Expectation vs. Reality

These are some of the harsh realities I have faced in my life.

"Immigrants in Our Own Land" Analysis

Wow. That was a depressing poem. Anyways...

     As kids, we have big hopes and dreams. We believe we can go do whatever we want and become anything we want. However, as we grow up, we face the cold realization that that is not true. We go face to face with reality. We learn that life isn't fair, and we have to accept that. Jimmy Santiago Baca was able to incorporate all of this into his poem "Immigrants in Our Own Land."
     The beginning of the poem brings you into a sense of optimism, the sense that you can accomplish whatever you want. The diction is uplifting; it brings a smile to your face as you read the first line. But as the poem goes on, the diction becomes gloomy as written "Our bodies decay, our minds deteriorate, we learn nothing of value." The speaker is connecting his expectations to reality, and as we read each stanza, he is becoming despondent.  The speaker is facing reality and realizing that his dreams will, sadly, not come true.
     The middle of the poem introduces new immigrants arriving, so the speaker reminiscents about his past, describing his new take on life. The diction is just depressing now as Jimmy Santiago writes,  "Some will die and other will go on living." The speaker talks like a part of him has died inside, the hope at the beginning of the poem gone. He believes the same thing will happen to the new incoming immigrants. 
     The last few lines of the poem end on a sad  note.  The speaker is in jail, and the person he was before is long gone.  We learn the lesson that  some dreams we have will disappear over time, and we have to accept the fact that reality is cruel and unfair. Jimmy Santiago Baca has written an incredible poem that goes to show the terrible parts of life.

MY MAD DREAM OF AN ESSAY

Remember that time you ate that spicy chicken just before you went to bed on the night before the big dance?  Oh, that weird dream you had about the 2016 presidential election.  When you woke up you couldn't quite remember the exact details, but after reading "On Self-Reliance" and "A Sound of Thunder" it's all coming back to you now.

The dream started badly.  You were in line with your family at a restaurant waiting to be sent to school.  Everywhere you looked there were posters of president-elect Bird Brain, looking like a crazy elephant who could eat a whole cake.   

Suddenly, there was Ralph Waldo Emerson telling you, "Nothing can bring you peace but yourself."  You realized that you have something to contribute to the world so you decided to run.  But it wasn't easy.  First, you had to put on a fancy suit and tie and then you had made a machine to go back in time to the beach so you could convince people to learn about the candidates and the foreign policy

But right there on the beach, there was a giant octopus and it started yelling at everyone.  People started to cry.  You grabbed a gun from a nearby sandcastle and yelled "MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR LIFE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.  Everyone stopped and listened, so you kept going.

     Every choice you make influences not only yourself but others as well. Try to make the best decisions for yourself, in which the decision helps others as well.  Don't be afraid to speak out too. Everyone has an opinion and great ideas;  you just need to express them. Also, don't let past decisions dictate how you live your life in the present. Have confidence in yourself. One small mistake doesn't define who you are. In the essay' On Self-Reliance", Emerson makes us agree that if we don't say what we have on our mind, someone else will say that idea and steal the credit. That is why you should have confidence in yourself and express your ideas. In "A Sound of Thunder", the main character, Eckles, makes a major decision that changes the entire future.  His decision changed the entire world. This is why you should believe that everyone has the power to change the world. You just need to make the effort to do it.

EMERSON PRESENTATIONS DAY 4

• Day 4 
  Stephania's Presentation 
  Be the change you want to see in the world. 
  Erin Hanson 
  
  Fatima And Jordan's Presentation 
  Emerson's Greatest Hits 
  My life is for myself. It's not for anyone to judge.  
  Trust Thyself. 
  Stay true to yourself. 
  
  Leydi's Presentation 
  What I must do  is all that concerns me, not what people think. 
  Donald Trump 
  Envy is ignorance; imitation is suicide 
  Kanye West 
  Every heart vibrates to that iron string 
  Michelle Obama- Always stay true to yourself 
  Adele 
  Love Yourz 
  People follow the crowd 
  
  Alexis's Presentation 
  Frank Ocean 
  From his album Blonde 
  Stop trying to be someone else. Don't try to be someone else. Be yourself. Be secure with yourself. 
  Do not smoke marijuana. 
  Don't follow the crowd because it seems cool. 
  When you try to be yourself, people think you're weird. 
  When you're a kid, you think that you can do anything in the world. 
  Let your inner child out and be free.  
  Angel's Presentation 
  Ne te quesiveris extra 
  Don't try to copy others 
  Be confident 
  Be who you want to be 
  Nothing can bring you peace but yourself 
  Don't be a bitch 
  
