Review :

1. Review: Elements of Literature

2. The place or location of the action Time period The setting provides the historical and cultural context for characters A person, place or object which has a meaning in itself but suggests other meanings as well Beyond the obvious Symbolism: Setting:

3. Language that appeals to the senses Descriptions of people or objects stated in terms of our senses Taste Smell Touch Hear Sight Who tells the story How the story is told First-Person The narrator is a character in the story who can reveal only his/her personal thoughts and feelings Can’t tell the readers thoughts of other characters Point of View: Imagery:

4. A figure of speech which involves an implied comparison between two relatively unlike things using a form of be Example: The road was a ribbon of moonlight. Metaphor:

5. Billie Holiday “Strange Fruit”

6. “Lady Day” • Considered by many to be the greatest jazz vocalist of all time • Born in 1915, spent most of her life in Baltimore • Discovered at age 20 in Harlem • 1930s: collaborated with many artists; created a distinct sound • Songs showed her undeniable talent, and at the same time her incredible pain

7. “Strange Fruit” • 1939 • Written by Abel Meeropol (pen name Lewis Allan), NYC public school teacher • 3 stanzas in length • Called the original protest song • Disturbing and condemnation of racism • Voice was quiet but strong

8. Lynchings: By State and Race, 1882-1968 http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/shipp/lynchstats.html State White Black Total Alabama 48 299 347 • Lynching is the illegal execution of an accused person by a mob • It has been estimated that between 1880 and 1920, an average of two African Americans a week were lynched in the United States. • Lynching was originally a system of punishment used by whites against African American slaves • However, whites who protested against this were also in danger of being lynched

9. To Kill A Mockingbird