Write a poem. choosing a theme that appeals to you, write a lyric poem using any meter and rhyme scheme that you wish. be certain that your poem contains images that can be visualized by the reader. use at least one metaphor or simile and at least two musical effects. give your poem a title. read your poems aloud in your small group. use your voice effectively as you read the musical effects. ask your classmates to identify the theme, meter, and rhyme scheme. provide them with feedback on their writing. compare and contrast interpretations.

What do the details in this excerpt readers to infer about the barbarians?

Read the excerpt from queen elizabeth's address to the troops at tilbury. let tyrants fear, i have always so behaved myself, that, under god, i have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good will of my subjects, and therefore i am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die among you all, to lay down for my god, and for my kingdoms, and for my people, my honour, and my blood, even in the dust. which statement best describes queen elizabeth's use of rhetorical appeals in this excerpt? she relies on ethos by explaining that she has previous experience fighting in battles. she relies on pathos by providing examples of other successes she has had as a ruler. she relies on ethos by establishing that she is there for more than just recreation. she relies on pathos by using emotionally charged words to motivate the troops.

What is the best way to brainstorm ideas for an argumentative essay? generate ideas for both sides of the argument compile a list of possible sources for the topic list descriptive details that illustrate the main argument craft a strong thesis statement that is the focus of the essay