF SENTENCES Simple sentences have one independent clause (subject, predicate, complete thought). Compound sentences contain two independent clauses

Sixth Grade 101 LA Facts to Know

Sixth Grade 101 LA Facts to Know 1. ALLITERATION: Repeated consonant sounds occurring at the beginnings of words and within words as well. Alliteration is used to create melody, establish mood, call attention

IMAGINATION AT THE SCHOOL OF SEASONS - FRYE S EDUCATED IMAGINATION AN OVERVIEW J.THULASI

IMAGINATION AT THE SCHOOL OF SEASONS - FRYE S EDUCATED IMAGINATION AN OVERVIEW J.THULASI Northrop Frye s The Educated Imagination (1964) consists of essays expressive of Frye's approach to literature as

Introduction to Satire

Introduction to Satire Satire Satire is a literary genre that uses irony, wit, and sometimes sarcasm to expose humanity s vices and foibles, giving impetus, or momentum, to change or reform through ridicule.

Answer the following questions: 1) What reasons can you think of as to why Macbeth is first introduced to us through the witches?

Macbeth Study Questions ACT ONE, scenes 1-3 In the first three scenes of Act One, rather than meeting Macbeth immediately, we are presented with others' reactions to him. Scene one begins with the witches,

William Shakespeare. Widely regarded as the greatest writer in English Literature

William Shakespeare Widely regarded as the greatest writer in English Literature Shakespeare 1563-1616 Stratford-on-Avon, England wrote 37 plays about 154 sonnets started out as an actor Stage Celebrity

English 10 Curriculum

English 10 Curriculum P. Rhoads MP 1: Keystone Exam preparation Non-fiction Text annotations Writing reflections MP 1Writing Sample (Career Development) Poetry Explications Poetry terms Poetry Opus Coffeehouse

1. alliteration (M) the repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of nearby words

Sound Devices 1. alliteration (M) the repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of nearby words 2. assonance (I) the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words 3. consonance (I) the repetition of

Summer Reading Material: Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie by David Lunbar *STUDENTS MUST BUY THE BOOK FOR SUMMER READING. ELECTRONIC FORMAT IS ACCEPTABLE.

Ms. Rose Pre-AP 2018 Summer Reading Summer Reading Material: Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie by David Lunbar *STUDENTS MUST BUY THE BOOK FOR SUMMER READING. ELECTRONIC FORMAT IS ACCEPTABLE.* PLEASE READ THE

SHAKESPEARE I N A N I M A T I O N

SHAKESPEARE I N A N I M A T I O N INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE Shakespeare s works are still wildly popular in the present day. His plays have been used for inspiration for other pieces for decades, including

Literary Devices Figurative Language and Beyond

Literary Devices Figurative Language and Beyond Essential Question What are the literary devices I need to understand and to analyze poetry and drama? Aphorism a concise statement of a general truth or

NAME: Group: Date: Comments: MARK:

NAME: Group: Date: Comments: MARK: Author: Title: 1st Published: Used edition: Year: Publisher: Subtitle: Chapters /Acts: Pages: A. THE BOOK: CONTENTS AND STRUCTURE 1. Shortly tell the story in your own

University of Leeds Classification of Books General Literature

University of Leeds Classification of Books General Literature Works on specific authors classed in the appropriate schedule (English, French, etc.) [A General] A-0.01 periodicals A-0.02 series A-0.03

Leaders Support Materials HE 4-970

Leaders Support Materials HE 4-970 Laughter and Humor Quotes When humor goes, there goes civilization Laughing is the sensation of feeling good all over. Erma Bombeck Josh Billings A happy heart makes