“Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.” –John F. Kennedy (35th President of the United States)
People form opinions about everything from political candidates to music to whether there’s life on Mars. What strong opinions do you hold? How did you form these opinions—through the discomfort of thought or snap judgement?
Stanza: A stanza is a set of lines in a poem, set apart from other sets of lines by space. Each stanza comprises its own unit. The break/space between stanzas generally indicates a pause between thoughts, concepts or actions.
Permeate (v.) to spread through, penetrate, soak through
Subject/ Predicate Agreement
Both of the lamps (was, were) in the box.
Homework
Finish writing your poem (stanza) celebrating some aspect of America. Remember that your use of sound devices and imagery will be part of the assessment.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Starla, Taurean, Charniece, Dorian
1.What types of professions would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans? Firefighters , teachers, medical workers, journalists.
2.What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people? Singing, blithe and strong, strong melodious song, delicious singing.
3.If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “ I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why? I would chose a school teacher because they educate the future of America and get little recognition for it.
4.What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of Heroism? Whitman’s concept of heroism is hard work and determination. Also, working to benefit your people and property.
5.Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader? The effect that it has in the reader is that it really reveals to you what is special and unique about Whitman and what he loves and connects you into that.
6.How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today? Whitman would probably celebrate it by praising it and celebrating the beauty of a melody of races.
7.What landscapes do you feel would praise today? I feel he would praise landscapes such as the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, and the forests because they a hold a special beauty.
8.What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes? The sound devices that would be reminiscent of Whitman would be blowing or maybe the sound of water.
9.Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain. I do not think he would because technology makes you forget the beauty of nature, something that Whitman highly praised.
2.What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people? Singing, blithe and strong, strong melodious song, delicious singing.
3.If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “ I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why? I would chose a school teacher because they educate the future of America and get little recognition for it.
4.What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of Heroism? Whitman’s concept of heroism is hard work and determination. Also, working to benefit your people and property.
5.Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader? The effect that it has in the reader is that it really reveals to you what is special and unique about Whitman and what he loves and connects you into that.
6.How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today? Whitman would probably celebrate it by praising it and celebrating the beauty of a melody of races.
7.What landscapes do you feel would praise today? I feel he would praise landscapes such as the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, and the forests because they a hold a special beauty.
8.What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes? The sound devices that would be reminiscent of Whitman would be blowing or maybe the sound of water.
9.Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain. I do not think he would because technology makes you forget the beauty of nature, something that Whitman highly praised.
Zanae, Zhuoli, Shahirah,Kaya
1. What types of professions would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans?
The profession that was celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to the Americans were teachers, firemen, and lawyres.
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people? It was strong and cherished.
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why? We chosed Barack Obama. We chosed him because he is an African American male who is running for president and many people believe in him. Another reason is that he his determined to make a change in the world.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism? Whitman thinks that heroism is not really being a hero, but is the workers that builds up a free America.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader? It appeals that Walt Whitman himself more realistic to the reader.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
By discribing different cultuers and different life styles amongst people.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today? The forest and mountains, basicaly nature because he feel as though he is apart of it.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes? "Houses and rooms are full of perfume".... Whitman stresses the "s" in the stanza ; An all rooms of perfumes makes the settign sound soft and fragrant.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
No. We believe that he would sing the praises of nature because it inspired him to write his poetry.
The profession that was celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to the Americans were teachers, firemen, and lawyres.
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people? It was strong and cherished.
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why? We chosed Barack Obama. We chosed him because he is an African American male who is running for president and many people believe in him. Another reason is that he his determined to make a change in the world.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism? Whitman thinks that heroism is not really being a hero, but is the workers that builds up a free America.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader? It appeals that Walt Whitman himself more realistic to the reader.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
By discribing different cultuers and different life styles amongst people.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today? The forest and mountains, basicaly nature because he feel as though he is apart of it.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes? "Houses and rooms are full of perfume".... Whitman stresses the "s" in the stanza ; An all rooms of perfumes makes the settign sound soft and fragrant.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
No. We believe that he would sing the praises of nature because it inspired him to write his poetry.
1. What types of professions would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans?
Firemen, doctors, lawyers, and teachers. (ordinary people) police officers,fireman,teachers,doctors,lawyers,bus drives ect.
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people?
"These of mechanicseach singing his as it should blithe and strong" The words and phrases that indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people are ‘’i Hear America Singing” “Those of mechanics,each singing his as it should blithe and strong”.
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why?