  Linda's Presentation 
  Fall Out Boy 
  Ariana Grande 
  David Bowie 
  Fearless- Pink Floyd 
  Man in the Mirror 
  Black Veil Brides 
  Remember your roots; stay true to yourself 
  
  Cayla's Presentation 
  Do not seek outside yourself- Represented by an eye 
  To be great is to be misunderstood
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EMERSON PRESENTATIONS DAY 3

• Day 3 
  Cerenity, Adriana, Clemente's Presentation 
  Three cardboard boxes 
  "It's not your fault you're in love with me." 
  No matter how much you want it to be a cake, it will always be a box. 
  Another box represents a layer of a cake 
  Accept yourself. 
  The outer layer 
  I used to walk into a room full of people and wonder if they like me. Now I look around and wonder if I like them. 
  Relate Emerson in a different way 
  The boxes symbolize what people seem to be. You're not who you really are. Show who you really are. 
  Physical Appearances 
  
  Abby and Peters Presentation 
  Expressed through music 
  Parody of Man in the Mirror- Michael Jackson 
  Step out of your comfort zone 
  Emerson gives a cliché message to be yourself 
  Don't let society force to be the same 
  Follow your idea that will lead you to your future 
  Paloma's Presentation 
  Envisioned a guy and a girl with their eyes closed  
  "Society is a wave. The wave moves onward, but the water of which it is composed does not. The same particle does not rise from the valley to the ridge. Its unity is only phenomenal. The persons who make up a nation to-day, next year die, and their experience with them." 
  We're all that different color, that different star. 
  "Man is his own star; and the soul that can Render an honest and a perfect man," 
  "It is the harder, because you will always find those who think they know what is your duty better than you know it. It is easy in the world to live after the world's opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude." 
  Each person is their own individual string. We all make our own sound. 
  You are you. Be yourself. 
  We all have a creative impulse. 
  
  Bridgette's Presentation 
  Quotes from Emerson 
  "To be great is to be misunderstood." 
  We're all one of a kind 
  We should be proud of our creativity 
  Don't let the negativity affect you 
  We often find happiness in other people. 
  We should love and be comfortable with ourselves 
  Society is a wave 

EMERSON PRESENTATIONS DAY 2

DAY 2 

Jackie's Presentation 
"There is a time in every man's education when he arrives at the conviction that envy is ignorance; that imitation is suicide; that he must take himself for better" 
It is foolish to try to be like everyone else. 
Your unique personality is more important. 

Alejandra and Rose's Presentation 
Why would you be boring original and die a copy? 
Used symbolism 
Cracked an egg in a bag. 
Opened up a hard-boiled egg 
Everyone's the same inside. 
Crack under pressure 
You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs. 
Killing yourself to reach perfection. 
Interesting and unique presentation 

Lily's Presentation 
Brussel Sprouts- idea of us and how we think 
Believe in yourself 
Extended metaphor 
Allegory- use of an extended metaphor throughout the whole story 

EMERSON PRESENTATIONS DAY 1

DAY 1 
Lesley's Presentation 
Doesn't agree with Emerson 
21 Pilots 
Chose lyrics from albums "Blurry Face" and "Vessel" 
Tyler Joseph 
"Stressed Out" 
"Lone Boy" 
"Heathens"  
We've learned to push away what we want and do what society wants. 
"Clear" 
"Scream" 
We should learn to be more self-reliant. 
Original Idea- Connect more songs to Emerson 

Samary's Presentation 
Doesn't agree with Emerson 
"If malice and vanity wear the coat of philanthropy, shall that pass?" 
Light, religion love 
Share your opinions and don't care what people think. 
Images: Uncle Sam, Philanthropy 
 Cesar's Presentation 
How to be a Genius 
Albert Einstein, Donald Trump, Kanye West, Teddy Roosevelt 
Stay true to yourself. 
The great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude. 
We shouldn't let what we've said before affect what we say right now. 
"Men do what is called a good action, as some piece of courage or charity, much as they would pay a fine in expiation of daily non-appearance on parade." 
Be more self-reliant and don't let society control you as much. 

Katryna and Daniel's Presentation 
Quote collage 
Every follows the same path in society. 
Geniuses 
Find who you have not become 
Be different than everyone; be confident in what you do. 
Accept the divine; accept what your conditions are right now 
If you stay silent, someone else will steal your ideas. 
Thrive under pressure; don't copy what other people do.

