WEDNESDAY!!!!!!!!!!

Today in class we:
1. Analyzed "America" and found too many examples of literary devices.
2. Introduced the what-how-effect form.
3. Harlem Renaissance introduction

Homework:
1. Write a new thesis for "America"
2. Lit Terms:
a. Terms/Definitions due Friday 1/31
b. 3-D Project due Weds 2/5
c. QUIZZZZZZZZZ on Friday 2/7

Through the use of concealed metaphor, combined with terse diction, Gary Miranda expresses the human desire to hide from the harsh realities of life and conveys that people cannot turn to "magic" for answers-- we must discover them for ourselves.

McKay's use juxtaposition and paradox creates a bittersweet tone about the nature of American society and a young person's life; he implies that the destruction of an oppressive society is inevitable.