1. “Everyday Use”
Alice Walker

2. Alice Walker (1944-_ Born in Eatonton, Georgia
Attended Spelman College
After school, she moved to Mississippi to continue her work with the Civil Rights movement.
Works deal with the lives of African
American women and their
experiences throughout history
and in the modern world
Works reflect pride in her heritage
and the culture of her people
Published The Color Purple in 1982

3. Vocabulary Homely- plain and simple
Tottering- moving slowly and weakly
Tacky- cheap or not stylish
Sidle- creep up
Dimwit- a person with little intelligence
Rawhide- cow’s skin before it is crafted into leather
Furtive- quiet and secretive
Doctrine- idea or belief
Clabber- sour milk
Snuff- chewing tobacco

4. Hyperbole
Figure of speech that involves an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis.
Examples:
My grandmother is as old as the hills.
Your suitcase weighs a ton!
She is as heavy as an elephant!
I am trying to solve a million issues these days.