I would choose an honest peorson that works a stressfull job, but through it all still keeps going.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism? if I wouldl choose a modern American hero to add Whitman’s concept of heroism.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader? The effect that the use of the first person have on the reader is seeing everything from Whitman’s eyes.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
Whitman would celebrate the cultural diversity found in American by writing a poem about different types of people gay,stright,bi,whatever and how they are now accepted in the world.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today? the landscapes I feel Whitman would praise to day would be his brige,New York City,Vagas, and Chicogo.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes? the sound that devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style would be the sound of nature.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
I do believe Whitman would sing praises of technology because its a interessting tool in our seiocty, change our would in a great way.
Firemen, doctors, lawyers, and teachers. (ordinary people) police officers,fireman,teachers,doctors,lawyers,bus drives ect.
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people?
"These of mechanicseach singing his as it should blithe and strong" The words and phrases that indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people are ‘’i Hear America Singing” “Those of mechanics,each singing his as it should blithe and strong”.
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why?
I would choose an honest peorson that works a stressfull job, but through it all still keeps going.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism? if I wouldl choose a modern American hero to add Whitman’s concept of heroism.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader? The effect that the use of the first person have on the reader is seeing everything from Whitman’s eyes.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
Whitman would celebrate the cultural diversity found in American by writing a poem about different types of people gay,stright,bi,whatever and how they are now accepted in the world.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today? the landscapes I feel Whitman would praise to day would be his brige,New York City,Vagas, and Chicogo.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes? the sound that devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style would be the sound of nature.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
I do believe Whitman would sing praises of technology because its a interessting tool in our seiocty, change our would in a great way.
Abdun, Chariya, Danielle, Alexis
1. What types of professions would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans?
The types of professions that would be celebrated in modern peotic tribute to Americans are policemen, firemen, teachers, and construction workers because they all helped to built the community, our youth, and they all risk their lives everyday.
The types of professions that would be celebrated in modern peotic tribute to Americans are policemen, firemen, teachers, and construction workers because they all helped to built the community, our youth, and they all risk their lives everyday.
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people?
"Those of mechanics, each singing his as it should blithe and strong" is a phrase that indicate Whitman's empathy with heroic people.
"Those of mechanics, each singing his as it should blithe and strong" is a phrase that indicate Whitman's empathy with heroic people.
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why?
It would be a firemen because they dedicate their lives to try and save others.
It would be a firemen because they dedicate their lives to try and save others.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism?
Whitman's concept og herorism is that he believes everyone once in their life is a hero to someone else.
Whitman's concept og herorism is that he believes everyone once in their life is a hero to someone else.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader?
The effect of the use of first person have on the reader is that it makes the reader feel as though they can relate to it.
The effect of the use of first person have on the reader is that it makes the reader feel as though they can relate to it.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
Whitman would celebrate the culture diversity found in America today by praising how things have changed and how everyone learned to come together and help each other.
Whitman would celebrate the culture diversity found in America today by praising how things have changed and how everyone learned to come together and help each other.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today?
The landscapes that Whitman would praise today are New Orleans and Florida because they are both places where the hurricanes hit and he would praise how they remained to stay strong.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes?
We think the sounds of the wind and maybe the sounds of rush hour.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
No, because I think Whitman would rather like nature-like things and doing things yourself.
The landscapes that Whitman would praise today are New Orleans and Florida because they are both places where the hurricanes hit and he would praise how they remained to stay strong.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes?
We think the sounds of the wind and maybe the sounds of rush hour.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
No, because I think Whitman would rather like nature-like things and doing things yourself.
Walt Whitman Webquest Raymond, Alicia, Christopher, Claudia
1. What types of professions would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans?
Firemen, doctors, lawyers, and teachers. (ordinary people)
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people?
"These of mechanicseach singing his as it should blithe and strong"
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why?
I would choose Martin Luther King because he knew what we as people went through everyday
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism?
His concept is people who can see past everything and know how to deal with problems
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader?
The reader is able to understand better what whitman is saying
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
He would write about how the world has changed
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today?
He would praise technology, and nature
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes?
Wind, running water, rain.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
No because he focused more on the labor of people in his poetry about america.
Firemen, doctors, lawyers, and teachers. (ordinary people)
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people?
"These of mechanicseach singing his as it should blithe and strong"
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why?
I would choose Martin Luther King because he knew what we as people went through everyday
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism?
His concept is people who can see past everything and know how to deal with problems
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader?
The reader is able to understand better what whitman is saying
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
He would write about how the world has changed
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today?
He would praise technology, and nature
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes?
Wind, running water, rain.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
No because he focused more on the labor of people in his poetry about america.
