1. Many people don't like to intercede when someone is being bullied.
2. I hackneyed old sayings.
3. The decisions we made had to go through approbation by the officers.
4. Treasure hunts always have at least one innuendo.
5. The groups united to form a coalition.
6. I hope to elicit some impressions on the judges.
7. There was a hiatus between the football game.
8.Competitons are not assuage at all!
9. Finishing my project was a decadence.
10. I rarely expostulate.
11. On Halloween mostly all people simulate.
12. Mostly all athletes or students are jaded after practice or school.
13. The way she talked about human races was umbrage.
14. Owning a mansion is the prerogative of the rich.
15. Food coloring is lurid.
16. Coaches expect you to transcend in practice, especially games.
17.Scenes of violence were reported in provincial towns.
18. He was moody and petulant.
19. H seemed anxious to please but not in an unctuous way.
20. A medal for meritorious conduct.
Monday, August 29, 2016
Vocabulary #1
1. intercede- to act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition
2. hackneyed- made commonplace, stale
3. approbation- approval or praise
4. innuendo- an allusive or oblique remark or hint
5. coalition- an alliance for combined action
6. elicit- evoke or draw out
7. hiatus- a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process
8. assuage- make an unpleasant feeling less intense
9. decadence- luxurious self-indulgence
10. expostulate- express strong disapproval or disagreement
11. simulate- pretend to have or feel
12. jaded- tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm
13. umbrage-
14. prerogative- a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class
15. lurid- very vivid in color
16. transcend- be or go beyond the range or limits of something abstract
17. provincial-
18. petulant- childishly sulky or bad-tempered
19. unctuous- having a greasy or soapy feel
20. meritorious- deserving reward or praise
2. hackneyed- made commonplace, stale
3. approbation- approval or praise
4. innuendo- an allusive or oblique remark or hint
5. coalition- an alliance for combined action
6. elicit- evoke or draw out
7. hiatus- a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process
8. assuage- make an unpleasant feeling less intense
9. decadence- luxurious self-indulgence
10. expostulate- express strong disapproval or disagreement
11. simulate- pretend to have or feel
12. jaded- tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm
13. umbrage-
offense or annoyance
14. prerogative- a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class
15. lurid- very vivid in color
16. transcend- be or go beyond the range or limits of something abstract
17. provincial-
of or concerning a province of a country or empire
18. petulant- childishly sulky or bad-tempered
19. unctuous- having a greasy or soapy feel
20. meritorious- deserving reward or praise
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Literature Analysis Question #1
1. The plot of "A Walk to Remember" by Nicholas Sparks starts of by explaining where the story takes place, which is in Beufort, North Carolina. Landon is a senior in High school, he's a boy whom you will consider "bad". The homecoming dance is coming up and Landon doesn't know who to ask out. He goes through every list of girls he has but they all have dates. He finally decides to ask Jamie, a girl who mostly nobody talks to since she's too into religion. They end up going to homecoming, Landon wishing that none of his friends sees them together. After the dance they didn't talk, not until Jamie gives him a call to ask him a favor. The favor that Jamie asks him is for him to play the role of Tom in the Christmas play. Landon agrees to be part of the play just for Jamie. They rehearse over the play everyday in drama class because the day of the play is coming soon. Throughout those days, Landon walks Jamie home everyday because she asks him to. He doesn't like her and so doesn't she. The play comes and everything goes as they were expecting, EXCELLENT!! For the play Jamie got a touch of beauty, which made her look even more beautiful. Due to that, Landon kind of started getting feelings for her (the ministers daughter). He didn't tell her what he was feeling right away, he wanted to find the perfect moment. A couple days passed and Landon finally decided to tell her. They leave happily together but a very dark secret of Jamie might separate them forever. Jamie suffered from cancer, which means she only has certain amount of months to live. The two live everyday of life to the fullest now that they have each other. Landon was able to make Jamie's dream come true before she died, which was for her to get married to the love of her life. Sadly, Jamie dies and Landon is left alone with his broken heart. He was glad that he was able to be part of Jamie's life. She changed him completely, she made him a better person. Even though Jamie died, Landon never left her father alone. He went to visit him and they talked about Jamie. Jamie will forever be part of Landon's life.
