Analyzing quotations encourages critical thinking. It requires individuals to examine and understand the context, intended meaning, and implications of the words. Also they often pack a powerful punch of rhetoric in a condensed, focused read. This set of task cards/ bell ringers contain seven quotes from famous literary authors and their thoughts on celebrating a New Year. Authors included:Dickens, Tennyson, Emerson, G.K. Chesterton, T.S. Eliot, L.M. MontgomeryIn these task cards students are as