Tuesday, October 6, 2015

If Connie met Sammy

If Connie from Oates' story met Sammy of Updike's story what do you think their inner monologues would concern based on your reading? You should discuss specific things that happened in each story that would bolster your vision of their monologues. Also invent an actual monologue in one of the character's head.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

ENG 101 Quiz Oct 1, 2015

 IN THE  "TAXI DRIVER," AND IN "THE MIDNIGHT COWBOY," THE MALE CHARACTERS
 REVEAL THEIR PERCEPTIONS OF WOMEN THROUGH DIALOGUE, ACTION, ETC... WHAT DO YOU FEEL IS THE COMMON THREAD AMONG THEIR VIEWS ON FEMALES? USE A MALE CHARACTER FROM EACH STORY TO PROVE YOUR POINT. MAKE SURE TO BACK
UP YOUR ARGUMENT WITH RELEVANT QUOTES FROM THE TEXT.

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

The Next Better Place Quiz Sept 8, 2015

 In your opinion--how does the author use physical description to illustrate the characters' personality and conflict. Take either the father or son--and give me three examples from the book to make your point.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

ENG 108 Quiz

Metaphor is an essential element of poetry. Marge Piercy and Anne Sexton were poets of  feminist sensibilities. Using the poems "Barbie Doll" by Piercy and "Cinderella" by Sexton, show how these poets used metaphor to get their points across about the role of women in society in their era. Use at least two quotes from each poem.

Friday, April 17, 2015

cOLLYER bROTHERS qUESTION aPRIL 17, 2015

COLLYER BROTHERS QUESTION


Obviously the Collyer Brothers were severely mentally ill. What factors do you believe were the main cause of their illness? Be sure to engage the text--with quotes. And what have you observed in your own experience of people isolating; are they similar or not to the Brothers?