Eric, Katelynn, Nelson, and Zaahidah 9WW questions
1. What types of professions would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans? Teachers, scientist, doctors, nurses, shoemakers, Technitions, firefighters, police, and soliders would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people? "I Hear America Singing" and "their melodies songs" are phrases that indicate Whitman's empathy with herioc people.
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why? Oprah, because she has accomplished many things from a modest backgroud.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism? Someone who looks after other people who looks for nothing in return.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader? It makes them feel as if they are not the only people with these problems and they are not the only person who has to work hard
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today? He would enjoy it and write about it because he would probably be happy with the fact that people are able to live together peacefully even though they are culturally diverse
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today? The landscapes that Whitman would praise today are the Liberty Bell, and Statue of Liberty because of what it symbolizes.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes? The sound devices that would be reminiscent to Whitman style would be imagery and personification
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain. Our group came to a conclusion that Whitman would not sing the praises of technology because he would probably feel as if the meaning of "work" and physical labor would be forgotten because it would be making life to easy for civilians
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people? "I Hear America Singing" and "their melodies songs" are phrases that indicate Whitman's empathy with herioc people.
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why? Oprah, because she has accomplished many things from a modest backgroud.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism? Someone who looks after other people who looks for nothing in return.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader? It makes them feel as if they are not the only people with these problems and they are not the only person who has to work hard
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today? He would enjoy it and write about it because he would probably be happy with the fact that people are able to live together peacefully even though they are culturally diverse
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today? The landscapes that Whitman would praise today are the Liberty Bell, and Statue of Liberty because of what it symbolizes.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes? The sound devices that would be reminiscent to Whitman style would be imagery and personification
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain. Our group came to a conclusion that Whitman would not sing the praises of technology because he would probably feel as if the meaning of "work" and physical labor would be forgotten because it would be making life to easy for civilians
TIFFANY,DON,SABIRHA,
1. What types of professions would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans?
The professions that would be celebrated in modern poetry are: doctors, teachers, and law enforcers.
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people?
Whitman shows empathy with heroic people in "I Hear America Singing" as blithe and strong.
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why?
An modern American hero that could be added is the civil rights leaders because they helped shaped the way America is for today.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism?
Whitman's concept of heroism is a person that follows their dreams.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader?
It makes the reader feel as though they are connecting with him.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
He would celebrate it by writing poems about how people of different ethics can come together as one and work through problems that is during that would have been impossible to overcome.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today?
The landscapes that Whitman would praise are airports, and the Eiffel Towers.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes?
The sound devices that would be assonance, alliteration, and consonance.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology?
I think Whitman would sing the praises of technology because there are new technology everyday being made to make life eaiser.
The professions that would be celebrated in modern poetry are: doctors, teachers, and law enforcers.
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people?
Whitman shows empathy with heroic people in "I Hear America Singing" as blithe and strong.
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why?
An modern American hero that could be added is the civil rights leaders because they helped shaped the way America is for today.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism?
Whitman's concept of heroism is a person that follows their dreams.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader?
It makes the reader feel as though they are connecting with him.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
He would celebrate it by writing poems about how people of different ethics can come together as one and work through problems that is during that would have been impossible to overcome.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today?
The landscapes that Whitman would praise are airports, and the Eiffel Towers.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes?
The sound devices that would be assonance, alliteration, and consonance.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology?
I think Whitman would sing the praises of technology because there are new technology everyday being made to make life eaiser.
Lisa, Shanelle, Lewis, Taifa, Joshia
Walt Whitman Web quest Worksheet
1. What types of professions would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans?
The professions that Whitman would celebrate today
in a poetic tribute to Americans would be, doctors, lawyers, teachers, police officers, and fire fighters.
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people?
When Whitman says "Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else, The day what belongs to the day- at night the party of young fellows, robust, friendly," indicate Whitman's empathy with heroic people. He portrays these people to be accomplished and to him, that is heroic.
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why?
I would choose Senator Hillary Clinton, because i believe she is a strong and intelligent woman who stands up for what she believes in.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism?
I believe that Whitman's concept of heroism was that a hero is a person who works hard for his or her own and still deals with the everyday struggles of life just like any natural human being.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader?
It allows readers to connect to what Whitman is saying, and gives readers more of a feel on what exactly Whitman personally felt about what he wrote.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
Whitman would describe the different lifestyles that people live at a deeper level. He would not only describe the positivity about equality, but he would also describe the negativity that still exists. This negativity may focus on prejudice, black on black crime, and religious separation.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today?
Because of his love of nature, Whitman would praise landscapes such as Kelly Drive and Penns Landing.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes?
