Tuesday, Dec 16 mariner review

Please note that you are responsible for any missing work. Check the blog: English3-14-15.blogspot.com      Several people have yet to come and take the vocabulary test from last Thursday. Also there is lots of background information on Coleridge's "Mariner". 

Important concepts associated with Romanticism.

Important concepts associated with Romanticism

1. didactic- adjective meaning something that is meant to teach

2. picturesque-adjective- visually attractive, especially in a quaint or pretty style.

3. sublime- Noun- something that elevates to a high degree of moral or spiritual purity or excellence.

4. awe- noun- a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.

5. epiphany- noun- a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something (2) :  an intuitive grasp of reality through something (as an event) usually simple and striking (3) :  an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure

Moving on......
                  review of "The Rime of the Rime Ancient Mariner"
1.Type of genre
2.Characters
3. Plot
4. Finishing up your graphic organizers.  Make sure you have the 25 thematic examples noted.

On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, you will use the graphic organizer to write an essay, which will be due by Friday. Below is a copy of the assignment, if you wish to get ahead.

Essay topic for Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” ESSAY TOPIC:

Romanticism was a movement in the arts and literature that originated in the 18^th century in reaction to the Enlightenment, which emphasized reason, for one that gave importance to inspiration, subjectivity and the primacy of the individual. In In a well-written essay, using copious textual evidence, prove that Coleridge’s poem “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” exemplifies Romanticism.

General directions for the essay:

1)      MLA heading

2)      500 word minimum. (If handwritten, that means three full pages.)

3)      Graphic organizer outline- to be turned in with the completed essay, along with your completed packet organizer from class.

4)      Organization of the essay:

a.       An introduction that clearly sets up the thesis, so that the reader knows exactly what to expect.

b.      A minimum of 3 body paragraphs with a clear thesis that supports an aspect that was stated in your introduction.

c.       Textual evidence from the poem. To cite, you only need (“Mariner”) once. When possible, weave in the text.

Note the correct method of including the poetic evidence:

  If using more than three lines, you need to separate out the poetic text. Indent five spaces and copy exactly as it is written in the poem.

      It is an ancient Mariner.

      And he stoppeth one of three.

      By thy long grey beard and glittering eye,

      Now wherefore stopp’st thou me?

       Here are some the same lines woven into a sentence: Coleridge immediately establishes the character and the plot when he says, “It is an ancient Mariner, / And he stoppeth one of three”; then he continues to note his “skinny hand” and “glittering eyes” to emphasize the supernatural.

                   If you wish to leave words out, use an ellipsis:

            The wedding guest was mesmerized, cataleptic and “stood still,/ …like a three years’ child” [while] / The mariner hath his will” (“Mariner”). 

  If you are using two contiguous lines:  “It is an ancient Mariner,/ And he stoppeth one of three.”

d.      Each paragraph should have an analysis statement that explains why or how what you said is

significant in terms of the development of the character, plot, theme or motif as tied to Romanticism.

e.      Conclusion- this is NOT a restatement of the introduction, but an insightful observation , prediction, reflection on the ideas as reflected in the poem. This may also be a sociological, historical or cultural connection. This of this as your final statement for which you will be remembered. You are linking this to your original thesis.

f.        Due: end of day on Friday, December 19

5)      Grading; essay (50% category), class graphic organizer (40% category for 4 days) and graphic organizer for the essay.   Material received after that time is worth only 50 points.

Supporting material:

Qualities of Romanticism

Love of Nature

Idealization of Rural Living

Faith in Common People

Emphasis on Freedom and Individualism

Spontaneity, intuition, feeling, imagination, wonder

Passionate individual religiosity

Life after death

Organic view of the World

Important concepts associated with Romanticism

didactic- adjective meaning something that is meant to teach

picturesque-adjective- visually attractive, especially in a quaint or pretty style.

sublime- Noun- something that elevates to a high degree of moral or spiritual purity or excellence.

awe- noun- a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.

epiphany- noun- a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something (2) :  an intuitive grasp of reality through something (as an event) usually simple and striking (3) :  an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure

Transition words

Addition

·         furthermore

·         moreover

·         too

·         also

·         in the second place

·         again

·         in addition

·         even more

·         next

·         further

·         last, lastly

·         finally

·         besides

·         and, or, nor

·         first

·         second, secondly, etc.

Time

·         while

·         immediately

·         never

·         after

·         later, earlier

·         always

·         when

·         soon

·         whenever

·         meanwhile

·         sometimes

·         in the meantime

·         during

·         afterwards

·         now, until now

·         next

·         following

·         once

·         then

·         at length

·         simultaneously

·         so far

·         this time

·         subsequently

Place

·         here

·         there

·         nearby

·         beyond

·         wherever

·         opposite to

·         adjacent to

·         neighboring on

·         above, below

Exemplification or Illustration

·         to illustrate

·         to demonstrate

·         specifically

·         for instance

·         as an illustration

·         e.g., (for example)

·         for example

Comparison

·         in the same way

·         by the same token

·         similarly

·         in like manner

·         likewise

·         in similar fashion

Contrast

·         yet

·         and yet

·         nevertheless

·         nonetheless

·         after all

·         but

·         however

·         though

·         otherwise

·         on the contrary

·         in contrast

·         notwithstanding

·         on the other hand

·         at the same time

Clarification

·         that is to say

·         in other words

·         to explain

·         i.e., (that is)

·         to clarify

·         to rephrase it

·         to put it another way

Cause

·         because

·         since

·         on account of

·         for that reason

Effect

·         therefore

·         consequently

·         accordingly

·         thus

·         hence

·         as a result

Purpose

·         in order that

·         so that

·         to that end, to this end

·         for this purpose

Qualification

·         almost

·         nearly

·         probably

·         never

·         always

·         frequently

·         perhaps

·         maybe

·         although

Intensification

·         indeed

·         to repeat

·         by all means

·         of course

·         doubtedly

·         certainly

·         without doubt

·         yes, no

·         undoubtedly

·         in fact

·         surely

·         in fact