Test Prep #2

Paradox- A statement that on the surface seems that it cannot possibly be true, but that turns out to be true after all. 

See examples and information about a Paradox HERE.

The statement "You can save money by spending it" is not an example of a Paradox?

True or False

Test Preparation

Metonymy book definition: A type of metaphor in which the writer uses the name of one thing in place of the name of something closely related to it.

Syneedoche book definition: A type of metaphor in which the writer uses part of something to stand for the whole thing. 

This Youtube Video will allow you to see examples of Metonymy and Syneedoche to allow you to better understand the terms. 

Question #1

In the saying "Could I lend you a hand?" Is this an example of a...

A. Syneedoche

B. Metonymy

Howl Imitation

I see a generation of change…

This generation will not be followers but rather leaders. They will not back down from a fight but rather take charge and ultimately come out on top.

Who will not just go from trend to trend hoping to fit in, but instead set examples to others that you can be your own individual and others will respect you for that.

Who except others for who they are and don’t beat them down. Who actually follow the “Golden Rule” to treat others as you want to be treated.

Who will have more respect for their elders, and help them if they see them struggling.  

And for those who are not willing to change, except them for who they are, because they will soon come around.

These changes will come at a rather slow rate. However with the influence of this generation, hopefully others will follow, changing the way generations have been in the past. 

Imagist Poem

Skiing

Rushing fast down the slope

An escape from reality

Sestina

Winter..

The most unpredictable season is winter

It can start out with a gentle snow

And then turn into a ferocious storm

Leaving families in the dark

When the power is out it can be very cold

Searching for any source of light

With houses out of light

It creates a horrible winter

With the temperatures freezing cold

And there being several feet of fresh snow

Families could be in the dark

If there isn’t a change in the storm

Eventually there was a break in the storm

A chance at restoring the light

A hope that it was no longer going to be dark

This was the greater side of winter

When you no longer had to be afraid of the snow

When you could enjoy the cold

You go out and play in the cold

Play in the five foot high drifts caused by the storm

Build a fort out of the snow

Cut windows in it to get light

The greater side of winter

Play until it gets dark

As the day turns to dark

And you go inside to get out of the cold

You realize the essence of winter

It’s not the terrible storm

Or being in the dark without light

It’s what winter brings…. snow

So now with the great snow

And no longer being in the dark

You can enjoy the light

Get used to the cold

and forget about the storm

Ultimately enjoying Winter

Beautiful snow freezing cold

Freighting dark powerful storm

Shining light wonderful winter

Unexpected Ode

Ode to Shoes

You are so comfortable

Oh so very comfortable

You fit so snug

Like a bug in a rug

You allow for swag

But you make me pay

For the chance to brag

To brag about the swag

Your designs are so fresh

So clean and fine cut

That even on a bad day

You can get me out of a rut

Without the comfort and support

My feet would be lost

So they thank you, I thank you

We thank you dear shoes

Litany Imitation

Dad…

You are the inspiration and the drive,
the hope and the dream.
You are the example
and the proof.
You are the strength,
and the support.

However, you are not perfect,

All knowing,
or invincible.
And you are certainly not whole.
There is just no way that you are whole.

It is possible that you are scarred,
maybe even permanently,
but you are not even close
to being lost.

And a quick look in the mirror will show
that you are neither soft
nor weak.

It might interest you to know,
speaking of the plentiful imagery of the world,
that I want to follow in your footsteps.

I also happen to be a dreamer,
driven
and scarred.

I am also the strength

and the support.
But don't worry; I'm not the inspiration and the dream.
You are still the inspiration and the dream.
You will always be the inspiration and the dream,
not to mention the confidante and--somehow--the everything.