3 Levels of Reading Not in book

Steps for Making Inferences REVIEW Saying, “To drink or not to drink. That is the question!” Alludes to...

Where would you least expect to see this toilet? Marcel Duchamp The Tate The Art Story The Guardian

What would you name this toilet? Maurizio Cattelan Forbes Guardian ArtNews

In Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness”,Heart of Darkness “the two knitting women” whom Marlow sees alludes to “Moirae” or Fates as visualized in Greek Mythology: “The two knitting women increase his anxiety by gazing at him and all the other sailors with knowing unconcern. Their eerie looks suggest that they know what will happen (the men dying), yet don’t care” The thread they knit represents human life. The two women knitting black wool foreshadows Marlow’s horrific journey in the “Dark Continent.”

Function of Allusion By and large, the use of allusions enables writers or poets to simplify complex ideas and emotions. The readers comprehend the complex ideas by comparing the emotions of the writer or poet to the references given by them. Furthermore, the references to Greek Mythology give a dreamlike and magical touch to the works of art. Similarly, biblical allusions appeal to the readers with religious backgrounds.

Gangsta’ Paradise – Coolio As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I take a look at my life and realize there’s nothing left. Cause I’ve been blastin’ and laughin’ so long that Even my mama thinks my mind is gone. The allusion here is quite easy to spot: the shadow of death alludes to Psalm 23 or the Psalm traditionally read at funerals.

Chapter 10 / 11 part 2 CRITICAL READING & THINKING SKILLS

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Find the connotative language! (on quiz & final)

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FACT or Opinion? F O F O O F O O F + O

T / F The author’s purpose is always obvious? is always obvious? Alcohol is actually the waste product, you might say ‘urine’ produced by yeast. Don’t drink.

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New York Times, FoxNEWS, NRA website?

positiveadmiration, congratulation, praise Tone – negativeangry, accusatory, hostile, sarcastic To determine a personal bias, check for the author’s tone.

What is an ISSUE? Can be argued for or against Is ‘smoking’ an issue? Are there arguments that are pro-smoking? Is this an issue? A recent law has been proposed to ban smoking by residents in their own apartments to prevent secondary smoke from entering neighbors rooms. Issues are ISSUES because they can NOT be resolved: abortion, gun control, euthanasia, gay marriage. Because of their very nature, all controversial subjects include a bias.

Which words in this article signal an opinion or indicate bias? You can identify these words because they have positive or negative connotations.

Which words in the first sentence of this article signal an opinion because they have positive or negative connotations?

Which words in this paragraph signal an opinion because they have positive or negative connotations? What is the bias?

HOMEWORK Read and complete Chapter 11 Revise Works Cited page Revise Works Cited page With a tutor or librarian (get his or her signature)