This is one of the possible [[assignments for poetry]] or [[assignments for language]] you can choose. (T3: Language) **Choose any one of the following:** 1. Find a poem by perusing the [[mentor texts for poetry]]. Tell me all about the poem's theme, genre, versification, and figures of speech (see [Writing About Poe†ry](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/writing_in_literature/writing_about_poetry.html) for a nice guided example of how you might go about this!) 2. Browse as many poems as necessary from this week's Mentor Texts in order to find (and explain the specific usage of) examples of each of the following, as explained in [Poe†ry in Writing Courses](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/resources/writing_instructors/poetry_in_writing_courses/index.html): 1. metaphor 2. simile 3. personification 4. apostrophe 5. imagery 3. Choose two or more poems from Mentor Texts, and describe, compare, and contrast each poet's choices and technique of *lineation,* as discussed in [Poe†ry in Writing Courses](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/resources/writing_instructors/poetry_in_writing_courses/index.html). 4. Choose a poem from mentor texts for poetry, and identify and describe what you think its "synoptic moment" is (see [Poe†ry Writing: Invention](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/creative_writing/writers/invention/invention-examples/poetry_invention/poetry-invention-overview.html)), and why you think so. Where is it in the poem, and what effect does that placement have on the piece as a whole? Whichever question you choose to answer, we're looking for at least a **solid academic paragraph** of explication. Contact me if you run into trouble; don't just give up! <br> ---- Here is a general rubric for the [T3: Language](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n1-lMTPvZkffuL0XC7WUcYa00gicGqnyx3rF1_LXP5U?authuser=mschulte%40waukesha.k12.wi.us&usp=drive_fs) learning target. Associated Standards: R.11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases, including figurative and connotative meanings. Analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning, tone, and mood, including words with multiple meanings. Analyze how an author uses and refines the meaning of technical or key term(s) over the course of a text. L.11-12.3 Apply an understanding of syntax to the study of complex texts when reading. a. Determine the denotative, connotative, and figurative meanings of words and phrases used in texts; analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations. b. Analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on the meaning, tone, and effectiveness of a response; consider words with multiple meanings, language that is particularly engaging or beautiful, and reading, writing, and speaking situations that seamlessly integrate linguistic diversity, ideas, and cultures. L.11-12.5 Demonstrate contextually appropriate use of the conventions of standardized English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Discern when and where it is appropriate to use standardized English. Appropriately use and explain the intended purpose of language choice.