AN EARTH SHATERING FART

Personally, I found this story interesting. Stories that go beyond our present-day technology are amazing to me. Unfortunately, the main character was a coward. He ruined history by running away. However, I feel as though a lot people would run away if they saw a real life Tyrannosaurus.

SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT THE BOOK I'M READING

     The book I am reading is the sequel to Madeleine Roux's Asylum. The sequel Sanctum continues the story of Dan Crawford and his friends Abby and Jordan. Their college prep program has left them scarred, and everything seems like the asylum is calling them back. They decide that they need closure, so they return to New Hampshire College, but just when they return, things are already getting weird. First, a creepy carnival is happening at the school, and then someone tries to commit suicide.
     I am very engulfed in the series. I went to Barnes and Nobles a few weeks ago to buy the whole series. While the books have a few parts that don't make any sense, I still enjoy the series. The mystery behind the asylum and the pictures provided in the book have kept me reading for hours. I really enjoy the series and, I hope it has a great conclusion.

Vocab: Fall List #6

meme- an element of a culture or system of behavior that may be considered to be passed from one individual to another by nongenetic means, especially imitation.
virus- a piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.
viral- relating to or involving an image, video, piece of information, etc., that is circulated rapidly and widely from one Internet user to another.
blog- web log; a regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style.
wiki- a website that allows collaborative editing of its content and structure by its users.
URL- Uniform Resource Locator: a protocol for specifying addresses on theInternet.
website- a location connected to the Internet that maintains one or more pages on the World Wide Web.
www- World Wide Web (WWW) is a network of online content that is formatted in HTML and accessed via HTTP.
Internet- The global communication network that allows almost all computers worldwide to connect and exchange information.
2.0- Used to denote a superior or more advanced version of an original concept, product, service, etc.
open source- denoting software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified.
fisticuffs- fighting with the fists
cybrarian- a librarian or researcher who uses the Internet as an information resource
foibles- a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character

Team Vocab

This presidential election has transformed into a battle, with venomous attacks from both aggravating parties. Hillary has remained stolid, and I personally wanna punch Trump in the proboscis. His supporters have slowly dissolved and the ones who have remained are hypnotized into believing America will be great again. This is a melancholy moment in American history because soon one of these candidates will be president. I earnestly believe that neither candidate should be eligible for office.

Literature Analysis #2

     Many things drew me to this book. When I was walking around the book section is Costco, I saw this book. The cover picture looked interesting to me, and I ended up reading the book. The whole time I forgot that I was supposed to help my mom with groceries. Afterwards, I told a friend who reads books constantly. She said that she read the book, and the book actually scared her. This drew me even closer to the book.
     I kept reading this book because it felt relatable. I understood what the main character was feeling.  This immersed me even more into the book. I also enjoyed the pictures the author put in the book. It felt like I was actually seeing the world through the main character's eyes.
     My reading habits include reading whenever I can and reading for hours. When I read a book, I don't want to put it down. I forget about everything else that's happening, I just read. Sometimes reading gets in the way of doing homework and sleep.
   

Vocabulary: Fall List #5

1. venomous: (of a person or their behavior) full of malice or spite

I hate that woman; she is venomous towards children and teens.

2. stolid: (of a person) calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation

The boy is stolid even though he had been thoroughly yelled at by the teacher,

3. hypnotized: capture the whole attention of (someone); fascinate

The crowd was hypnotized by the wonderful performance.

4. suspended: temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force or effect

I felt like I had been suspended in time when I crossed the finished line.

5. transformed: make a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance, or character of

Our once full house had transformed into a depressing house of two. 

6. accuse: charge (someone) with an offense or crime
The teacher accused the student of cheating because the student kept looking at his friend's paper.

7. anticipate: regard as probable; expect or predict
When your in a game with someone else, you need to anticipate their next move.

8. fringe: not part of the mainstream; unconventional, peripheral, or extreme

9. melancholy: a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause

10. earnestly: when you do something in a serious, heartfelt way
When I'm saing a speech or presenting somethine, I try to do it earnestly. 

11. dissolve: (with reference to a solid) become or cause to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution

12. aggravate: make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious
I hate it when adults unintentionally aggravate kids and teens.

13. illuminate: light up

The fireflies in the jar illuminated the dark room.

