Blinger Monday 9/17/12

1. BlingerMonday 9/17/12 • Is the killing of another human being ever justified? Explain in what instances it is appropriate to take another's life.

2. Imagery • Imagery is the use of language that appeals to the senses. • It not only creates a sensory experience for the reader, but it often creates an emotional response that contributes to the mood or atmosphere of the piece. • “The rainy night had ushered in a misty morning—half frost, half drizzle—and temporary brooks crossed our path, gurgling from the uplands.” – Emily Bronte • Which words create visual images? Which create auditory images? • What feelings are associated with rain, mist, and frost? How would the mood of this passage be different if it read “…rainy night had ushered in a brilliant, sunny morning”?

3. Imagery in Action

4. Personal Dictionary • Each week, you will select a minimum of 3 previously unknown words from the texts that we read. • Complete an entry in your Personal Dictionary for each word. • Each week, 2 people will share their words and definitions with the class in the form of a PowerPoint (guidelines forthcoming). • You will be required to use words from your Personal Dictionary in your writing assignments.