Today I gave you all a present--your own copy of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. As we began reading the book, we discussed how Lee uses the narrative style of description that reflects the cultural linguistic style of the setting of the book.
- Reading--p 3-6
- Vocabulary--
- Assuaged (3)
- dictum (4)
- Facts--
- Battle of Hastings (4)
- "...nothing to fear but fear itself." (6)
Assignment--
Write a 1-page description of where you live, using the linguistic style of the place to capture the mood and tone. Be prepared to read your description in class.