14. capillary: any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules

15. proboscis: the nose of a mammal, especially when it is long and mobile, such as the trunk of an elephant or the snout of a tapir

A HUG IS NEARLY A GUN SPELLED BACKWARD

     Is caring about your friends and family more important than being patriotic towards your country?  Personal relations refers to close connections between people whereas patriotism is defined as your love for your country.  While personal relations with people is a part of life, so is being proud of  where you live. I agree with E.M. Forster's view that personal relations are more important that patriotism.
     Although having a love for your country is significant, I believe one's connections with other people is more important. Patriotism can connect people with each other's pride for their country, but isn't that it? Is pride for one's country the only thing that connects patriots? With personal relations, you know the person. You have things in common, and you can rely on each other. Patriotism can only get you so far in life.
      One's love for their country is also short-term. The world is not perfect. Nations make terrible decisions sometimes. For instance, Brexit was a huge mistake for the UK. How could the citizens of the UK still feel patriotism knowing they made a huge blunder that negatively affected their economy? Patriotism is temporary; it only comes every so often. Bonds with friends and family last a lifetime.
     Overall, personal relations are more important than patriotism. If people could connect personal relations with patriotism, one's country could become a whole lot better. However, separately, personal relations is more important. Personal relations will get you farther in life than patriotism. Don't make the mistake of choosing your country of your friends and family.

MISTAKES FOR PRESIDENT

The presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton was hilarious. I couldn't believe what I was watching. What I was thinking the whole time was "How could anyone choose one of these clowns to be president?" In the debate, Trump was accused of supporting the war on Iraq. He clearly said he supported the war on Iraq in a previous interview, but Trump just responds with "Wrong. Wrong. Wrong. Wrong." Good response, Trump. Also, does Donald Trump not know how to be polite? It was just interruption after interruption after interruption. He also insulted Hillary many times during the debate. For instance, he said Hillary doesn't have enough stamina and that she's a career politician. In the end, I don't know what is going to happen to this country.

MY YODA

My ideal mentor for my Big Question would be a psychologist or a psychiatrist. A psychologist is a professional who studies and evaluates the behavior and mental characteristics of a person. A psychiatrist is a medical practitioner who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental illnesses. These medical professionals could help me understand why people think and act a certain way. They could teach me the cause of why we judge people so easily. I believe the problem could be with a person's past or what a person is currently going through, and a psychologist or psychiatrist could help me understand how this problem affects people. Overall, I'm sure I would learn a lot from these medical professionals.

I'M HAVING THE TIME OF MY LIFE

I love playing the piano and guitar. Anytime I get to practice is always an amazing time for me. I try to learn songs people for people so I can see the smile of their face when I play it for them. Although it gets frustrating sometimes to learn a song, the feeling of completely learning a song overcomes the frustration. Since I have a guitar class, I'm happy practically every single day. I get to practice the guitar,  and when there is free time, I get to play the piano as well. At the end of the day, I'm having the time of my life.

BIG QUESTION DISCIPLINES

To recall, my big question is "Why are people so quick to judge others. You don't know what's going on in another person's life. You don't know what another person is going through. A person could be going through something terrible that day, and people just meeting that person would assume the person is rude or shy. Why can't people keep an open mind about what others might be going through?"

Fields/Disciplines:

Psychology

Ethnic Studies

Gender Studies

Fall VOCAB 4

adroit: clever or skillful in using the hands or mind
amicable: of relations between people) having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor
averse: having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.
belligerent:: hostile and aggressive
benevolent: well-meaning and kindly.
cursory: hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
duplicity: deceitfulness; double-dealing
extol: praise enthusiastically
feasible:possible to do easily or conveniently
grimace: an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
holocaust: destruction or slaughter on a mass scale, especially caused by fire or nuclear war.
impervious: not allowing fluid to pass through.
impetus: the force or energy with which a body moves
jeopardy: danger of loss, harm, or failure
meticulous: showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
nostalgia: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations: (often in names) a group of people organized for a joint purpose.
quintessence: the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
retrogress: go back to an earlier state, typically a worse one
scrutinize: examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
tepid: showing little enthusiasm

