Tuesday, April 21, 2009

What Story Will You Tell?


We've immersed ourselves in all different kinds of short fiction this marking period. We've analyzed: plot, imagery, theme, characterization, conflict, style, diction, authentic dialogue, genre, descriptive writing, allusions, and figurative language. We've discussed what makes a story a good story, what stories mean to us, and we've answered why we (as individuals and as a culture) tell stories.  So, here is your chance to write your own fictional narrative. Use this post to share your frustrations and inspirations. Have fun!

Monday, April 6, 2009

"For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo"


To help prepare us for our Midterm, let's use this posting to discuss what we've been studying, ask/answer questions, and provide insights. Some elements to think about: foil characters, paradox, Shakespearean sonnet, couplet, figurative language, anaphora, characterization, themes, prologue, chorus, foreshadowing, and rhyme scheme...What else?