In this activity you will write a lyric poem. Consider what you have learned about poetry so far in this lesson and unit. Write a lyric poem on an appropriate topic of your choice. Because lyric poetry focuses on exploring and evoking the speaker's moods and thoughts without telling a story, your poem should do this as well. Your poem should include these elements: • a clear purpose or goal
• a focused exploration of a particular theme
• figurative language
• some major aspect of poetry discussed in the course so far, such as a rhyme scheme, meter, or poetic structure

Introduce your topic and theme effectively and provide some degree of resolution to your topic. Do so by introducing the subject, developing the theme, and exploring how that theme has affected you. Your poem should be at least 16 lines long.

These guidelines may be helpful:

• Make sure your poem has an intended purpose and conveys an idea.
• Don't talk about multiple events or topics. Focus on one theme or idea.
• Consider using figurative language to express emotions.
• For a poem to be lyrical, it often needs a basic rhyme scheme, meter, and structure. Keep your poem short and maintain the same rhyme scheme in the stanzas.

You are to write a five paragraph literary essay based on one of the 4 prompts and what you have read and learned in this module. these are your options: 1. how do the events of "the white umbrella" teach the narrator a lesson about shame and acceptance? 2. what role does creativity play in "the bat-poet"? 3. how does the character of squeaky change over the course of "raymond's run"? 4. discuss the influences of older family members on the protagonists and speakers in the stories and poems of this unit. you are to write a five paragraph literary essay based on what you have read and learned in this module. your final submission should meet the following requirements. • submit completed pre-writing and outline documents. • write an essay that contains an introduction with hook and thesis statement, supporting paragraphs with evidence and at least one quotation, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and reviews main points. • use transitions appropriate to the pattern of organization. • use vocabulary to create tone and voice. • cite primary source (quotation). • submit completed revision checklist. • vary sentence structure. • create sentences with parallel structures. • use technology in the writing process.

How does the author's use of hyperbole to characterize jim smily? a) it characterizes smily as an introverted loner who prefers books to people. b) it characterizes smily as a man who is kind and nurturing toward others who are less fortunate. c) it characterizes smily as a man who is evil and vindictive toward any one who crosses his path. d) it characterizes smily as a man who is a risk-taker who willing bets on anything and with anyone.

What is a flat character? a. one that is well developed b. one with limited traits c. one with varied traits d. one that is realistic