1. Jane Eyre is written by Charlotte Bronte and is about a girl name Jane Eyre who lost both her parents and has to live with her aunt Mrs. Reed. Jane goes through a lot living with her aunt. She is treated like a maid and is abused by her cousin John. Then one day her aunt decides to send her to boarding school. When goes to school she is eight years old and she goes through a lot. After 10 years of school she decides to put out job offerings to be a governess. She gets a job teaching a little French girl named Adele at Thornfield estate. Her master is Mr. Rochester, he is the guardian of Adele. Jane is having a wonderful time in Thornfield when suddenly she gets news that her cousin John has died and that her aunt Reed is next to go. Jane decides to go only because her aunt gave a special request to see her before she dies. Before she goes Jane hears news that her master, Mr. Rochester, is planning on getting married to a women named Miss Ingram. She is very sad at this news because she is in love with him. She is gone for a month and when she returns she has a very important talk with Mr. Rochester. Mr. Rochester important news was that he wished to marry Jane. She got married and was happy.
2. The theme of the story is to believe in yourself. Throughout the book Jane is not very confident with herself, she always was put down as a child. When Mr. Rochester wanted to marry her she wondered why because she always thought she was ugly and why would he want to marry an ugly girl whom is poor. I think the author chose this theme because its important to be confident in yourself no matter what other people tell you.
3.The book Jane Eyre was introduced to me by Mr. Ostini. I decided to read this book because I love to read classic books and Jane Eyre is a classic book. The thing that grabed my attention about this book was how the main character,Jane Eyre, starts telling her story right away and also how descriptive she is when she expalins things.
4.I did find this book realistic because it tells a story about a girl who lost both her parents and had to live with her aunt whom did not like her. People in the world do lose both their parents and either live with family members or have to live in foster care. On that note I don't think my life really at any time during the book pertains to any events in my life.
5. Sad: Throughout the book the authors tone is very sad because the main character goes through a lot of sad times like when her cousin John would abuse her or when her aunt would lock her in her dead uncles room in the dark as punishment.
Angry:The main character Jane has a lot of hatred towards her aunt and cousin John. In the book Jane has actually told both her aunt and cousin John that she hated them and as you read you can just feel the anger in her words she tells them.
Happy: Even though Jane had a lot of bad times she had a lot of happy times to. This is like when Jane would describe how happy she was living with Mr. Rochester. The way she expresses her love of the house and the people in the house tells you how finally she is happy.
6. 1. "Have mercy! Have mercy, aunt Reed! And that punishment you made me suffer because your wicked boy struck me-knocked me down for nothing." (pg.39) In this quote you can hear the anger in Jane's voice as she talks to her aunt.
2. "I had often been unwilling to look at my master, because I feared he could not be pleased at my look." (pg.259) In this quote we see that Jane has internal conflict. She is not comfortable with her appearance because of the fact that her aunt would tell her she was ugly when she was little.
3. "And Shall I see you again, Helen, when I die?" (pg.84) This is a tragic flaw because Jane's dearest friend Helen is going to die and this makes Jane very sad.
4. Jane is a Dynamic Character because she is always and learning. She went from a girl who had no hope to a girl who knows anything can happen. Not only has her personality changed in the book but also her life has changed to. She went from a girl who had nothing to a girl who has everything.
5. The point of view of the story is first person because Jane is telling her story.
6. The foil character of the story would have to be John Reed, Jane's cousin. He was always so mean to her, he treated her like a slave. He once throw a book at the back of her head as punishment because he caught her reading.
7. "In the shape of Miss Ingram; a noble and beautiful woman,-your bride." (pg.255) This Quote shows dramatic irony because Jane does not know that Mr. Rochester wants her to be his wife.
8. A static character would have to be Mr. Rochester he never changes. He always acts the same even when Jane doesn't want to act certain ways. This is like when she told him she did not want to be showered in jewels, he still got her some.
9. "Hear a bell, ringing the hour of supper, called me down stairs." This quote shows personification.
10. Mrs. Reed, Jane's aunt, is a flat character that is shallow and never changes. When she was dying and talking to Jane she still spoke to her rudely and never apologized for the way she treated Jane.
Characterization
1. Direct Characterization: 1. " I am not your dear; I cannot lie down: send me to school soon, Mrs. Reed, for I hate to live here."(pg.39) This quote shows you how Jane feels about Mrs. Reed and how she doesn't like living there.
2. "Nature must be gladsome when I was so happy."(pg.259) This quote directly tells us that Jane is happy.
Indirect Characterization: 1. "As the rain fell during the storm two hours' duration, I experienced no fear, and little awe." (pg.259) This quote shows us how Jane is in love and that nothing can ruin her joy.
2. " Forgive me for my passionate language."(pg.241) This quote shows us how sorry Jane is to Mrs. Reed for the way she talked to her.
2. The author diction does not change when she focuses on other characters.
3. The protagonist is dynamic and round. Jane is always learning new things about herself. She also has many talents in the book. Jane is flaunt in French, good at math and English. She is always changing and discovering new adventures.
4. From the book I fell like I met a person and read a character. Throughout the book you learn a lot about Jane and what she went through and how her life changed dramatically.
5. From this book I will always remember that anything is possible. This pertains to how Jane thought no one would ever love her and then Mr. Rochester came along and told her he loved her and that he wanted to marry her. Also she thought that she would never have great fortune in her life and now she is rich. Another thing I will always remember is anything you put your mind to you can achieve it. Its like when Jane wanted to get a new job as a governess. She went after what she wanted and ended up happier than she has ever been.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Task One: Survival Basics
In Ali S. Khans non-fiction entitled, " Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse," she suggest that people should prepare Zombie Apocalypse and a real emergency. The author supports her claim by informing you on what you need in an emergency kit, it includes: water, medication, and etc.... The author next proceeds to show that having an emergency plan is important, that includes a meeting place and an emergency contact list. Finally, the author states that the CDC will do investigations on the diseases and know how they will send rescue teams to those in need. Ali S. Khan's purpose is to prepare people for a Zombie Apocalypse and for real emergencies in order to save more people from being infected or from dying.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Argumentative Essay
Argumentative Essay
Persepolis is a non-fiction book about the author Marjane Satrapi’s life growing up in Iran. Johan Bennett is trying to ban Persepolis from all school libraries; Johan Bennett believes the book is, “A poor choice of novel for students,” and is also, “Inappropriate.” Persepolis should not be banned because it teaches life-lessons, learning from mistakes, and to not take life for granted.
