Effective because …Effective because …Why is Mr. X an effective mechanic?Why is Mr. X an effective mechanic?

He always washes the car after working on He always washes the car after working on it.it.He does a check of the brakes and fluid He does a check of the brakes and fluid levels each time.levels each time.He repairs any scratches in the paint job.He repairs any scratches in the paint job.He informs the customer of any work He informs the customer of any work which might need to be done soon.which might need to be done soon.He inspects the hoses and distributor cap.He inspects the hoses and distributor cap.He checks for leaks around the windows.He checks for leaks around the windows.He checks the tire pressure.He checks the tire pressure.Makes convenient appointments.Makes convenient appointments.

Effective because …?Effective because …?

►Why is Mr. X an effective mechanic?Why is Mr. X an effective mechanic?

►He does a thorough job fixing whatever He does a thorough job fixing whatever mechanical repairs are necessary.mechanical repairs are necessary. Distributor capDistributor cap HosesHoses Battery checkBattery check Checks brakesChecks brakes

►He does a good job with the exterior of He does a good job with the exterior of the car.the car.- he checks the tire pressure- he checks the tire pressure- repairs any scratches in the paint- repairs any scratches in the paint- he checks for leaks around the - he checks for leaks around the windowswindows- washes car after working on it- washes car after working on it

►Customer ServiceCustomer Service

advises customers of any work necessary advises customers of any work necessary in the future.in the future.

Sets up convenient appointments.Sets up convenient appointments.

African NightAfrican NightSwallowed by the darkSwallowed by the darkall was stilledall was stilledThe fluttering and buzz of insectsThe fluttering and buzz of insectsfilled his silent worldfilled his silent worldThe pride ruled by majesty and nature’s urge,The pride ruled by majesty and nature’s urge,had left.had left.Alone, the chillAlone, the chillmockedmockedhis withered frame: the lifeless mane a crown his withered frame: the lifeless mane a crown no more.no more.He would face this.He would face this.Stiff- jawed, defiant, he’d leanStiff- jawed, defiant, he’d leanAgainst the brassy windAgainst the brassy windWith a mind still lordly, still strong.With a mind still lordly, still strong.and thenand thento nuzzleto nuzzleto dreamto dreamdevoured by the African night.devoured by the African night.

African NightAfrican NightImage: “ … chill mocked his withered frame.”Image: “ … chill mocked his withered frame.”

Effective because …Effective because …

• It supports/reinforces the theme. The theme is …It supports/reinforces the theme. The theme is …• Appeals to the sense of …Appeals to the sense of …• Supports the tone of … Supports the tone of … • Makes good use of figurative languageMakes good use of figurative language

Answer should have 4 short paragraphs.Answer should have 4 short paragraphs.

Swallowed by the darkSwallowed by the dark► Effective because:Effective because:

► Establishes tone -Job #1Establishes tone -Job #1 The tone is one of defiance or acceptance of death – death is The tone is one of defiance or acceptance of death – death is

certain. There is no doubt about the concept of being swallowed – certain. There is no doubt about the concept of being swallowed – it is total immersion. Death does not “nibble” at one.it is total immersion. Death does not “nibble” at one.

Job #2Job #2Provides Irony Provides Irony The lion is king of the jungle killing and swallowing other things not The lion is king of the jungle killing and swallowing other things not

being swallowed himself.being swallowed himself.

Job #3Job #3Sensory appeal – lack of vision in total darkness Sensory appeal – lack of vision in total darkness

Job #4 – visualization – descriptive diction aids in Job #4 – visualization – descriptive diction aids in visualization – examples of effective dictionvisualization – examples of effective diction