English Final

Leadership has been a topic we have dealt with on-and-off since the beginning of the year. What are the qualities of a good leader?

-Commitment -Integrity -Confidence

Discuss the ways in which William Blake can be considered "father figure" to Romanticism.

Blake can be considered the "father figure" to Romanticism because he began writing about romantics before its era. His paintings and poetry have been characterized as the Pre-Romantic movement. This shows his style started the movement.

The following quote is from Blake's "Auguries of Innocence." Discuss imagery and the use of other poetic devices Blake uses to convey meaning. "To see the world in a grain of sand And heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour."

Blake uses imagery, visual symbolism, to make our lives seem much smaller and that were in control. He uses metaphors as well. For example, the world becoming a grain of sand, and infinity in the palm of our hand.

Discuss the use of poetic devices in this poem by Lord Byron (George Gordon): "She Walks In Beauty" She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes; Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies. One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress, Or softly lightens o'er her face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express, How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.

Byron uses similes, expresses the setting of the poem, and allusion. The simile is used to explain what Byron thinks pf this girl. The setting is what the girl is like. Byron explains she's like a starry night. Allusion is the connection between this girl and heaven. He explains how she's so pure like heaven.

Discuss your research paper. Include your overall topic, your thesis, and what examples you used to support your claim. Include mention of at least one prominent tradition of British literature.

I wrote about why some books are Literary Classics. "Awakenings" being a classic. Its a classic because like British Literature, it can teach the reader how to intellectually assess the world and the place around it.

Briefly discuss why Jane Austin was a divisive literary figure. Briefly discuss her legacy as a writer and why she is considered important.

Jane Austen was a divisive literary figure because of her outgoing opinions. Jane wrote about women's importance in marriage and their social standing and economic stability. Jane also became known for her humor and realism in her works.

Discuss the concept of metaphysical poetry, including its characteristics, and mention some of the major figures. Explain how they differed from their predecessors in the tradition of British Literature. Be sure to include discussion of how they dealt with and portrayed Romantic Love.

Metaphysical poetry is usually religion themed and focuses on the soul. Some major figures include and .George Herbert and John Donne Different because it's intellectualized, talk's about paradox's, complicated

Broadly speaking, what is one not so obvious similarity between British and American Literature? Broadly speaking, what is one major difference between British and American Literature?

One not so obvious similarity in British and American Literature is that both tend to use the same characteristics to help advance their writing. A major difference between British and American Literature is that British Literature tends to be written by British citizens and American Literature is written by United States citizens.

Discuss Percy Shelley's use of theme in the following poem: "Ozymandias" I met a traveller from an antique land, Who said—"Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. . . . Near them, on the sand, Half sunk a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things, The hand that mocked them, and the heart that fed; And on the pedestal, these words appear: My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair! Nothing beside remains. Round the decay Of that colossal Wreck, boundless and bare The lone and level sands stretch far away."

Percy Shelley's use of theme shows that he is in a special desert. Shelley explains there's these rocks where he finds Ozyandias, "the king of kings", and he explains how they are in a vast and barren desert.

Discuss the concept of Romantic poetry, including its characteristics, mentioning some of the major figures. Explain how they differed from their predecessors in the tradition of British Literature. Be sure to mention their world-view and the culture impact that Romanticism still has to this day.

Romantic poetry is the generally about self-expression. -It is more about how the poet views things and their feelings that matter. -William Wordsworth is an example of this type of writing. -This differs from predecessors in traditional British Literature because traditional British Literature explores scientific truth and is less emotional and less about the writer. -Romanticism is still impactful to this day because it changed how people view art, music, and literature.

What are some themes present in contemporary culture that can be traced back to early British Literature? Be sure to provide specific examples.

Some themes present in contemporary culture that can be traced back to early British Literature is Heroism. In contemporary culture, superheroes and expressions of bravery are very popular still to this day. One of the original stories of heroism is Beowulf.

- Describe what it means to keep a "Stiff Upper Lip," and discuss an example of a character we have studied this year who exemplifies this form of British Stoicism. - Then briefly discuss how this excerpt from the poem "Ulysses" by Tennyson exemplifies and celebrates these character traits. Tho' much is taken, much abides; and though We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

Stiff Upper Lip: lack of emotion Stoicism: Enduring pain or conflict without any reaction or complaint. Example: Beowulf expresses Stoicism because he's the only one that fought Grendel with no fear or response to pain.

Discuss the role of the media in 1984.

The role of the media in 1984 has a great influence on people's thought; however, the media is not always neutral with facts. The media is constantly used as propaganda to manipulate the people's opinions.

Discuss the use of poetic devices in this poem by William Wordsworth: "My Heart Leaps Up" My heart leaps up when I behold A rainbow in the sky: So was it when my life began; So is it now I am a man; So be it when I shall grow old, Or let me die! The Child is father of the Man; And I could wish my days to be Bound each to each by natural piety.

William uses personification in the beginning of his poem to express excitement. He explains his excitement over when he see's a rainbow and whether he's 2 or 100 he's still going to get excited when he see's a rainbow. He also uses a hyperbole explaining how he's die if it meant he wouldn't get excited over a rainbow.

"... this resulted in kind of a disillusionment," Watts said. "War changed the form and the content of literary texts in English," Watts said. "For American expatriates like Ezra Pound and T.S. Eliot, their discussions moved from concerns about aestheticism to the nature of civilization - the preservation of which the war was meant to ensure." - Define "disillusionment" as it is used here, and briefly discuss how what is being described shaped the literature of their generation and the Modernist movement.

disillusionment: Having high expectations for something that ends up being a let down and not what you had hoped for. The effects of World War 1 shaped the literature of their generation, Modernist Movement. This movement was to go in the opposite direction from traditional literature and express themselves in new ways.