Whitman would describe the beauty of these landscapes.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
I think that he would not sing the praises of technology, because he was a simple man who enjoyed natural things.
1. What types of professions would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans?
The professions that Whitman would celebrate today
in a poetic tribute to Americans would be, doctors, lawyers, teachers, police officers, and fire fighters.
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people?
When Whitman says "Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else, The day what belongs to the day- at night the party of young fellows, robust, friendly," indicate Whitman's empathy with heroic people. He portrays these people to be accomplished and to him, that is heroic.
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why?
I would choose Senator Hillary Clinton, because i believe she is a strong and intelligent woman who stands up for what she believes in.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism?
I believe that Whitman's concept of heroism was that a hero is a person who works hard for his or her own and still deals with the everyday struggles of life just like any natural human being.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader?
It allows readers to connect to what Whitman is saying, and gives readers more of a feel on what exactly Whitman personally felt about what he wrote.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
Whitman would describe the different lifestyles that people live at a deeper level. He would not only describe the positivity about equality, but he would also describe the negativity that still exists. This negativity may focus on prejudice, black on black crime, and religious separation.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today?
Because of his love of nature, Whitman would praise landscapes such as Kelly Drive and Penns Landing.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes?
Whitman would describe the beauty of these landscapes.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
I think that he would not sing the praises of technology, because he was a simple man who enjoyed natural things.
WUP for Thursday, 2/21/08
"Laughter is the shortest distance between two people." --Victor Borge
Analyze Victor Borge's statement, and restate it in your own words.
Style: How an author writes; an author’s use of language; its effects and appropriateness to the author’s intent and theme.
innuendo (n.) a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often in a derogatory sense)
SYNONYMS: insinuation, intimation
ANTONYMS: direct statement
Subject/Predicate Agreement
Here (is, are) the bottle and the boxes you requested.
HOMEWORK:
Analyze Victor Borge's statement, and restate it in your own words.
Style: How an author writes; an author’s use of language; its effects and appropriateness to the author’s intent and theme.
innuendo (n.) a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often in a derogatory sense)
SYNONYMS: insinuation, intimation
ANTONYMS: direct statement
Subject/Predicate Agreement
Here (is, are) the bottle and the boxes you requested.
HOMEWORK:
- Finish writing your poem celebrating some aspect of America (people, values, landscape, ideals, etc.)
- Complete any Study Island topics due 2/22
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Walt Whitman Webquest Seiyla, Brandon, Nyle, Tias
1. What types of professions would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans?
The types of professions that would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans are the police, doctors, and firemen.
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people?
The words and phrases that indicate Whitman's empathy with heroic people are "I harbor for the good and bad" and "The delicious singing of the mother" becuase most people dont care about whether things are good or bad, they'll eventually get through it, and some people look up to their mother.
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why?
If I could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman's poem , "I Hear America Singing," I would choose the firefighters that fought from 9/11. I would choose them because it takes a lot of courage to go in the building knowing what was going on, and to also risk your life for millions of people.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism?
Whitman's concept of heroism is that anyone can be hero, as long as he/she chooses to be a hero and believes in being a hero, then he/she can fit to be a hero.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader?
The effect that the use of the first person have on the reader is that it makes it a little easier for the reader to put themselves in the author's position.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
Whitman would celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today by probably writing a poem or song for people about how he feel about things or everything in general.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today?
The landscape I feel Whitman would praise today is the Statue Of Liberty and Ground Zero.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes?
The sound devices that would be reminiscent of Whitman's style to decribe the landscapes is imagery.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
I don't think Whitman would sing the praises of technology beecause he most appreciated nature and simplicity.
The types of professions that would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans are the police, doctors, and firemen.
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people?
The words and phrases that indicate Whitman's empathy with heroic people are "I harbor for the good and bad" and "The delicious singing of the mother" becuase most people dont care about whether things are good or bad, they'll eventually get through it, and some people look up to their mother.
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why?
If I could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman's poem , "I Hear America Singing," I would choose the firefighters that fought from 9/11. I would choose them because it takes a lot of courage to go in the building knowing what was going on, and to also risk your life for millions of people.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism?
Whitman's concept of heroism is that anyone can be hero, as long as he/she chooses to be a hero and believes in being a hero, then he/she can fit to be a hero.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader?
The effect that the use of the first person have on the reader is that it makes it a little easier for the reader to put themselves in the author's position.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
Whitman would celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today by probably writing a poem or song for people about how he feel about things or everything in general.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today?
The landscape I feel Whitman would praise today is the Statue Of Liberty and Ground Zero.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes?