2. The theme of the Novel is "God's Plan". The reason why is because the Novel is mostly about Jamie and her beliefs. Jamie believes that gods plan always happens for a reason, it'll lead you to your destination. Towards the end of the movie Jamie mentions how it was god's plan for her and Landon's to meet and fall in love.
3. I imagine the authors life in so many different ways. Easy, hard, loving or busy life. The reason is because in the Novel his tone changes from sad to happy then sad again. I imagine his morning routine being relaxing and unstressed. Why? Because the way he writes it makes him seem like a very happy and faithful person that doesn't really deal with any problems. I feel like he gets up early every single morning to get his day started. Due to the fact that his books are so calm, I feel like he doesn't drink any caffeine, probably tea. He might do some meditation to get his thoughts together and just to relax. Just like Landon had to do some thinking before declaring to Jamie. In my opinion I don't think he drinks, not to the point where he gets hungover. I picture him eating a light breakfast in the morning, probably cereal or oatmeal. All of these thoughts of mine are based on what happened in the story. The story is so well planned, he always knows when's the right time for something extreme to happen. I just imagine his life like that. As the books he has written.
4. One literary technique from the novel is foreshadowing. An example from the novel is when Landon starts the story by saying that his life changed when he was seventeen years old which means that he is preparing us for memorable events that he’s never forgotten. Also when Landon warns us that we will laugh and cry, he promises the loving relationship that will develop between him and Jamie. When Jamie gives Landon her mother’s Bible for Christmas, it foreshadows that as many dying people do, she is giving away the things she loves to those she loves the most. The 2nd literally technique is irony. An example from the story is when Jamie gives Landon one condition if she agrees to go to homecoming with him which is that he won't fall in love with her and that's exactly what ends up happening. Another example is as winter begins to turn into spring. Landon is struck by how life comes back even as Jamie lays dying. The third example from the story is when Jamie tells Landon that she had gone to the hospital, which is why she wasn't at school that day, but mentions to him that his dad is perfectly healthy, which means there's something wrong with her. The 3rd literary technique is symbolism. An example from the story is when Jamie sits on the floor at the orphanage on Christmas Eve with a sleeping child on her lap, she is symbolic of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child (in my opinion). Also when Jamie’s mother’s Bible symbolizes her natural goodness and the piece of herself she gives to Landon. The last example is Jamie’s walk down the aisle, which symbolizes “a walk to remember,” all that symbolizes her strength and her love that is returned ten times by all those who watch her walk up to her love of her life, which is Landon. The 4th literary technique is metaphor. An example is the bible, Jamie’s old copy of her bible/ mother's symbolizes a theme from the novel, faith in God. Another example is the graveyard, it has a importance that Landon isn't aware of. Jamie knows she is really sick and that she will be dying soon. The last example is the collection on tins, it serves as a symbol of the best deed of Jamie and of the transformation of Landon, from him being bad to good. The 5th literary technique is motivation. An example from the novel is when Landon goes to visit the kids at the orphanage, the depressing life of the children makes him think what he can do to make the lives of other people better, it motivates him to do good things. Another example is when she suggests that he should become a minister, Jamie is offering him a different self-image, she's motivating him to become a better person. The last example is how Jamie changes Landon into a motivated, kind and romantic young man as their relationship grows.
2. The theme of the Novel is "God's Plan". The reason why is because the Novel is mostly about Jamie and her beliefs. Jamie believes that gods plan always happens for a reason, it'll lead you to your destination. Towards the end of the movie Jamie mentions how it was god's plan for her and Landon's to meet and fall in love.