One reason that Persepolis shouldn’t be banned is because throughout the book life-lessons are being taught. It’s like when Marjane wanted to hurt a boy named Ramin, because his dad supposedly killed a “million people.” Marjane’s mother told her that it wasn’t Ramin’s fault his dad did that, and she just had to learn to forgive (46). Another life-lesson she learned was from her grandmother, “Always keep your dignity and be true to yourself” (150.6). This is a big problem with people today, because now a day’s more and more people are feeling ashamed of whom they are. This message tells other people who read this book to always be proud of who you are. It is clear that Persepolis has a lot of great life-lessons.
Another reason that Persepolis should not be banned is because it’s also about learning from mistakes. For example, when Marjane was going through depression and trying to commit suicide, she realized when she didn’t die that it wasn’t meant for her to die. She stated in the book, “I inferred from this that I was not made to die. From now on I’m taking myself in hand.”(273.8). This is important because when Marjane didn’t die she learned from that experience that it wasn’t her time to go. Also there was a time when Marjane got that poor innocent man in trouble (285.8). After her grandmother found out about what Marjane did, she became disappointed in her. This is important because that mistake got an innocent man in trouble and that kind of thing teaches people not to use others for your mistakes. It is clear that learning from mistakes is important, because the last thing you want to do is repeat that mistake.
Some people would argue that Persepolis has a lot of sexual content that is not appropriate for high school students. It is true that students should not be exposed to sexual content in the case that it might peek their interest in it. Nevertheless it was not Marjane Satrapi’s intentions to influence anything inappropriate; she was just merely talking about what she experienced in her life in her life. This is important because it helps readers understand that no one’s life is perfect. Therefore; even though, Persepolis has a sexual content in it, doesn’t mean Marjane is talking about it to influence her readers. Marjane is just telling her story about what she experienced in life.
The final reason that Persepolis should not be banned is because it shows you to not take your life for granted. For example, how Marjane grew up with hardly any rights, and also grew up experiencing a lot of death (750)(116). This is important because a lot of people take their lives in America for granted, while people in Iran probably wish for a life like ours. In addition, it’s also like when Iran was going through a famine and supermarkets were empty (87). This is important because when people waste food they don’t take into consideration people who have nothing to eat. It is clear that people should never take their life for granted, because other people out in the world have much worse lives than others.
Persepolis is about the author, Marjane Satropi; and she talks about the hard times and the happy times of her life in Iran. This book is about life lessons, learning from mistakes, and not taking life for granted. I believe Persepolis should be read by everyone, from teenagers to adults. There is no more to the book Persepolis than just what the eye sees. Everyone should read and understand why the book Persepolis is amazing.
Persepolis is a non-fiction book about the author Marjane Satrapi’s life growing up in Iran. Johan Bennett is trying to ban Persepolis from all school libraries; Johan Bennett believes the book is, “A poor choice of novel for students,” and is also, “Inappropriate.” Persepolis should not be banned because it teaches life-lessons, learning from mistakes, and to not take life for granted.
One reason that Persepolis shouldn’t be banned is because throughout the book life-lessons are being taught. It’s like when Marjane wanted to hurt a boy named Ramin, because his dad supposedly killed a “million people.” Marjane’s mother told her that it wasn’t Ramin’s fault his dad did that, and she just had to learn to forgive (46). Another life-lesson she learned was from her grandmother, “Always keep your dignity and be true to yourself” (150.6). This is a big problem with people today, because now a day’s more and more people are feeling ashamed of whom they are. This message tells other people who read this book to always be proud of who you are. It is clear that Persepolis has a lot of great life-lessons.
Another reason that Persepolis should not be banned is because it’s also about learning from mistakes. For example, when Marjane was going through depression and trying to commit suicide, she realized when she didn’t die that it wasn’t meant for her to die. She stated in the book, “I inferred from this that I was not made to die. From now on I’m taking myself in hand.”(273.8). This is important because when Marjane didn’t die she learned from that experience that it wasn’t her time to go. Also there was a time when Marjane got that poor innocent man in trouble (285.8). After her grandmother found out about what Marjane did, she became disappointed in her. This is important because that mistake got an innocent man in trouble and that kind of thing teaches people not to use others for your mistakes. It is clear that learning from mistakes is important, because the last thing you want to do is repeat that mistake.
Some people would argue that Persepolis has a lot of sexual content that is not appropriate for high school students. It is true that students should not be exposed to sexual content in the case that it might peek their interest in it. Nevertheless it was not Marjane Satrapi’s intentions to influence anything inappropriate; she was just merely talking about what she experienced in her life in her life. This is important because it helps readers understand that no one’s life is perfect. Therefore; even though, Persepolis has a sexual content in it, doesn’t mean Marjane is talking about it to influence her readers. Marjane is just telling her story about what she experienced in life.
The final reason that Persepolis should not be banned is because it shows you to not take your life for granted. For example, how Marjane grew up with hardly any rights, and also grew up experiencing a lot of death (750)(116). This is important because a lot of people take their lives in America for granted, while people in Iran probably wish for a life like ours. In addition, it’s also like when Iran was going through a famine and supermarkets were empty (87). This is important because when people waste food they don’t take into consideration people who have nothing to eat. It is clear that people should never take their life for granted, because other people out in the world have much worse lives than others.
