Warm-Up & Freewrite

1. Close reading is the art of active reading paying close attention to the critical and detailed analysis of the text. Much emphasis is put into clear understanding of the text as a whole, as well as being able to pull apart different sections/lines of the text and analyzing the meaning of each. Close reading is reading with a purpose, not just leisurely.

2. Pastoral is a genre portraying rural life or pleasant scenery, along with animals inhabiting the area. The word "pastoral" reminds me of the word "pasture," which is exactly what I believe is being described.


Freewrite:

"Shepard," to me, not only portrays a young man in a field keeping watch over a flock of sheep, but the biblical reference comes to mind as well. I think "shepard" portrays a holy follower.

Desert- a hot, dry, lifeless place, that's wide open with empty space and plenty of sun

Universe- a mysterious, black, limitless space that holds the wonders of our imaginations, and has endless boundaries that we cannot comprehend.