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“Rest and be thankful.” - William Wordsworth Journal Prompt What are some things in your life for which you are grateful? Why?
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Daily Literary Quote
“In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.”
Is war necessary? Why or why not? Daily Literary Quote
"When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses." - John F. Kennedy Journal Prompt What are some current examples of corruption in a position of power (government, church, law enforcement, etc.) you recall from the news, internet, etc.? Do you think corrupt people seek power or power corrupts? Explain. Daily Literary Quote
“I quote others only to better express myself.” - Michael de Montaigne Journal Prompt Briefly describe the three different types of irony and provide an example for each from a movie, television show, or book. (Google it, if you can't think of any.) Daily Literary Quote
“That's why I love road trips, dude. It's like doing something without actually doing anything.” - John Green, An Abundance of Katherines Journal Prompt During Chaucer’s era, people would often go on pilgrimages to religious destinations. Nowadays, we tend to go on road trips to more secular (non-religious) destinations. What are some popular destinations for road trips? What do you think makes these places so popular? Why do people like to travel? |
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