Once Upon a Time...

Once upon a time there was a Literature 12 class.  It was completely full of avid students and, of course, an epic teacher.  Now this day was unlike any other.  It went beyond the ordinary imagination and transcended into the supernatural!  It was also known as May 7, 2012.

The day began with a devotion by Cool Ciera.  After pious prayer, Lively Loconte graciously gave grace to the students of the class.  She offered extra time before the test, trusting them to use their time wisely. 

The pens flew, words flowing from the fluid ink of each student’s mind.  One could see the thoughts starting to form in their heads as the hands stopped moving.  First puzzlement, then frustration crossed their faces.  Answers were not always easy to get, thus the use of the word achievement.  Quickly the quiz was over and the quiet was quelled. 

Right away it was marked, many shouting out their marvel over their majestic results.  Jubilant Jeff was among one of the joyous, justly as he had just beat Krazy Kathleen.  Once celebrations had ceased, (as well as crying), Duchess Donna continued the lesson.

She stepped into The Last Duchess by Robert Browning, a story about a Duke looking for a second wife while talking about his late first one.  The poem portrayed both the Duchess and the Duke, through the actions and words of the latter.  He doesn’t hesitate to show his contempt for women or his displeasure at her pleasure.  He was pointedly a pretty Duke with a prideful heart.  Just to prove her point, Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Jellybeans were handed out, showing that a tasteful treat may just be grass, booger, or even vomit.

With the bell ready to toll, the tomorrow test was reviewed.  There were to be four parts: Name that Author (short description – must answer which author), Short Answer (questions about the poems, like theme, form, irony, etc), Quotes (must name AUTHOR and POEM), and Literary Devices (recognize which literary devices are being used).  With saying that, the homework is simply to study like a studious student.  (She wanted some more, but satisfyingly left it at that)

An adventure of a day, anyone can see.  So please, please, please pick up your books tonight to study so tomorrow may be a tranquil cup of tea.