3. I imagine the authors life in so many different ways. Easy, hard, loving or busy life. The reason is because in the Novel his tone changes from sad to happy then sad again. I imagine his morning routine being relaxing and unstressed. Why? Because the way he writes it makes him seem like a very happy and faithful person that doesn't really deal with any problems. I feel like he gets up early every single morning to get his day started. Due to the fact that his books are so calm, I feel like he doesn't drink any caffeine, probably tea. He might do some meditation to get his thoughts together and just to relax. Just like Landon had to do some thinking before declaring to Jamie. In my opinion I don't think he drinks, not to the point where he gets hungover. I picture him eating a light breakfast in the morning, probably cereal or oatmeal. All of these thoughts of mine are based on what happened in the story. The story is so well planned, he always knows when's the right time for something extreme to happen. I just imagine his life like that. As the books he has written.
4. One literary technique from the novel is foreshadowing. An example from the novel is when Landon starts the story by saying that his life changed when he was seventeen years old which means that he is preparing us for memorable events that he’s never forgotten. Also when Landon warns us that we will laugh and cry, he promises the loving relationship that will develop between him and Jamie. When Jamie gives Landon her mother’s Bible for Christmas, it foreshadows that as many dying people do, she is giving away the things she loves to those she loves the most. The 2nd literally technique is irony. An example from the story is when Jamie gives Landon one condition if she agrees to go to homecoming with him which is that he won't fall in love with her and that's exactly what ends up happening. Another example is as winter begins to turn into spring. Landon is struck by how life comes back even as Jamie lays dying. The third example from the story is when Jamie tells Landon that she had gone to the hospital, which is why she wasn't at school that day, but mentions to him that his dad is perfectly healthy, which means there's something wrong with her. The 3rd literary technique is symbolism. An example from the story is when Jamie sits on the floor at the orphanage on Christmas Eve with a sleeping child on her lap, she is symbolic of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child (in my opinion). Also when Jamie’s mother’s Bible symbolizes her natural goodness and the piece of herself she gives to Landon. The last example is Jamie’s walk down the aisle, which symbolizes “a walk to remember,” all that symbolizes her strength and her love that is returned ten times by all those who watch her walk up to her love of her life, which is Landon. The 4th literary technique is metaphor. An example is the bible, Jamie’s old copy of her bible/ mother's symbolizes a theme from the novel, faith in God. Another example is the graveyard, it has a importance that Landon isn't aware of. Jamie knows she is really sick and that she will be dying soon. The last example is the collection on tins, it serves as a symbol of the best deed of Jamie and of the transformation of Landon, from him being bad to good. The 5th literary technique is motivation. An example from the novel is when Landon goes to visit the kids at the orphanage, the depressing life of the children makes him think what he can do to make the lives of other people better, it motivates him to do good things. Another example is when she suggests that he should become a minister, Jamie is offering him a different self-image, she's motivating him to become a better person. The last example is how Jamie changes Landon into a motivated, kind and romantic young man as their relationship grows.
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Vocabulary #1 Sentences
1. The theme of the teacher this year was "Just Keep Swimming" which means to just keep studying, learning and achieving your goals.