The sound devices that would be reminiscent of Whitman's style to decribe the landscapes is imagery.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
I don't think Whitman would sing the praises of technology beecause he most appreciated nature and simplicity.
Ashley Kilcrest Sierra Rasul Jamil Farrar Arisa M
1. What types of professions would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans?Doctors, care-takers, and teachers
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people?
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why? I would choose teachers because they are those who educate.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism?I believe that his concepts of heroism is that heroism is instilled in all Americans where they try to help civilize American life.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader?The effect that Whitman desire is for people to be sble to relate to his views.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?Whitman would write a poem about how well people of diffrent cultures and races interact.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today?Whitman would praise landscapes, statues, and the beauty of nature.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes?Sound devices would be alliteration, consonance, and assonance.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain. No, because Whitman would see technology as being complex to nature.
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people?
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why? I would choose teachers because they are those who educate.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism?I believe that his concepts of heroism is that heroism is instilled in all Americans where they try to help civilize American life.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader?The effect that Whitman desire is for people to be sble to relate to his views.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?Whitman would write a poem about how well people of diffrent cultures and races interact.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today?Whitman would praise landscapes, statues, and the beauty of nature.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes?Sound devices would be alliteration, consonance, and assonance.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain. No, because Whitman would see technology as being complex to nature.
WUP for Wednesday, 2/20/08
I too am not a bit tamed, I too am untranslatable,
I sound my barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world.
--Walt Whitman
What do you think Walt Whitman is saying here?
- Consonance The repetition of the same consonant sounds at the end of stressed syllables, but with different vowel sounds, within or at the end of a line, such as "bad and sod", (d's) or "when furnaces burn", (n's). Tip: Consonance begins with a consonant and it governs consonants.
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- Examples:
- Nothing Gold Can Stay: dawn goes down (n's) (alliteration and consonance)
- Mowing: sound beside the wood (d's);
- Tree at my Window: could be profound (d's); Mine with inner (n's) Note: here the stressed consonant sound (n) is inside the word. Although the vowel is the same as spelled, it is a different sound. The rule applies.
- Looking for a Sunset Bird in Winter: died of cold (d's), thought....alight, sweet and swift (t's) and more
- The Vantage Point: : slope where the cattle keep, (p's);
SYNONYMS: feel sorry for, empathize
ANTONYMS: feel no sympathy for
Subject and predicate agreement
"Time and love (heal, heals) all wounds," he said.
Roman Numerals
I, V, X, L, C, D, M
What is the following number LII?
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Jeromy, Tara, Kearra, Nafis, Li
1. What types of professions would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans?
People such as police officers, firemen, teachers, doctors, lawyers, bus drivers, etc.
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman's empathy with heroic people?
"I hear America singing" "Those of mechanics, each singing his as it should blithe and strong"
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why?
A modern hero would be a police officer because they establish order and without them there would be no justice.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism?
Heroism lies within every American because we contribute to every part of the American way of life. We help to make America the great country that it is.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader?
The effect it has on the reader is that the reader can see things from Whitman's eyes and better understand Whitman's feelings about things around him.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
Whitman would most likely write a poem about the beauty of races uniting and working together
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today?
Whitman would praise landscapes like Miami, New York City, the Rocky Mountains, national parks, and many places out west.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes?
Maybe the sound of chimes for the sound of wind. The sound of bird chirps because he was outside on the grass.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
No because in some cases it deprives Americans from their jobs
People such as police officers, firemen, teachers, doctors, lawyers, bus drivers, etc.
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman's empathy with heroic people?
"I hear America singing" "Those of mechanics, each singing his as it should blithe and strong"
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why?
A modern hero would be a police officer because they establish order and without them there would be no justice.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism?
Heroism lies within every American because we contribute to every part of the American way of life. We help to make America the great country that it is.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader?
The effect it has on the reader is that the reader can see things from Whitman's eyes and better understand Whitman's feelings about things around him.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
Whitman would most likely write a poem about the beauty of races uniting and working together
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today?
Whitman would praise landscapes like Miami, New York City, the Rocky Mountains, national parks, and many places out west.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes?
Maybe the sound of chimes for the sound of wind. The sound of bird chirps because he was outside on the grass.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
No because in some cases it deprives Americans from their jobs
Matthew, Tresha, Shante', Monica
1. What types of professions would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans?
Doctors, teachers, lawyers, firemen, and police officers are the types of professions amongst many that would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people?
