The Black Walnut Tree

The Black Walnut Tree

 

 

Carefully read the following poem by Mary Oliver. Then write a well-organized blog in which you analyze how Oliver conveys the relationship between the tree and family through the use of figurative language and other poetic techniques.

The Allegory of the Cave

The Allegory of the Cave

So, here is the written and narrated version of Plato's Allegory of the Cave.  Since you are all young, energetic, intelligent and future college grads, how does this theory apply to you?  Figure out what it means and apply it to yourself as a future leader of society.

Literary Fiction

Well,  here goes.  This story is literary fiction.  It is not a "long" short story, nor a happy one, but Flannery O'Conner certainly has something to say here.  After reading the story, seeking information about the author and/or the time and setting might help on lock some clues about the author's message.  You may also find it's meaning through analysis of the work itself.  So, read the story and tell me what it is "about".  Avoid plot summary and instead focus on the story behind the story.  Why would O'Conner write something like this?

A Good Man is Hard to Find

Literary Analysis "The Gift of the Magi"

How to Write about Irony in a Literary Essay

Look over this article about how to write about irony found in a story.  Next, read "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry.  Write an analysis of the story based on the author's use of two literary devices, irony is one device and you may choose the other. 

Merry Christmas

What does AP Literature want for Christmas?

The True Meaning of Christmas

A Doubtful Christmas is a story about the value of hard work.  Read this enjoyable, true story and answer the following question:  Have we lost the true meaning of Christmas? Choose a side and argue it.

Conflict

"Odour of Chrysanthemums"

Read this short story and talk about the conflicts in the story.  Then, discuss with your classmates your ideas for conflict in your own short story.