Agenda Voice Lesson: Syntax #4 Peer Revision – Rhetorical Analysis #2 When finished, you will finish reading Class Matters Chapter – “When the Joneses Wear Jeans” (independent) Film Clip Analysis Practice

Reminders Things to be thinking about: R.A. #2 – rough draft due today, 5/8 Success Unit Test – tomorrow, 5/9 Post SGM – Friday, 5/10 Rhetorical Analysis #1 & #2 – bring final drafts to class – ONE will be selected to be grade. This Friday, 5/10. How are you chunking your time and planning to finish your work?

Voice Lesson: Syntax #4

Read and Think: When I had waited a long time, very patiently, without hearing him lie down, I resolved to open a little – a very, very little crevice in the lantern. So I opened it – you cannot imagine how stealthily, stealthily – until, at length, a single dim ray, like the thread of a spider, shot from out the crevice and full upon the vulture eye. -- Edgar Allan Poe, “The Tell-Tale Heart,” The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings Analyze the syntax in the passage. Claim: Poe’s use of syntax…(what does it do? What is the effect?) Consider the following hints to guide your response: Use of phrases Use of dashes *Your response should use C-E-I format.

Responses Poe’s use of syntax creates suspense. By interrupting the flow of the sentence with phrases such as, “very patiently…without hearing him lie down…a very, very little” he slows down the movement of the sentence and increases the tension. The reader has to wait for the action to unfold as slowly as the action itself. Poe uses dashes in two of the sentences which can mark a sudden change of thought or a parenthetical remark that is emphasized. The dashes he uses set off a direct address to the reader and slow down the sentence, creating apprehension for the reader. The parenthetical address to the reader increases the tension of the sentence and involves the reader directly in the action by forcing the reader to wait for the slow, secretive actions revealed by the sentence. The syntax in Poe’s sentences not only heightens the tension, but creates a dark, suspenseful mood.

Responses Poe’s use of syntax creates suspense. By interrupting the flow of the sentence with phrases such as, “very patiently…without hearing him lie down…a very, very little” he slows down the movement of the sentence and increases the tension. The reader has to wait for the action to unfold as slowly as the action itself. Poe uses dashes in two of the sentences which can mark a sudden change of thought or a parenthetical remark that is emphasized. The dashes he uses set off a direct address to the reader and slow down the sentence, creating apprehension for the reader. The parenthetical address to the reader increases the tension of the sentence and involves the reader directly in the action by forcing the reader to wait for the slow, secretive actions revealed by the sentence. The syntax in Poe’s sentences not only heightens the tension, but creates a dark, suspenseful mood.

Rhetorical Analysis Revision #2 When you and your partner finish, pick up Class Matters to finish reading and responding to the prompts for “When the Joneses Wear Jeans”

Class Matters: “When the Joneses Wear Jeans” (p. 134-145) Read the chapter, “When the Joneses Wear Jeans” (p. 134-145) What is the “problem” discussed? (State it clearly.) Is there a solution to the “problem”? If yes, what is it? If no, why not? What is the author’s main argument? How does she communicate that argument? (Pull in examples of ethos, pathos, logos from the chapter. You could make a chart…hint hint!) Reading purpose questions: How is our definition of success constructed? How has the definition of success changed over time? Be prepared to discuss and cite evidence throughout.

NOW YOU TRY: With your partner, as you view the clip, identify film techniques that you would use and then write a claim for the clip – based on what you know. THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN

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