Limitations of our thinking implied by Allegory of the Cave:
-People were in the dark
- All we know is shadows
- Shadows are the Appearances of reality.
- No one sees reality with their senses
- "light" is needed to see true reality
- reality is seen through intellect.
- People fear the unknown and the known of what they thought they knew.
- Ways to solve our "darkness" is to gain knowledge.
Limitations of our thinking implied by No Exit
-people give each other hell
- Each are in hell for their sins
- There isn't darkness present
- The company of others is "Hell"
The difference between these is that in Allegory of the Cave the location is more of the hell, or the "dark side" where as in no exit the people are what create hell not the location.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Allegory of the cave sonnet
He sees what is presented before him,
Is this reality or an appearance that remains grim.
Shackled physically and shackled mentally.
The cave limits the thoughts and mind.
Freedom from the cave,
brings forth independent thinkers.
Who question and ponder
and let their minds wonder.
The man who sought freedom,
does not return,
For he has gained knowledge or reality,
while the prisoner does not learn.
Beyond the surface and the bare minimum,
see with your intellect and not your senses.
Is this reality or an appearance that remains grim.
Shackled physically and shackled mentally.
The cave limits the thoughts and mind.
Freedom from the cave,
brings forth independent thinkers.
Who question and ponder
and let their minds wonder.
The man who sought freedom,
does not return,
For he has gained knowledge or reality,
while the prisoner does not learn.
Beyond the surface and the bare minimum,
see with your intellect and not your senses.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Brain with 8 legs
We chose The Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. To discuss our book we decided to create a group message on Facebook to discuss summaries that we created of the reading, that way if one of us misses something the others can fill them in and elaborate. Along with these summaries we will have questions that come up during our reading. Our goal is about 40 pages a day in order to be done on time.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
We hang together
emphasize togetherness and dependence?
collaboration, alliance, interdependence.
We depend on others for survival.
No one can do everything all by themselves.
Be successful, must build relationships with people, and understand them.
communication
Taught from beginning, do not collaborate.
Do it alone.
what makes a hero:
the relationships he establishes with others.
Interdependence.
Shorter relationships.
But easier access to people.
Collaboration and interdependence more effective.
collaboration, alliance, interdependence.
We depend on others for survival.
No one can do everything all by themselves.
Be successful, must build relationships with people, and understand them.
communication
Taught from beginning, do not collaborate.
Do it alone.
what makes a hero:
the relationships he establishes with others.
Interdependence.
Shorter relationships.
But easier access to people.
Collaboration and interdependence more effective.
Allegory of the Cave**
1. According to Socrates, what does the Allegory of the Cave represent?
The allegory of the cave represents that we only see what we are allowed to see. It doesn't allow
2. What are the key elements in the imagery used in the allegory?
Key elements of imagery used in the allegory are the cave, shackles, the shadows, the fire. This elements set the beginning, how the prisoners seen things inside the cave, why they could only see it, and it sets a strange and somewhat gloomy. The sun is also another key element.
3. What are some things the allegory suggests about the process of enlightenment or education?
Like before, we only see what we are allowed to see. Its like we take whatever information we get without questioning it, and people are often afraid to seek out answers themselves. As if I told you the sky is green, and you just agree. Once the prisoner is free he is able to receive his own answers.
4. What do the imagery of "shackles" and the "cave" suggest about the perspective of the cave dwellers or prisoners? The shackles and cave suggest that they live under a rock, unaware of the outside would and oblivious to it due to being bound to inside the cave.
5. In society today or in your own life, what sorts of things shackle the mind?
In my own life, I shackle my own thoughts. I refuse to let myself speak out of I conclude that it isn't worth saying, it isn't important or if I believe its a "duh" sort of comment. I expect myself to be the best I can be, I hold myself back from my own potential to participate within class.
6. Compare the perspective of the freed prisoner with the cave prisoners?
Once you taste the freedom, you cannot go back. The perspective of the freed prisoner was like he finally seen day after years of night and he was stunned that the cave dweller wouldn't partake in the experience and freedom as well.
*7. According to the allegory, lack of clarity or intellectual confusion can occur in two distinct ways or contexts. What are they?
8. According to the allegory, how do cave prisoners get free? What does this suggest about intellectual freedom? They get free from leaving behind the cave, that doesn't allow them to be free. This suggests that intellectual freedom allows you to express the unknown, and question the questionable, lets you be different and creative.
9. The allegory presupposes that there is a distinction between appearances and reality. Do you agree? Why or why not? I think there is a huge difference between reality and appearance. Just as in hamlet, he appeared to be mad and insane to everybody else in the play but the reality was he was just able to put up different fronts to execute what he needed to be done, or elicit a specific emotion.
10. If Socrates is incorrect in his assumption that there is a distinction between reality and appearances, what are the two alternative metaphysical assumptions?
What you see is real, like the phrase seeing is believing .
The allegory of the cave represents that we only see what we are allowed to see. It doesn't allow
2. What are the key elements in the imagery used in the allegory?
Key elements of imagery used in the allegory are the cave, shackles, the shadows, the fire. This elements set the beginning, how the prisoners seen things inside the cave, why they could only see it, and it sets a strange and somewhat gloomy. The sun is also another key element.
3. What are some things the allegory suggests about the process of enlightenment or education?
Like before, we only see what we are allowed to see. Its like we take whatever information we get without questioning it, and people are often afraid to seek out answers themselves. As if I told you the sky is green, and you just agree. Once the prisoner is free he is able to receive his own answers.
4. What do the imagery of "shackles" and the "cave" suggest about the perspective of the cave dwellers or prisoners? The shackles and cave suggest that they live under a rock, unaware of the outside would and oblivious to it due to being bound to inside the cave.
5. In society today or in your own life, what sorts of things shackle the mind?
In my own life, I shackle my own thoughts. I refuse to let myself speak out of I conclude that it isn't worth saying, it isn't important or if I believe its a "duh" sort of comment. I expect myself to be the best I can be, I hold myself back from my own potential to participate within class.
6. Compare the perspective of the freed prisoner with the cave prisoners?
Once you taste the freedom, you cannot go back. The perspective of the freed prisoner was like he finally seen day after years of night and he was stunned that the cave dweller wouldn't partake in the experience and freedom as well.
*7. According to the allegory, lack of clarity or intellectual confusion can occur in two distinct ways or contexts. What are they?
8. According to the allegory, how do cave prisoners get free? What does this suggest about intellectual freedom? They get free from leaving behind the cave, that doesn't allow them to be free. This suggests that intellectual freedom allows you to express the unknown, and question the questionable, lets you be different and creative.
9. The allegory presupposes that there is a distinction between appearances and reality. Do you agree? Why or why not? I think there is a huge difference between reality and appearance. Just as in hamlet, he appeared to be mad and insane to everybody else in the play but the reality was he was just able to put up different fronts to execute what he needed to be done, or elicit a specific emotion.
10. If Socrates is incorrect in his assumption that there is a distinction between reality and appearances, what are the two alternative metaphysical assumptions?
What you see is real, like the phrase seeing is believing .
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
brains with 200 legs
2. For the CMAP the design seemed simple and easy to use, but it looked so bland I couldn't help just to skim only due to the unappealing appearance.
3. We can all contribute to the mind map by sharing one thing we particularly know about very well, if I had to write about all the things I know how to do or what I know I can probably write pages about sony vegas pro 12, editing, hacking, photoshop, sai paint tool. Various things I know about but not everyone does. This can be correlated to our studies, different writing styles help some learn better one way and another style can help another. Starting off with one person doing what they know, then similar ideas can mesh.
4. http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newISS_01.htm
The article talks about visuals with mindmaps and how effective they can be.
http://thinkbuzan.com/ The pictures catch my eye and the different kinds of bubbles!
Monday, November 11, 2013
A POETIC INQUIRY
How I searched:
Looked up losing innocence sonnets on Google to find a majority writers just sharing their sonnets on a forum. So I tried looking up sonnets about youth to find sonnet 96, but then tried looking for a sonnet about growing up and found sonnet V where the last line stuck with me, "Leese but their show; their substance still lives sweet." Meaning looks deteriorate but character does not.
Looked up losing innocence sonnets on Google to find a majority writers just sharing their sonnets on a forum. So I tried looking up sonnets about youth to find sonnet 96, but then tried looking for a sonnet about growing up and found sonnet V where the last line stuck with me, "Leese but their show; their substance still lives sweet." Meaning looks deteriorate but character does not.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Sonnet Analysis # 1- Sonnet V
Sonnet V
Those hours, that with gentle work did frame
The lovely gaze where every eye doth dwell,
Will play the tyrants to the very same
And that unfair which fairly doth excel;
For never-resting time leads summer on
To hideous winter, and confounds him there;
Sap checked with frost, and lusty leaves quite gone,
Beauty o'er-snowed and bareness every where:
Then were not summer's distillation left,
A liquid prisoner pent in walls of glass,
Beauty's effect with beauty were bereft,
Nor it, nor no remembrance what it was:
But flowers distilled, though they with winter meet,
Leese but their show; their substance still lives sweet
Unclear words-
Tyrants:a cruel and oppressive ruler.
Doth: archaic third person singular present of do.
Confound: cause surprise or confusion in (someone), esp. by acting against their expectations
O'er:archaic or poetic/literary contraction for over.
Distillation: the action of purifying a liquid by a process of heating and cooling.
Bereft:archaic past participle of bereave.
Bereave: be deprived of a loved one through a profound absence, esp. due to the loved one's death
Pent: closely confined or held back.
Leese: To lose
My interpretation:
The time that structures
the eye that stays
will it be like the tyrant?
Which it unfairly continues.
Time never rests during summer,
to the bad winters, confuses him there.
Questions/unknown: Confusing on the weather, flowers and seasons tie into growing old.
Progressing seasons means time is moving forwards.
Growing older, your substance meaning personality still remains concentrated, even though the outer part of your being continues to wear thing.
How it relates to my big question: It relates to my big questions since it ties into growing older and losing the exterior looks but remaining the same interior.
Those hours, that with gentle work did frame
The lovely gaze where every eye doth dwell,
Will play the tyrants to the very same
And that unfair which fairly doth excel;
For never-resting time leads summer on
To hideous winter, and confounds him there;
Sap checked with frost, and lusty leaves quite gone,
Beauty o'er-snowed and bareness every where:
Then were not summer's distillation left,
A liquid prisoner pent in walls of glass,
Beauty's effect with beauty were bereft,
Nor it, nor no remembrance what it was:
But flowers distilled, though they with winter meet,
Leese but their show; their substance still lives sweet
Unclear words-
Tyrants:a cruel and oppressive ruler.
Doth: archaic third person singular present of do.
Confound: cause surprise or confusion in (someone), esp. by acting against their expectations
O'er:archaic or poetic/literary contraction for over.
Distillation: the action of purifying a liquid by a process of heating and cooling.
Bereft:archaic past participle of bereave.
Bereave: be deprived of a loved one through a profound absence, esp. due to the loved one's death
Pent: closely confined or held back.
Leese: To lose
My interpretation:
The time that structures
the eye that stays
will it be like the tyrant?
Which it unfairly continues.
Time never rests during summer,
to the bad winters, confuses him there.
Questions/unknown: Confusing on the weather, flowers and seasons tie into growing old.
Progressing seasons means time is moving forwards.
Growing older, your substance meaning personality still remains concentrated, even though the outer part of your being continues to wear thing.
How it relates to my big question: It relates to my big questions since it ties into growing older and losing the exterior looks but remaining the same interior.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Hamlet REMIX ** progress
New one here v and above! ^
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaFYOUovKt0
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Hamlet Essay
In Shakespeare's Hamlet, the readers perceive young Hamlet as indecisive, with a hint of madness mixed into his character. Since the beginning of the play, Hamlet had set out on avenging his father. Although he never swore to carry out his act of revenge on Claudius, what Hamlet says and did we're completely different. His self-over hearing affects Hamlet's character in the sense of expectations. His words are powerful to Hamlet himself and other characters such as Gertrude or the simple actor. Just as my own self-overhearing defines who I am.Self-overhearing is what we say and act on or in Hamlet's case what he says and does not act. Hamlet defines himself through his multitude of soliloquies demonstrating his inner feelings of sorrow.
Performative utterance is demonstrated when the ghost appears before Hamlet and Hamlet swears to remember but never swears to kill his uncle Claudius. Since Hamlet did not swear on this deed, he is not bound to his word. Hamlet never pursued the act. Hamlet's words affect his actions throughout the play, since he determines how, where, and when is he going to kill his uncle. When one does not follow their own word it leads to lack of trust by others, or disappointment in one's self. When someone I know makes a promise about doing a favor for me, I hold them accountable, but if they never swear I simply cannot.
Self-overhearing is present when Hamlet performs the many soliloquies where he speaks of him losing it, or suicidal moments. His thoughts make him believe he is delusional perhaps, mad. His words demonstrate a little madness and therefore the expectation to go mad just as everyone else describes mad or dangerous. Although his madness only derives from one of his personas like many of us have. He has one of madness, one of wit, obedience and the casual around friends. The words Hamlet said shape his way of thinking as well as my own words shape my thinking. "I'm going to type my essay before 11pm." There's an expectation now and this expectation is now intertwined with reality since I may carry out my action or choose to do the opposite.
In Hamlet, performative utterance and self-overhearing shape Hamlet's way of thinking as well as his actions. His words are so powerful people around him believe in his madness that is seemingly true at first glance. His own words lead to his expectations and a possible reality by his own action. These are present in my life too.
Performative utterance is demonstrated when the ghost appears before Hamlet and Hamlet swears to remember but never swears to kill his uncle Claudius. Since Hamlet did not swear on this deed, he is not bound to his word. Hamlet never pursued the act. Hamlet's words affect his actions throughout the play, since he determines how, where, and when is he going to kill his uncle. When one does not follow their own word it leads to lack of trust by others, or disappointment in one's self. When someone I know makes a promise about doing a favor for me, I hold them accountable, but if they never swear I simply cannot.