Walt Whitman indicates his empathy with heroic people through various words and phrases in the poem "I Hear America Singing" such as when he is describing the carols of mechanics to which Whitman describes it as being "blithe and strong" as it should be, and when he refers to the other professions, who at night sing with " open mouths, their strong melodious songs" like the carpenter, the mason, the boatman, the shoemaker, the ploughboy, the mother, the young wife, and the girl sewing.
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why?
If i could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman's poem "I Hear America Singing", it would be a doctor because they strive the hardest out of all professions to make a difference in the lives of other people . They show this by working aimlessly to save their lives.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism?
I think Whitman"s concept of heroism is to admire those who are often neglected and left out when people refer to heros; when their contributions to society are just as important as any other person working in another profession is.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader?
By Walt Whitman using "I" in his poem "Song Of Myself", people are able to connect with him more because he has been through the same things that they have and in doing so, his readers would be able to connect with him on more of a personal level.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
Whitman would celebrate the cultural diversity found today by emphasizing his empathy and admiration for the things that help make America so diverse such as the different people and cultures that are present here today.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today?
Mountains, the Ocean, Lakes, Parks, and even the Desert are a few landscapes that I would feel Whitman would praise today.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes?
The sound devices that would be reminiscent of Whitman's style would be the calm sounds of different landscapes
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
I believe he wouldn't because throughout his poems, he praises the satisfaction of manual labor
Doctors, teachers, lawyers, firemen, and police officers are the types of professions amongst many that would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people?
Walt Whitman indicates his empathy with heroic people through various words and phrases in the poem "I Hear America Singing" such as when he is describing the carols of mechanics to which Whitman describes it as being "blithe and strong" as it should be, and when he refers to the other professions, who at night sing with " open mouths, their strong melodious songs" like the carpenter, the mason, the boatman, the shoemaker, the ploughboy, the mother, the young wife, and the girl sewing.
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why?
If i could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman's poem "I Hear America Singing", it would be a doctor because they strive the hardest out of all professions to make a difference in the lives of other people . They show this by working aimlessly to save their lives.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism?
I think Whitman"s concept of heroism is to admire those who are often neglected and left out when people refer to heros; when their contributions to society are just as important as any other person working in another profession is.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader?
By Walt Whitman using "I" in his poem "Song Of Myself", people are able to connect with him more because he has been through the same things that they have and in doing so, his readers would be able to connect with him on more of a personal level.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
Whitman would celebrate the cultural diversity found today by emphasizing his empathy and admiration for the things that help make America so diverse such as the different people and cultures that are present here today.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today?
Mountains, the Ocean, Lakes, Parks, and even the Desert are a few landscapes that I would feel Whitman would praise today.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes?
The sound devices that would be reminiscent of Whitman's style would be the calm sounds of different landscapes
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
I believe he wouldn't because throughout his poems, he praises the satisfaction of manual labor
Shanae Odoms, Janeetra Johnson, Raven Wilson, Jerryl Dorsey
1. What types of professions would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans?
The types of professions that would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans would be doctors, lawyers, soldiers, barbers, firemen, hairstylists, etc.
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people?
The words and phrases that indicate Whitman's empathy with heroic people "Each singing what belongs to him or her and to no one else." "The day what belongs to the their melodious songs." These words show Whitman's empathy with heroic people because he depicts his pride towards the ordinary person. Also Whitman himself is an ordinary person so he knows how it feels to have the freedom of having something that belongs to just himself.
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why?
If we could choose a modern America hero to add to Whitman's poem "I Hear America Singing", we would choose elderly people because elderly people have a certain knowledge that cannot find everyday. Elderly people possess the natural ability to help one without actually knowing that they are helping one. They are extremely gentle and heroes in the sense that they do not ask for or want for much, but do so much to help someone else.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism?
Whitman's concept of heroism comes along with those who are ordinary and just uphold the classic beauty of simplicity. Whitman's idea of heroism is also those people who can own what is rightfully theirs, hold pride in themselves, and capture the very essence of one another and their surroundings.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader?
The effect the first person has on the reader is that the reader feels more connected to the subject of nature. The reader can feel that he or she is not alone in the whirlpools of life because the author knows just how it feels to be distracted by materials and other whimsical things in life. The reader also feels that the author gives lead way into his own feelings, helping readers to understand his or her feelings even more.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
Walt Whitman would celebrate cultural diversity found today in America wiht his writing still. However, he would probably use more than nature and just the discussion of simplicity. We think Whitman would actually describe cultures and the essence of people.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today?
The landscapes Whitman would praise today would still be those of nature. Whitman would praise things like trees, mountains, and other outdoor things that are being shaped. He would praise the shape and beauty of the earth itself.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes?