2. The tone of the motivational speaker was so loud and powerful.
3. Nicholas Sparks mood is so catchy, it gets you to the point of making you cry.
4. The concert band had a really good diction.
5. A lot of syntax happens in my head when I want to write poetry.
6. When learning about theorems in geometry, you're also learning about syllogism.
7. There are many stupid ideas that many people don't know about.
8. Mystery is full of adumbrate.
9. Apotheosis can is like me relating to a song.
10. An example of a ascetic is a monk.
11. I bought some cheap baubles at the fair.
12. I dislike how sometimes some people beguile me into not doing my work.
13. Something that is not burgeon is an apple seed, it takes long for it to grow.
14. Each of my main topics have a complement of stories.
15. My steer was very contumacious because he didn't want to walk when he was supposed to.
16. I don't think I have ever met a curmudgeon person.
17. I would consider the book "A Walk to Remember" didactic.
18. Disingenuous people usually become successful by misleading others.
19. Lawyers exculpate with evidence they have gathered.
20. It'll be a huge faux pas if you wear a full black outfit to a relatives wedding.
21. I had to fulminate because my steak was burnt.
22. His works are full of fustian.
23. When some people are annoyed they hauteur.
24. I wish I can inhibit time.
25. The judge delivered his jeremiad of injustice.
26. I would consider myself an opportunist.
27. Disrespecting someone older than you is unconscionable.
2. The tone of the motivational speaker was so loud and powerful.
3. Nicholas Sparks mood is so catchy, it gets you to the point of making you cry.
4. The concert band had a really good diction.
5. A lot of syntax happens in my head when I want to write poetry.
6. When learning about theorems in geometry, you're also learning about syllogism.
7. There are many stupid ideas that many people don't know about.
8. Mystery is full of adumbrate.
9. Apotheosis can is like me relating to a song.
10. An example of a ascetic is a monk.
11. I bought some cheap baubles at the fair.
12. I dislike how sometimes some people beguile me into not doing my work.
13. Something that is not burgeon is an apple seed, it takes long for it to grow.
14. Each of my main topics have a complement of stories.
15. My steer was very contumacious because he didn't want to walk when he was supposed to.
16. I don't think I have ever met a curmudgeon person.
17. I would consider the book "A Walk to Remember" didactic.
18. Disingenuous people usually become successful by misleading others.
19. Lawyers exculpate with evidence they have gathered.
20. It'll be a huge faux pas if you wear a full black outfit to a relatives wedding.
21. I had to fulminate because my steak was burnt.
22. His works are full of fustian.
23. When some people are annoyed they hauteur.
24. I wish I can inhibit time.
25. The judge delivered his jeremiad of injustice.
26. I would consider myself an opportunist.
27. Disrespecting someone older than you is unconscionable.
Vocabulary #1
theme- main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly
tone- is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience
mood- literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions
diction-style of speaking or writing determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer
syntax-determines how the chosen words are used to form a sentence
syllogism-form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion
stupid-
adumbrate-report or represent in outline
apotheosis-Exaltation to divine rank or stature
ascetic-characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline
bauble-a baton formerly used as an emblem by jester
beguile-to influence by trickery, flattery
burgeon-to grow or develop quickly
complement-the adjective, noun, or pronoun that follows a linking verb
contumacious-stubbornly perverse or rebellious
curmudgeon-a bad-tempered, difficult, cantankerous person
didactic-works often have morals to impart or are written to teach us something about religion, philosophy, history, or politics
disingenuous-insincere, deceptive or misleading
exculpate-to prove that someone is not guilty of doing something wrong
faux pas-false step, used to mean any mistake or blunder
fulminate-to issue or pronounce with vehement denunciation, condemnation, or the like
fustian-refer to pompous, inflated or pretentious writing or speech, from at least the time of Shakespeare
hauteur-a formal and unfriendly way of behaving
inhibit-To hold back, restrain
jeremiad-a long literary work, usually in prose, but sometimes in verse
opportunist-taking advantage of opportunities as they arise
unconscionable-not guided by conscience; unscrupulous
tone- is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience
mood- literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions
diction-style of speaking or writing determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer
syntax-determines how the chosen words are used to form a sentence
syllogism-form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion
stupid-
lacking intelligence or common sense
adumbrate-report or represent in outline
apotheosis-Exaltation to divine rank or stature
ascetic-characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline
bauble-a baton formerly used as an emblem by jester
beguile-to influence by trickery, flattery
burgeon-to grow or develop quickly
complement-the adjective, noun, or pronoun that follows a linking verb
contumacious-stubbornly perverse or rebellious
curmudgeon-a bad-tempered, difficult, cantankerous person
didactic-works often have morals to impart or are written to teach us something about religion, philosophy, history, or politics
disingenuous-insincere, deceptive or misleading
exculpate-to prove that someone is not guilty of doing something wrong
faux pas-false step, used to mean any mistake or blunder
fulminate-to issue or pronounce with vehement denunciation, condemnation, or the like
fustian-refer to pompous, inflated or pretentious writing or speech, from at least the time of Shakespeare
hauteur-a formal and unfriendly way of behaving
inhibit-To hold back, restrain
jeremiad-a long literary work, usually in prose, but sometimes in verse
opportunist-taking advantage of opportunities as they arise
unconscionable-not guided by conscience; unscrupulous
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
I CAN READ
My Three Choices
My three choices:
1. How swift uses diction in "A Modest Proposal" is that he exaggerates. He uses some really strong words that make him sound so convincing. Him using syntax is basically the same as diction. Everything he says convinces you to agree with him.