Self-overhearing is present when Hamlet performs the many soliloquies where he speaks of him losing it, or suicidal moments. His thoughts make him believe he is delusional perhaps, mad. His words demonstrate a little madness and therefore the expectation to go mad just as everyone else describes mad or dangerous. Although his madness only derives from one of his personas like many of us have. He has one of madness, one of wit, obedience and the casual around friends. The words Hamlet said shape his way of thinking as well as my own words shape my thinking. "I'm going to type my essay before 11pm." There's an expectation now and this expectation is now intertwined with reality since I may carry out my action or choose to do the opposite.
In Hamlet, performative utterance and self-overhearing shape Hamlet's way of thinking as well as his actions. His words are so powerful people around him believe in his madness that is seemingly true at first glance. His own words lead to his expectations and a possible reality by his own action. These are present in my life too.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Vocabulary #9
aficionado: an enthusiast. somebody who is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about something
browbeat: to bully or intimidate somebody sternlycommensurate: equal in size
diaphanous: transparent, delicate or gauzy
emolument: a payment for work done
foray a sudden attack or raid by a military force
genre category of artistic works
homily religious lecture: a sermon or other piece of writing on a moral or religious topic
immure imprison somebody: to confine somebody
insouciant carefree attitude: cheerful lack of anxiety or concern
matrix: arrangement of connected things
obsequies rites or ceremonies carried out at a funeral
panache a sense or display of spirited style and self-confidence
persona assumed identity or role
philippic condemning speech: a verbal attack on somebody
prurient having or intended to arouse an unwholesome interest in sexual matters
sacrosanct sacred: very holy and sacred
systemic relating to or affecting a system as a whole
tendentious trying to influence opinion
vicissitude unexpected changes
FILTER BUBBLES
a) What new information did you learn from the video?
I learned that our searches, and what we are exposed to are filtered, not necessarily by the user either. Big sites filter them for us, thus controlling the information I can see due to my few searching habits.
)How does this information make you think differently about what you see online?
Makes me feel like the internet is becoming less of a tool, I would like to be able to reference to something online and have a friend be able to find it. But I never asked for my stuff to be personalized either.
What questions does this video raise about the Internet in general?
Does this customization of the web search really benefit users? Why do they feel the need to personalize my searches if either way I can get access to information but one way it can be more beneficial?
d)How can you improve the effectiveness of your searches?
Improve the effectiveness of my searches by not surrounding myself with junk searches and letting it get personalized to that. In order to accomplish this I have to actually go through the searches not just the first few links that pop up I do not even recall a time where I turn to page 2 for Google searches.
I learned that our searches, and what we are exposed to are filtered, not necessarily by the user either. Big sites filter them for us, thus controlling the information I can see due to my few searching habits.
)How does this information make you think differently about what you see online?
Makes me feel like the internet is becoming less of a tool, I would like to be able to reference to something online and have a friend be able to find it. But I never asked for my stuff to be personalized either.
What questions does this video raise about the Internet in general?
Does this customization of the web search really benefit users? Why do they feel the need to personalize my searches if either way I can get access to information but one way it can be more beneficial?
d)How can you improve the effectiveness of your searches?
Improve the effectiveness of my searches by not surrounding myself with junk searches and letting it get personalized to that. In order to accomplish this I have to actually go through the searches not just the first few links that pop up I do not even recall a time where I turn to page 2 for Google searches.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Performative utterances in Hamlet ****
- betray little
- do not waver him from his duty (kill uncle?)
- certain language does not merely describe action but acts in being spoken
- real self vs. self creation
-Hamlet displays a disconnect for what he says and what he does.
-Hamlet never swears to avenge his father.
-Tablet of mind?
-Hamlet only swears to remember
-Feeling is a process going through mental process then a verbal process
What is language?
• Locutionary force: ability to deliver a message
• Illocutionary force: whatever is done when being said
• perlocutionary force: what is achieved by whatever is said
- do not waver him from his duty (kill uncle?)
- certain language does not merely describe action but acts in being spoken
- real self vs. self creation
-Hamlet displays a disconnect for what he says and what he does.
-Hamlet never swears to avenge his father.
-Tablet of mind?
-Hamlet only swears to remember
-Feeling is a process going through mental process then a verbal process
What is language?
• Locutionary force: ability to deliver a message
• Illocutionary force: whatever is done when being said
• perlocutionary force: what is achieved by whatever is said
THOUGHTS ON HAMLET (IN PROGRESS)
My thoughts on act III Hamlet, I have different opinions of Gertrude since within the play it never states Gertrude's opinion, her responses and reactions could be interpreted many ways. It is possible that Hamlet is more sane than Gertrude. Since Gertrude didn't see the fault in marrying her dead husband's brother, could it be she's in on the ruse? King Hamlet only appears before Hamlet to steer him on the right path and leave Gertrude to heaven. Because of the ghost I questioned the sanity of Gertrude and Hamlet. My thinking evolved over the course of the acts due to me interpreting it the first time then hearing the interpretations of others, and thinking "oh, that makes sense." From Act IV I see things getting more troublesome, but eventually I believe Hamlet will get Claudius.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
WHEN I THINK OF ACT III
when I think of act 3, I think of The king and queen getting ready for the play and them finding out his love for Ophelia is not the source of his behavior due to him claiming to loving her but then not. Claudius' reaction makes horatio and Hamlet believe that Claudius is guilty. So I found that to be expected. The whole reason for waiting on killing Claudius since he's praying just confuses me, I understand he doesn't want him going to heaven but the opportunity was there. Well the death of Polonius I think he deserved it for being nosy
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Monday, October 14, 2013
Literature Analysis #3 - The Color Purple
Pocket fiction.
1. Briefly summarize the plot of the novel you read according to the elements of plot you've learned in past courses (exposition, inciting incident, etc.). Explain how the narrative fulfills the author's purpose (based on your well-informed interpretation of same).
The story begins with Celie who describes herself negatively and how she is a good girl in other words, submissive. Then we find out her age, and how her father has raped her and she has had two children. She believed her children are dead or Alphonso went out and sold them. Later, Mr. ____ shows up to try to get Celie's sister Nettie as a wife, but Alphonso refuses and offers Celie instead. Mr.__ agrees and Celie obeys him submissively. Later Shug ( Mr.___/albert's lover) shows up in the picture and treats Celie harshly at first. Later Shug and Celie become closer and establish a friendship where her and Celie talk about love, and why Celie lets Mr. ___ beat her. Shug engages Celie in great conversations to finally express her own feelings, later Shug helps Celie find letters from her sister Nettie. Nettie was thought to be dead, but Albert was keeping letters from Celie for a long time. Celie hears about her children, and her sister's whereabouts. While hearing the concept of her children she finds out Alphonso wasn't her real dad.. Celie ends up moving with Shug and Grady to Memphis and when Alphonso dies, she claims her home.
Exposition: This takes place at the very beginning of the book when Celie describes herself and the events leading up to her position then.
Inciting incident: The inciting incident to me is when Celie witnesses Sofia and Shug stand up to their partners, Harpo and Mr.___. Where Shug even bosses Albert around. Witnessing Shug and Sofia made her realize she wanted a mutual love relationship.
Conflict: Celie vs her obedience/ submissive role.
Climax: For me, It was when Celie finally stood up and became outspoken with her own thoughts when talking to Albert, how Shug didn't expect it either.
Resolution: Celie gets confidence, finds herself and she finally gets what is truly hers, her land.
2. Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.
The most obvious theme even more than racism in this book is Men are dominant, girls are nothing. The sexism is described in a number of scenes ".. ast his daddy why he beat me. Mr. ____ say, Cause she my wife. Plus, she stubborn. " pg. 23 This displays that dominant mentality men had during this time and he has the privilege to beat Celie just because she is his wife. This mentality is passed down to Albert's son Harpo who tries gaining an enormous amount of weight in order to be the same size as his wife, Sophie just so he can make her listen and beat her into submissiveness.
3. Describe the author's tone. Include a minimum of three excerpts that illustrate your point(s).
Curious- "Is she the same old Shug like in my picture? How her hair is? What kind lipstick? Wig? She stout? She skinny? She sound well? Tired? Sick?" Celie is intrigued with Shug since she captivated men with her promiscuity.
I found the tone to be very curious, honest and personal.
Personal- " Dear God, ..." Prayers are usually very person and one's inner thoughts just like Celie's letters they were personal feelings. "
"Dear Nettie,.." pg. 184 The letters are intended for her sister's eyes, to catch up on all the letters that were intercepted. Making these letters private and personal as well.
4. Describe a minimum of ten literary elements/techniques you observed that strengthened your understanding of the author's purpose, the text's theme and/or your sense of the tone. For each, please include textual support to help illustrate the point for your readers. (Please include edition and page numbers for easy reference.)
Dialect- The dialect demonstrates how common people held conversations before woman had gained the same equal rights. "by the time I git back from the well, the water be warm." pg. 3
Comparison- "I work on her like she a doll or like she Olivia- or like she Mama." pg. 55. This signifies her idea of Shug and the resemblance shug has of people important to Celie.
Foil- Sofia and Celie act as foils. Sofia is a dominate female who stands up for herself and does not take a beating from her husband. Where as Celie, is a submissive woman who gets beaten by Albert. "Sofia don't even deal in little ladyish things such as slaps." pg. 87
Symbolism- The color purple signifies beauty, when Shug is shown the remodeled home. " Everything in my room purple and red cept the floor."
Repetition- "You ast yourself one question, it lead to fifteen. I start to wonder why us need love. Why us suffer. Why us black. Why us men and women." pg. 289 This curiosity is left from the suffering Celie has received from Alphonso and Mr. ___.
Hyperbole- "I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don’t notice it" pg. 203 This could be taken literally, but the truth in it is when you don't notice beauty and don't acknowledge it God is angered.
Allusion- "Honor father and mother no matter what" pgs. 43-44 Demonstrates how religion is a key element of this book and how high up Celie places God despite the horrid things her father has done.
Oxymoron- "Hm, she say, look like a little fat white woman was on one." pg. 123
Personification- " For six months the heavens and the winds abused the people of Olinka." pg. 159
Imagery- "Every piece of furniture they got is turned over. Every play look like it broke. The looking glass hanged crooked, the curtains torn. The bed look like the stuffing pulled out." pg. 39 This leads up to the man and woman fighting, him trying to beat her into submissiveness, but Sophia standing up for herself. Making Sophia an inspiration to Celie.
CHARACTERIZATION
1. Describe two examples of direct characterization and two examples of indirect characterization.
Why does the author use both approaches, and to what end (i.e., what is your lasting impression of the character as a result
"I'm big." pg. 3
This describes how Celie saw herself in a negative light, felt useless, or ugly etc. in the beginning of the book.
"I am fourteen years old.I am I have always been a good girl." pg. 1
This demonstrated the yes sir, yes ma'am mentality Celie has through nearly the entire book. She is submissive to all men she encounters, such as Alphonso, Harpo, or Albert.
"He beat me today cause he say I winked at a boy in church." pg. 6
This incident describes Alphonso as a character, he feels like he has to dominate all aspects of Celie, showing he is a domineering character, but this also shows his lack of trust in Celie as many men lacked in this time period.
"And us run off to my room like two little prankish girls." pg. 82
This describes through the course of the story Celie progresses and opens up to Shug
2. Does the author's syntax and/or diction change when s/he focuses on character? How? Example(s)? When Alice walker describes a character usually the sentences become simple, and nearly fragments. They go from simple to simpler so the change isn't too drastic. "He tired. He sad. He weak. He cry." pg. 27
3. Is the protagonist static or dynamic? Flat or round? Explain.
Celie is definitely a Dynamic round character due to her HUGE CHANGE! She was a submissive and obedient woman through out the story until Shug began to have some influence on her. These influences made Celie more expressive with her thoughts and feelings and about her role as a woman. Eventually Celie, speaks out to Albert and says no.
4. After reading the book did you come away feeling like you'd met a person or read a character? Analyze one textual example that illustrates your reaction.
I feel like I met a person after reading this book due to Alice Walker's portrayal of Celie, a woman with flaws due to her lack of backbone but she over comes that and speaks her mind. Her difficult past and her attachment to one person draws a connection to me. Making Celie realistic and likeable. " Some women can't be beat, I say." pg. 66 This is one of the quotes that made me love Celie so much. This quote represents how some women of the time period refused to be submissive and Celie to acknowledge it despite her own position.
1. Briefly summarize the plot of the novel you read according to the elements of plot you've learned in past courses (exposition, inciting incident, etc.). Explain how the narrative fulfills the author's purpose (based on your well-informed interpretation of same).
The story begins with Celie who describes herself negatively and how she is a good girl in other words, submissive. Then we find out her age, and how her father has raped her and she has had two children. She believed her children are dead or Alphonso went out and sold them. Later, Mr. ____ shows up to try to get Celie's sister Nettie as a wife, but Alphonso refuses and offers Celie instead. Mr.__ agrees and Celie obeys him submissively. Later Shug ( Mr.___/albert's lover) shows up in the picture and treats Celie harshly at first. Later Shug and Celie become closer and establish a friendship where her and Celie talk about love, and why Celie lets Mr. ___ beat her. Shug engages Celie in great conversations to finally express her own feelings, later Shug helps Celie find letters from her sister Nettie. Nettie was thought to be dead, but Albert was keeping letters from Celie for a long time. Celie hears about her children, and her sister's whereabouts. While hearing the concept of her children she finds out Alphonso wasn't her real dad.. Celie ends up moving with Shug and Grady to Memphis and when Alphonso dies, she claims her home.
Exposition: This takes place at the very beginning of the book when Celie describes herself and the events leading up to her position then.