The sound devices that would be reminiscent of Whitman's style to describe these landscapes are repetition and alliteration, consonance, and assonance. These devices help for to get his point of the simplicity of nature across.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
We do not think that Whitman would sing the praises of the technology because that idea goes against everything he stands for as far as simplicity goes. Whitman believed that simplicity would help life to be so much easierand that technology was just another distraction. Whitman held close to the inner mysteries and classic beauty of life not the entertainment (technology).
The types of professions that would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans would be doctors, lawyers, soldiers, barbers, firemen, hairstylists, etc.
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people?
The words and phrases that indicate Whitman's empathy with heroic people "Each singing what belongs to him or her and to no one else." "The day what belongs to the their melodious songs." These words show Whitman's empathy with heroic people because he depicts his pride towards the ordinary person. Also Whitman himself is an ordinary person so he knows how it feels to have the freedom of having something that belongs to just himself.
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why?
If we could choose a modern America hero to add to Whitman's poem "I Hear America Singing", we would choose elderly people because elderly people have a certain knowledge that cannot find everyday. Elderly people possess the natural ability to help one without actually knowing that they are helping one. They are extremely gentle and heroes in the sense that they do not ask for or want for much, but do so much to help someone else.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism?
Whitman's concept of heroism comes along with those who are ordinary and just uphold the classic beauty of simplicity. Whitman's idea of heroism is also those people who can own what is rightfully theirs, hold pride in themselves, and capture the very essence of one another and their surroundings.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader?
The effect the first person has on the reader is that the reader feels more connected to the subject of nature. The reader can feel that he or she is not alone in the whirlpools of life because the author knows just how it feels to be distracted by materials and other whimsical things in life. The reader also feels that the author gives lead way into his own feelings, helping readers to understand his or her feelings even more.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
Walt Whitman would celebrate cultural diversity found today in America wiht his writing still. However, he would probably use more than nature and just the discussion of simplicity. We think Whitman would actually describe cultures and the essence of people.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today?
The landscapes Whitman would praise today would still be those of nature. Whitman would praise things like trees, mountains, and other outdoor things that are being shaped. He would praise the shape and beauty of the earth itself.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes?
The sound devices that would be reminiscent of Whitman's style to describe these landscapes are repetition and alliteration, consonance, and assonance. These devices help for to get his point of the simplicity of nature across.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
We do not think that Whitman would sing the praises of the technology because that idea goes against everything he stands for as far as simplicity goes. Whitman believed that simplicity would help life to be so much easierand that technology was just another distraction. Whitman held close to the inner mysteries and classic beauty of life not the entertainment (technology).
Gwennetta S., Raelia L., Asha E., Jonisha B.
Walt Whitman Webquest Worksheet
1. What types of professions would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans? The type of profession that would be celebrated in America today are lawyers, judges, doctors, and firemen.
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people? "I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear."
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why? We would chose a police officer because they risk their lives to protect us.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism? We believe Whitman's concept of heroism is someone who is not afraid to stand up for what they believed in. He also believes it is a person who devotes their time into something they love and enjoy.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader? It has a big effect on the reader because he is not only talking about the people, but about himself too.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today? He would be proud because everything is equal and not segregated anymore like it was back in his day.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today? Whitman would praise Fairmount Park and the Walt Whitman bridge.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes? The sounds devices that would describe these landscape is when he uses phrases/words like: carols, singing of the mother, melodious songs, the beating of my heart, and a few light kisses are where he uses sound devices.
Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain. No, because he seems like the type of person that praises things that is done by handwork and not the lazy way out.
1. What types of professions would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans? The type of profession that would be celebrated in America today are lawyers, judges, doctors, and firemen.
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people? "I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear."
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why? We would chose a police officer because they risk their lives to protect us.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism? We believe Whitman's concept of heroism is someone who is not afraid to stand up for what they believed in. He also believes it is a person who devotes their time into something they love and enjoy.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader? It has a big effect on the reader because he is not only talking about the people, but about himself too.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today? He would be proud because everything is equal and not segregated anymore like it was back in his day.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today? Whitman would praise Fairmount Park and the Walt Whitman bridge.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes? The sounds devices that would describe these landscape is when he uses phrases/words like: carols, singing of the mother, melodious songs, the beating of my heart, and a few light kisses are where he uses sound devices.
Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain. No, because he seems like the type of person that praises things that is done by handwork and not the lazy way out.
Luis Esteves, Ebony Townsend, Melinda Gibson, Dominique Quarles
Walt Whitman Webquest Worksheet
1. What types of professions would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans?
The professions that would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans would be doctors, lawyers, teachers, policemen, firemen. All are professions that young childen strive to be growing up.
