Lost Generation- 9 Elements

The speaker is any teenager. They are in a sad situation where they believe that hope is something foolish. The poem’s structure is fairly different compared to other poems. This poem is set one way then in the end it is completely reversed and the sentences are read back words. The theme of this poem is never lose hope. You can always change your future and create your own path no matter what others say; all you have to do is take a different perspective and approach on things. The diction of this poem is straight forward. The words are repeated, but in a different way which create a different meaning. The author used literal language in order to set a serious and hopeful tone. The author uses first person perspective so that the reader can put themselves in the same position and connect with the poem. The poem flows perfectly. Although reversing it may seem strange, the smooth flow is consistent.

Part 1- AP test Response

1) It wasn’t too hard, but it wasn’t completely easy either. I feel pretty comfortable with how I did.
2) The difficult part about the test was that I didn’t feel like I knew enough about one of the novel. I had to stick to the same novel for all three essays.
3) I learned that the more books you read, the easier it will be. These questions were all about a certain concept, and we had to find it in various novels.
4) I think I do better under pressure. I feel if I have more time to work, I will most likely slack off and not do my best.
5) This experience has influence my way of thinking the exam was going to be. I wasn’t exactly sure how the essay questions would be and now I have a better idea of that.

Quote Response- Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens wrote these novels along with many more with one goal in mind. Dickens was going through a stage in his life where all he needed to do was do some soul-searching and ventilating. During the time that he was writing his novels, Dickens had lost some family members which led him to depression. He wrote his novels to show what was going on in his life and to express himself. He uses a lot of symbolism and imagery to portray his feelings in a way that connects to his time. Dickens also uses a colloquial dialogue and very detailed descriptions. His diction is hard to understand because during that time he had so many emotions that he was overwhelmed and at times confused.

Group Analysis: "A Tale of Two Cities"

Juxtaposition: In the first place we see a comparison between France and England. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…”
Symbolism: The Shadows might symbolize the secrets that all people have. In this novel you can never really trust anyone.
Imagery: Dickens is very descriptive with the setting and characters.
Diction: The characters’ dialogue is kind of improper; colloquialism. This is used to be more realistic.
Tone/ Mood: The weather is horrible. The novel has a dark, gloomy tone.
Internal Conflict: Mr. Lorry has no emotions towards things. He sees things professionally.
Foreshadow: They dig up a letter which might lead up to other events soon to happen.
Colloquialism: The novel is in their form of speaking. (That era.)
Syntax: Long sentences because of the diction used.
Conflict: Mr. Lorry has a conflict with his inner dreams and real life.

"A Tale of Two Cities" Practice Questions

1) What object does Doctor Manette keep to escape “in spirit” during his time in jail?

It’s a Lock of his wife’s hair.

2) What is the code name that the three men in the wine shop?

They call each other the Jacques.

3) Why did the drivers of the coach hesitate to stop for the messenger?

They feared they would be robbers, because it’s really hard to trust people.


4) What skill did Doctor Manette develop during his time in jail to pass time.

He practiced shoemaking

5) After the wine carton fell, what did the people around it do?
The men used their hands to drink it and the women soaked it up with their handkerchiefs.

6) What might the broken wine cask symbolize?

It symbolizes the bloodshed of the French Revolution.

7) What was Darnay being tried for in court?

For being a spy and informing the enemy of the plans they had to attack.

8) Dickens compares a character to a jackal, which one was it?

Sydney Carton

9) What does Carton do after Darnay leaves?

He curses his own imagine in the mirror.

10) Carton claims something important about his life, what was it?

That he has no choice but to live in “rust and repose.”