Transcript Canadian January Night

ENG 2PI
Ms. Phillips
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In a Man vs. Nature conflict who is most likely
to win? Explain using examples from Movies,
News Stories etc.
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Define the following terms and give an example of
each.
Rhyme – The use of rhyming words to allow the poem to
flow or to emphasize a point. (In this poem the ABSENCE
of a rhyme is important…. It is meant to symbolize the
randomness and turbulence of the snowstorm that the
characters are facing)
 Simile – A comparison using like or as. “Her smile was
as bright AS the sun”
 Metaphor - A comparison that does not use like or as
“The road was a ribbon of moonlight”
 Personification – Using human characteristics to describe
a non-living thing. “The storm raged outside”
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Create a list of connections and inferences you
make while reading this poem. You may
choose to complete this as a chart.
Examples
Connections
Inferences
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Summarize the poem in your own words
Create a chart that outlines how a Canadian
might respond to this poem and how someone
from a warm climate might respond to this
poem.
What are the differences and similarities
between how these two people might see this
poem?
Identify the metaphor or simile in this poem
and explain why it is effective.
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Choose an option below:
Create a visual of this poem. It should clearly
demonstrate your understanding of the themes and the
main messages in the poem. (Knowledge and
Communication)
Write a poem (or song lyric) in response to this. Your
poem should be at least three stanzas in length and
should explore the same thoughts, feelings and themes
as the original. The style is up to you. (Knowledge and
Communication)
Write a letter explaining the poem to someone in a
warm climate who may not understand the ideas in the
poem. (Knowledge and Communication)