Vocabulary #3 Sentences

Vocabulary #3 Definitions

catharsis:the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.
taboo:a social or religious custom prohibiting or forbidding discussion of a particular practice or forbidding association with a particular person, place, or thing.
sordid:involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt
swindle:use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions
frivolous:not having any serious purpose or value.
inadvertently:without intention; accidentally
incendiary:(of a device or attack) designed to cause fires
jargon:special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand
colloquialism:a word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation
archaism:a thing that is very old or old-fashioned
cudgel:a short thick stick used as a weapon
egregious:outstandingly bad; shocking
anesthetize:administer an anesthetic to (a person or animal), especially so as to induce a loss of consciousness.
euphonious:(of sound, especially speech) pleasing to the ear
scrupulous:(of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details
perverted:(of a person or their actions) characterized by sexually abnormal and unacceptable practices or tendencies.
superfluous:unnecessary, especially through being more than enough
Saxon:a member of a Germanic people that inhabited parts of central and northern Germany from Roman times, many of whom conquered and settled in southern England in the 5th–6th centuries
slovenly:(especially of a person or their appearance) messy and dirty
provocation:action or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry, especially deliberately

I'M READING BIG BROTHER

• Written by George Orwell
• "Politics and the English Language"
• The decline of a language has politcial and economic causes, not due simply b/c of the bad influence of this or that individual writer
• The English Language becomes ugly and inaccurate b/c our thoughts are foolish but the sloviness of our language makes it easier for us to have foolish thoughts
• Modern English is full of bad habits
• Staleness of imagery/Lack of precision
• The writer wither has something and can't express it or he is indifferent as to whether his words mean anything or not
• Mixture of vagueness and sheer incompetince

BAD WORDS

The use and meaning behind a word is what determines if a word is good or bad. If I were to call someone a b****, it's a bad word because I am calling a person a bad thing.  Bad words also catches a person's attention. Normal words work as well, but bad words bring a sort of important atmosphere with it. Good words and bad words increase the understanding between people. People use different language with different people, so the type of words you use on each person increase your understanding of that person. The appropriate time to use euphemism is when you're talking about a serious matter. However, you should not try to use it as much. Don't beat around the bush. Sometimes you have to get to the point and use certain words like cripples instead of physically disabled, deaf instead of hearing impaired, or blind instead of visually impaired.

BIG BROTHER'S FIRST IMPRESSION

George Orwell's "Politics and the English Language"  is a an interesting but difficult read.
It talks about the mistakes writers often make. Orwell uses five paragraphs as examples of bad writing.  Two common mistakes writers make are staleness of imagery and lack of precision. Some specific mistakes writers make are the use of dying metaphors, pretentious diction, and meaningless words.

Satire Project: Drugs are a huge problem in the world

It is a terrible thing to know millions of people in the world use illegal drugs and the number of  people who use drugs is increasing. More and more teens get addicted to marijuana every year. Several adults suffer from alcohol abuse and dependence which could lead to even more alcoholic problems.
Drugs in the long-term eventually cause negative health effects and addiction.

However, there is a solution to fix all of this. We will support generation after generation after generation with this idea. No longer will people be suffering from the effects of drugs. No longer will children, teens, and adults have problems with drugs.

To fix the problem of drugs and alcohol, we should use all the drugs in the world. We should gather up all the marijuana in the world, all the syringes with heroin, and all the meth. Any type of drug we can think of, we gather it up. After compiling all the drugs, we will solve the problem of drugs by using all the drugs. We will inject all the heroin into our veins. We will smoke all the marijuana in the world until we can't understand anything anymore. We will swallow, snort, and smoke every inch of meth there is out there until we go crazy.

All of this is for our future generations. We will create a better world out there. They won't even know what drugs are after this. They will no longer have to deal with drug problems at home, at school, or anywhere. The world will be drug-free and a better place for everyone.

Vocabulary #2 Sentences

1. My friend had to intercede  for me because he knew that I didn't read the chapter for homework
2. Schools have hackneyed the idea of asking questions into our heads.
3. Who doesn't love it when a teacher gives you approbation.
4. Many cartoons on t.v. have sexual innuendos we didn't understand when we were kids.
5. I believe that many important political figures should create a coalition so Donald Trump can't win the presidency.
6. I elicit my own mother about where she put the Christmas presents.
7. I hate it when my favorite writers go on hiatus for an unknown amount of time.
8. Ice often assuages the pain in your legs after a long run.
9. The decadence of my culture might end if I don't start accepting it.
10. Many groups of people expostulate on the idea that Hilary Clinton or Donald Trump should become president.
11. Schools often simulate real fires and earthquakes to prepare us is one ever really happens.
12. I've become jaded of onion rings after eating them too much at Red Robin.
13. People these days take umbrage to anything on social media these days.
14. Several celebrities believe they have a prerogative that allows them to get away with things that normal people can't.
15. Lurid paintings give me a headache if I look for too long.
16. Anyone is able to transcend their limits if they work hard enough to do it.
17. My neighbor is very provincial, and you can see it by the way he decorates his house.
18.  My friend becomes petulant if he doesn't eat breakfast.
19. It feels like anytime someone tries to sell you something, they become very unctuous.
20. Every student who strives for their very best and is hardworking is meritorious.

