English 3 - Poe Unit Test Review

You need to know the following:

All 3 works we covered, which are as listed below:

• "To Helen"
• "The Raven"
• "The Pit and the Pendulum"

Also, you must know some information on the author (page 285) and the Gothic characteristics (found in the post below this one).

Study, study, study!!!  :-)

Characteristics of the Gothic Story - English 3

 

• Setting is medieval - a caste or dungeon
• The mood is of mystery or suspense
• Metaphors of fear, horror, dread (ex. thunder, footsteps, creaks, bells, fog, etc.)
• Omens,visions, or haunting dreams are mentioned
• Supernatural, evil, or violent events occur
• "Mad" characters
• Merciless villains
• The Inquisition is mentioned (and their method or torture)
• Myths or legends are mentioned

"The Pit and the Pendulum" - Eng. 3

Here's a link to the e-text:

http://www.literature.org/authors/poe-edgar-allan/pit-and-pendulum.html

"The Raven" - Edgar Allan Poe

English 3 students - here's a link to "The Raven"

http://famouspoetsandpoems.com/poets/edgar_allan_poe/poems/18848

English 3

Romanticism

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Romanticism?

Information about Romanticism:

• This refers to a time in American Literature between 1770 and 1860

• What else is going on in American during this time period?

Civil War

Revolutionary War

Forced migration of Native Americans

Influx of immigration

Industrial Revolution

Global Trade

Propaganda

Common Sense

 The American Frontier promised opportunity for expansion, growth, freedom.

 There is an increased spirit of optimism invoked by the promise of new discovery.

 Immigration brought new cultures and perspectives.

 Growth of industry.

 There is an increased need to become more spiritual.

• Some famous “romantic” writers include Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathanial Hawthorne, Emily Dickinson, Herman Melville…just to name a few.

• There are several characteristics that mark a “romantic” piece of literature. They are:

1. Emotion

2. Individualism

3. Revolutionary

4. Love of nature and solitude

5. Full of fantasy and/or introspection

6. Subjective perception

7. Right-brained (more creative and emotional than logical and analytical)

8. Strong sense of nationalism

9. Provides an outcast or savage character

10. Mysterious settings

11. Focus on the supernatural

• The Romantic period in American literature brings about the basis for two important literary movements … Gothicism and Transcendentalism

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"

Below is the link to access the e-text - "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"

http://www.enotes.com/legend-sleepy-hollow-text

"The Devil and Tom Walker"

Find the e-text at this address:

http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Washington_Irving/The_Devil_And_Tom_Walker/The_Devil_And_Tom_Walker_p1.html

MLA Format

Double space
12 point font
Times New Roman

Do not do anything special to the title - it should appear in the same format as everything else on the page (see above).

Heading goes as such:

Your name
Teacher's name
Subject ( English __ - Period __ )
Date (day first, followed by the month, and finally the year)

Anthem - Important Terms

1.  Collectivism
2.  Individualism
3.  Altruism
4.  Egoism
5.  Conformity
6.  Obedience
7.  Independence

Class Requirements

Needed in Class Daily

1.  Blue or black pen (colored pens are not acceptable)

2.  #2 Pencil (for use on test scantron sheets)
3.  Notebook

4.  Textbook (which I will hand out on 9/6)
3.  A mind open to learning
4.  A pleasant demeanor

Welcome Message

Hello there!

As my very first post on this blog for the 2011-2012 year, I want to welcome you, my students, to what I'm sure will be a wonderful academic year.  I encourage you to listen, learn, and experience the amazing world of literature.  However, English isn't just about reading books and writing essays, but taking what we learn in literature and applying it to our lives. 

You are about to embark on an adventure - fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride!  I should add one more thing, which is in order to enjoy the ride, you must follow directions and that means pay attention in class, do the assigned work - whether classwork, homework, or group work - it all counts, and that includes studying for quizzes and tests, so do your best on everything and if you feel you are having a tough time understanding something, make sure you see me for extra help or clarification because you don't want to be left behind. 

Good luck!