LIT 205-Survey of English and American Literature FINALS ANSWER SHEETS By: CARL ANTHONY P. LUMONTAD BS ED ENGLISH 2-A Course Facilitator: JONALYN B. DUHAYLUNGSOD, MAEd ACTIVITY 1 Directions: Out of the rambled words, identify and write on the opposite side the thirteen (13) original colonies of the United States of America. ANSWER: 1. Igniairv- VIRGINIA 2. Ttsessauchams- MASSACHUSETTS 3. Ewn Rishmpeah- NEW HAMPSHIRE 4. Andrylma- MARYLAND 5. Cennutcitoc- CONNECTICUT 6. Edohr Andisl- RHODE ISLAND 7. Reedwala- DELAWARE 8. Thorn Nioralca- NORTH CAROLINA 9. Ouths Nioralca- SOUTH CAROLINA 10. Ewn Yejesr- NEW JERSEY 11. Ewn Royk- NEW YORK 12. Vlnnianyaeps- PENNSYLVANIA 13. Rgoiega- GEORGIA ACTIVITY 2 Directions: As its title suggests, "To My Dear and Loving Husband," is a poem about married love between a man and wife. Write a free 4-stanza poem describing your desired/typical marriage life as you can see in the future. ANSWER: “Lovebirds” Simple it is as I foresee Two lovebirds discerning and free One stands bold when one is weak Genuine and faithful in act and speech Gentle and demure, as calm as dawn Sometimes may argue but never torn Sees things in depth with care and concern Loves unconditionally with no return A small cozy house boldly erected Abundant with kindness, values, and joy And there the two lovely lovebirds giggles and cuddles With their three little men, smart and coy When things are uncertain and may turn dire Still loves and understands, care and inspire For when love is pure with the Lord as the center Our home stands still, lasts long and stronger ACTIVITY 3 Directions: Read the poem “The Raven” and choose a word that best describes the theme of the poem and make an acrostic poetry with that word. ANSWER: “Melancholy: The Raven Theme Poem” MELANCH0LY- memoir you are left in my head endlessly I cry depressed in my bed longing for your smile and the promise you said ached heart is torn and you’re the only thread nevermore indeed I could see you caress my heart as I need you honor won’t do and so the praise only your presence and your perfect grace love, just when will I find glee yonder dull as you are now my melancholy ACTIVITY 4 Directions: Literary devices play a pivotal role in shaping a literary piece of work. The writer uses them to bring uniqueness and depth in the simple texts. William Cullen Bryant has also effectively used some literary devices in this poem to make it extraordinary. List your analysis of five (5) literary devices used in the poem “Thanatopsis”. Support your answers with lines or stanzas found in the poem. ANSWER: 1. PERSONIFICATION Line from the poem: And breathless darkness, and the narrow house 2. ALLITERATION Line from the poem: Old ocean's grey and melancholy waste,-3. SIMILE Line from the poem: Of the last bitter hour come like a blight 4. IMAGERY Line from the poem: The youth in life's green spring, and he who goes In the full strength of years, matron, and maid, 5. IRONY Line from the poem: In their last sleep--the dead reign there alone ACTIVITY 5 Directions: Answer the following questions based on the poem "Richard Cory" by Edwin Arlington Robinson. 1. If you were given a chance to revise the title of Richard Cory, what would it be? Why? ANSWER: If I were given a chance to revise the title of Richard Cory, it would be “Behind the Surface”. It is because the poem made us realize that not all that’s manifested outside or what’s laid on the surface can say it all instead, every surface has a mystery behind it. The poem’s message is of a perfect analogy to the old quote “Don’t judge the book by its cover”. 2. Who is Richard Cory in the poem? ANSWER: Richard Cory is the protagonist in the poem. He is the almost-perfect mysterious man being looked up to by the villagers but ended up killing himself. 3. What do you think is the main theme of the poem? ANSWER: I think the main theme of the poem is depression. This theme is likely underpinned in the last part of the poem when the main character, Richard Cory killed himself which in effect revealed that he had an inner crisis despite his unreachable status in life and how others get envious of him and praise him. ACTIVITY 6 Directions: Be Creative in Making a Quote What is the theme of “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”? Make your own quotes related to the theme. Below, explain why it is related. The ones who know their core never loose themselves And the ones who have their vision always find their way. EXPLANATION: The poem tells about the speaker’s errand in the woods and in the latter part, he notes on the enchanting beauty of the wood; ‘The woods are lovely, dark and deep’ revealing that the speaker was mesmerized by the woods and was tempted to stay long but abruptly realized his commitment and decided to go on and be faithful to it stating; ‘But I have promises to keep’. This justifies the relevance of the poem to the quote I made. Sometimes in life, we come across some circumstances and temptations where we get tempted to stick with. We tend to go astray and in effect loose ourselves in the path. However, just like the speaker in the poem, when we have a clear vision of our commitment and knows our core, we will always know our purpose and find ourselves in the right path. ACTIVITY 7 Directions: Illustrate each stanza of the poem by creating a storyboard. A storyboard is a graphic organizer that plans a narrative. It is a powerful way to visually present information. Use the chart below for your illustration. ANSWER: Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of the year. He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake. The only other sound’s the sweep Of easy wind and downy flake. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.
