1. What is the effect of the poem's rhyme scheme and meter? In other words, why such a formal poem? “Nothing Gold Can Stay” by Robert Frost 2. Why do you think Lorraine Hansberry took the title of her play A Raisin in the Sun from this poem? “Harlem (A Dream Deferred)” by Langston Hughes

3. Why does our speaker answer questions with questions? “Harlem (A Dream Deferred)” by Langston Hughes

What is the effect of narrator's word choice on the tone of this passage? the words "my heart shrank within itself" create a fearful tone. the words "better-omened" set a hopeful tone. the words "wounded his fellow" develop a remorseful tone. the words "struck harsh upon my ears" suggest an irritated tone.

Demonstrating understanding of jem's development one way to demonstrate understanding of character and theme is by writing from the perspective of a character. for this assignment, compose a short poem from the perspective of jem. your poem should detail his feelings about either a. his father, atticus or b. mrs. dubose. the poem must accurately trace the progression of jem's attitudes and beliefs, highlighting the important events and shifts in his perspective detailed above. your writing should also sound like jem, using voice and word choice that reflects the voice and word choice found in the novel. the poem can be a free poem (meaning it does not need to rhyme or follow a particular format). it should be a minimum of twenty-lines in length, have a title, and follow conventional rules of spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

What pilgrim is portrayed as immoral and avaricious in the canturbury tales?