📚 Part 1: Identifying Signposts

1. What does "Again & Again" (A+A) signpost help writers create in their work?

Emphasis and emotional impact through repetition

Complex sentence structures

Detailed character descriptions

Historical background information

2. "Contrasts & Contradictions" (C+C) signpost reveals:

Simple cause and effect relationships

Opposing emotions or surprising contradictions

Chronological order of events

Setting and time period

3. Read this mini poem excerpt: "I smile, I smile, I smile / But inside I'm breaking apart"

Check ALL signposts you can identify:

Again & Again (repetition of "I smile")

Contrasts & Contradictions (smiling vs. breaking apart)

Neither signpost is present

4. Which of these examples shows effective use of repetition for emotional impact?

"The cat sat on the mat. The dog ran in the yard."

"Wait, wait, wait - time never stops for anyone"

"She walked to school on Tuesday morning."

"The book was interesting and educational."

✏️ Part 2: Planning Your Writing

5. Think of a time you felt two opposite emotions at once. Briefly describe the situation:

6. Brainstorm repeated words or phrases that connect to strong emotions. List 3-4 examples:

Example: "again and again," "never enough," "always trying"

7. Create contrasting pairs that show emotional contradictions. Complete these examples:

a) I say I'm fine, but ____________________

b) Everyone sees me laughing, yet ____________________

c) __________________, though deep down ____________________

8. Using the signposts A+A (repetition) and C+C (contrast), write a 4-line mini poem that expresses a personal truth or feeling:

Requirements:

• Include one repeated word or phrase (A+A)

• Include one contrasting or contradictory idea (C+C)

• Express a genuine emotion or truth

9. Reflection: Which writing element was easier for you to use - repetition (A+A) or contrast (C+C)? Explain why in 2-3 sentences: