Pre-AP English II Blog

Favorite Children's Book

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:00:00 GMT

What is your favorite children's book? Tell a little about it and why you loved reading it.

Magical Realism

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:00:00 GMT

Look up the definition for the literary term "magical realism" or "magic realism." Follow these directions for this blog.

1. Give a brief definition for the term magical realism.

2. Do you think this term applies to Bless Me, Ultima? Why or why not. (Explain your answer in 2 to 3 sentences).

Ultima

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Do you think the charachter of Ultima is a bruja? Why or why not? Explain well.

Poetry Archetypes

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:00:00 GMT

You have read "La Belle Dame sans Merci" by John Keats. Answer the following questions in the blog.

1. What are two archetypes that are found in the poem, and what do you think they mean?

2. What do you think the THEME (author's message) of the poem may be?

3. How does Keats' use of archetypes help him establish the theme?

On the "Pre-AP Info" page, there are two documents loaded that will help you analyze poetry. Feel free to use them if you would like.

"London"

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Find and read the poem "London" by William Blake posted under the Pre-AP info tabb. Then, answer the following questions on this blog.

1. Is this poem a celebration or a critique?

2. What image or line from the poem stands out the most to you? Why?

3. Relate the content of the poem to some aspect of Angela's Ashes.

William Blake's Poetry

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:25:00 GMT

You have read four of William Blake's poems. Tell how two of the poems can be compared to some aspect of Angela's Ashes. Be specific! Name the poem and quote small parts of the lines to make your point.