Inciting incident: The inciting incident to me is when Celie witnesses Sofia and Shug stand up to their partners, Harpo and Mr.___. Where Shug even bosses Albert around. Witnessing Shug and Sofia made her realize she wanted a mutual love relationship.
Conflict: Celie vs her obedience/ submissive role.
Climax: For me, It was when Celie finally stood up and became outspoken with her own thoughts when talking to Albert, how Shug didn't expect it either.
Resolution: Celie gets confidence, finds herself and she finally gets what is truly hers, her land.
2. Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.
The most obvious theme even more than racism in this book is Men are dominant, girls are nothing. The sexism is described in a number of scenes ".. ast his daddy why he beat me. Mr. ____ say, Cause she my wife. Plus, she stubborn. " pg. 23 This displays that dominant mentality men had during this time and he has the privilege to beat Celie just because she is his wife. This mentality is passed down to Albert's son Harpo who tries gaining an enormous amount of weight in order to be the same size as his wife, Sophie just so he can make her listen and beat her into submissiveness.
3. Describe the author's tone. Include a minimum of three excerpts that illustrate your point(s).
Curious- "Is she the same old Shug like in my picture? How her hair is? What kind lipstick? Wig? She stout? She skinny? She sound well? Tired? Sick?" Celie is intrigued with Shug since she captivated men with her promiscuity.
I found the tone to be very curious, honest and personal.
Personal- " Dear God, ..." Prayers are usually very person and one's inner thoughts just like Celie's letters they were personal feelings. "
"Dear Nettie,.." pg. 184 The letters are intended for her sister's eyes, to catch up on all the letters that were intercepted. Making these letters private and personal as well.
4. Describe a minimum of ten literary elements/techniques you observed that strengthened your understanding of the author's purpose, the text's theme and/or your sense of the tone. For each, please include textual support to help illustrate the point for your readers. (Please include edition and page numbers for easy reference.)
Dialect- The dialect demonstrates how common people held conversations before woman had gained the same equal rights. "by the time I git back from the well, the water be warm." pg. 3
Comparison- "I work on her like she a doll or like she Olivia- or like she Mama." pg. 55. This signifies her idea of Shug and the resemblance shug has of people important to Celie.
Foil- Sofia and Celie act as foils. Sofia is a dominate female who stands up for herself and does not take a beating from her husband. Where as Celie, is a submissive woman who gets beaten by Albert. "Sofia don't even deal in little ladyish things such as slaps." pg. 87
Symbolism- The color purple signifies beauty, when Shug is shown the remodeled home. " Everything in my room purple and red cept the floor."
Repetition- "You ast yourself one question, it lead to fifteen. I start to wonder why us need love. Why us suffer. Why us black. Why us men and women." pg. 289 This curiosity is left from the suffering Celie has received from Alphonso and Mr. ___.
Hyperbole- "I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don’t notice it" pg. 203 This could be taken literally, but the truth in it is when you don't notice beauty and don't acknowledge it God is angered.
Allusion- "Honor father and mother no matter what" pgs. 43-44 Demonstrates how religion is a key element of this book and how high up Celie places God despite the horrid things her father has done.
Oxymoron- "Hm, she say, look like a little fat white woman was on one." pg. 123
Personification- " For six months the heavens and the winds abused the people of Olinka." pg. 159
Imagery- "Every piece of furniture they got is turned over. Every play look like it broke. The looking glass hanged crooked, the curtains torn. The bed look like the stuffing pulled out." pg. 39 This leads up to the man and woman fighting, him trying to beat her into submissiveness, but Sophia standing up for herself. Making Sophia an inspiration to Celie.
CHARACTERIZATION
1. Describe two examples of direct characterization and two examples of indirect characterization.
Why does the author use both approaches, and to what end (i.e., what is your lasting impression of the character as a result
"I'm big." pg. 3
This describes how Celie saw herself in a negative light, felt useless, or ugly etc. in the beginning of the book.
"I am fourteen years old.
This demonstrated the yes sir, yes ma'am mentality Celie has through nearly the entire book. She is submissive to all men she encounters, such as Alphonso, Harpo, or Albert.
"He beat me today cause he say I winked at a boy in church." pg. 6
This incident describes Alphonso as a character, he feels like he has to dominate all aspects of Celie, showing he is a domineering character, but this also shows his lack of trust in Celie as many men lacked in this time period.
"And us run off to my room like two little prankish girls." pg. 82
This describes through the course of the story Celie progresses and opens up to Shug
2. Does the author's syntax and/or diction change when s/he focuses on character? How? Example(s)? When Alice walker describes a character usually the sentences become simple, and nearly fragments. They go from simple to simpler so the change isn't too drastic. "He tired. He sad. He weak. He cry." pg. 27
3. Is the protagonist static or dynamic? Flat or round? Explain.
Celie is definitely a Dynamic round character due to her HUGE CHANGE! She was a submissive and obedient woman through out the story until Shug began to have some influence on her. These influences made Celie more expressive with her thoughts and feelings and about her role as a woman. Eventually Celie, speaks out to Albert and says no.
4. After reading the book did you come away feeling like you'd met a person or read a character? Analyze one textual example that illustrates your reaction.
I feel like I met a person after reading this book due to Alice Walker's portrayal of Celie, a woman with flaws due to her lack of backbone but she over comes that and speaks her mind. Her difficult past and her attachment to one person draws a connection to me. Making Celie realistic and likeable. " Some women can't be beat, I say." pg. 66 This is one of the quotes that made me love Celie so much. This quote represents how some women of the time period refused to be submissive and Celie to acknowledge it despite her own position.
Vocabulary # 8
abase: belittle somebody: to make somebody feel belittled or degraded
abdicate: resign position: to give up a high office formally or officially, especially the throne
abomination: an object of intense disapproval or dislike
brusque: abrupt, blunt, or curt in manner or speech
saboteur: somebody who sabotages: somebody who commits sabotage
debauchery: unrestrained self-indulgent immoral behavior, or an instance of this
proliferate: to increase greatly in number
anachronism: chronological mistake: something from a different period of time, e.g. a modern idea or invention wrongly placed in a historical setting in fiction or drama
nomenclature: a system of names assigned to objects or items in a particular science or art
expurgate: to censor
bellicose: warlike: ready or inclined to quarrel, fight, or go to war
gauche:socially awkward: lacking grace or tact in social situations
rapacious: grasping: greedy and grasping, especially for money, and sometimes willing to use unscrupulous means to obtain what is desired
paradox:something absurd or contradictory: a statement, proposition, or situation that seems to be absurd or contradictory, but in fact is or may be true
conundrum: something confusing: something that is puzzling or confusing
anomaly:irregularity: something that deviates from the norm or from expectations
ephemeral:short-lived: lasting for only a short period of time and leaving no permanent trace
rancorous: marked by an angry feeling of hatred or dislike for someone who has treated you unfairly
churlish:marked by a lack of civility or graciousness ; vulgar; not polite
precipitous: done rashly: done or acting too quickly and without enough thought
Dear Ophelia,
You are in quite the conundrum due to your family possibly seeing your relationship with Hamlet as an abomination. You also probably believe you're quite gauche compared to Hamlet but I think other wise. Your family was precipitous and brusque for prohibiting you from seeing hamlet. I also believe your rancorous brother is a saboteur for your relationship. You need to expurgate their harsh remarks from your mind and go after love. So you must behave in a bellicose if you truly are in love and believe your love has the chance to proliferate. They believe the relationship is bound to not work, but it can also be an anomaly. If Hamlet and you are truly in love he should be willing to abdicate his title. Never let Him treat you in a churlish manner, never let him be rapacious toward you or especially never let him abase you because that is not what love is. You might find yourself in a debauchery from love.This risk might lead to a ephemeral relationship, but it will be worth trying.
abdicate: resign position: to give up a high office formally or officially, especially the throne
abomination: an object of intense disapproval or dislike
brusque: abrupt, blunt, or curt in manner or speech
saboteur: somebody who sabotages: somebody who commits sabotage
debauchery: unrestrained self-indulgent immoral behavior, or an instance of this
proliferate: to increase greatly in number
anachronism: chronological mistake: something from a different period of time, e.g. a modern idea or invention wrongly placed in a historical setting in fiction or drama
nomenclature: a system of names assigned to objects or items in a particular science or art
expurgate: to censor
bellicose: warlike: ready or inclined to quarrel, fight, or go to war
gauche:socially awkward: lacking grace or tact in social situations
rapacious: grasping: greedy and grasping, especially for money, and sometimes willing to use unscrupulous means to obtain what is desired
paradox:something absurd or contradictory: a statement, proposition, or situation that seems to be absurd or contradictory, but in fact is or may be true
conundrum: something confusing: something that is puzzling or confusing
anomaly:irregularity: something that deviates from the norm or from expectations
ephemeral:short-lived: lasting for only a short period of time and leaving no permanent trace
rancorous: marked by an angry feeling of hatred or dislike for someone who has treated you unfairly
churlish:marked by a lack of civility or graciousness ; vulgar; not polite
precipitous: done rashly: done or acting too quickly and without enough thought
Dear Ophelia,
You are in quite the conundrum due to your family possibly seeing your relationship with Hamlet as an abomination. You also probably believe you're quite gauche compared to Hamlet but I think other wise. Your family was precipitous and brusque for prohibiting you from seeing hamlet. I also believe your rancorous brother is a saboteur for your relationship. You need to expurgate their harsh remarks from your mind and go after love. So you must behave in a bellicose if you truly are in love and believe your love has the chance to proliferate. They believe the relationship is bound to not work, but it can also be an anomaly. If Hamlet and you are truly in love he should be willing to abdicate his title. Never let Him treat you in a churlish manner, never let him be rapacious toward you or especially never let him abase you because that is not what love is. You might find yourself in a debauchery from love.This risk might lead to a ephemeral relationship, but it will be worth trying.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Literary Fiction & Empathy
How can reading fiction help you understand others? Use Hamlet as an example to explore your own thinking process and reactions to a character's innermost thoughts/struggles.
Reading fiction can help you understand others since you can infer information about the characters from their action so that you can establish connection to the character. Like the article said, it is more up to the imagination which leaves audiences to make inferences. You are able to relate to the character's struggles and challenges using your own thought process. When Hamlet has the struggle of his mother marrying his uncle, thinking of suicide but contains his anger, the reader predicts that Hamlet cared about his father so he's angered by the actions of his mother.
Reading fiction can help you understand others since you can infer information about the characters from their action so that you can establish connection to the character. Like the article said, it is more up to the imagination which leaves audiences to make inferences. You are able to relate to the character's struggles and challenges using your own thought process. When Hamlet has the struggle of his mother marrying his uncle, thinking of suicide but contains his anger, the reader predicts that Hamlet cared about his father so he's angered by the actions of his mother.
So my main point was..
In the Canterbury Tales, Chaucer mocks the upper class for the general public to read, using irony, direct and indirect characterization in The Cook's tale and Prologue to demonstrate reputation versus character.
Green eggs & Hamlet
a) What do you know about Hamlet, the "Melancholy Dane"?
To be brutally honest, I have no idea about Melancholy Dane but I can assume It is about a ghost since references about Hamlet on TV and some ghost appears. Although I am unsure if it is about this specific work.
b) What do you know about Shakespeare?
I know that Shakespeare wrote a famous play such as "Romeo and Juliet" or "Julius Caesar." His work was known for using play on words. I also know that he wrote in iambic pentameter or he created some of the words used in his works.
c) Why do so many students involuntarily frown when they hear the name "Shakespeare"?
I think students frown and groan when they hear the name "Shakespeare" because the language is really difficult to understand. When something is difficult to comprehend, it brings frustration and one can end up hating the subject/matter. I know me especially, I have trouble even getting the gist of the readings due to the way words are formatted or the odd words such as thy, thou and so on, so I end up being frustrated and looking up modern versions of the text.
d) What can we do to make studying this play an amazing experience we'll never forget?
In order to make studying this play amazing, I would love to understand the themes, or the language in a simple manner. Having the definitions of the commonly used words of thine, thy, thou would be a good tool to understand and break down the sentences to contemporary English I understand. I would like to do some of the reading in class or going over the events that occurred from the previous reading that was done at home so I can be assured I did not miss any key events.
To be brutally honest, I have no idea about Melancholy Dane but I can assume It is about a ghost since references about Hamlet on TV and some ghost appears. Although I am unsure if it is about this specific work.
b) What do you know about Shakespeare?
I know that Shakespeare wrote a famous play such as "Romeo and Juliet" or "Julius Caesar." His work was known for using play on words. I also know that he wrote in iambic pentameter or he created some of the words used in his works.
c) Why do so many students involuntarily frown when they hear the name "Shakespeare"?
I think students frown and groan when they hear the name "Shakespeare" because the language is really difficult to understand. When something is difficult to comprehend, it brings frustration and one can end up hating the subject/matter. I know me especially, I have trouble even getting the gist of the readings due to the way words are formatted or the odd words such as thy, thou and so on, so I end up being frustrated and looking up modern versions of the text.
d) What can we do to make studying this play an amazing experience we'll never forget?
In order to make studying this play amazing, I would love to understand the themes, or the language in a simple manner. Having the definitions of the commonly used words of thine, thy, thou would be a good tool to understand and break down the sentences to contemporary English I understand. I would like to do some of the reading in class or going over the events that occurred from the previous reading that was done at home so I can be assured I did not miss any key events.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Vocabulary #7
shenanigans: trick or prank: a playful trick, mischievous prank, or other display of high spirits
The meddling kids along with their dog Scooby, always got in trouble for their shenanigans.
ricochet:rebound: to hit a surface and bounce, traveling away in a different direction.
