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Alliteration

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the occirence of the same sound at the beginnning of adjacent or connecting words

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Alliteration

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the occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of adjacent or connecting words.

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Assonance

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the repetition of a sound in the middle of multiple words

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Caesura

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a pause in a metrical line

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Enjambment

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the continuation of a sentence without pause after a line

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Who is the author of the innocence article? First and Last Name

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Tim Loft

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Innocence is what?

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quality of ignorance, can’t grasp death, and is the mysterious operation of the imagination. Innocence is the growth of self-consciousness

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What allusion story is referenced in the alliteration article?

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Adam and Eve

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Who is the author of the Chimney Sweeper, The Lamb, and The Tyger?

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William Blake

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Plot of Chimney Sweeper

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A young boy is sold by his father is work as a chimney sweeper. Once of the gang, Tom Dacre, believes that an angel will free them from their black coffins and they will be able to run freely. Coffins are a symbol for chimneys. Black thing in snow foreshadows death. AABB

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Plot of The Lamb

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Jesus, the lamb of god made all children what they need. He became a child, and we are called by his name. Themes of Christianity, innocence, and curiosity

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The Tyger

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God created the tiger, asks why there is evil in the world. Adult perspective : your now is formed by past experiences. Metaphors with the tiger burning bright and innocence.

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Who wrote Abandoned Farmhouse?

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Ted Kooser

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Plot of Abandoned Farmhouse

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Family with no extra money. The husband was a god fearing man. The child’s toys were left in a mess, they left in a hurry. This was during the Great Depression Symbolism: Weeds in farm showed time had passed. Uses lots of daches

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What war did Dulce take place?

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World War I

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Author of Dulce

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Wilfred Owen

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What does Dulce et Decorum Est mean?

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“it is sweet and fitting to die for one’s country”.

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Plot of Dulce

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Soldier sees other soldier struggle to put on his gas mask and die. ABAB

19
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Author of “Where are you Going…”

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Joyce Carol Oates

20
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Age of Connie

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15

21
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Who is Connie’s older sister?

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June

22
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Who is the boy Connie first meets at the restaurant with black hair?

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Eddie

23
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What did both men wear to hide their identities?

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Sunglasses

24
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What is on the golden convertible?

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Judges 33rd, 19th chapter, 17th verse (where are you going and where have you been)

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Who does Arnold Friend represent, and what does the X on the car represent

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the devil, connie

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Who is Arnold’s friend?

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Ellie

27
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When does Where are you going take place?

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1966

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Author of Raymond’s Run

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Toni Cade Bambara

29
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Where does Raymond’s Run take place? date and time

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1960’s Harlem, NY

30
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What is Hazel’s full name?

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Hazel Elizabeth Debora Parker

31
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What two nicknames does Hazel have?

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Squeaky and mercury

32
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Why does Cynthia annoy Hazel?

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She tries hard but acts like she’s naturally gifted

33
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Who is Hazel’s Rival?

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Gretchen

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two of Gretchen’s friends

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Mary Louise and Rosie

35
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What does Hazel call Mr. Pearson?

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Beanstalk

36
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What is the race called?

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50 meter May Day race