Persepolis is about the author, Marjane Satropi; and she talks about the hard times and the happy times of her life in Iran. This book is about life lessons, learning from mistakes, and not taking life for granted. I believe Persepolis should be read by everyone, from teenagers to adults. There is no more to the book Persepolis than just what the eye sees. Everyone should read and understand why the book Persepolis is amazing.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Persepolis Arugumentive Essay
Aliyeah Navarro
11/9/13
Block2
Persepolis is about the author, Marjane Satrapi. The genre of the book is non-fiction, because Marjane talks about her life in Iran. Johan Bennett is trying to ban Persepolis from all the school libraries in the Santa Maria Joint Union School District. Johan Bennett believes this book is, "A poor choice of novel for students," and is also, "Inappropriate."
Throughout the book Persepolis, Marjane talks about what life was like for her growing up in Iran. She talks about the wars and the revolutions that she experienced in Iran. She discusses the pain and suffering her people went through and the pain and suffering she went through as well. Johan Bennett thinks the graphic novel, Persepolis, is only about Marjane being rebellious, getting kicked out of school, and being a drug dealer. Johan Bennett also thinks its closer to a comic book than it is to a novel. Johan Bennett talks about how she thinks the attempt of suicide was too much for a high school book.
I honestly disagree with Johan Bennett's opinion on the book, Persepolis. Throughout the book Marjane is always learning valuable lessons that later on help her in life. It's like when Marjane wanted to hurt that boy Ramin because his dad killed a million people. Her mother told her that it wasn't Ramin's fault his dad did that, and she just had to learn to forgive. Marjane also defends herself a lot of times in the book. For instance, the time when the nun said that all Iranians didn't have manners and Marjane stood up for her people. Another time would be when she stood up to those people on the café who were talking about her. She is showing people to be proud of whom you are, and to always defend yourself in life.
This book also shows how to be strong and to learn from your mistakes. When Marjane was going through depression and trying to committee suicide she realized something when she didn't die. From that experience she realized she wasn't meant to die and that it was time to start a new life. She stated in the book, "I inferred from this that I was not made to die. From now on I'm taking myself in hand." From this book I realize to not take your life for granted. Marjane grew up with hardly any rights and also grew up experiencing a lot of death. Sure she was in a higher social class than others, but she still experienced all the war, revolts, and punishments like everyone else
Persepolis is about the author, Marjane Satrapi's life in Iran. She talks about the hard times and the happy times of her life in Iran. This book is about life lessons, standing up for yourself, learning from your mistakes, and not taking life for granted. I believe Persepolis should be read by everyone, from teenagers to adults. There is more to this book than just the eye sees. Everyone should read and understand why this book is amazing.
11/9/13
Block2
Persepolis is about the author, Marjane Satrapi. The genre of the book is non-fiction, because Marjane talks about her life in Iran. Johan Bennett is trying to ban Persepolis from all the school libraries in the Santa Maria Joint Union School District. Johan Bennett believes this book is, "A poor choice of novel for students," and is also, "Inappropriate."
Throughout the book Persepolis, Marjane talks about what life was like for her growing up in Iran. She talks about the wars and the revolutions that she experienced in Iran. She discusses the pain and suffering her people went through and the pain and suffering she went through as well. Johan Bennett thinks the graphic novel, Persepolis, is only about Marjane being rebellious, getting kicked out of school, and being a drug dealer. Johan Bennett also thinks its closer to a comic book than it is to a novel. Johan Bennett talks about how she thinks the attempt of suicide was too much for a high school book.
I honestly disagree with Johan Bennett's opinion on the book, Persepolis. Throughout the book Marjane is always learning valuable lessons that later on help her in life. It's like when Marjane wanted to hurt that boy Ramin because his dad killed a million people. Her mother told her that it wasn't Ramin's fault his dad did that, and she just had to learn to forgive. Marjane also defends herself a lot of times in the book. For instance, the time when the nun said that all Iranians didn't have manners and Marjane stood up for her people. Another time would be when she stood up to those people on the café who were talking about her. She is showing people to be proud of whom you are, and to always defend yourself in life.
This book also shows how to be strong and to learn from your mistakes. When Marjane was going through depression and trying to committee suicide she realized something when she didn't die. From that experience she realized she wasn't meant to die and that it was time to start a new life. She stated in the book, "I inferred from this that I was not made to die. From now on I'm taking myself in hand." From this book I realize to not take your life for granted. Marjane grew up with hardly any rights and also grew up experiencing a lot of death. Sure she was in a higher social class than others, but she still experienced all the war, revolts, and punishments like everyone else
Persepolis is about the author, Marjane Satrapi's life in Iran. She talks about the hard times and the happy times of her life in Iran. This book is about life lessons, standing up for yourself, learning from your mistakes, and not taking life for granted. I believe Persepolis should be read by everyone, from teenagers to adults. There is more to this book than just the eye sees. Everyone should read and understand why this book is amazing.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Vocabulary Sentences #10
