12.3.15

Theme list for "Borderlands"--finish the section in the packet that has room for themes. Keep this packet as it will be necessary as you write your upcoming essay.

Watch/listen to: "Ritche Valens" by Myrlin Hepworth, performed by the author https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvVulbbm85s#action=share

Discuss: How does Hepworth feel about his subject matter? How do you know? What techniques does he use as a performer to make his meaning clear?

Academic vocabulary: Allusion--add this to your list at the back of your reading journal

Allusion: When an author references another work of literature, historical event, historical figure, or a specific place without explanation or detail. The goal of allusion is to provide additional meaning/context to their work through the comparison the reference creates. EX: “Chocolate was his Achilles’ heel.” “She was being a total Scrooge.” “He/she’s the Michael Jordan of his/her generation.” “He/she was straight out of a Portlandia skit.” “They could have walked right out of the pages of The Great Gatsby.”

Mark the text of "Ritchie Valens" for all potential allusions--we did this in class. I would ask a peer to see what they marked up. Otherwise, look for any phrases or references you don't know. Text: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mp4VpUyS-YR0bJ9xTqMKx0csrii1HsTMsDCHAVqoquM/edit?usp=sharing

HW: Read and mark-up the poem for: metaphor, simile, personification, symbol (color number one on your allusions guide)