The bullet ricocheted off the fence and shot my cousin in the leg.
schism: a major split within an established religious denomination, usually on the grounds of differences in belief or practice, leading to the setting up of a separate breakaway organization
eschew:abstain from. to avoid doing or using something on principle or as a matter of course
Elisia attempts to eschew from Kevin, but he persists on bugging anyways.
plethora: large or excessive amount or number: a very large amount of something or number of things, especially an excessive amount
Velma was filled with plethora when she found the final clue to solve the mystery.
ebullient: lively and enthusiastic: full of cheerful excitement or enthusiasm
Ebullient Daphne clapped when she realized it was the very first mystery, she was not caught by the villain.
garrulous: talking too much: excessively or pointlessly talkative
Garrulous Elisia would not stop stammering on about how much she could use a cup of joe.
harangue: a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack
When Elisia is displeased with Kevin's behavior she begins a harangue on Kevin.
interdependence: depending on each other: unable to exist or survive without each other
Kevin and Elisia's relationship could be described as interdependence, he needed her to cook the food and she needed him to pay for the food.
capricious: given to sudden changes: tending to make sudden unexpected changes
Capricious Elisia went from being completely content to foaming with rage.
loquacious: talkative: tending to talk a great deal
The loquacious Kevin we know today was not like that until he met Elisia.
ephemeral: short-lived: lasting for only a short period of time and leaving no permanent trace
Did you hear that a man spent $10 on stick of gum everyone considered it ephemeral, and stupid.
inchoate: chaotic: lacking structure, order, or organization
Kevin's inchoate hair was all over the place!
juxtapose: put side by side: to place two or more things together, especially in order to suggest a link between them or emphasize the contrast between them.
The author juxtaposed the social status of rich and poor by having the two brothers be placed on opposite extremes.
perspicacious: perceptive: penetratingly discerning or perceptive
The perspicuous of the AVID classes' situation was not looking bright, missing three days of school took a toll on their grades.
codswallop: Nonsense.
Her codswallop just cost us the entire game.
mungo: wool-like fabric made from recycled materials.
The colorful and gaudy sweater was made from mungo I believe.
sesquipedalian: using long words
Tom was considered a sesquipedalian speaker whose speeches confused the crowd to the point no one could understand.
wonky: wrong, crooked.
Her tooth appeared wonky, so she decided to ask the dentist about braces.
dipthong: gliding speech
The meddling kids along with their dog Scooby, always got in trouble for their shenanigans.
ricochet:rebound: to hit a surface and bounce, traveling away in a different direction.
The bullet ricocheted off the fence and shot my cousin in the leg.
schism: a major split within an established religious denomination, usually on the grounds of differences in belief or practice, leading to the setting up of a separate breakaway organization
eschew:abstain from. to avoid doing or using something on principle or as a matter of course
Elisia attempts to eschew from Kevin, but he persists on bugging anyways.
plethora: large or excessive amount or number: a very large amount of something or number of things, especially an excessive amount
Velma was filled with plethora when she found the final clue to solve the mystery.
ebullient: lively and enthusiastic: full of cheerful excitement or enthusiasm
Ebullient Daphne clapped when she realized it was the very first mystery, she was not caught by the villain.
garrulous: talking too much: excessively or pointlessly talkative
Garrulous Elisia would not stop stammering on about how much she could use a cup of joe.
harangue: a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack
When Elisia is displeased with Kevin's behavior she begins a harangue on Kevin.
interdependence: depending on each other: unable to exist or survive without each other
Kevin and Elisia's relationship could be described as interdependence, he needed her to cook the food and she needed him to pay for the food.
capricious: given to sudden changes: tending to make sudden unexpected changes
Capricious Elisia went from being completely content to foaming with rage.
loquacious: talkative: tending to talk a great deal
The loquacious Kevin we know today was not like that until he met Elisia.
ephemeral: short-lived: lasting for only a short period of time and leaving no permanent trace
Did you hear that a man spent $10 on stick of gum everyone considered it ephemeral, and stupid.
inchoate: chaotic: lacking structure, order, or organization
Kevin's inchoate hair was all over the place!
juxtapose: put side by side: to place two or more things together, especially in order to suggest a link between them or emphasize the contrast between them.
The author juxtaposed the social status of rich and poor by having the two brothers be placed on opposite extremes.
perspicacious: perceptive: penetratingly discerning or perceptive
The perspicuous of the AVID classes' situation was not looking bright, missing three days of school took a toll on their grades.
codswallop: Nonsense.
Her codswallop just cost us the entire game.
mungo: wool-like fabric made from recycled materials.
The colorful and gaudy sweater was made from mungo I believe.
sesquipedalian: using long words
Tom was considered a sesquipedalian speaker whose speeches confused the crowd to the point no one could understand.
wonky: wrong, crooked.
Her tooth appeared wonky, so she decided to ask the dentist about braces.
dipthong: gliding speech
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Midterm exam relfection
In order to do better for the midterm simple as that, study more. I found myself during the exam remembering the definitions more than the words. I used the words as a trigger for the definition. But in the end, I could remember what the word started with but couldn't spell it close, for ex lugubrious I was like lu- and lost from there knowing it meant gloomy but couldn't spit out the words. From now on I should learn the words both ways, looking at definition and looking at the word.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
The Comparison Tale
The theme of the cook's tale was about thieving, drinking, gambling, and prostitution while in the tale of the miller the themes were tricks, adultery, and thieving. The common themes is thieving in the tale of the miller, Nicholas stole the carpenter's wife while the cooks tale had thieving from the master. Both had characters that should have been easy characters to trust, your apprentice, or your colleague/friend, In the end Chaucer makes both characters betray the master/colleague for their own personal desires. Loss of trust takes place after the master finds out and the gullible carpenter finds out. I find these stories to follow the same themes, people one should have been able to trust, but ended up deceiving for personal gain/pleasure. While they were supposed to be trusted personalities/characters reputation vs. one's character plays a role in this story.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Tale of Canterbury Tale (absent work)*
The Cook's Tale
Summary: The cook was a happy man, short, good-looking, a good dancer so much that he was called Perkin the Reveller also he was full of love and game. He loved to dance, so when the processions arrived he would not go to the shop. At night he reveals himself, chasing women, gambling and thieving. Due to Reveller's thieving, his master lets him go. Then, Perkin the Reveller meets an accomplice.
Explain the central character of the tale by analyzing five (5) examples of
indirect characterization:
"he loved the tavern more than the food-shop" Was he a drunk? Tavern a place to drink?
"At every wedding party he would sing and dance" He was sociable with others, and lively.
"no apprentice in the town who could cast a pair of dice more handsomely than Perkin " This demonstrated that perkin was a gambler,
"apprentice that spends all his time with dice, reveling, and chasing women," He attempted to ignore work, but want to go out and have "fun."
"who had a wife who kept a shop for the sake of appearances, and made her living as a prostitute" He had no values or didn't sanctify marriage.
"who had a wife who kept a shop for the sake of appearances, and made her living as a prostitute" He had no values or didn't sanctify marriage.
The purpose of Chaucer's characters was to demonstrate reputation versus your character. Your personality may be extremely vary from the reputation, or what you're expected to be due to your family or you job title. Which is demonstrated by the cook and other characters such as the nun, the filthy cook and materialistic nun were not as their reputation.
Literature Analysis # 2 - The House on Mango Street
1. Briefly summarize the plot of the novel you read according to the elements of
plot you've learned in past courses (exposition, inciting incident, etc.).
Explain how the narrative fulfills the author's purpose (based on your
well-informed interpretation of same).
The book beings with a young girl named Esperanza, constantly moving from place to place but no place to call hers. She describes the run down neighbor hood throughout the story, the house and the people who live in them for example Earl the jukebox repairman. Along with her day-to-day experiences of playing with Rachel and Lucy, she slowly becomes aware of women attributes, and the loss of innocence. Her younger sister, along with their friends learn from older girls about cosmetics or how girls get pregnant, or what are hips supposed to be for. Eventually she gains more experience with her sexuality, a kiss, crushing on boys, etc. While this goes on, Esperanza decides to become a women who attracts all the men, then refuses them. Esperanza meets Sally, a beautiful girl who gets beat by her father due to the record of the past sisters who ran off with men, and brought shame. In an attempt to save Sally from boys, Esperanza undergoes sexual assault. But due to this experience she wants to leave the neighborhood and have her own house. She will come back someday for the ones who cannot out themselves.
Exposition:
When Esperanza describes the house and the rundown neighborhood, I knew problems were going to arise.
Inciting Incident: When the boys tells sally he will give the keys to her for a kiss. Esperanza is angered by this quickly causing her to act and end up in trouble herself.
Conflict: Esperanza versus the neighborhood. Esperanza verses her puberty/loss of innocence.
2. Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.
I believe the theme of the novel is losing innocence, and becoming aware of womanhood. Throughout the novel the young girls, Nenny Lucy, Rachel and Esperanza learn about make up, how girls get pregnant, how high heels influence the way men look at them and also how negatively men look at their role as 'making tortillas early in the morning for school lunches." After Esperanza explores the heels and hips she get interested in other things, such as boys, kissing and soon gets her innocence taken by force.
3. Describe the author's tone. Include a minimum of three excerpts that illustrate your point(s).
The author's tone is always changing, but throughout the novel it is accepting, frightened The tone is There is no tone that continues through the entire novel. The author's tone changes with her mood hence the name of some of the chapters, "Our Good Day" "Beautiful and Cruel" "Mango Says Goodbye Sometimes"
Frightened/helplessness: "Sally, make him stop. I couldn't make them go away. I couldn't do anything but cry." pg. 100
Happiness: "Down, down Mango Street we go. Rachel, Lucy me. Our new bicycle. Laughing the crooked ride back." pg. 16
Curiosity: "Sire. How did you hold her? Was it? Like this? And when you kissed her? Like this? " pg. 73
4. Describe a minimum of ten literary elements/techniques you observed that strengthened your understanding of the author's purpose, the text's theme and/or your sense of the tone. For each, please include textual support to help illustrate the point for your readers. (Please include edition and page numbers for easy reference.)
Imagery-"Its small and red with tight steps in front and windows so small you'd think they were holding their breath. Bricks crumbling in places, and the front door is so swollen you have to push hard to get in." pg. 4.This quote has a specific diction where the house is seen in a negative light, from this the audience knows Esperanza wants a home nothing like the house on Mango Street. She has the ambition, along with her family to have a nice house down to their preferred detail. Characters with ambitions make them appear to be realistic.
Simile- "My papa's hair is like a broom, all up in the air." pg. 6 This quote is not only used to describe the hair of her father, but she describes each of her family members hair and her own.
Symbolism- "My papa's hair is like a broom, all up in the air." pg. 6 The comparison of hairs between the family is not just a comparison it is a characterization of the family's personality. When she compares his hair to broom, she compares his personality. He is strict, and stiff.
Foreshadowing- "She looked out the window her whole life, the way so many women sit their sadness on an elbow" pg. 11 This foreshadows the life of women that appear in the book such as Sally. This shows the life women were expected to have during this time if they were married.
Personification- "...windows so small you'd think they were holding their breath." pg. 4 This is used throughout the novel to make the objects disliked intensely or liked intensely, by Esperanza.
Humor- "A very fat lady crossing the street says, you sure got quite a load there ( three girls on a bike ). Rachel shouts, You got quite a load there too. " pg. 16 The characterization of Rachel is present here. Her witty remarks is used to give the reader an idea of her clever, yet somewhat rude attitude.
Rhetorical questions- "Friends and neighbors will say, What happened to that Esperanza? Why did she march so far away?" pg. 110 These questions show how Esperanza desperately wants to get out of the neighborhood to find her own home.
Hyperbole- "They will not know I have gone away to come back. For the ones I left behind. For the ones who cannot out." pg. 110. Also characterizes her personality, but she is not just going to back to bring them out of the bad neighborhood, but to let them escape the hardships/problems that lay within there.
Repetition- "Sally, you lied. Why did you lie to me? Sally, you lied, you lied." " He said I love you, I love you, Spanish girl. " pg. 100 This is just after Esperanza goes through a dramatic change due to the sexual assault. She feels betrayed since she was left there without the help of Sally.
Setting- "I knew then I had to have a house. Its small and red with tight steps in front and windows so small you'd think they were holding their breath"
CHARACTERIZATION
1. Describe two examples of direct characterization and two examples of indirect characterization. Why does the author use both approaches, and to what end (i.e., what is your lasting impression of the character as a result)?
"She was a horse woman too." This was used to describe Esperanza's grandmother who also has the name Esperanza.
"She is very sassy." used to talk about Rachel's comment about the fat woman's wide load.
"... first annual Tarzan jumping contest. Meme won. And broke both arms." From this you can infer that Meme was extremely reckless and paid the price.
" He worked two jobs. He came home late and left early. Everyday." From this you can infer that the man is a hard worker, and he does what he can to support his family with two jobs.
The author uses both approaches in order to make the character realistic, when people talk about them selves they have direct approaches, "I am lazy, stubborn" and from their actions you can infer other attributes of their personality. The lasting impression of the characters were realistic, they had thoughts, flaws and you were able to create your own opinion about them.
2. Does the author's syntax and/or diction change when s/he focuses on character? How? Example(s)?
The author's syntax/diction changed when focusing on characters, it went from longer and more lengthy sentences, to shorter sentences with more periods. She wrote this way involving indirect and direct characterization.
"She is sassy." straight forward, cutting out the unnecessary words.
"... first annual Tarzan jumping contest. Meme won. And broke both arms." This demonstrates how in her characterization of characters she types. a specific. way. < ex.
3. Is the protagonist static or dynamic? Flat or round? Explain.
The protagonist Esperanza is a dynamic and round character. One who undergoes an important inner change, as a change in personality or attitude. Esperanza undergoes a change in innocence. The older girl explains to her about women's clothes, make-up. Esperanza starts off only associating with girls, then begins to crush on boys, and soon a kiss is stolen from Esperanza. Lastly the most dramatic change in Esperanza is after she was sexually assaulted, she declared to be a women wanted but refused to ever give in to a man.