1. Every time she was told to clean her room she would bemoan about it.
2. During the test she was very pensive.
3. After her husbands death she was devoid of happiness.
4. The melanchony girl was forced to see a therapist.
5. Nobody could mollify the traumatized child after what he witnessed.
6. Every vacation I go on I have to get a snowglobe as a memento.
7. The girl claimed she didn't know stealing was illicit.
8. The woman had an anxiety attack as soon as the plane began to ascend.
2. During the test she was very pensive.
3. After her husbands death she was devoid of happiness.
4. The melanchony girl was forced to see a therapist.
5. Nobody could mollify the traumatized child after what he witnessed.
6. Every vacation I go on I have to get a snowglobe as a memento.
7. The girl claimed she didn't know stealing was illicit.
8. The woman had an anxiety attack as soon as the plane began to ascend.
Vocabulary Definitions #10
1. Bemoan(V): coplain about
2. Pensive(A): deep in thought
-ly(ADV)
3. Devoid(A): entirely without
4. Melancholy(A): sad/emo
5. Mollify(V): to calm someone
-ied, ying, ies
6. Memento(N): a keepsake or souvenir
7. Illicit:(A): illegal
-ly
8. Ascend(V): to climb/ to go up
-s, -ing, -ed
2. Pensive(A): deep in thought
-ly(ADV)
3. Devoid(A): entirely without
4. Melancholy(A): sad/emo
5. Mollify(V): to calm someone
-ied, ying, ies
6. Memento(N): a keepsake or souvenir
7. Illicit:(A): illegal
-ly
8. Ascend(V): to climb/ to go up
-s, -ing, -ed
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Vocabulary Sentences #9
1. The choclate hazelnut spread on my toast was so savory, it made the plain toast taste better.
2. The ice ceam was so enticing that I saw the person eating it, eat it in slow motion.
3. The husband of the dead woman was so tactless, so they considered him as a suspect.
4. The student refused to cheat on the test because she had integrity.
5. Even though it was supposed to be volunteer work, the volunteers were compensated for there time.
6. The student had no clue of what to do because she was aloof during the instructions.
7. On the field trip to the zoo, the students were told not to goad the lion.
8. The little girl was excited because on her first day of school she made many cohorts.
2. The ice ceam was so enticing that I saw the person eating it, eat it in slow motion.
3. The husband of the dead woman was so tactless, so they considered him as a suspect.
4. The student refused to cheat on the test because she had integrity.
5. Even though it was supposed to be volunteer work, the volunteers were compensated for there time.
6. The student had no clue of what to do because she was aloof during the instructions.
7. On the field trip to the zoo, the students were told not to goad the lion.
8. The little girl was excited because on her first day of school she made many cohorts.
Vocabulary Definitions #9
1. Savory(A): delicious
2. Entice (V): to tempt
3. Tactless (A): insensitive
-ly (Adv.)
4. Integrity (N): self-worth/ self-respect
5. Compensate(V): to pay for services
6. Aloof (A): disinterested/ spaced-out
-ly (Adv.)
7. Goad(V): to taunt
8. Cohort(N): friend
2. Entice (V): to tempt
3. Tactless (A): insensitive
-ly (Adv.)
4. Integrity (N): self-worth/ self-respect
5. Compensate(V): to pay for services
6. Aloof (A): disinterested/ spaced-out
-ly (Adv.)
7. Goad(V): to taunt
8. Cohort(N): friend
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Vocabulary Sentences #8
1. The malignant smell in the house caused the man to faint.
2. Due to the constant clicking of the students pens; the teacher beacme ornery.
3. After school I become indolent and I refuse to do my chores.
4. The girl belittled her friend by calling her dumb in front of all there friends.
5. Explorers jeopardize their lives every time they travel to unknown places.
6. The girl's demise began when she started drinking and driving.
7. Things went awry when our car got a flat tire on are way to SLO.
8. The man was so frugal, he only showered once a week.
2. Due to the constant clicking of the students pens; the teacher beacme ornery.
3. After school I become indolent and I refuse to do my chores.
4. The girl belittled her friend by calling her dumb in front of all there friends.
5. Explorers jeopardize their lives every time they travel to unknown places.
6. The girl's demise began when she started drinking and driving.
7. Things went awry when our car got a flat tire on are way to SLO.
8. The man was so frugal, he only showered once a week.
Vocabulary Definitions #8
1. Malignant(A): harmful
-ly(ADV)
2. Ornery(A): irritable(cranky)
3. Indolent(A): lazy
-ly(ADV)
4. Belittle(V): to insult or put down
5. Jeopardize(V): to put in danger
-ed,-ing-,ect.
6. Demise(N): downfall or death
7. Awry(N): not according to the plan
8. Frugal(A): cheap
-ly(ADV)
-ly(ADV)
2. Ornery(A): irritable(cranky)
3. Indolent(A): lazy
-ly(ADV)
4. Belittle(V): to insult or put down
5. Jeopardize(V): to put in danger
-ed,-ing-,ect.
6. Demise(N): downfall or death
7. Awry(N): not according to the plan
8. Frugal(A): cheap
-ly(ADV)
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Literature Analysis
Sense and Sensibility
By Jane Austen
1. The book starts off with an outline of the Dashwood family. Mr. Henry Dashwood is the husband of Mrs. Dashwood and the father of John, Elinor, Marianne, and Margret. His son John Dashwood is from a former wife of his. Mr. Henry Dashwood was getting older, so he started to write his will. He knew he had to leave everything to his son, but he wanted to leave something for his wife and daughters. Before he died he asked his son to give each of his sisters three hundred pounds. After the death of his father, Mr. John Dashwood was going to keep his promise to his father, until his wife commented on it. Mrs. John Dashwood convinced her husband to give his sisters fifty pounds a year apiece instead. Since Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters no longer owned their estate Norland, they had to buy a new home. Mrs. Dashwood bought Barton cottage in Barton Park. The Dashwoods were constantly being asked to parties by Sir John Middleton. At these parties they met a lot of people, such as Sir John Middleton's wife Lady Middleton and her mother Mrs. Jennings. One day while Marianne and Margret were walking it started to rain, so they decide to run back to the cottage. While they ran down the hill Marianne fell and twisted her ankle. A Dashing gentleman came and picked her up and carried her in his arms to the cottage. His name was Willoughby. After that Marianne and Willoughby started to fall in love. Elinor felt bad for Colonel Brandon who had fallen in love with Marianne first. But soon Willoughby had to leave to London and this made Marianne sad for weeks. Elinor had met these sisters named Lucy Steele and Anne Steele. Lucy once confessed to Elinor her secret engagement to Mr. Edward Ferras. Elinor was shocked, this was the man she was in love with. Elinor told nobody of what she knew and tried to forget about it. Later in the story Elinor and Marianne went to London with Mrs. Jennings. Marianne tried so hard to get a hold of Willoughby. But instead she received a note from him stating he was to get married and that he didn't love her anymore. Marianne was sad for months. Soon later in London came the announcement of Lucy and Edwards marriage. Elinor was hurt but not like her sister. Later on, her sister got really sick and almost died, but she survived. Colonel Brandon helped out a lot with Marianne's recover and also went for Mrs. Dashwood and Margret so they could see Marianne. Elinor one day got a visit from Willoughby. He explained to her how he loves Marianne and that he was really sorry for breaking her heart. He said he had to marry a woman with money because he had nothing. Elinor told him that Marianne forgave him already and that she will forgive him to. When Mrs. Dashwood arrived she couldn't wait to tell Elinor of how Colonel Brandon confessed his love for Marianne to her. Elinor did not want to tell anyone of Willoughby's coming to the house so she kept it a secret for now. Mrs. Dashwood wishes to marry Marianne off to Colonel Brandon.
