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Preteaching Vocab.

Preteaching Vocab. Turn to pg. 39 and write down the definition of tone . Tone- (sarcastic, playful, serious, sincere) Epigraph – a quotation or motto used at the beginning of a literary work to establish the THEME. Sample epigraph for the movie, Jaws: “Never swim alone!”

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Preteaching Vocab.

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  1. Preteaching Vocab. Turn to pg. 39 and write down the definition of tone. • Tone- (sarcastic, playful, serious, sincere) • Epigraph – a quotation or motto used at the beginning of a literary work to establish the THEME. Sample epigraph for the movie, Jaws: “Never swim alone!” A sample Epigraph for “Like Water for Chocolate” would be:___________________________________

  2. Tone – the emotional attitude TOWARD THE READER or TOWARD THE SUBJECT implied by a literary work. *Tells us how the AUTHOR feels • Sample epigraph for “Like Water for Chocolate” – “Traditions cannot be broken.”

  3. “Poseidonians” Constantine Cavafy

  4. Setting: Greece

  5. Setting: Greece

  6. Greek Culture (p.33-36) • Many people grow up in villages and move to the city for work. Elderly are known to reside in the villages. • Of the 10 million people who live in Greece, almost half (4 million) live in Athens. *City life/work • During summer, people stay true to their roots! They close their businesses in Athens and go back to enjoy their village lives.

  7. Greek customs Traditions ARE IMPORTANT, The well in the heart of the village (even though they have running water) School is a serious topic! Learn another language January 6th Epiphany Priest blesses all that is important (animals/houses/well/land) Lots of pressure to SUCCEED! How many swims did you have?!

  8. Greek customs cont’d. National exam at the end of school determines which university you attend MOST RESPECTED Univ. is in Athens – if you get in, the government pays your tuition! Fav. Holiday – EASTER Huge celebration after mass that ends at 1:30am! Work day split up/2 main meals 2pm BREAK – 1 meal and a nap Return at 5pm and stay until 8 or 9pm and have their second meal!

  9. Hellenic Culture 323BC to 31BC • The author of this excerpt was very interested in Hellenic Culture, the culture of the ancient Greeks that began to stagnate and decline after Rome’s rise to power. • Hellenistic states were ruled by kings (not by their citizens)

  10. Kings were most interested in importing fine goods, living a fruitful lifestyle (building extravagant palaces and displaying jewelry and sculptures for sale) • Poseidon – Greek god of the sea

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