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From Words Venus Khoury-Ghata. 1042-1045. QUICK WRITE. Where do words come from? How do their meanings get spread? What are the purposes and effects of figurative language techniques such as similes, metaphors, and personification?. AGENDA. Read & discuss pages 1042-1045
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From WordsVenus Khoury-Ghata 1042-1045
QUICK WRITE • Where do words come from? How do their meanings get spread? • What are the purposes and effects of figurative language techniques such as similes, metaphors, and personification?
AGENDA • Read & discuss pages 1042-1045 • Answer questions 1-5 on page 1045 and be prepared to present the item assigned to you. • MYTH: an anonymous, traditional story that explains a belief, a custom, or a mysterious natural phenomenon. • Think of Greek myths that you know. • ASSIGNMENT: see page 1045-Writing an Origin Myth • Use MLA Format • Write neatly in ink or type. Due tomorrow!
ORIGIN MYTHS • 1. Share in small groups • 2. Select the story you evaluate as the most effective in creativity, story telling, voice, etc. • 3. Large group sharing as time allows. • QUIZ- “Words”