4. After reading the book did you come away feeling like you'd met a person or read a character? Analyze one textual example that illustrates your reaction.
After reading the book, I felt like I had met a person. Esperanza like anyone else had flaws, ambitions, observed others' lives, and went through a change. Someone her character traits were closely related to mine or they were the same, making Esperanza appear to be more realistic.
"I am an ugly daughter. I am the one nobody comes for." When reading this quote feelings of being wanted or loneliness come right off the page. At some point everyone can relate to the feeling, and made her a relatable and a realistic character.
The book beings with a young girl named Esperanza, constantly moving from place to place but no place to call hers. She describes the run down neighbor hood throughout the story, the house and the people who live in them for example Earl the jukebox repairman. Along with her day-to-day experiences of playing with Rachel and Lucy, she slowly becomes aware of women attributes, and the loss of innocence. Her younger sister, along with their friends learn from older girls about cosmetics or how girls get pregnant, or what are hips supposed to be for. Eventually she gains more experience with her sexuality, a kiss, crushing on boys, etc. While this goes on, Esperanza decides to become a women who attracts all the men, then refuses them. Esperanza meets Sally, a beautiful girl who gets beat by her father due to the record of the past sisters who ran off with men, and brought shame. In an attempt to save Sally from boys, Esperanza undergoes sexual assault. But due to this experience she wants to leave the neighborhood and have her own house. She will come back someday for the ones who cannot out themselves.
Exposition:
When Esperanza describes the house and the rundown neighborhood, I knew problems were going to arise.
Inciting Incident: When the boys tells sally he will give the keys to her for a kiss. Esperanza is angered by this quickly causing her to act and end up in trouble herself.
Conflict: Esperanza versus the neighborhood. Esperanza verses her puberty/loss of innocence.
2. Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.
I believe the theme of the novel is losing innocence, and becoming aware of womanhood. Throughout the novel the young girls, Nenny Lucy, Rachel and Esperanza learn about make up, how girls get pregnant, how high heels influence the way men look at them and also how negatively men look at their role as 'making tortillas early in the morning for school lunches." After Esperanza explores the heels and hips she get interested in other things, such as boys, kissing and soon gets her innocence taken by force.
3. Describe the author's tone. Include a minimum of three excerpts that illustrate your point(s).
The author's tone is always changing, but throughout the novel it is accepting, frightened The tone is There is no tone that continues through the entire novel. The author's tone changes with her mood hence the name of some of the chapters, "Our Good Day" "Beautiful and Cruel" "Mango Says Goodbye Sometimes"
Frightened/helplessness: "Sally, make him stop. I couldn't make them go away. I couldn't do anything but cry." pg. 100
Happiness: "Down, down Mango Street we go. Rachel, Lucy me. Our new bicycle. Laughing the crooked ride back." pg. 16
Curiosity: "Sire. How did you hold her? Was it? Like this? And when you kissed her? Like this? " pg. 73
4. Describe a minimum of ten literary elements/techniques you observed that strengthened your understanding of the author's purpose, the text's theme and/or your sense of the tone. For each, please include textual support to help illustrate the point for your readers. (Please include edition and page numbers for easy reference.)
Imagery-"Its small and red with tight steps in front and windows so small you'd think they were holding their breath. Bricks crumbling in places, and the front door is so swollen you have to push hard to get in." pg. 4.This quote has a specific diction where the house is seen in a negative light, from this the audience knows Esperanza wants a home nothing like the house on Mango Street. She has the ambition, along with her family to have a nice house down to their preferred detail. Characters with ambitions make them appear to be realistic.
Simile- "My papa's hair is like a broom, all up in the air." pg. 6 This quote is not only used to describe the hair of her father, but she describes each of her family members hair and her own.
Symbolism- "My papa's hair is like a broom, all up in the air." pg. 6 The comparison of hairs between the family is not just a comparison it is a characterization of the family's personality. When she compares his hair to broom, she compares his personality. He is strict, and stiff.
Foreshadowing- "She looked out the window her whole life, the way so many women sit their sadness on an elbow" pg. 11 This foreshadows the life of women that appear in the book such as Sally. This shows the life women were expected to have during this time if they were married.
Personification- "...windows so small you'd think they were holding their breath." pg. 4 This is used throughout the novel to make the objects disliked intensely or liked intensely, by Esperanza.
Humor- "A very fat lady crossing the street says, you sure got quite a load there ( three girls on a bike ). Rachel shouts, You got quite a load there too. " pg. 16 The characterization of Rachel is present here. Her witty remarks is used to give the reader an idea of her clever, yet somewhat rude attitude.
Rhetorical questions- "Friends and neighbors will say, What happened to that Esperanza? Why did she march so far away?" pg. 110 These questions show how Esperanza desperately wants to get out of the neighborhood to find her own home.
Hyperbole- "They will not know I have gone away to come back. For the ones I left behind. For the ones who cannot out." pg. 110. Also characterizes her personality, but she is not just going to back to bring them out of the bad neighborhood, but to let them escape the hardships/problems that lay within there.
Repetition- "Sally, you lied. Why did you lie to me? Sally, you lied, you lied." " He said I love you, I love you, Spanish girl. " pg. 100 This is just after Esperanza goes through a dramatic change due to the sexual assault. She feels betrayed since she was left there without the help of Sally.
Setting- "I knew then I had to have a house. Its small and red with tight steps in front and windows so small you'd think they were holding their breath"
CHARACTERIZATION
1. Describe two examples of direct characterization and two examples of indirect characterization. Why does the author use both approaches, and to what end (i.e., what is your lasting impression of the character as a result)?
"She was a horse woman too." This was used to describe Esperanza's grandmother who also has the name Esperanza.
"She is very sassy." used to talk about Rachel's comment about the fat woman's wide load.
"... first annual Tarzan jumping contest. Meme won. And broke both arms." From this you can infer that Meme was extremely reckless and paid the price.
" He worked two jobs. He came home late and left early. Everyday." From this you can infer that the man is a hard worker, and he does what he can to support his family with two jobs.
The author uses both approaches in order to make the character realistic, when people talk about them selves they have direct approaches, "I am lazy, stubborn" and from their actions you can infer other attributes of their personality. The lasting impression of the characters were realistic, they had thoughts, flaws and you were able to create your own opinion about them.
2. Does the author's syntax and/or diction change when s/he focuses on character? How? Example(s)?
The author's syntax/diction changed when focusing on characters, it went from longer and more lengthy sentences, to shorter sentences with more periods. She wrote this way involving indirect and direct characterization.
"She is sassy." straight forward, cutting out the unnecessary words.
"... first annual Tarzan jumping contest. Meme won. And broke both arms." This demonstrates how in her characterization of characters she types. a specific. way. < ex.
3. Is the protagonist static or dynamic? Flat or round? Explain.
The protagonist Esperanza is a dynamic and round character. One who undergoes an important inner change, as a change in personality or attitude. Esperanza undergoes a change in innocence. The older girl explains to her about women's clothes, make-up. Esperanza starts off only associating with girls, then begins to crush on boys, and soon a kiss is stolen from Esperanza. Lastly the most dramatic change in Esperanza is after she was sexually assaulted, she declared to be a women wanted but refused to ever give in to a man.
4. After reading the book did you come away feeling like you'd met a person or read a character? Analyze one textual example that illustrates your reaction.
After reading the book, I felt like I had met a person. Esperanza like anyone else had flaws, ambitions, observed others' lives, and went through a change. Someone her character traits were closely related to mine or they were the same, making Esperanza appear to be more realistic.
"I am an ugly daughter. I am the one nobody comes for." When reading this quote feelings of being wanted or loneliness come right off the page. At some point everyone can relate to the feeling, and made her a relatable and a realistic character.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
CHARACTER (III)
Elisia stalks the shadowy figure into the eerie and quiet yet gargantuan university. She loses sight of the slow moving figure, but finds 3 men who seem to play football. One explains, " I'm D'Jasper We'ssss lookin' for thhhe fields of thhhhe universssthity because we transssfer" while the others smiled stupidly and nodded. Elisia shakes her head no and walks on past them along with Filth the dog. The football players tagged along anyways as the other two called out, "I'm Quatro Quatro" "and I'm Fuuuudge!" Elisia breathes heavily in her mask, knowing nothing feels right about this place. After walking and walking, climbing the countless stairs, they reach a two doors close shut as well as a girl. Feet slowly dragging across the floor is heard in the distance, Elisia turns and checks the football players' movement, still as ever. Elisia felt paranoid and sighed, just as she bursts through those two doors, a shriek pierces the air. The football players turn and look at each other clueless, and wanting to go near the scream but Elisia mutters "No" while she points to the cafeteria room. The four of them and the dog emerge into the room to find a girl, a teacher, and another man. Elisia slams the two doors shut, still aware of the shrieking. Slamming, bashing, and banging occur on the other side of the room, as if someone was dying to get in. Some greasy, old, short, man appeared from no where and was determined to feed us. He called himself, Pedro the lunch man. He pushed and pushed, "tacos?" All of us too distracted by the noises growing to be more irritating.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
CHARACTER STUDY (II)
Elisia walks slowly, dragging the rusty bat to her side as the place where her home use to be grows farther and farther away. She stops and dreads to leave the familiar, but does not pick up her feet, as if the territory was forcing her to stay and rot away like the rest of the residents. The thought of missing everyone crosses flashes through her mind, and her heart sinks. She ignores those feelings and continues on. Soon enough, after crossing the territory border line she comes across a mutt, covered in filth. The dog proceeded to follow Elisia on her path, so she decided to call him "Filth." After hours and hours of walking around and crossing several territories, Filth and Elisia reach the territory called animate. Elisia has caution to this territory the dead silence did not sit well with her. Upon exploring the town, she sees a shadow figures standing in front of the school.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
CANTERBURY TALES
The prologue:
-sets up scene for story to begin
-discuses the idea of the pilgrimage
-religion involved? (palmers martyrs)
- social status?
While reading:
I was able to notice the contradicting characteristics in the descriptions of characters. I thought Chaucer was simply using compliments to set up for a fault. Such as, the worthy woman was so handsome, but gap-toothed. It made me go huh?
But now knowing that he used these characters for satire, and to mock the higher social groups with a specific reputation.
Questions I have, why is Canterbury tales referred back to so much for the characters? It seems to be just making fun of the individuals who aren't what they are expected to be.
The stories I'd most like to hear about are the friar or the nun. The friar was chosen because he "knew all the taverns" when I think of taverns I think of drinking. The nun as well would be interesting to read since she had so many materialistic things when describing her, but she was "courtly kind of grace."
For the individual stories I expect them to be bizarre, the friar to be some sort of alcoholic as well with the nun who achieved all those nice items obviously not from her god.
-sets up scene for story to begin
-discuses the idea of the pilgrimage
-religion involved? (palmers martyrs)
- social status?
While reading:
I was able to notice the contradicting characteristics in the descriptions of characters. I thought Chaucer was simply using compliments to set up for a fault. Such as, the worthy woman was so handsome, but gap-toothed. It made me go huh?
But now knowing that he used these characters for satire, and to mock the higher social groups with a specific reputation.
Questions I have, why is Canterbury tales referred back to so much for the characters? It seems to be just making fun of the individuals who aren't what they are expected to be.
The stories I'd most like to hear about are the friar or the nun. The friar was chosen because he "knew all the taverns" when I think of taverns I think of drinking. The nun as well would be interesting to read since she had so many materialistic things when describing her, but she was "courtly kind of grace."
For the individual stories I expect them to be bizarre, the friar to be some sort of alcoholic as well with the nun who achieved all those nice items obviously not from her god.
Netvibes
I found it fairly EASY to figure out how to do delete/add/edit your homepage or add your widgets. It was easy to put in what I wanted and edit it to fit me. The thing I do not like is the widgets I had to choose from. I found all of them irrelevant to my personality, I don't do sport widgets, not much of a news person, but I kept the essentials of To-Do lists or weather that I like. For me, to change from blogger to netvibes is out of question just for the irrelevance of the widgets.
CHARACTER STUDY (I)
The territory of Mirth has been under nuclear war attack for at least a year. With the area being so secluded, no one has worried about the war since it doesn't effect their territory. Elisia waits for the crashes, thrashes and all of the above to cease. She creeps out of the cellar to find her tiny town has been obliterated. Radiation, dust and masks crowd the flat surface. The bombs have finally stopped, since the enemy assumes every one has died. Elisia climbs back down to the cellar to gather her things and leave the forsaken ground. She grabs her radiation gas mask, and straps it up tightly to fit her perfectly. She laces up her black combat boots and reaches for her dark green backpack, checking off the necessities such as water, food, extra clothes, a knife, can opener and lastly she picks up a metal bat. Elisia was as prepared and careful as ever by trying to foresee the future. She slowly comes out the cellar to set off on the journey of finding a new home.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Vocabulary #6
obsequious submissive: excessively eager to please or
obey
The obsequious three year old was so willing to follow the orders of the six year old.
beatitude the perfect happiness and inner peace supposed to be enjoyed by the soul in heaven bliss: extreme happiness and serenity
I am in a state of beatitude when I go home on the weekend and I do not have homework.
bete noire somebody or something that is particularly disliked
The bête noire of the school is the kid who gets 100's on every test.
bode be sign of something: to be a particular indication of something that is about to happen
The gloomy clouds bode for a sign of rain and perhaps lightning.
dank damp and cold: unpleasantly damp and cold
The dank sewer was filled with rats.
ecumenical worldwide or general in extent, influence, or application
? The ecumenical view in the class on homework during AP testing did not go over well.
fervid heated or vehement in spirit, enthusiasm
I am considered a fervid story-teller.
fetid having a strong, unpleasant smell
There was a fetid odor coming off of the pig's pen.
gargantuan very large in size or amount, gigantic or colossal
There was a gargantuan spider crawling in my shoes.
heyday The period of greatest popularity, success, or power; prime
The dance craze the disco, received its heyday primarily in the 70's.
incubus A nightmare or one that oppresses or burdens like a nightmare
The little boy had an incubus of many creepy clowns
*infrastructure the basic equipment and structures (such as roads and bridges) that are needed for a country, region, or organization to function properly
Due to the new mall being so popular, the city decided to build a new infrastructure so the shoppers may park.
inveigle persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery
Elisia inveigled Kevin to receive help in order to complete her summer homework assignment.
kudos praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved
Kevin received Kudos from Elisia for achieving a 99% on his Pre-Calculus test.
lagniappe a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase; broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure
The cellphone company threw in a lagniappe of a FREE PHONE.. if you signed a 2-year contract.
prolix using too many words
Kevin's defense in why he right ( when he never is ) was unnecessarily prolix.
protégé a young person who is taught and helped by someone who has a lot of knowledge and experience
Elisia is turning her little sister into her own protégé by teaching her drawing skills and calculus derivatives.
prototype an original or first model of something from which other forms are copied or developed
To my parents, my older sister was the first prototype with all the mistakes, then upon the next copy as in me, was improved.
sycophant a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage
He was considered a sycophant since he followed around his old friend who recently became famous.
tautology needless repetition of an idea, statement, or word
Coaches always state this specific tautology, "practice makes perfect."
truckle To be servile or submissive
Adele was truckle to her husband, even if he was a brute.
