The Words We Use


The words we use to describe things can have a lot of hidden meaning.  We can influence people with our words if we carefully choose the right ones.

How does an author affect the reader by using connotation?


Figurative Language





A metaphor is described as figuratively comparing 2 unlike things.  Figurative Language is a word or phrase that creates a special effect or meaning and does not mean what it literally says.  





What is the purpose of a metaphor and other figurative language?
Why do author's choose to use figurative language?
Use examples to help explain your way of thinking.


Punctuation Purpose



What is the purpose of punctuation?  

Why do we need it?



                         

Fences


There is so much racism still in our world today, and we have to learn how to break down the barriers that prevent us from being equals.  We have to push past the boundaries of limitations and embrace our neighbors as our family.

What are wall or fences in your life?  What can YOU do to help break them down?

Social Classes

How does being an outsider affect a person? Is one social class better than the others?  Why or why not?