•a) Both my pencil and my book bag were black.
•b) He had apples, bread, and cheese for lunch.
•c) “Now the trumpet summons us again – not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need – not as a call to battle, though embattled we are – but a call to bear the burden.”
•d) “He missed his wife and the train”
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•Find 3 examples of transition in “Letter from Birmingham Jail” and explain why they are transitions.
Classwork: Complete Rhetoric and Style questions 1-12 on LOC 274-275
Homework: “Letter from Birmingham Jail” Tone/Style Activity
Directions: The two words below describe King’s tone or style at some point in “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” Your job is to decide which section of the text best represents each of these tone/style words. Many sections may be appropriate, but find the BEST one.
1) For each of these tone/style words, write on your paper (you may want to do this in chart form, but it is up to you) which portion of the Birmingham text (page number, paragraph number, sentence numbers, etc.) you chose because it best exemplifies this particular tone or style. Be specific.
2) Then, copy at least 5 words or phrases from that portion of the text that revealed that tone or style.
3) Finally, choose EITHER of the words and write a paragraph that explains how that tone or style is created by the 5 words/phrases from the text. Explain how EACH of those words and phrases creates that particular tone or style; that is, explain the EFFECT of each word or phrase.
diplomatic – tactful; ability to avoid offending others or hurting their feelings
critical/judgmental - inclined to find fault or to judge with severity
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