1.accolade: sign of praise: a sign or expression of high praise and esteem for somebody
I am given accolades when I get an award or good marks.
2.acerbity: bitterness: bitterness or sharpness in tone, taste, or manner
The rude customer service person made his tone with more acerbity than needed.
3.attrition: decrease or reduction in number, size, or strength
The attrition in the number of students who received A in the semester grades demonstrates how tough the course was.
4.bromide: a platitude or trite saying; a person who is platitudinous and boring
She was considered a bromide since her speeches were always monotone.
5.chauvinist: somebody with sense of superiority: somebody with an excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a particular gender, group, or cause
The chauvinist man was angered that the women was allowed to vote even though its 2013
6.chronic: constant; habitual; inveterate; continuing a long time or reoccurring frequently
I have chronic pain in my hand whenever I type.
7.expound: describe and explain something: to give a detailed description and explanation of a theory or viewpoint
Every group was able to expound their take on the theme and plot of Beowulf.
8.factionalism: the existence of or conflict between groups within a larger group
The class created factionalism when it came down to choosing the topic of the essay.
9.immaculate: free from spot or stain.
People called Susan, immaculate Susan since she was such a goody-goody.
10.imprecation : A curse
I had the imprecation of knowing what deaths have occurred in our home after moving in.
11.ineluctable: incapable of being evaded; inescapable; unpreventable
It is ineluctable that death will arrive someday.
12.mercurial: changeable; volatile; animated; lively
She is quite mercurial when it comes to who gets to watch what on the tv.
13.palliate: to relieve or lessen without curing; alleviate
I was able to palliate some of my friend's stress by reassuring her.
14.protocol: the customs and regulations dealing with diplomatic formality; an original draft, minute, or record from which a document is prepared
The protocol was ruined with coffee before she was able to make an official and final draft of the schedules.
15.resplendent: shining brightly, gleaming, splendid
The way the boy looked at the girl's resplendent eyes, you knew he was in love.
16.stigmatize:to set some mark of disgrace or infamy upon.
When the parents found out that the daughter married outside of their culture, they shunned and stigmatized her for going against their will.
17.sub rosa: confidentially, secretly, privately
My parents tried to keep matters sub rosa about my birthday plans, but was not successful in the long run, by the end of the day I knew all my presents.
18.vainglory: excessive elation and pride over one's achievements; empty pomp or show
The mother's vainglory of her son finally becoming a surgeon, made her friends happy for her at first then annoyed after the constant chatter about the son.
19.vestige: the mark, trace, or evidence of something that no longer exists; a slight trace or amount
I looked for vestiges of my mid-term paper on the floor after my nephew had colored on it and ripped it.
20.volition: the act of willing, choosing, or resolving; a decision made by will
After the couple had the huge argument, the boyfriend came back saying, "I'm returning out of my own volition, not because I'm wrong or feel bad."
The obsequious three year old was so willing to follow the orders of the six year old.
beatitude the perfect happiness and inner peace supposed to be enjoyed by the soul in heaven bliss: extreme happiness and serenity
I am in a state of beatitude when I go home on the weekend and I do not have homework.
bete noire somebody or something that is particularly disliked
The bête noire of the school is the kid who gets 100's on every test.
bode be sign of something: to be a particular indication of something that is about to happen
The gloomy clouds bode for a sign of rain and perhaps lightning.
dank damp and cold: unpleasantly damp and cold
The dank sewer was filled with rats.
ecumenical worldwide or general in extent, influence, or application
? The ecumenical view in the class on homework during AP testing did not go over well.
fervid heated or vehement in spirit, enthusiasm
I am considered a fervid story-teller.
fetid having a strong, unpleasant smell
There was a fetid odor coming off of the pig's pen.
gargantuan very large in size or amount, gigantic or colossal
There was a gargantuan spider crawling in my shoes.
heyday The period of greatest popularity, success, or power; prime
The dance craze the disco, received its heyday primarily in the 70's.
incubus A nightmare or one that oppresses or burdens like a nightmare
The little boy had an incubus of many creepy clowns
*infrastructure the basic equipment and structures (such as roads and bridges) that are needed for a country, region, or organization to function properly
Due to the new mall being so popular, the city decided to build a new infrastructure so the shoppers may park.
inveigle persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery
Elisia inveigled Kevin to receive help in order to complete her summer homework assignment.
kudos praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved
Kevin received Kudos from Elisia for achieving a 99% on his Pre-Calculus test.
lagniappe a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase; broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure
The cellphone company threw in a lagniappe of a FREE PHONE.. if you signed a 2-year contract.
prolix using too many words
Kevin's defense in why he right ( when he never is ) was unnecessarily prolix.
protégé a young person who is taught and helped by someone who has a lot of knowledge and experience
Elisia is turning her little sister into her own protégé by teaching her drawing skills and calculus derivatives.
prototype an original or first model of something from which other forms are copied or developed
To my parents, my older sister was the first prototype with all the mistakes, then upon the next copy as in me, was improved.
sycophant a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage
He was considered a sycophant since he followed around his old friend who recently became famous.
tautology needless repetition of an idea, statement, or word
Coaches always state this specific tautology, "practice makes perfect."
truckle To be servile or submissive
Adele was truckle to her husband, even if he was a brute.
1.accolade: sign of praise: a sign or expression of high praise and esteem for somebody
I am given accolades when I get an award or good marks.
2.acerbity: bitterness: bitterness or sharpness in tone, taste, or manner
The rude customer service person made his tone with more acerbity than needed.
3.attrition: decrease or reduction in number, size, or strength
The attrition in the number of students who received A in the semester grades demonstrates how tough the course was.
4.bromide: a platitude or trite saying; a person who is platitudinous and boring
She was considered a bromide since her speeches were always monotone.
5.chauvinist: somebody with sense of superiority: somebody with an excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a particular gender, group, or cause
The chauvinist man was angered that the women was allowed to vote even though its 2013
6.chronic: constant; habitual; inveterate; continuing a long time or reoccurring frequently
I have chronic pain in my hand whenever I type.
7.expound: describe and explain something: to give a detailed description and explanation of a theory or viewpoint
Every group was able to expound their take on the theme and plot of Beowulf.
8.factionalism: the existence of or conflict between groups within a larger group
The class created factionalism when it came down to choosing the topic of the essay.
9.immaculate: free from spot or stain.
People called Susan, immaculate Susan since she was such a goody-goody.
10.imprecation : A curse
I had the imprecation of knowing what deaths have occurred in our home after moving in.
11.ineluctable: incapable of being evaded; inescapable; unpreventable
It is ineluctable that death will arrive someday.
12.mercurial: changeable; volatile; animated; lively
She is quite mercurial when it comes to who gets to watch what on the tv.
13.palliate: to relieve or lessen without curing; alleviate
I was able to palliate some of my friend's stress by reassuring her.
14.protocol: the customs and regulations dealing with diplomatic formality; an original draft, minute, or record from which a document is prepared
The protocol was ruined with coffee before she was able to make an official and final draft of the schedules.
15.resplendent: shining brightly, gleaming, splendid
The way the boy looked at the girl's resplendent eyes, you knew he was in love.
16.stigmatize:to set some mark of disgrace or infamy upon.
When the parents found out that the daughter married outside of their culture, they shunned and stigmatized her for going against their will.
17.sub rosa: confidentially, secretly, privately
My parents tried to keep matters sub rosa about my birthday plans, but was not successful in the long run, by the end of the day I knew all my presents.
18.vainglory: excessive elation and pride over one's achievements; empty pomp or show
The mother's vainglory of her son finally becoming a surgeon, made her friends happy for her at first then annoyed after the constant chatter about the son.
19.vestige: the mark, trace, or evidence of something that no longer exists; a slight trace or amount
I looked for vestiges of my mid-term paper on the floor after my nephew had colored on it and ripped it.
20.volition: the act of willing, choosing, or resolving; a decision made by will
After the couple had the huge argument, the boyfriend came back saying, "I'm returning out of my own volition, not because I'm wrong or feel bad."
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
What a character
Picking a character was a challenge since most are plain or nothing out of the ordinary. Daisy from the Great Gatsby has to be the most memorable, not in a positive way. She was some what two-faced, a ditzy, and helplessly in love woman around Gatsby, but in front of Tom she was the opposite sometimes. Rebellious yet aware of the man's role. She took interest in her kids like the women of the time should. What bothered me was she obeyed Tom, then went berserk, then with Gatsby she was simply perfect until "rich girls don't marry poor boys." Literary techniques that contribute to her character is the indirect characterization, so definitely her actions.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Why this book? #2
The book I have managed to find to catch my interest is, The house on Mango Street. I read the plot over view about a Mexican-American girl living in an apartment with her family surrounded by a chicano neighborhood. I can relate to the familiar surroundings and family issue, but what peaked my interest further was her aging in the story and observing the older women.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Declaration of Learning Independence
Oddly enough throughout the 12 years of learning I've obtained, I still do not know what sparks my interest in school. I am good at some things like knowing Japanese comics, reading them, drawing them and the world of fantasy. But as a realistic job, since I am expected to do something great as a good student, and overcome the financial problems of my past.
I wish to excel in school and attend the school that I can afford mostly, or a school that I thought was a challenge to get into. There over the course of my 4-years I plan to major in chemistry, since math in science is pretty easy, but math alone is not. As a major in chem, I hope to pursue the profession as an anesthesiologist. Where I know the morals that have been embedded in me will be tough to follow through, Family. Family time will be sure to decrease down the line.
I wish to excel in school and attend the school that I can afford mostly, or a school that I thought was a challenge to get into. There over the course of my 4-years I plan to major in chemistry, since math in science is pretty easy, but math alone is not. As a major in chem, I hope to pursue the profession as an anesthesiologist. Where I know the morals that have been embedded in me will be tough to follow through, Family. Family time will be sure to decrease down the line.
Vocabulary # 5
obsequious submissive: excessively eager to please or obey
Edna from the awakening refused to be like obsequious Adele, who catered to her husband.
beatitude the perfect happiness and inner peace supposed to be enjoyed by the soul in heaven bliss: extreme happiness and serenity
When my sister entered Charlie's chocolate factory she was in a state of beatitude.
bete noire somebody or something that is particularly disliked
In the first grade class, the nose picker was considered a bête noire, his bad habit plagued his ability to make friends.
bode be sign of something: to be a particular indication of something that is about to happen
The dark clouds and roaring winds do not bode well for our afternoon picnic.
dank damp and cold: unpleasantly damp and cold
The dank cave SpongeBob decided to take refuge in was filled with poison sea urchins.
ecumenical worldwide or general in extent, influence, or application
? The ecumenical view in the class on homework during AP testing did not go over well.
fervid heated or vehement in spirit, enthusiasm
She was a fervid debater on the issue that education needs to be invested in today.
fetid having a strong, unpleasant smell
There was a fetid odor circulating in the room, everyone turned to look at the little boy in diapers who was grunting.
gargantuan very large in size or amount, gigantic or colossal
The tiny wizard was faced with a gargantuan beast who appeared to resemble Medusa.
heyday The period of greatest popularity, success, or power; prime
The dance craze the disco, received its heyday primarily in the 70's.
incubus A nightmare or one that oppresses or burdens like a nightmare
The little girl had watched "It" alone, now the clown remains her incubus even seven years later.
infrastructure the basic equipment and structures (such as roads and bridges) that are needed for a country, region, or organization to function properly
Due to the new mall being so popular, the city decided to build a new infrastructure so the shoppers may park.
inveigle persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery
Elisia inveigled Kevin to receive help in order to complete her summer homework assignment.
kudos praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved
Kevin received Kudos from Elisia for achieving a 99% on his Pre-Calculus test.
lagniappe a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase; broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure
The cellphone company threw in a lagniappe of a FREE PHONE.. if you signed a 2-year contract.
prolix using too many words
Kevin's defense in why he right ( when he never is ) was unnecessarily prolix.
protégé a young person who is taught and helped by someone who has a lot of knowledge and experience
Elisia is turning her little sister into her own protégé by teaching her drawing skills and calculus derivatives.
prototype an original or first model of something from which other forms are copied or developed
To my parents, my older sister was the first prototype with all the mistakes, then upon the next copy as in me, was improved.
sycophant a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage
He was considered a sycophant since he followed around his old friend who recently became famous.
tautology needless repetition of an idea, statement, or word
Coaches always state this specific tautology, "practice makes perfect."
truckle To be servile or submissive
Adele was truckle to her husband, even if he was a brute.
