Mary Schmich, "Wear Sunscreen," Graduation Speech Quiz

Analyze Mary Schmich's famous 'Wear Sunscreen' speech! Master literary devices and life advice.

What literary device is Schmich using here: "Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth. Oh, never mind. You will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they've faded. But trust me, in 20 years, you'll look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can't grasp now how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked. You are not as fat as you imagine." Hyperbole Simile Metaphor Irony Schmich says, "Remember compliments you receive. Forget the insults. If you succeed in doing this, tell me how."From this statement, we can infer: Schmich is an expert at this task. Schmich still does not know how to forget the insults that others have said to her. Schmich has a podcast on how to forget insults and she wants to share your story. Schmich is being sarcastic. What does Schmich mean by the line, "Don't be reckless with other people's hearts and don't put up with people who are reckless with yours?" Schmich is encouraging listeners to follow their hearts. Schmich is persuading listeners to take chances in their relationships. Schmich is warning listeners about giving people too many chances. Schmich is encouraging listeners to give others several chances even if they've proven to be "reckless." "Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard. Live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft."Another word for "hard," in this context, is: Cruel Difficult Challenging Mean Part A: Why does Schmich end her speech with, "But trust me on the sunscreen." Because the other statements are his opinions, but the benefits of sunscreen are a proven fact Because sunburn isn't fun Because repetition strengthens his argument Because Luhrman is trying to sell sunscreen with his speech Part B: Which statement by Schmich best supports your answer to Part A? "The long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists, whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience. I will dispense this advice now." "But trust me, in 20 years, you'll look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can't grasp now how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked. You are not as fat as you imagine." "Don't be reckless with other people's hearts. Don't put up with people who are reckless with yours." "Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia. " What figurative language is Schmich using in the lines: "Don't waste your time on jealousy. Sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind. The race is long and, in the end, it's only with yourself." Schmich is creating the metaphor that life is a race. Schmich is creating a simile that life is a race. Schmich is exaggerating by using the hyperbole that life is a race. Schmich is personifying life as a race. What is not a piece of advice offered in the speech? Respect your elders. Don't read beauty magazines. Pet a dog every day. Read directions. What piece of advice from the speech do you think is most helpful and why? There is no "right" answer, but to receive full credit you must identify the advice AND explain why in at least 2 complete sentences.