What words does the author use to describe sleep in the first paragraph? – “nightly journey from consciousness” – “mysterious world of sleep” These phrases are examples of figurative language. What kind of figurative language are they? (Check the back wall!) What is the effect of the use of metaphor in this paragraph?

Today we will: Finish poetry chart. Read silently. – Answer a question after reading. Analyze “Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day.” – Write notes on hand out. – Turn to p. 691 in literature book.

The lightening danced on spindly legs. The world was an oyster to him; he was constantly searching for pearls. I watched my students like a hawk; the moment one of them misbehaved I would swoop down on him/her. After I spoke to him, I was walking on air the rest of the day.

Title of poem Author’s Name Summary of poem Tone of poemMood of poemFig. Language “Heart! We will forget him!” Emily Dickinson The speaker is talking to her heart about forgetting a man and the way he made her feel. The speaker’s tone is determined. She is telling her heart to forget him in “Haste.” Her mind knows her heart is where the emotion is. The mood is maybe a little sad, but more hopeful. The speaker uses words like “We will” and “I will” to help the reader feel her strength and purpose. Personification: the speaker addresses her heart like it can participate in a conversation. By personifying her heart, the speaker acknowledges the power of emotion—the heart is really in charge. “The Moon was but a Chin of Gold” “since feeling is first” “Simile” “The Taxi” “miss rosie” “this morning”

After reading, choose one question to answer in paragraph form. 1.How does the author establish the tone of the text? 2.How does the author want you to respond to or use this text? 3.What was the author’s purpose for writing this text? 4.Are you most likely to remember the characters, the setting or the problem of the story?

HOMEWORK 1.Analyze “Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day.” 2.Pronoun quiz on Thursday.