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Taylor Mali

"This is my Voice"

Consider the many allusions and inspirations for this poem. Find your voice.

A Video Poem by Koyczan

Listen

"If You've Never Failed, You've Never Lived"

For Contemplation

What story is the pop video an allusion to?

Terminology Review

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/2364353/Review-of-Literary-Terms-Fiction-and-Form

An Excerpt from Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery"

Consider the following: What choices does the director make to highlight the tension and emotional climate of this short story? Why does this community hold the lottery? Does this story present a conflict? If so, explain. With the exception of Tessa, why are there no dissenters? What rituals or sacrifices exist in our world today? Are there some that have outworn their purpose or reason?

A Classic from Poe

Advice from Vonnegut