Wednesday, May 14, 2008

The reality is that changes are coming...They must come. You must share in bringing them. --John Hersey

Vocab
accrue
(v.) to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result
We allowed the interest to accrue on the account until it turned into a small fortune.

Literary Term
PARABLE A relatively short story that teaches a moral, or lesson, about how to lead a good life. The most famous parables are those told by Jesus in the Bible.

Usage
when, where Avoid using when or where to begin a definition.
NONSTANDARD A predicament is where you are in an embarrassing situation.
STANDARDA predicament is an embarrassing situation.

Homework
Read pp 742-743 & 756-757; Using the two readings, summarize what the Harlem Renaissance was.

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