Homework for the week
Read
Read act IV of Othello.
Answer
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.1. How does the handkerchief function in act 4? Keep track of its movements from here to the end of the play. 2. Why is the handkerchief so important to Othello? |
3. How is Othello changing in act 4? 4. What is the effect of his public humiliation of Desdemona by slapping her? |
5. What is the nature of the relationship between Emilia and Desdemona? 6. How effective is Shakespeare in portraying this private world of women? |
Define
Using a dictionary define these words found in Act 4
Expostulate
Importune
impudent
insinuate
gibe
lethargy
palate
requite
subtle
venial
Grammar of Poetry-
1. Complete the first three lessons. Introduction & Epiphany Graph, How to Read Poetry and Simile
2. Reading page 60
The 100 Best Poems of All Time
Read pages 1-6
On a piece of notebook paper identify the titles, if they have a rhyme scheme and the meaning in one sentence or more.
Writing
Write a poetry paragraph from one of the assignments.
Shakespeare Presentation I
Choose one of your Shakespeare plays and prepare a presentation that should last 5 minutes as well as a handout for the class.
Presentation and handout should include
Title
Author
Classification (tragedy, comedy or history)
Rising Action
Exposition
Setting
Characters
Climax
Conflict
Protagonist
Antagonist
Falling Action
Resolution
Theme
Important quotes
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