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"The Convergence of the Twain"

-Thomas Hardy

The Question:

Analyze how the poetic devices convey the speaker's attitude toward the sinking ship.

Goal: To be able to recognize all the devices and techniques present in the poem, and then be able to use them in order to answer the question

Shacquez Ralph

David Arango

Jessica Leal

What to Look for

Devices like...

Rhyme Scheme

Definition:

The rhyme scheme is the practice of rhyming words placed at the end of the lines in the prose/ poetry. Rhyme scheme refers to the order in which particular words rhyme. If the alternate words rhyme, it is an “a-b-a-b” rhyme scheme, which means “a” is the rhyme for the lines 1 and 3 and “b” is the rhyme affected in the lines 2 and 4.

Allegory

Definition:

An allegory is a symbolism device where the meaning of a greater, often abstract, concept is conveyed with the aid of a more corporeal object or idea being used as an example. Usually a rhetoric device, an allegory su

Hyperbole

Definition:

A hyperbole is a literary device wherein the author uses specific words and phrases that exaggerate and overemphasize the basic crux of the statement in order to produce a grander, more noticeable effect. The purpose of hyperbole is to create a larger-than-life effect and overly stress a specific point. Such sentences usually convey an action or sentiment that is generally not practically/ realistically possible or plausible but helps emphasize an emotion.

Alliteration

Definition:

Alliteration is a literary device where words are used in quick succession and begin with letters belonging to the same sound group. Whether it is the consonant sound or a specific vowel group, the alliteration involves creating a repetition of similar sounds in the sentence. Alliterations are also created when the words all begin with the same letter. Alliterations are used to add character to the writing and often add an element of ‘fun’ to the piece..

Bellwork

Read the passage and look for literary devices.

When you are finished discuss the devices you found with your table. Then analyze how the devices convoy the speakers attitude toward the sinking of the ship.

Large Group Discussion

Share Devices found with the entire class

Reflection

1 paragraph commentary including thesis and first body paragraph on how the poetic devices convey the speakers attitude toward the sinking of the ship

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