The AP English Language and Composition course is designed to enable students to become
skilled readers and writers in diverse genres and modes of composition. As stated in the
Advanced Placement Course Description, the purpose of the Language and Composition course
is “to enable students to read complex texts with understanding and to write papers of sufficient
richness and complexity to communicate effectively with mature readers” (The College Board,
May 2007, May 2008, p.6).
As the blossoming country that is America was in the process of expanding in 1854. Many Native American Indians were to be displaced. Chief Seattle and his tribe were one of many to be placed on reservations. When Governor Isaac I. Stevens informs the Chief that they must sell their land, Chief Seattle warns him that if the US government ends up disrespecting the land and the people, they will regret it. Chief Seattle speaks to Stevens with compassion and an unconditional love for his land and his tribe. Seattle conveys his emotions through his use of figurative language, metaphor and powerful imagery.
Marina Pacheco
ReplyDeleteAs the blossoming country that is America was in the process of expanding in 1854. Many Native American Indians were to be displaced. Chief Seattle and his tribe were one of many to be placed on reservations. When Governor Isaac I. Stevens informs the Chief that they must sell their land, Chief Seattle warns him that if the US government ends up disrespecting the land and the people, they will regret it. Chief Seattle speaks to Stevens with compassion and an unconditional love for his land and his tribe. Seattle conveys his emotions through his use of figurative language, metaphor and powerful imagery.