Read Wordsworth’s poems, “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” and “She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways.” In your journal response, focus on Wordsworth’s use of metaphor and simile (figurative language) to convey meaning in one of these poems. For instance, what metaphors or similes do you see in one of the poems? What do these metaphors or similes suggest in the poem? How do they contribute to the poem’s overall meaning? Also, in your response, note the “romantic” traits that you find in his poem (You may want to review DB #3 to get a sense of the “romantic” literary traits).

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. one shade the more, one ray the less, (“she walks in beauty”, line 7) this line connotes a. the woman’s hair b. balance c. paradox d. point of view

Constructed response paragraph: after reading “the case for short words,” do you think the author makes a convincing case that short words are effective? explain your answer and support it with evidence from the selection.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. it was about dusk, one evening during the supreme madness of the carnival season, that i encountered friend. he accosted me with excessive warmth, for he had been drinking much. the man wore motley. had on a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells. i wa to see him that i thought i should never have done wringing his hand. in the excerpt above, the use of the word madness is meant to o provide the reason for fortunato's ridiculous outfit. invoke a feeling of anger in the scene. screate a sarcastic tone in the narrator. describe the lawlessness of the carnival season. next question v ron urun