2. The impressions that the document makes are, how convincing it is, makes it sound as if it were really true (which some of it isn't), and the type of words he uses.
3. The document seems like a serious thing but at the same time is seems like a goofy topic. The words make it sound so serious and convincing, but it sometimes seems like nonsense. I don't really know what to say, so I just choose both.
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
The Conscience of the Hacker
My response towards the conscience of the hacker is pretty simple. I think it's pretty accurate. We all get in trouble or aren't believed by people just because of our age or something different. We could sometimes be right about something but they'll deny it! Why? Because we're not at that age where we could tell them what's right and what's wrong.
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Resources To My Big Questions
http://www.fpcjackson.org/resource-library/seminars/what-happens-after-death
http://www.epm.org/resources/2010/May/26/what-happens-when-we-die-video/
http://www.epm.org/resources/2010/May/26/what-happens-when-we-die-video/
Thursday, August 18, 2016
"A Modest Proposal" Response
"A Modest Proposal" meets the criteria of satire because of all the examples it uses to compare children to. For example, when he says that children are used to feed people. Children are not used to feed people but he just makes us see it that way to explain to us what's going on with children these days. Too many are produced in less than a year from mothers who simply don't care about them, some. Swift's use of dictation, syntax, and tone effectively conveys this message by exaggerating on how children are being abandoned by their parents, simply because they don't care about them. Like I said earlier, he compares them to animals. It makes us see how things really are serious.
My Big Questions
My biggest question is, "what happens after we die?" "Is there really an afterlife like history books say?" "Or do we just vanish from the world as we see it?" Those are my biggest questions that have not been yet answered and don't know when they will. My first impression towards the article "What's your Big Question" was how it stated on how we ask questions about everything. It says something that is actually so true. As we get older we somehow loose that confidence in ourselves to ask questions. Younger kids don't always care what others think or say about them, but as we get older we start to feel some embarrassment. Confidence fades away overtime is what standed out the most for me.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Satire Source #3
I believe this is another example of satire because it shows some mockery. Their just teasing Donald Trump about the Purple Heart and Make A Wish.
Satire Source #2
I believe this is an example of satire because of all the sacrcasm. For example, just by looking at the magazine covers. They seem pretty funny and exaggerated. They use some people to make fun of in a funny way.
Satire Source #1
| I believe this source is an example of satire because the captions to each breaking news is funny, a better way to say it is "stupid". Why would we want to know why the Olypic Pool feels wetter. Or how can you even tell its "wetter". The first news is a great example of satire because of the persons name. |
Saturday, August 13, 2016
My response towards "The Right to Your Opinion" by Jamie Whyte
My response towards "The Right to Your Opinion" by Jamie Whyte is that it makes you realize the truth. I have thought many times that opinions from others were always important. They are important but if they know what they're really trying to say. I agree with the reading when it said something like, "If someone is entitled to an opinion then her opinion is well-supported by evidence." Which means that if someone has an opinion then they should have some backup ideas on why it should be good. They can't just say what they think without they having a reason why!
Friday, August 12, 2016
My Opinion/ Response Towards "The Laughing Heart" by Charles Bukowski
My opinion/ response towards the poem "The Laughing Heart" by Charles Bukowski is that it tells you how you can make every day of your life better. To be aware of all your surroundings and how it can affect you or not. Life is not forever and is something that you should cherish and be thankful for everyday. To be thankful for everything life gives you, is to enjoy it and live life to the fullest everyday. Life comes with many complications but all have solutions to them no matter how difficult they might seem at times. Life is all about putting you through challenges and you knowing or trying to figure out the best way to overcome them. Basically saying, "don't sweat the small stuff."
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