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people?
The words and phrases that would indicate Witman's empathy with heroic people would be strong, brave, and fearless
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why?
I would choose and American solider because they have the courage to defend the country.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism?
A person who works hard, and strives to be the nest at what he or she does no matter what that might be.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader?
It creates a connection between himself to the people.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
He would be happy for it because he felt everyone should be equal, and that is how it is today.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today?
H would praise all landscapes with a lot of nature such as Madison Square park.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes?
Sounds of birds and other animals in those landscapes
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
He would praise well because it shows that things have progressed.
1. What types of professions would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans?
The professions that would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans would be doctors, lawyers, teachers, policemen, firemen. All are professions that young childen strive to be growing up.
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people?
The words and phrases that would indicate Witman's empathy with heroic people would be strong, brave, and fearless
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why?
I would choose and American solider because they have the courage to defend the country.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism?
A person who works hard, and strives to be the nest at what he or she does no matter what that might be.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader?
It creates a connection between himself to the people.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today?
He would be happy for it because he felt everyone should be equal, and that is how it is today.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today?
H would praise all landscapes with a lot of nature such as Madison Square park.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes?
Sounds of birds and other animals in those landscapes
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
He would praise well because it shows that things have progressed.
Kefion, Olivia, Kayla, Rayvon, kim
Walt Whitman Webquest Worksheet
1. What types of professions would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans? Firemen, Doctors, Lawyers, and Teacher
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people? “ Those of mechanics each singing his as it should blithe and strong”.
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why? A modern hero I would choose would be doctors because they same they save lives and cure invalids.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism? Heroism is what American posses because they aid in every aspect of American life.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader? A reader can better understand Whitman’s view and he relays his feelings at that exact moment when writing his poem.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today? Whitman would write a poem about the different races living in unity in American today.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today? He would praise the natural landscapes as mountain ranges, rivers and creeks.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes? Water running down a creek, trees blowing in the breeze, and the natural sounds of animals.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
No, because of his first poem about the work of people in America, involves manual labor and natural hard work, and technology combats the nation of natural labor.
1. What types of professions would be celebrated in a modern poetic tribute to Americans? Firemen, Doctors, Lawyers, and Teacher
2. What words and phrases indicate Whitman’s empathy with heroic people? “ Those of mechanics each singing his as it should blithe and strong”.
3. If you could choose a modern American hero to add to Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing,” Who would you choose and why? A modern hero I would choose would be doctors because they same they save lives and cure invalids.
4. What do you believe is Whitman’s concept of heroism? Heroism is what American posses because they aid in every aspect of American life.
5. Throughout “Song of Myself,” Whitman uses the pronoun “I” in order to empathize with people. What effect does this use of the first person have on the reader? A reader can better understand Whitman’s view and he relays his feelings at that exact moment when writing his poem.
6. How would Whitman celebrate the cultural diversity found in America today? Whitman would write a poem about the different races living in unity in American today.
7. What landscapes do you feel Whitman would praise today? He would praise the natural landscapes as mountain ranges, rivers and creeks.
8. What sound devices would be reminiscent of Whitman’s style to describe these landscapes? Water running down a creek, trees blowing in the breeze, and the natural sounds of animals.
9. Do you think Whitman would sing the praises of technology? Explain.
No, because of his first poem about the work of people in America, involves manual labor and natural hard work, and technology combats the nation of natural labor.
WUP for Tuesday, 2/19/08
"You cannot make a crab walk straight." --Aristophanes (Ancient Greek playwright)
What is this quote saying about human nature? Do you agree? Use an example from your own experience to explain your answer.
Allusion: An implied or indirect reference in literature to a familiar person, place or event.
hiatus (n.) a gap, opening, break (in the sense of having an element missing)
SYNONYMS: pause
ANTONYMS: continuity, continuation
Subject/Predicate Agreement
Each of us (have, has) to do his best.
Homework due Wednesday, 2/20
Read from Song of Myself Number 10 on page 314 of the textbook and answer the 5 questions on p318 about Song of Myself, Number 10
What is this quote saying about human nature? Do you agree? Use an example from your own experience to explain your answer.
Allusion: An implied or indirect reference in literature to a familiar person, place or event.
hiatus (n.) a gap, opening, break (in the sense of having an element missing)
SYNONYMS: pause
ANTONYMS: continuity, continuation
Subject/Predicate Agreement
Each of us (have, has) to do his best.
Homework due Wednesday, 2/20
Read from Song of Myself Number 10 on page 314 of the textbook and answer the 5 questions on p318 about Song of Myself, Number 10
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