DAY 24

English 10H

COLONS AND SEMICOLONS Use a colon to set off a series in a list, usually after a complete main clause.

Example: The picnic supplies are ready: paper plates, napkins, utensils, cups, and ice.

Use a semicolon to separate two independent clauses or to connect two clauses when one is preceded by a conjunctive adverb (however, consequently, therefore, nevertheless).

Example: Everyone is ready for a picnic; however, the rain has started.

Example: 1. We have a game today; we intend to win.

2. He won the battle; he lost the war.

PRACTICE

1. We unpacked the car however we realized we didn’t bring any food for the day.

2. She made dinner for Mark using the following items salmon, curry soup, chutney, and chocolate cake.

3. I agree that today has been a long day although you have a quick day tomorrow.

4. The sun was hot the breeze was gentle.

5. Julie went to the store for some groceries milk, bread, coffee, and cheese.

6. Bonnie didn’t want to tell Jeremy the truth he was in danger.

JUXTAPOSITION Denotation: place two or more things close together for contrasting effect.

Example Sentence: In her painting, Frida Kahlo juxtaposes culture in the U.S. and culture in Mexico.

ALLUSION

Denotation: an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

Example: 1. Chocolate was her Achilles’ heel.2. I was surprised his nose was not growing like

Pinocchio’s.

QUICKWRITE Have you ever been in a completely new

environment? Maybe you’ve seen it in brochures, but

what was the real experience like in person? Were

you comfortable or uncomfortable? Disappointed or

overjoyed?

COLLIDING WORLDS

What is an example of two cultures colliding?Can cultures collide in a good way?

“WHERE WORLDS COLLIDE” BY PICO IYER (50)

DURING READING…mark the text for allusions and juxtaposition.

AFTER READING…with your partner, discuss: What allusions did you mark? What is the effect of

these allusions (why does the author use them)? What examples of juxtaposition did you mark? What words would you use to describe the atmosphere

in the text? What can you infer is Iyer’s opinion about LA Airport as

a junction for colliding worlds?To what extent does one’s cultural makeup determine

the way a person views others and the world?

SYNTAX WRITING PROMPT: Choose a quote with specific syntax (repetition, hyphens, fragments, parallelism) that helps to depict voice and tone. How is the author using syntax to convey a personal voice and tone?

REVIEW GUIDE

Study for your exam!

STUDY PHRASES

 

 Steven’s book, which made Oprah’s Book Club this month, is not in any stores.

a. prepositional phrase    b. participial phrase    c. gerund phrase    d. infinitive phrase

2. While preparing for the speech, Joe couldn’t help but worry about his entrance.

a. prepositional phrase    b. participial phrase    c. gerund phrase    d. infinitive phrase

3. Ahmad wants to visit Quebec, but he will need to wait for his next vacation.

a. prepositional phrase    b. participial phrase    c. gerund phrase    d. infinitive phrase

4. Hoping for a miracle, the doctors continued the surgery.

a. prepositional phrase    b. participial phrase    c. gerund phrase    d. infinitive phrase