John Agard: Therapeutic Exercise with the Union Jack

1. Explain the title and discuss its connection to the theme/message of the poem

2. Explain connections in the poem: red-tongue-blood, white-bone-sceleton, blue-sea-sky. Comment on the coneection between the words red-white-blue and black-night-word

3. Discuss the last sentence "Think one beginning" at the end of the poem

See also the questions on the page.

John Agard: Mr Oxford Don

1. Find three grammatical irregularities in the poem. Correct them and EXPLAIN in Danish what the problem is. If all errors are found and explained you can elaborate or comment on the effect.
2. How would the poem and its message change if it were written in standard English?

Robert Kennedy: On the Mindless Menace of Violence

 

Post notes for the speech. Consider all 5 points in the rhetorical pentagram and write a brief evaluation of the speech in which you account for the use of predominant rhetorical features.



1. What are the themes in the film?
2. Explain the relationship between Jack and Tyler (at least 200 words)
3. What do they symbolise/represent in the film?
4. What is the main message of the film? Explain and elaborate.
5. What do you think of the film? Explain and elaborate (at least 100 words)

David Horowitz quote

Read the following quoteation taken from an article by David Horowitz, an American poitical and cultural commentator. Look up the words you do not know.

"A gun - do I really have to spell it out? - is an inanimate object. It takes a human brain to pull the trigger. Firearms don't kill people. Sociopaths do. If young black males abuse firearms in an irresponsible and criminal fashion, why should the firearm industry be held accountable? Why not their parents? Why not themselves?"

a) Write down one argument that supports Horowitz's statement above, beginning "I agree with Howowitz because..."
b) Write down one argument which speaks against Horowitz' statement above, beginning "I disagree with Horowitz because..."

Outline of the argumentation in "Seeking a Smoking Gun in U. S. Violence"

Write an outline of the argumentation of the text
A) A short presentation to attract the attention of your reader and introduce the topic.

B) A presentation of the main points in the review. Use words and phrases such as On the one hand, on the other hand, in conclusion, although, however, in contrast to, generally...

C) A brief conclusion in which you sum up on the points you have focused on in your outline.

Bowling for Columbine: Work points

1. What are the main points of Michael Moore's documentary Bowling for Columbine?

2. Mention three elements that in your opinion distinguish documentaries from other film genres - you may use the internet or a dictionary to find a definition of the genre.

3. Bowling for Columbine is often categorised as a documentary - do yo agree? Why/why not?

You must present your attitude to the questions above.

Comment on each other's answers and arguments. The purpose of this post is to create an online discussion of some important aspects of Michael Moore's film.

Terry McCarthy: "Warning"

1. Find words in the article which reflect the attitude/point of view presented. Post the most important words below. If you need to post a few complete quotes then that's okay too :)

2. Briefly summarise the purpose of the text as it comes across after analysing its wording.

Group 1: P. 54-56,45

Group 2: P. 56,46-58