2.Themes:
Love: is a big theme in this book. Throughout the book you can see how Marianne falls for Willoughby and how Elinor loves Edward.
Money: In this book money is everything. Like how Mr. John Dashwood wanted to give less money to his sisters. Also how Willoughby had to marry a woman with money because he had nothing. Having money is all that matters throughout this book.
Gossip: Mrs. Jennings is a perfect example because she always spreads new about everyone. Telling everyone else's business to the whole world is important in this book. When someone has juicy news they have to tell everyone, and that is what Mrs. Jennings does throughout the book.
3. Tone:
The tone of the author is very detail. Throughout the book she describes of what is going on in the book like happiness, sadness, love, and anger.
Examples:
"For God's sake tell me, is she out of danger, or is she not?"
"Mr. Willoughby, I advise you at present to return to Combe."
"Colonel Brandon loves Marianne; he has told me so himself."
4. "As good a kind of fellow as ever lived, I assure you." pg. 32
This quote foreshadowing because Willoughby in the end turns out not to be a kind fellow because he broke Marianne's heart.
"Pray, are you personally acquainted with your sister in-laws mother, Mrs. Ferras?" pg.91
This quote is an example of character motivation. When Lucy told Elinor this, Elinor quickly told her no because she thought is was odd why she asked her that question.
She was sensible and clever, but eager in everything; her sorrows, her joys, could have no moderation. pg.5
The author is using direct characterization to describe Marianne.
Margret, the other sister, was a good humored, well disposed girl; but as she had already imbibed a good deal of Marianne's romance, without having much sense, she did not, at thirteen, bid fair to equal her sisters at a more advanced period of life.pg.6
The author is using character foil. She describes how different Margret is compared to her sisters.
"In deed to say the truth I am convinced with in myself, that your father had no idea of giving them any money at all."pg.9
The author is using dramatic irony. Mrs. John Dashwood thinks that Mr. Henry Dashwood didn't intend on leaving his daughters money, but us readers know that he did.
By Jane Austen
1. The book starts off with an outline of the Dashwood family. Mr. Henry Dashwood is the husband of Mrs. Dashwood and the father of John, Elinor, Marianne, and Margret. His son John Dashwood is from a former wife of his. Mr. Henry Dashwood was getting older, so he started to write his will. He knew he had to leave everything to his son, but he wanted to leave something for his wife and daughters. Before he died he asked his son to give each of his sisters three hundred pounds. After the death of his father, Mr. John Dashwood was going to keep his promise to his father, until his wife commented on it. Mrs. John Dashwood convinced her husband to give his sisters fifty pounds a year apiece instead. Since Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters no longer owned their estate Norland, they had to buy a new home. Mrs. Dashwood bought Barton cottage in Barton Park. The Dashwoods were constantly being asked to parties by Sir John Middleton. At these parties they met a lot of people, such as Sir John Middleton's wife Lady Middleton and her mother Mrs. Jennings. One day while Marianne and Margret were walking it started to rain, so they decide to run back to the cottage. While they ran down the hill Marianne fell and twisted her ankle. A Dashing gentleman came and picked her up and carried her in his arms to the cottage. His name was Willoughby. After that Marianne and Willoughby started to fall in love. Elinor felt bad for Colonel Brandon who had fallen in love with Marianne first. But soon Willoughby had to leave to London and this made Marianne sad for weeks. Elinor had met these sisters named Lucy Steele and Anne Steele. Lucy once confessed to Elinor her secret engagement to Mr. Edward Ferras. Elinor was shocked, this was the man she was in love with. Elinor told nobody of what she knew and tried to forget about it. Later in the story Elinor and Marianne went to London with Mrs. Jennings. Marianne tried so hard to get a hold of Willoughby. But instead she received a note from him stating he was to get married and that he didn't love her anymore. Marianne was sad for months. Soon later in London came the announcement of Lucy and Edwards marriage. Elinor was hurt but not like her sister. Later on, her sister got really sick and almost died, but she survived. Colonel Brandon helped out a lot with Marianne's recover and also went for Mrs. Dashwood and Margret so they could see Marianne. Elinor one day got a visit from Willoughby. He explained to her how he loves Marianne and that he was really sorry for breaking her heart. He said he had to marry a woman with money because he had nothing. Elinor told him that Marianne forgave him already and that she will forgive him to. When Mrs. Dashwood arrived she couldn't wait to tell Elinor of how Colonel Brandon confessed his love for Marianne to her. Elinor did not want to tell anyone of Willoughby's coming to the house so she kept it a secret for now. Mrs. Dashwood wishes to marry Marianne off to Colonel Brandon.
2.Themes:
Love: is a big theme in this book. Throughout the book you can see how Marianne falls for Willoughby and how Elinor loves Edward.
Money: In this book money is everything. Like how Mr. John Dashwood wanted to give less money to his sisters. Also how Willoughby had to marry a woman with money because he had nothing. Having money is all that matters throughout this book.
Gossip: Mrs. Jennings is a perfect example because she always spreads new about everyone. Telling everyone else's business to the whole world is important in this book. When someone has juicy news they have to tell everyone, and that is what Mrs. Jennings does throughout the book.