Edna from the awakening refused to be like obsequious Adele, who catered to her husband.
beatitude the perfect happiness and inner peace supposed to be enjoyed by the soul in heaven bliss: extreme happiness and serenity
When my sister entered Charlie's chocolate factory she was in a state of beatitude.
bete noire somebody or something that is particularly disliked
In the first grade class, the nose picker was considered a bête noire, his bad habit plagued his ability to make friends.
bode be sign of something: to be a particular indication of something that is about to happen
The dark clouds and roaring winds do not bode well for our afternoon picnic.
dank damp and cold: unpleasantly damp and cold
The dank cave SpongeBob decided to take refuge in was filled with poison sea urchins.
ecumenical worldwide or general in extent, influence, or application
? The ecumenical view in the class on homework during AP testing did not go over well.
fervid heated or vehement in spirit, enthusiasm
She was a fervid debater on the issue that education needs to be invested in today.
fetid having a strong, unpleasant smell
There was a fetid odor circulating in the room, everyone turned to look at the little boy in diapers who was grunting.
gargantuan very large in size or amount, gigantic or colossal
The tiny wizard was faced with a gargantuan beast who appeared to resemble Medusa.
heyday The period of greatest popularity, success, or power; prime
The dance craze the disco, received its heyday primarily in the 70's.
incubus A nightmare or one that oppresses or burdens like a nightmare
The little girl had watched "It" alone, now the clown remains her incubus even seven years later.
infrastructure the basic equipment and structures (such as roads and bridges) that are needed for a country, region, or organization to function properly
Due to the new mall being so popular, the city decided to build a new infrastructure so the shoppers may park.
inveigle persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery
Elisia inveigled Kevin to receive help in order to complete her summer homework assignment.
kudos praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved
Kevin received Kudos from Elisia for achieving a 99% on his Pre-Calculus test.
lagniappe a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase; broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure
The cellphone company threw in a lagniappe of a FREE PHONE.. if you signed a 2-year contract.
prolix using too many words
Kevin's defense in why he right ( when he never is ) was unnecessarily prolix.
protégé a young person who is taught and helped by someone who has a lot of knowledge and experience
Elisia is turning her little sister into her own protégé by teaching her drawing skills and calculus derivatives.
prototype an original or first model of something from which other forms are copied or developed
To my parents, my older sister was the first prototype with all the mistakes, then upon the next copy as in me, was improved.
sycophant a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage
He was considered a sycophant since he followed around his old friend who recently became famous.
tautology needless repetition of an idea, statement, or word
Coaches always state this specific tautology, "practice makes perfect."
truckle To be servile or submissive
Adele was truckle to her husband, even if he was a brute.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Literature Analysis # 1 - The Awakening
1. Briefly summarize the plot of the novel you read according to the elements of plot you've learned in past courses (exposition, inciting incident, etc.). Explain how the narrative fulfills the author's purpose (based on your well-informed interpretation of same).
The whole story is based around Edna and her family who are staying in Grand Isle. Edna is followed by a guy named Robert and visits her friend Adèle often due to her husband being gone with business. Usually after some of the visits with Adèle, Edna realizes she doesn't want to follow her husbands every whim like her friend, and she undergoes these "Awakenings." These awakenings brings forth emotions that she never would have shown, such as her "PASSION" or her defiance. The sweet and light love between Robert and Edna starts becoming noticeable in Edna. She vents her feelings of longing for Robert by committing adultery with Alcee. All for the ending of the book have her swallowed up by the sea.
The narrative fulfills the authors purpose since on the first note page, Kate Chopin was also exposed to the Creole culture, having six kids. I believe this gave her a reason to write the novel and expose the life of a woman during this time influenced with this culture.
Exposition- Chopin describes the everyday life of the Main characters, "Sunday papers had not reached Grand Isle." Lets reader know the setting, and the appearance of Mr. Pontellier.
Inciting Incident- The expectation of Edna to be like every other Creole woman, have a duty should be toward her children, and be a "mother-woman." Early on in chapter 4 Mr. Pontellier expresses his unhappiness with Edna, ".. his wife failed in her duty toward their children." Which I believe lead her feeling oppressed with those expectations always there.
Conflict- Edna expected to be the perfect Creole woman, faithful, loyal, and a care taker of the kids, while she preformed duties and helped boost her husbands reputation, while she wanted to be independent and do as she pleased without being someone's property. Being seen as property vs. being seen as an equal.
Climax- For me personally, since I was told the book was about adultery, I was waiting for it to occur throughout the entire book, so the climax was when Edna committed adultery with Alcee.
But the actual climax I would say it was when Robert confessed he left to Mexico to try to escape his love for Edna, since the whole storyline built up how she loved him, but couldn't leave behind her husband and kids.
Falling Action- Shortly after Robert leaves a note, Edna goes off to the water and lets her self be consumed by it; Committing suicide.
2. Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.
It follows the theme of rebellious or adultery in general. Throughout the novel Edna is constantly with Adèle, while shortly after she obtains these revelations how she wants to be free or revelations that she is drifting away from Leonce, which explains for her behavior to defy Leonce and move out or ignore the Tuesday gatherings. But after these "awakenings" she's thinking of Robert or her personal desires in the erotic sense, which bothered be considering she was married with children.
3. Describe the author's tone. Include a minimum of three excerpts that illustrate your point(s).
Objective- The author shows the thoughts of all the characters and shoes the good and the bad of both, Mr. Pontellier is basically a workaholic while his wife is an adultery. We get to see the opinions of everyone such as "It would have been a difficult matter for Mr. Pontellier to define to his own satisafation or any one else's wherein his wife failed in her duty toward their children"-dramatic
( at the scenes where Edna undergoes her awakenings. )
"She did shout for joy... A feeling overtook her, as if some power of significant import had been given her to control the working of her body and her soul. She grew daring and reckless, overestimating her strength. She wanted to swim far out, where no woman had swum before."
In contrast to the serious tone she takes on throughout the majority of the novel, she makes this huge build up to the swim, if you didn't know it was about a swim that turns into an awakening, one would assume some GREAT ordeal is going on, but only her acting differently toward her husband comes out of this particular awakening
4. Describe a minimum of ten literary elements/techniques you observed that strengthened your understanding of the author's purpose, the text's theme and/or your sense of the tone. For each, please include textual support to help illustrate the point for your readers. (Please include edition and page numbers for easy reference.)
Dover Thrift Edition.
Imagery- Describes the lifestyle of the Pontelliers and the surrounding area in the Grand Isle. "Two young girls, the Farival twins, were playing a duet from Zampa upon the piano. Madame Lebrun was bustling in and out, giving orders in a high key to a yard-boy whenever she got into the house." pg 2
Figurative language, comparing his wife to property instead of an equal. "looking at his wife as one looks at a valuable piece of property which has suffered some damage." pg 2
Foil, the characters Edna and Adele act as a foil, one who does everything her husband wishes in spite of the fact he is considered a brute while Edna wants to be an equal. "his wife failed in her duty toward their children" while shortly after the wife's failure, the novel presents Adele ".. every womanly grace and charm. If her husband did not adore her, he was a brute, deserving of death by slow torture... Nothing subtle or hidden about her charms;" pg. 7-8
Simile, to demonstrate how women who submissively follow their husband and pay interest to their kids they are like angels. "They were women who idolized their children,worshiped their husband, and esteemed it a holy previlage to efface themselves as individuals and grow wings as ministering angels." pg. 8
Foreshadowing- After Robert making flirtatious remarks, Adele tells Robert to leave her be since Edna might fall for him basically, then you can assume it happens. "Let Mrs. Pontellier alone." "Why" he asked; "She is not one of us; she is not like us. She might make the unfortunate blunder of taking you seriously." pg. 19
Symbolism- The sea made Edna into a woman who finally receives control of herself, and she wanted to do what no other woman has done (equality between man and woman). The quote from the book demonstrates how the sea represents strength and force. "A feeling overtook her, as if some power of significant import had been given her to control the working of her body and her soul. She grew daring and reckless, overestimating her strength. She wanted to swim far out, where no woman had swum before." pg. 27
Epiphany- Final realization of the main character, while nearly everyone knew but she was unsure herself. " Are you in love with Robert? "Yes" said Edna, it was the first time she had admitted it and a glow overspread her face, blotching with red spots. pg. 81
Dialects- To remind the reader throughout the novel about the French Creole custom and contrast it to the English. "Bonne Ménagère" pg. 57 "bon ami" pg. 66 "Ah! si tu savais Ce que tes yuex me disent" pg. 90 " Allez vous-en! Sapristi!" pg. 1
Personification- Kate Chopin makes the sea sound alive as if it reached out and grabbed Edna, so it really sets the scene for Edna's suicide. "The water of the Gulf stretched out before her, gleaming with the millions of lights with the sun. The voice of the sea is seductive, never ceasing... the touch of the sea is sensuous, enfolding the body in its soft, close embrace." pg. 115
The whole story is based around Edna and her family who are staying in Grand Isle. Edna is followed by a guy named Robert and visits her friend Adèle often due to her husband being gone with business. Usually after some of the visits with Adèle, Edna realizes she doesn't want to follow her husbands every whim like her friend, and she undergoes these "Awakenings." These awakenings brings forth emotions that she never would have shown, such as her "PASSION" or her defiance. The sweet and light love between Robert and Edna starts becoming noticeable in Edna. She vents her feelings of longing for Robert by committing adultery with Alcee. All for the ending of the book have her swallowed up by the sea.
The narrative fulfills the authors purpose since on the first note page, Kate Chopin was also exposed to the Creole culture, having six kids. I believe this gave her a reason to write the novel and expose the life of a woman during this time influenced with this culture.
Exposition- Chopin describes the everyday life of the Main characters, "Sunday papers had not reached Grand Isle." Lets reader know the setting, and the appearance of Mr. Pontellier.
Inciting Incident- The expectation of Edna to be like every other Creole woman, have a duty should be toward her children, and be a "mother-woman." Early on in chapter 4 Mr. Pontellier expresses his unhappiness with Edna, ".. his wife failed in her duty toward their children." Which I believe lead her feeling oppressed with those expectations always there.
Conflict- Edna expected to be the perfect Creole woman, faithful, loyal, and a care taker of the kids, while she preformed duties and helped boost her husbands reputation, while she wanted to be independent and do as she pleased without being someone's property. Being seen as property vs. being seen as an equal.
Climax- For me personally, since I was told the book was about adultery, I was waiting for it to occur throughout the entire book, so the climax was when Edna committed adultery with Alcee.
But the actual climax I would say it was when Robert confessed he left to Mexico to try to escape his love for Edna, since the whole storyline built up how she loved him, but couldn't leave behind her husband and kids.
Falling Action- Shortly after Robert leaves a note, Edna goes off to the water and lets her self be consumed by it; Committing suicide.
2. Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.
It follows the theme of rebellious or adultery in general. Throughout the novel Edna is constantly with Adèle, while shortly after she obtains these revelations how she wants to be free or revelations that she is drifting away from Leonce, which explains for her behavior to defy Leonce and move out or ignore the Tuesday gatherings. But after these "awakenings" she's thinking of Robert or her personal desires in the erotic sense, which bothered be considering she was married with children.
3. Describe the author's tone. Include a minimum of three excerpts that illustrate your point(s).
Objective- The author shows the thoughts of all the characters and shoes the good and the bad of both, Mr. Pontellier is basically a workaholic while his wife is an adultery. We get to see the opinions of everyone such as "It would have been a difficult matter for Mr. Pontellier to define to his own satisafation or any one else's wherein his wife failed in her duty toward their children"-dramatic
( at the scenes where Edna undergoes her awakenings. )
"She did shout for joy... A feeling overtook her, as if some power of significant import had been given her to control the working of her body and her soul. She grew daring and reckless, overestimating her strength. She wanted to swim far out, where no woman had swum before."
In contrast to the serious tone she takes on throughout the majority of the novel, she makes this huge build up to the swim, if you didn't know it was about a swim that turns into an awakening, one would assume some GREAT ordeal is going on, but only her acting differently toward her husband comes out of this particular awakening
4. Describe a minimum of ten literary elements/techniques you observed that strengthened your understanding of the author's purpose, the text's theme and/or your sense of the tone. For each, please include textual support to help illustrate the point for your readers. (Please include edition and page numbers for easy reference.)
Dover Thrift Edition.
