English II Honors—December 3, 2015 Daily Warm-up: Arrange each of the following phrases in as many ways as possible. – He died. – He fell ill. – He had no friends or relatives. – For example: He died. He fell ill. He had no friends or relatives. Homework: – Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 26 and 27 tomorrow. – Reading Plus due Sunday at 11:59.

English II Honors Lesson 26 Vocabulary Bicuspid—adj. having two cusps or points Biennial—adj. taking place every other year. Bigamy—n. the act of going through a marriage ceremony while already married to another person. Bilateral—adj. having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides. Bilingual—adj. speaking two languages fluently. Monogamy—n. the practice or state of being married to one person at a time. Monolith—n. a large single upright block of stone, especially one shaped into or serving as a pillar or monument. Monologue—n. a long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast program. Monotheism—n. the doctrine or belief that there is only one God. Monotony—n. lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.

English II Honors Lesson 27 Vocabulary Prestige—n. widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something Stress—v. give particular emphasis or importance to (a point, statement, or idea) made in speech or writing Stricture—v. an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage Constrict—v. make narrower, especially by encircling pressure Unrestrained—adj. not restrained or restricted Stringent—adj. (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting Distress—n. extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain Constrain—v. severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of Restraint—n. unemotional, dispassionate, or moderate behavior; self-control Straits—n. used in reference to a situation characterized by a specified degree of trouble or difficulty.

He fell ill. He had no friends or relatives. He died. Arrange the sentences as many ways as you can. How does the meaning change? He died. He fell ill. He had no friends or relatives. He died. He had no friends or relatives. He fell hill. He fell ill. He died. He had no friends or relatives. He fell ill. He had no friends or relatives. He died. He had no friends or relatives. He died. He fell ill. He had no friends or relatives. He fell ill. He died.

The 11 th Hour

Deriving Meaning from Juxtaposition and Order

The Eleventh Hour: Opening Sequence 1st Viewing: Note any images that jump out at you and what feelings you experience while you watch.

The Eleventh Hour: Opening Sequence 2nd Viewing: Take note of each frame! I will pause it for you to keep track.

The Eleventh Hour: Opening Sequence 3rd Viewing: What do you hear? Any specific sound effects? How do the sounds reinforce images? What is the tone of the music used?

What does the meaning of the sequence as a whole seem to be? Why start the film with this sequence? What images are powerful, disturbing, confusing, or manipulative? What sounds are disturbing? Does the sequence rely on logical or emotional appeals?

Your Assignment Create 3 unique images (they may be of any subject you like, except global warming) that convey very different meanings when rearranged. Then explain how the meaning changes in at least 2 arrangements. How does juxtaposition affect meaning in a visual text? This arrangement suggests that the mom got angry, broke the Barbie doll, and the girl was upset. This arrangement suggests the Barbie doll broke, it made the girl upset, and the mom got angry. This arrangement suggests that the girl was upset, broke the Barbie doll, and the mom got angry.