3. Tone:
The tone of the author is very detail. Throughout the book she describes of what is going on in the book like happiness, sadness, love, and anger.
Examples:
"For God's sake tell me, is she out of danger, or is she not?"
"Mr. Willoughby, I advise you at present to return to Combe."
"Colonel Brandon loves Marianne; he has told me so himself."
4. "As good a kind of fellow as ever lived, I assure you." pg. 32
This quote foreshadowing because Willoughby in the end turns out not to be a kind fellow because he broke Marianne's heart.
"Pray, are you personally acquainted with your sister in-laws mother, Mrs. Ferras?" pg.91
This quote is an example of character motivation. When Lucy told Elinor this, Elinor quickly told her no because she thought is was odd why she asked her that question.
She was sensible and clever, but eager in everything; her sorrows, her joys, could have no moderation. pg.5
The author is using direct characterization to describe Marianne.
Margret, the other sister, was a good humored, well disposed girl; but as she had already imbibed a good deal of Marianne's romance, without having much sense, she did not, at thirteen, bid fair to equal her sisters at a more advanced period of life.pg.6
The author is using character foil. She describes how different Margret is compared to her sisters.
"In deed to say the truth I am convinced with in myself, that your father had no idea of giving them any money at all."pg.9
The author is using dramatic irony. Mrs. John Dashwood thinks that Mr. Henry Dashwood didn't intend on leaving his daughters money, but us readers know that he did.
Vocabulary Sentences # 7
1. The driver could not inhibit the other driver from texting on the freeway, so he called the cops.
2. The aberrant noise scared the people while they were sleeping.
3. I loathe getting bad grades; thats why I work hard to get good grades.
4. The girl proved her prowess when she sang opera, at her school talent show.
5. The teacher found the student's writing incoherent, so she asked the student to rewrite it.
6. The girl read the epitaph and it said " to are beloved dog," but she didn't understand why a dog needs an epitaph.
7. Lucy's story telling was so elaboraet, that she became a famous author.
8. By the look on the her countenance, I could tell she was mad at her test score.
2. The aberrant noise scared the people while they were sleeping.
3. I loathe getting bad grades; thats why I work hard to get good grades.
4. The girl proved her prowess when she sang opera, at her school talent show.
5. The teacher found the student's writing incoherent, so she asked the student to rewrite it.
6. The girl read the epitaph and it said " to are beloved dog," but she didn't understand why a dog needs an epitaph.
7. Lucy's story telling was so elaboraet, that she became a famous author.
8. By the look on the her countenance, I could tell she was mad at her test score.
Vocabulary Definitions # 7
1. Inhibit(V): to slow or stop something from happpening
-s,-ted,-ting
2. Aberrant(A): unusal/unexpected
-ly(ADV)
3. loathe(V): to hate
-d,-ing,-s
4. Prowess(N): exceptional skill or ability
5. Incoherent(A): unable to be uderstood
-ly(ADV)
6. Epitaph(N): a headstone or what's written there
7. Elaborate(A): having many details or steps
(V): to add more info
8. Countenance(N): face/facial expression
-s,-ted,-ting
2. Aberrant(A): unusal/unexpected
-ly(ADV)
3. loathe(V): to hate
-d,-ing,-s
4. Prowess(N): exceptional skill or ability
5. Incoherent(A): unable to be uderstood
-ly(ADV)
6. Epitaph(N): a headstone or what's written there
7. Elaborate(A): having many details or steps
(V): to add more info
8. Countenance(N): face/facial expression
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Compare and Contrast Antigone Final Draft
The play is called Antigone, and is written by Sophocles. The two main characters of the story are Antigone and Creon. The conficts between Antigone and Creon are a result of both their similarities and differences. Antigone believes that her brother Polyneices deserves a proper burial, but creon thinks otherwise.
Both Antigone and Creon are very different people when it comes to their loyalty. Antigone, is very loyal to her family throughout the story. For example, Antigone says “ I say that this crime is holy: I shall lie down in with him in death, and I shal be as dear to him as he to me,” (prologue, 58-60). In this quote Antigone is telling Ismene, her sister, that her crime is holy and that she shall be dear to her brother as he to her. Antigone is also loyal to the gods. In scene four Antigone tells creon how the gods know she did a good deeed. She also explains to him how she will not go against the laws of the heaven. The only thing creon is loyal to is to the State. Like in this quote Creon says “ the State is the king!” (3,110). This means he wiil only go by the laws of the State and will only listen to the State. The people Creon is definitely not loyal to is his family. In scene one he makes a law not allowing anyone to bury his nephew Polyneices. In scene two he puts Antigone to death for burying Polyneices, her brother. As you can see Antigone is very loyal to her family and the gods, while Creon is only loyal to the State and is disloyal to his family.
Even though Antigone and Creon have many differences, they do have a similarity. Antigone and Creon both have a lot of pride. In the play, Antigone states, “ I shall have honor, too” (2,63). This quote shows Antigone’s pride because she is saying that people will honor her for the good deed that she did. In scene two Antigone acts very prideful. Antigone tells Creon how she denies nothing, which means she know she broke the rules and she is proud she broke them. In this scene Antigone takes pride in in confessing that she buried her brother. Creon shows his pride to when he says, “ If we must lose, lets’ lose to a man at least! Is a woman stronger tham we?” (3,50-51). Creon has so much pride, that losing to a woman is impossible to him. He says that if he loses let it be to a man, rather than a woman. In scene three Creon acts very prideful. Creon talks to his son Haimon about how he won’t free Antigone. The only reason he won’t free Antigone is because he has too much pride. So as you can see in a similar way Antigone and Creon are both prideful people.
Throughout the play each character is to blame for their own out come. This is true for good reasons. Antigone is locked away in a vault for her crime, and in the vault she kills herself. Creon is punished by the god for not burying Polyneices and for not freeing Antigone. In the end its their own faults for why they had a tragic end.