Vocabulary #2 Definitions

intercede: to act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition

hackneyed: (of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite

approbation: approval or praise

innuendo: an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one

coalition: a group of people, groups, or countries who have joined together for a common purpose

elicit: evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions.

hiatus: a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.

assuage: make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

decadence: moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.

expostulate: express strong disapproval or disagreement

simulate: imitate the appearance or character of.

jaded: tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something

umbrage: offense or annoyance

prerogative: a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class

lurid: very vivid in color, especially so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect.

transcend: to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed

provincial: Something or someone provincial belongs to a province, or region outside of the city. Something provincial can be quaint and in a pleasing rural or country style, but it also can imply someone less sophisticated, as in someone with provincial, or simple, tastes. 

petulant: (of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

unctuous: (of a person) excessively or ingratiatingly flattering; oily

meritorious: deserving reward or praise

"The Conscience of the Hacker" Response

I liked "The Conscience of the Hacker". It told me the story of how a certain person views the world. I'm seeing the world from the Mentor's point of view. The Mentor also talks about things I, along with many others could relate to. I'm pretty sure a lot of us could remember a time when our teacher explained how to do something for the millionth time. I also like how the Mentor showed how other people viewed him; he knew how he was different from the others. The essay even shows how a kid can grow up to become a mastermind hacker. Overall, what I took from this essay is that everyone has a story. Everyone has a reason for why they do certain things.

Vocabulary #1 Sentences

Vocabulary #1 Definitions

EVERYTHING'S AMAZING

    Louis C.K. is an amazing and a hilarious comedian. In the video, Louis C.K.uses satire to express how spoiled our generation is. He creates situations which we can all relate to, which helps us see the problem he sees.He also uses humor to catch our attention. If he were to just complain, we wouldn't listen to him, but since he's funny, we listen to him.

"A Modest Proposal" Response

Jonathan Swift uses diction and syntax to make his whole document seem significant and major. The diction used makes the document formal, whereas the syntax used makes the document give off a serious and important vibe. This is a great combination since the whole document is satire. At first, the impression the document had on me is that the author is crazy. After a closer reading, I realized that he's addressing the problem that's happening in his town. The document was a brilliant way to get people's attention on the issue at hand.

"The Right To Your Opinion" Response

I am entitled to my opinion. My sister is entitled to her opinion. My friends are entitled to their opinions. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. However, if you were to say "I am entitled to my opinion" in an argument that has nothing to do with one's rights, you are a fool. I believe people use that phrase as a defense. People don't like being wrong; they like being right. It's human nature, but sometimes we have to accept that we're wrong. Everyone has different views on everything. We don't have to consider someone else's opinion, but we should try to understand why a person thinks another way. Sometimes, a person has great reasons as to why they think a certain way. We can learn from each other, and the more people that understand that, the better this world will be.

I CAN READ!

I definitely made a few mistakes while reading this. All the while, it was pretty fun doing this. Sorry about my dogs at the end.

Satire Example #3

Satire Example #2

Satire Example #1

Racial injustice is one of the biggest problems in America. It was a problem in the past and it's still a problem today. While both parents in this picture are giving their child "the talk", they are unfortunately having completely different conversations.

"The Laughing Heart" Recital

Response to Reading - "The Laughing Heart"

"The Laughing Heart" by Charles Bukowski, is an amazing poem. It is a motivational poem that makes you think about your entire life. It makes you think about all those times you took a chance and those moments when you were brave. The poem recognizes that there are both good times and bad times in life as well.  To my surprise, Charles Bukowski, a man who went through so many terrible things in life, was able to make such a great and optimistic poem.

"Richard Cory" Analysis

The poem "Richard Cory" is written and narrated from the perspective of an unnamed poor person. The poor person describes the life of Richard Cory and how Richard has everything people want: money, education, and the admiration of the entire town. Additionally, Richard is described as well-mannered and a gentleman. Even though Richard has all of these qualities and sought-after items, he, unfortunately, kills himself. The question, in the end, is "Why did Richard kill himself?"

Welcome To My Blog

Hello and welcome to my blog. This blog is specifically created for my English class and is designed for everything related to my English class.