List the words and phrases from the poem, "The Sunset," that help to establish its mood. Write a paragraph about how these words and phrases affected you as you read the poem, and what they reminded you of in your own experiences.
PART 2
Complete one of the following exercises:
- Take a look outside of the window from where you are right now. What do you see? How does this make you feel? Write about the scene you see using figurative language to get the feeling across to your reader.
- Imagine something fantastic and begin to write a story about this subject using hyperbole and language that conveys mood. Be mindful of what kind of feeling or what sort of mood you want your readers to experience.
| Criteria | |
| Part 1 5 points |
You list more than ten words from "The Sunset" that help create the mood of the poem. You write a complete, thoughtful paragraph about what effect these words had on you, and what connection you can make to your own life and experience. |
| Part 2 5 points |
Option a: You write a vivid and imaginative description of the scene outside your window. You use effective figurative language to show how this scene makes you feel. Option b: You write a paragraph about a creative big idea, using at least four examples of figurative language and hyperbole to create a mood for your readers. |
