In eighth grade, he moved to Albuquerque. He remained there to study English and American Literature at the University of New Mexico. After graduating in 1963, Anaya taught English for high school, and there he began his first novel. Bless Me, Ultima. This novel proved to be popular for its treatment on Hispanic tradition and is a “must-read” in many high schools’ English classes around the country. The author currently teaches here at the University of New Mexico. A professor emeritus, Anaya continues to focus his writing on the cultural identity of his people. The author uses a variety of literary devices in the speech to connect to the audience and provide a thread of meaning in the speech. Choose three examples and share how those techniques contribute to the meaning of the speech. Students could choose: Metaphors for million volumes…the sheep, the stars, the million, million worlds etc. Repetition of ideas…million, magic, guides Alliteration….million, magic, a million, million Symbolism…coins of the Lord, heavens were the bedspread of his mother, books, the guides Spanish words: adivinanazas, los viejitos, the original riddle in Spanish, oraciones en espanol, cuentos, llano, pastores, Llorona, and decimas, ranchito Note to Teacher If students need support for organizing their thoughts, utilize graphic organizers.
In eighth grade, he moved to Albuquerque. He remained there to study English and American Literature at the University of New Mexico. After graduating in 1963, Anaya taught English for high school, and there he began his first novel. Bless Me, Ultima. This novel proved to be popular for its treatment on Hispanic tradition and is a “must-read” in many high schools’ English classes around the country. The author currently teaches here at the University of New Mexico. A professor emeritus, Anaya continues to focus his writing on the cultural identity of his people. The author uses a variety of literary devices in the speech to connect to the audience and provide a thread of meaning in the speech. Choose three examples and share how those techniques contribute to the meaning of the speech. Students could choose: Metaphors for million volumes…the sheep, the stars, the million, million worlds etc. Repetition of ideas…million, magic, guides Alliteration….million, magic, a million, million Symbolism…coins of the Lord, heavens were the bedspread of his mother, books, the guides Spanish words: adivinanazas, los viejitos, the original riddle in Spanish, oraciones en espanol, cuentos, llano, pastores, Llorona, and decimas, ranchito Note to Teacher If students need support for organizing their thoughts, utilize graphic organizers.
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