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.
STANDARD	A predicament is an embarrassing situation.

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

To grow and know what one is growing towards--that is the source of all strength and confidence in life. --James Baillie

Vocab
slovenly (adj.) untidy, dirty, careless
Her room was in a slovenly state, and it took her an entire Saturday to clean it.

Literary Term
ODE A lyric poem, usually long, on a serious subject and written in dignified language. In ancient Greece and Rome, odes were written to be read in public at ceremonial occasions. In modern literature, odes tend to be more private, informal, and reflective.

Usage

than, then Than is a conjunction used in comparisons. Then is an adverb meaning “at that time” or “next.”

EXAMPLES

Tyrone is more studious than I am.

First, mix the wet ingredients; then, add the flour and other dry ingredients.

WUP for Monday, 5/12

Monotony is the awful reward of the careful. --A.G. Buckham

Vocab
pretentious (adj.) done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably
Talking about one's wealth is thought to be pretentious and in poor taste.

Literary Term
NARRATIVE POEM A poem that tells a story—a series of related events with a beginning, a middle, and an end. A narrative poem also features characters and, frequently, dialogue. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is famous for his long narrative poems based on figures from myth and from European and American history. The Song of Hiawatha and Evangeline are major examples of his narrative poems.

Usage

some, somewhat In formal situations, use somewhat instead of some to mean “to some extent.”

EXAMPLE

My grades have improved somewhat [not some].