“Russell Brand: my life without drugs.”
- What is the name of the source the article appeared in?
- “…the narrow lanes and tight bends were a material echo of the synaptic tangle where my thoughts stalled and jammed.” This statement is an example of what literary element?
- “…and a bathroom floor embraced me like a womb.” This statement is an example of what literary element?
- What do you think Brand meant by an “inconvenient truth”?
- “This shadow is darkly cast on the retina of my soul and whenever I am dislodged from comfort my focus falls there.” Explain what the shadow is and why would he focus on it?
- At the time of the publication of the article, how many years has Brand been clean?
- Brand comments that addicts and alcoholics have not hope without what?
- What does Brand say is his problem? What was his solution?
- What organization did Brand fund?
- Whose death had an impact on his life?
- “…but they eschew promotions of any kind in order to preserve the purity of their purpose….” What does the underlined word mean as it is being used in the text?
- “Peter Hitchens is a vocal adversary of mine on this matter. He sees this condition as a matter of choice and the culprits of criminals who should go to prison.” What does the underlined word mean? (You may have to read the paragraph as well.)
- “I will relinquish all else to ride that buzz to oblivion.” What does the underlined word mean as it is being used in the sentence?
- “I still survey street signs of the subterranean escapes that used to provide my sanctuary.” What do the underlined words mean as they are being used in the sentence.
- “…racking their brains for a perfect sentiment; wrapped up in the perfect sentence, a magic bullet to sear right through the toxic fortress that has incarcerated the person….” This is an example of what type of literary element?
- How is Brand’s belief on addicts different from Hitchen’s belief on addicts?
- What principle does Give It Up follow?
- Who does Brand call when he needs help?
- “…the bottle drops and the greedy bliss eats my pain.” This is an example of what literary element?
Use a dictionary to define the following words that Brand uses in his article.
- Conduit
- Vigilance
- Burgeoned
- Infrastructure
- Fastidious
- Dereliction
- Opulence
- Destitution
- Gaunt
- Bask
- Tapestry
Pick 8 words from above, and write a sentence. You must use it correctly according to its definition. Spelling and punctuation matter!!!!
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“Russell Brand: my life without drugs.”
- What is the name of the source the article appeared in?the guardian
- “…the narrow lanes and tight bends were a material echo of the synaptic tangle where my thoughts stalled and jammed.” This statement is an example of what literary element?metaphor
- “…and a bathroom floor embraced me like a womb.” This statement is an example of what literary element?personification
- What do you think Brand meant by an “inconvenient truth”? needed to happen, but it happened at a bad time.
- “This shadow is darkly cast on the retina of my soul and whenever I am dislodged from comfort my focus falls there.” Explain what the shadow is and why would he focus on it? Drugs- his addiction
- At the time of the publication of the article, how many years has Brand been clean?10 years
- Brand comments that addicts and alcoholics have not hope without what?Structured help
- What does Brand say is his problem? What was his solution?Reality was the problem, drugs and alcohol was the solution
- What organization did Brand fund? Give It Up
- Whose death had an impact on his life?Amy Whinehouse
- “…but they eschew promotions of any kind in order to preserve the purity of their purpose….” What does the underlined word mean as it is being used in the text?Avoid;shun
- “Peter Hitchens is a vocal adversary of mine on this matter. He sees this condition as a matter of choice and the culprits of criminals who should go to prison.” What does the underlined word mean? (You may have to read the paragraph as well.)opponent; enemy
- “I will relinquish all else to ride that buzz to oblivion.” What does the underlined word mean as it is being used in the sentence?Surrender; let go
- “I still survey street signs of the subterranean escapes that used to provide my sanctuary.” What do the underlined words mean as they are being used in the sentence? Hidden; secret/ refuge; safe place
- “…racking their brains for a perfect sentiment; wrapped up in the perfect sentence, a magic bullet to sear right through the toxic fortress that has incarcerated the person….” This is an example of what type of literary element?metaphor
- How is Brand’s belief on addicts different from Hitchen’s belief on addicts?
- What principle does Give It Up follow?
- Who does Brand call when he needs help?
- “…the bottle drops and the greedy bliss eats my pain.” This is an example of what literary element?Personification
Use a dictionary to define the following words that Brand uses in his article.
- Conduit
- Vigilance
- Burgeoned
- Infrastructure
- Fastidious
- Dereliction
- Opulence
- Destitution
- Gaunt
- Bask
- Tapestry
Pick 8 words from above, and write a sentence. You must use it correctly according to its definition. Spelling and punctuation matter!!!!
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