Monday, September 30, 2013
The Monkey's Paw
The Monkey’s Paw
1. If you had three wishes, what would they be? Why? (No wishing for more wishes.) Explain each response.
1. I wish to have enough money to be able to take care of my family for the restof their lives.
I wish for this because I would really like to help out alot of my family members with their financial problems so they couuld live worry free lives. I have always been a person who takes care of others.
2. I wish there was a cure for cancer.
I strongly wish for this because I know what its like to lose someone you love to cancer. Its just so sad that people have to live with a disease that can not be cured.
3. I wish to be an eight time scholar graduate with all A's.
This is something that I have been working really hard to do because i want to have only A's. I am already a two time scholar so I'm slowly working my way up to all eight.
2. Is there anything that you are superstitious about? Explain. (If not, explain why not.)
I am not a very superstitious person. I think that half the stuff is just a bunch of maid up tales to scare people. I have never been a strong believer in any thing that has to do with luck or fate. I think everything happens for a reason.
Also, complete this chart in your Notebook while you read:
Wish: "I wish for two hundered pounds."
Prediction(what will happen next.) : I predict that Mr.White will get his money, but something bad wil come out of it.
Consequence: Mr. White got his money but lost his son to a machinery accident.
Wish: "I wish my son alive again."
Prediction(what will happen next.) : I think the son Herbert will come back, but I have a feeling he won't look the same.
Consequence: Mr. White had know idea wether or not that was his son knocking at their door. This made him too scared to answer the door, but Mrs. White was too anxsious to answer the door and didn't care if she would be teriffed by what she would see.
Wish: Mr. White wished for his son to be gone.
Prediction(what will happen next.) : I think the son will be gone before Mrs. White can answer the door.
Consequence: There son was not at the door anymore and Mrs. White was sad. There son was gone forever because there last wish was for him to be gone again.
1. If you had three wishes, what would they be? Why? (No wishing for more wishes.) Explain each response.
1. I wish to have enough money to be able to take care of my family for the restof their lives.
I wish for this because I would really like to help out alot of my family members with their financial problems so they couuld live worry free lives. I have always been a person who takes care of others.
2. I wish there was a cure for cancer.
I strongly wish for this because I know what its like to lose someone you love to cancer. Its just so sad that people have to live with a disease that can not be cured.
3. I wish to be an eight time scholar graduate with all A's.
This is something that I have been working really hard to do because i want to have only A's. I am already a two time scholar so I'm slowly working my way up to all eight.
2. Is there anything that you are superstitious about? Explain. (If not, explain why not.)
I am not a very superstitious person. I think that half the stuff is just a bunch of maid up tales to scare people. I have never been a strong believer in any thing that has to do with luck or fate. I think everything happens for a reason.
Also, complete this chart in your Notebook while you read:
Wish: "I wish for two hundered pounds."
Prediction(what will happen next.) : I predict that Mr.White will get his money, but something bad wil come out of it.
Consequence: Mr. White got his money but lost his son to a machinery accident.
Wish: "I wish my son alive again."
Prediction(what will happen next.) : I think the son Herbert will come back, but I have a feeling he won't look the same.
Consequence: Mr. White had know idea wether or not that was his son knocking at their door. This made him too scared to answer the door, but Mrs. White was too anxsious to answer the door and didn't care if she would be teriffed by what she would see.
Wish: Mr. White wished for his son to be gone.
Prediction(what will happen next.) : I think the son will be gone before Mrs. White can answer the door.
Consequence: There son was not at the door anymore and Mrs. White was sad. There son was gone forever because there last wish was for him to be gone again.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Vocabulary Sentences #6
Vocabulary Sentences #6
1. The girl had visions that were inevitable; it scared her.
2. The boy had a phobia of elevators, so he always took the stairs.
3. After the death of the girl's grandmother she wanted seclusion, but her family wanted her to be open with her feelings.
4. Lucy rebuked her friend after she found out that her friend flirted with her boyfriend.
5. Bonnie and Clyde were a notorious couple that committed crimes in the 1920s.
6. The weather in Santa Maria fluctuates so much that one day its super hot and then the next day its raining.
7. The girl was never candid, so no one ever believed anything she said.
8. The sophomoric boy always picked on other kids younger than him.
1. The girl had visions that were inevitable; it scared her.
2. The boy had a phobia of elevators, so he always took the stairs.
3. After the death of the girl's grandmother she wanted seclusion, but her family wanted her to be open with her feelings.