Imagery- Describes the lifestyle of the Pontelliers and the surrounding area in the Grand Isle. "Two young girls, the Farival twins, were playing a duet from Zampa upon the piano. Madame Lebrun was bustling in and out, giving orders in a high key to a yard-boy whenever she got into the house." pg 2
Figurative language, comparing his wife to property instead of an equal. "looking at his wife as one looks at a valuable piece of property which has suffered some damage." pg 2
Foil, the characters Edna and Adele act as a foil, one who does everything her husband wishes in spite of the fact he is considered a brute while Edna wants to be an equal. "his wife failed in her duty toward their children" while shortly after the wife's failure, the novel presents Adele ".. every womanly grace and charm. If her husband did not adore her, he was a brute, deserving of death by slow torture... Nothing subtle or hidden about her charms;" pg. 7-8
Simile, to demonstrate how women who submissively follow their husband and pay interest to their kids they are like angels. "They were women who idolized their children,worshiped their husband, and esteemed it a holy previlage to efface themselves as individuals and grow wings as ministering angels." pg. 8
Foreshadowing- After Robert making flirtatious remarks, Adele tells Robert to leave her be since Edna might fall for him basically, then you can assume it happens. "Let Mrs. Pontellier alone." "Why" he asked; "She is not one of us; she is not like us. She might make the unfortunate blunder of taking you seriously." pg. 19
Symbolism- The sea made Edna into a woman who finally receives control of herself, and she wanted to do what no other woman has done (equality between man and woman). The quote from the book demonstrates how the sea represents strength and force. "A feeling overtook her, as if some power of significant import had been given her to control the working of her body and her soul. She grew daring and reckless, overestimating her strength. She wanted to swim far out, where no woman had swum before." pg. 27
Epiphany- Final realization of the main character, while nearly everyone knew but she was unsure herself. " Are you in love with Robert? "Yes" said Edna, it was the first time she had admitted it and a glow overspread her face, blotching with red spots. pg. 81
Dialects- To remind the reader throughout the novel about the French Creole custom and contrast it to the English. "Bonne Ménagère" pg. 57 "bon ami" pg. 66 "Ah! si tu savais Ce que tes yuex me disent" pg. 90 " Allez vous-en! Sapristi!" pg. 1
Personification- Kate Chopin makes the sea sound alive as if it reached out and grabbed Edna, so it really sets the scene for Edna's suicide. "The water of the Gulf stretched out before her, gleaming with the millions of lights with the sun. The voice of the sea is seductive, never ceasing... the touch of the sea is sensuous, enfolding the body in its soft, close embrace." pg. 115
All of the Above
1987 AP Exam
1. e / c Funeral just threw me off. She was SUPPOSED to be sad.
2. a
3. c Easy peasy lemon squeezy!
4. e
5. a / d Funeral through me off.
6. d
7. d/ e I don't even know why.. thought it was seem "useful"
8. b
9. e
10. c
11. d
12. b easyyy
13.b GUESSING!
14. c easy
15. e/a Hard.. who know the "the market place" was figurative
16. a / b Vocab is bad..
17. c
18. d / e Hard didn't know what a few choices meant.
19. a
20.d / b
21. a / e Hard, seemed he wanted to be better.
22. c / e Hard didn't know what all words meant
23. c / a
24. a
25. c
26. e
27. d YAY FOR GOOD GUESSING! between b and d though. Hard.
28. a? c
29. c / a hard vocabulary
30. a? / b Poem thing is hard
31. d
32. c guessed cause I knew what a ballad was. Lucky guessing.
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47. b EASY "sweet" is used
48. a easy, clouds referenced line directly above
49. a/ c
50. d
51. b/ c breeze and maiden just seemed logical, flowy? I don't know.
52. c? / b guessed meaning of desultory?
53.e?
54. b
55. c
56. b
57. c
58. a / d
59. e
60.b
61. a! thank you Ms.Dolan! haha probably the one thing I remember from Robert frost.
I think about half were okay.... Half were kinda hard but a few pretty easy ones in there about mood when they used "sweet" or personification, looking at this makes me noticed how BAD my vocabulary is.
2. a
3. c Easy peasy lemon squeezy!
4. e
5. a / d Funeral through me off.
6. d
7. d/ e I don't even know why.. thought it was seem "useful"
8. b
9. e
10. c
11. d
12. b easyyy
13.b GUESSING!
14. c easy
15. e/a Hard.. who know the "the market place" was figurative
16. a / b Vocab is bad..
17. c
18. d / e Hard didn't know what a few choices meant.
19. a
20.d / b
21. a / e Hard, seemed he wanted to be better.
22. c / e Hard didn't know what all words meant
23. c / a
24. a
25. c
26. e
27. d YAY FOR GOOD GUESSING! between b and d though. Hard.
28. a? c
29. c / a hard vocabulary
30. a? / b Poem thing is hard
31. d
32. c guessed cause I knew what a ballad was. Lucky guessing.
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47. b EASY "sweet" is used
48. a easy, clouds referenced line directly above
49. a/ c
50. d
51. b/ c breeze and maiden just seemed logical, flowy? I don't know.
52. c? / b guessed meaning of desultory?
53.e?
54. b
55. c
56. b
57. c
58. a / d
59. e
60.b
61. a! thank you Ms.Dolan! haha probably the one thing I remember from Robert frost.
I think about half were okay.... Half were kinda hard but a few pretty easy ones in there about mood when they used "sweet" or personification, looking at this makes me noticed how BAD my vocabulary is.
I expected me to be below average, which was demonstrated since out of the 47 I answered I got 28 correct. In some ways I did surprise myself with how I took this exam different from the AP one last year, I eliminated ones I knew that COULD NOT be the answer since I knew the meaning. As always the vocabulary I have, is bad. I may know definition but in context nope.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
You are Beautiful
"A woman whose smile is open and whose expression is glad has a kind of beauty no matter what she wears."
If you are compassionate, genuine, sensitive, have integrity and humility, then I think that you are Beautiful!
Monday, September 9, 2013
Vocabulary # 4
1.accolade: sign of praise: a sign or expression of high praise and esteem for somebody
Beowulf received accolades from the Danish warriors and the villagers for his exceptional bravery.
2.acerbity: bitterness: bitterness or sharpness in tone, taste, or manner
The rude customer service person made his tone with more acerbity than needed.
3.attrition: decrease or reduction in number, size, or strength
There is an attrition in the number of food my cart has to sell on early out Mondays.
4.bromide: a platitude or trite saying; a person who is platitudinous and boring
A bromide can be considered "practice makes perfect" when you can never achieve perfection.
5.chauvinist: somebody with sense of superiority: somebody with an excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a particular gender, group, or cause
The chauvinist man was angered that the women was allowed to vote even though its 2013
6.chronic: constant; habitual; inveterate; continuing a long time or reoccurring frequently
The girl has a chronic disorder where she was unable to hold food down every time she tried to eat.
7.expound: describe and explain something: to give a detailed description and explanation of a theory or viewpoint
Every group was able to expound their take on the theme and plot of Beowulf.
8.factionalism: the existence of or conflict between groups within a larger group
The class created factionalism when it came down to choosing the topic of the essay.
9.immaculate: free from spot or stain.
After cleaning my room from several months of filth, it appeared to be immaculate.
10.imprecation : A curse
Our family received an imprecation for stepping on sacred ground.
11.ineluctable: incapable of being evaded; inescapable; unpreventable
The car crash was anything but immaculate, if the other driver wasn't talking on the phone it wouldn't have happened
12.mercurial: changeable; volatile; animated; lively
My sister's attitude was considered to be mercurial, when she got what she wanted all was well but if it didn't go her way, she would through a fit.
13.palliate: to relieve or lessen without curing; alleviate
The aspirin palliated my headache.
14.protocol: the customs and regulations dealing with diplomatic formality; an original draft, minute, or record from which a document is prepared
The protocol was ruined with coffee before she was able to make an official and final draft of the schedules.
15.resplendent: shining brightly, gleaming, splendid
The way the boy looked at the girl's resplendent eyes, you knew he was in love.
16.stigmatize:to set some mark of disgrace or infamy upon.
When the parents found out that the daughter married outside of their culture, they shunned and stigmatized her for going against their will.
17.sub rosa: confidentially, secretly, privately
My parents tried to keep matters sub rosa about my birthday plans, but was not successful in the long run, by the end of the day I knew all my presents.
18.vainglory: excessive elation and pride over one's achievements; empty pomp or show
The mother's vainglory of her son finally becoming a surgeon, made her friends happy for her at first then annoyed after the constant chatter about the son.
19.vestige: the mark, trace, or evidence of something that no longer exists; a slight trace or amount
After my sister finishes a bag of chips, she looks at her fingers for some vestiges of food left.
20.volition: the act of willing, choosing, or resolving; a decision made by will
After the couple had the huge argument, the boyfriend came back saying, "I'm returning out of my own volition, not because I'm wrong or feel bad."
Beowulf received accolades from the Danish warriors and the villagers for his exceptional bravery.
2.acerbity: bitterness: bitterness or sharpness in tone, taste, or manner
The rude customer service person made his tone with more acerbity than needed.
3.attrition: decrease or reduction in number, size, or strength
There is an attrition in the number of food my cart has to sell on early out Mondays.
4.bromide: a platitude or trite saying; a person who is platitudinous and boring
A bromide can be considered "practice makes perfect" when you can never achieve perfection.
5.chauvinist: somebody with sense of superiority: somebody with an excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a particular gender, group, or cause
The chauvinist man was angered that the women was allowed to vote even though its 2013
6.chronic: constant; habitual; inveterate; continuing a long time or reoccurring frequently
The girl has a chronic disorder where she was unable to hold food down every time she tried to eat.
7.expound: describe and explain something: to give a detailed description and explanation of a theory or viewpoint
Every group was able to expound their take on the theme and plot of Beowulf.
8.factionalism: the existence of or conflict between groups within a larger group
The class created factionalism when it came down to choosing the topic of the essay.
9.immaculate: free from spot or stain.
After cleaning my room from several months of filth, it appeared to be immaculate.
10.imprecation : A curse
Our family received an imprecation for stepping on sacred ground.
11.ineluctable: incapable of being evaded; inescapable; unpreventable
The car crash was anything but immaculate, if the other driver wasn't talking on the phone it wouldn't have happened
12.mercurial: changeable; volatile; animated; lively
My sister's attitude was considered to be mercurial, when she got what she wanted all was well but if it didn't go her way, she would through a fit.
13.palliate: to relieve or lessen without curing; alleviate
The aspirin palliated my headache.
14.protocol: the customs and regulations dealing with diplomatic formality; an original draft, minute, or record from which a document is prepared
The protocol was ruined with coffee before she was able to make an official and final draft of the schedules.
15.resplendent: shining brightly, gleaming, splendid
The way the boy looked at the girl's resplendent eyes, you knew he was in love.
16.stigmatize:to set some mark of disgrace or infamy upon.
When the parents found out that the daughter married outside of their culture, they shunned and stigmatized her for going against their will.
17.sub rosa: confidentially, secretly, privately
My parents tried to keep matters sub rosa about my birthday plans, but was not successful in the long run, by the end of the day I knew all my presents.
18.vainglory: excessive elation and pride over one's achievements; empty pomp or show
The mother's vainglory of her son finally becoming a surgeon, made her friends happy for her at first then annoyed after the constant chatter about the son.
19.vestige: the mark, trace, or evidence of something that no longer exists; a slight trace or amount
After my sister finishes a bag of chips, she looks at her fingers for some vestiges of food left.
20.volition: the act of willing, choosing, or resolving; a decision made by will
After the couple had the huge argument, the boyfriend came back saying, "I'm returning out of my own volition, not because I'm wrong or feel bad."
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Beowulf Essay
Compare Beowulf with a modern hero, both as characters and as symbols of the times in which both were created. Support your thesis with at least three (3) literary techniques and three (3) textual examples that strengthen and illustrate your ideas for your readers.
Modern Heroes of today are thought of individuals with powers and some sort of ability to stand out, but to be a hero doesn't require the super human strength like most kids believe. Beowulf was known for his display of extreme power to gain something in return, but the heroes of today are cliché type, they are ideal with little to no flaws. Heroes are the image of what people in society want to be, or hope to become someday, such as gaining wisdom, cleverness and bravery. The idea of heroes for the past and present vary differently based on the characteristics of what society aspires to be.
Beowulf is estimated to be created between 700 and 1000 A.D. where the values of the people from this time period admired courage, and bravery. Beowulf demonstrates these attributes by without even contemplating, laying his life down for the people of another man's kingdom. He completed two fights, one with Grendel, and Grendel's mother successfully, with extreme bravado. The Danish warriors and people of the village honor him, and are stunned at his accomplishment, therefore this demonstrates how people of the time value the bravery and strength radiating off of Beowulf. In modern society, some of the same attributes are still valued, the heroes are expected to be strong, courageous, brave with little to no flaws, or some kind of hero with a twist. Wolverine from the X-Men falls into the category of hero with a twist, he is a hero still but his attitude doesn't always seem like it. He is admired for his bravery and courage just as Beowulf because Logan also without thinking saves others while disregarding his own safety. Wolverine shields a guard from a blast which turns out to be the second atomic bomb or Wolverine vs. Lady Deathstrike, where he persevered through it, and was about to outwit her through a clever means. Overall, the indirect characterization that the authors use allows you to infer the hero's attributes and realize that Wolverine and Beowulf are similar.
Heroes in past or present both have a purpose and reasoning for their quest to conquer evil. Beowulf never seemed to have a pure purpose. He rescued, or attempted to rescue people for his reputation to remain stable, unbreakable Beowulf it seemed. Through his completed matches versus the monsters, he received praise and recognition. The admiration and acknowledgement of his strength and bravery were his purpose. On the other hand, Wolverine's purpose at the beginning of his quest was for self discovery, find out who he was, and recollect his past. He fought several individuals for answers, where majority of the time no responses to his question remained. Though they both are considered heroes from different times, heroes vary in purpose.
Stories that are produced during a specific time period, hold the ideal people or well respected individuals of that time. Modern and past, both periods recognize that bravery and courage are what society considers ideal, though over time Modern day heroes in movies are some what cliché with the strange occurrences to make the Super heroes, but the purpose always varies.
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Instructions for WMM (using windows 8 WMM):
-Open your WMM
-There is a button that says add video/photo click on it
-box that pops up, where you can search for the video/photo file
-you click on desired picture
- the desired item appears on the right side where it is automatically added to your video
- double click the picture and the edit tab pulls up, this is where you can change how long the file appears in the video.
-in the top part of the screen it says DURATION you can change it to how long you want it to be 30 secs. 10 secs. REMEMBER IT IS IN SECONDS.
SAVING YOUR VIDEO
-click file
-save movie
- another small tab opens with various options click FOR COMPUTER
- a window pops up that says SAVE AS TYPE, make sure you change it to WINDOWS MEDIA VIDEO FILE.
then you upload the video to youtube.
Anymore questions just ask!:D
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