Directions: Read the poem below, then create a one paragraph constructed response in which you 1) identify one to two poetic devices in the poem and 2) explain why you think the poet
chose to include these poetic devices. Be sure to use evidence from the poem to support your
analysis.
I
Echo
By Henriqueta Lisboa
Green parrot
let out a shrill scream.
Rock in sudden
anger, replied.
A great uproad
invaded the forest
Thousands of parrots
screamed together
and rock echoed.
From all sides
strafing space
steely screams rained
and rained down.
Very piercing screams!
But no one died.

Directions: in 2 - 3 paragraphs respond to mack's idea about the "interplay of life and literature" in lines 92 - 100 in " why read shakespeare". 1. explain what it means to say that finding meaning in shakespeare "is a sort of proving ground for finding beauty and meaning in life". provide reasons that support your claim. 2. explain which is more important - that literature teaches readers about life or that understanding life readers understand literature. identify examples from literature you have read. 3. summarize your view of the interplay between literature and your own lives, explaining whether you see a connection or not and why.