bur·lesque

bərˈlesk/

noun

noun: burlesque; plural noun: burlesques

1. 1.

   an absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something, especially in a literary or dramatic work; a parody.

   "the funniest burlesque of opera"

   
   

   synonyms:

   parody, caricature, satire, lampoon, skit, farce; More sendup, takeoff, spoof; striptease, strip "a rather risqué burlesque"

   • humor that depends on comic imitation and exaggeration; absurdity.

     "the argument descends into burlesque"

     
     
2. 2.

   a variety show, typically including striptease.

   "burlesque clubs"

   
   

verb

verb: burlesque; 3rd person present: burlesques; past tense: burlesqued; past participle: burlesqued; gerund or present participle: burlesquing

1. 1.

   cause to appear absurd by parodying or copying in an exaggerated form.

   "she struck a ridiculous pose that burlesqued her own vanity"

   
   

 

Bellringer:  What are some of the characteristics of Ellison's writing which seem to mimic Charlie Parker's music and personality? Just as Ellison embeds language from two other sources into his analysis of Parker and his music, embed language from Ellison's essay into the flow of your reflection on the seeming similarities between the style of Parker's music and Ellison's essay. 

(Review your notes and the Ellison essay for 5 minutes. Then spend 15 minutes co-authoring a 7-10 sentence paragraph with your partner.  Hand that in at the end of class)

Burn Hollywood Burn

Homework:
In Library Room B tomorrow...
Bring a digital copy of your book review tomorrow.  We will be in one of the library computer rooms and we will set up your turnitin.com accounts and you will submit your book review to turnitin.com.

Study the definitions of the rhetorical terms in bold on page 47.  Be prepared to identify examples of them for tomorrow's five point quiz.

Bring a digital copy of your book review tomorrow.  We will be in one of the library computer rooms and we will set up your turnitin.com accounts and you will submit your book review to turnitin.com

Join Shakespeare Society!!

No prior knowledge or experience with THE BARD is necessary.

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

After school in room 118 (Ms. Campbell’s room) North Campus

Society

An informal, casual opportunity to appreciate the power of Shakespeare through quality films, theatre, sonnets, games, friendship and treats!

(Meeting days will be decided at our first gathering.)