1. English II Honors/English II—April 4, 2016
Daily Warm-up: Look back at the Choral Ode that we read on Friday. Which purposes does this ode serve? Give evidence from the ode to support your answer.
Purposes of a Choral Ode:
Set the mood.
Recount events/summarize action.
Represent a point of view.
Side with various characters.
Warn of disaster (think about what happens to those who anger the Gods).
Homework:
English II Honors: Study for Lessons 18 and 19 Vocabulary Quiz on Friday.
English II: Study for Lesson 9 Vocabulary Quiz on Friday.
Reading Plus due Sunday at 11:59.

2. English II Honors—Lesson 18 Vocabulary
outsource—v. contract (work) out or abroad
underdog—n. a competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight or contest
gridlock—n. a traffic jam affecting a whole network of intersecting streets
common sense—n. good sense and sound judgment in practical matters
superhighway—n. an expressway
overkill—n. the amount by which destruction or the capacity for destruction exceeds what is necessary
wind chimes—n. a decorative arrangement of small pieces of glass, metal, or shell suspended from a frame, typically hung near a door or window so as make a tinkling sound in the breeze
backlash—n. a strong and adverse reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development
tip-off—n. a piece of information, typically one given in a discreet or confidential way
benchmark—n. a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed

3. English II Honors—Lesson 19 Vocabulary
fractious—adj. (typically of children) irritable and quarrelsome
fragment—n. a small part broken or separated off something
infraction—n. a violation or infringement of a law, agreement, or set of rules
frail—adj. (of a person) weak and delicate
osprey—n. a large fish-eating bird of prey
infringe—v. act so as to limit or undermine (something); encroach on
fritter—v. waste time, money, or energy on trifling matters
fractional—adj. small or tiny in amount
defray—v. provide money to pay (a cost or expense).
refractory—adj. stubborn or unmanageable

4. English II—Lesson #9 Vocabulary
pestilent—adj. destructive to life; deadly
stagnation—n. a failure to progress, develop, or advance.
disdain—n. the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect; contempt.
pervade—v. to spread throughout
impetuous—adj. acting or done quickly without thought or care
flaunt—v. display (something) ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show defiance
sedate—adj. calm, dignified, unhurried
curtail—v. reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on
solace—n. comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
alluring—adj. powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive

5. Chorus Lines
An ode is a lyric poem expressing the feelings or thoughts of a speaker, often celebrating a person, an event, or a thing.
Antecedent action—action that happened previously.
The Chorus—a group of actors who moved and sang together—acted as one character and spoke in unison during the Choral Odes, which separated the scenes of the drama.
The Chorus set the mood, summarized the action, represented a point of view, sided with various characters, or warned of disaster.
Strophe—chorus moves from right to left while chanting across the stage.
Antistrophe—chorus moves from left to right while chanting across the stage.

6. Choral Ode Performance
You must all participate.
You must all read/sing in unison, and it MUST be clear and crisp. Not a big mumble of words.
You must create a dance. Your dance must be in unison.
You must move across the stage according to your stage directions.
Your performance must capture the mood of your section.
Be creative and entertaining!