4. Lucy rebuked her friend after she found out that her friend flirted with her boyfriend.
5. Bonnie and Clyde were a notorious couple that committed crimes in the 1920s.
6. The weather in Santa Maria fluctuates so much that one day its super hot and then the next day its raining.
7. The girl was never candid, so no one ever believed anything she said.
8. The sophomoric boy always picked on other kids younger than him.
Definitions #6
Vocabulary #6 Definitions
1. inevitable(A): going to happen no matter what
2. phobia(N): a strong fear
3. seclude(V): to hide away from others
-ion(N)
4. rebuke(V): to critieize someone publically
-s,-ed,-ing
5. notorious(A): famous for something bad
-ly(ADV)
6. fluctuate(V): to change often
-s,-ing,-ed
7. candid(A): honest/sincere
-ly(ADV)
8. sophomoric(A): immature (soph=knowledge/more=idiot)
1. inevitable(A): going to happen no matter what
2. phobia(N): a strong fear
3. seclude(V): to hide away from others
-ion(N)
4. rebuke(V): to critieize someone publically
-s,-ed,-ing
5. notorious(A): famous for something bad
-ly(ADV)
6. fluctuate(V): to change often
-s,-ing,-ed
7. candid(A): honest/sincere
-ly(ADV)
8. sophomoric(A): immature (soph=knowledge/more=idiot)
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Definitions 1-4
Definitions#1
1. Debunk(V): to prove something false
-s,-ed,-ing
2. Iminent(A): about to happen
-ly(ADV)
3. Affluent(A): wealthy
-ly(ADV)
4. Routine(A): Ordinary, normal
5. Benign(A): harmless
6. Malevolent(A): evil
-ly(ADV)
7. Enlighten(V): to teach something new
-s,-ed,-ing
8. Inquire(V): to ask
inquiry(N)
-s,-ed,-ing
Definitions#2
1. Preplexing(A): confusing
-ly(ADV)
2. Resilient(A): tough, determind
-ly(ADV)
3. Amend(V): to fix or change
-s,-ed,-ing
4. Fickle(A): indecisive
5. Benevolent(A): good
-ce(N)
6. Desist(V): stop doing something
-s,-ed,-ing
7.Listless(A): tired, lazy
-ly(ADV)
8. Lackluster(A): not impressive
Definitions #3
1. Dwindle(V): to reduce in number
-s,-ed,-ing
2. Subtle(A): not obvious
-ly(ADV)
3. Gullible(A): willing to believe anything
-ly(ADV)
4. Erratic(A): unpredictable
-ly(ADV)
5. Condescending(A): Concieted; to talk down on someone
-ly(ADV)
6. Aspire(V): to seek to become or achieve
-s.-ed,-ing
7. Pristine(A): untouched; perfect condition
-ly(ADV)
8. Nettle(V): to annoy/bother
-s,-ed,-ing
Definitions #4
1. Hapless(A): unlucky
-ly(ADV)
2. Scratinize(V): to look closely
-ly(ADV)
3. Domicile(N): home
4. Clarify(V): to explain more clearly
-ies,-ied,-ing
5. Asinine(A): stupid/idiotic
6. Infer(V): to figure out without being told
-s,-ed,-ing
inference(N)
7. Eloquent(A): well spoken
-ly(ADV)
8. Strife(N): conflict
1. Debunk(V): to prove something false
-s,-ed,-ing
2. Iminent(A): about to happen
-ly(ADV)
3. Affluent(A): wealthy
-ly(ADV)
4. Routine(A): Ordinary, normal
5. Benign(A): harmless
6. Malevolent(A): evil
-ly(ADV)
7. Enlighten(V): to teach something new
-s,-ed,-ing
8. Inquire(V): to ask
inquiry(N)
-s,-ed,-ing
Definitions#2
1. Preplexing(A): confusing
-ly(ADV)
2. Resilient(A): tough, determind
-ly(ADV)
3. Amend(V): to fix or change
-s,-ed,-ing
4. Fickle(A): indecisive
5. Benevolent(A): good
-ce(N)
6. Desist(V): stop doing something
-s,-ed,-ing
7.Listless(A): tired, lazy
-ly(ADV)
8. Lackluster(A): not impressive
Definitions #3
1. Dwindle(V): to reduce in number
-s,-ed,-ing
2. Subtle(A): not obvious
-ly(ADV)
3. Gullible(A): willing to believe anything
-ly(ADV)
4. Erratic(A): unpredictable
-ly(ADV)
5. Condescending(A): Concieted; to talk down on someone
-ly(ADV)
6. Aspire(V): to seek to become or achieve
-s.-ed,-ing
7. Pristine(A): untouched; perfect condition
-ly(ADV)
8. Nettle(V): to annoy/bother
-s,-ed,-ing
Definitions #4
1. Hapless(A): unlucky
-ly(ADV)
2. Scratinize(V): to look closely
-ly(ADV)
3. Domicile(N): home
4. Clarify(V): to explain more clearly
-ies,-ied,-ing
5. Asinine(A): stupid/idiotic
6. Infer(V): to figure out without being told
-s,-ed,-ing
inference(N)
7. Eloquent(A): well spoken
-ly(ADV)
8. Strife(N): conflict
Definitions #5
1. Plaintive(A): very sad
-ly(ADV)
2. Flaunt(V): to show something off
3. Distraught(A): emotionally upset
-ly(ADV)
4. Queue(N): a line of people or things
5. Accure(V): to gain over time
-s,-ed,-ing
6. Relentless(A): never stopping
-ly(ADV)
7. Leery(A): untrusting
-ily(ADV)
8. Crass(A): rude/vulgar/badmanners
-ly(ADV)
-ly(ADV)
2. Flaunt(V): to show something off
3. Distraught(A): emotionally upset
-ly(ADV)
4. Queue(N): a line of people or things
5. Accure(V): to gain over time
-s,-ed,-ing
6. Relentless(A): never stopping
-ly(ADV)
7. Leery(A): untrusting
-ily(ADV)
8. Crass(A): rude/vulgar/badmanners
-ly(ADV)
Vocbulary Sentences #5
Vocabulary Sentences #5
1. My sister was feeling plaintive, so she decided to go to bed early.
2. Before the girl lost her voice, she would flaunt off her singing all the time.
3. The girl was distraught; her boyfriend dumped her at prom.
4. To get tickets for the 1D concert I had to wait in the queue for five hours.
5. After saving her money for three years, the girl accrued enough money to take a trip to New York.
6. Eventhough the girl was told she would die, she still relentlessly fought the cancer.
7. The girl was leery about going to the party at her friends house.
8. The boy spoke crassly to the teacher and got detention for a month.
1. My sister was feeling plaintive, so she decided to go to bed early.
2. Before the girl lost her voice, she would flaunt off her singing all the time.
3. The girl was distraught; her boyfriend dumped her at prom.
4. To get tickets for the 1D concert I had to wait in the queue for five hours.
5. After saving her money for three years, the girl accrued enough money to take a trip to New York.
6. Eventhough the girl was told she would die, she still relentlessly fought the cancer.
7. The girl was leery about going to the party at her friends house.
8. The boy spoke crassly to the teacher and got detention for a month.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
My Autobigraphy
Hello everyone, my name is Aliyeah! If I were to describe my life today in words, I would say its challenging, happy, comfortable, and exciting. My life is challenging becuase I like to take alot of hard classes. Right now I’m taking AP World History and it is very hard. I have always been a person who likes to challenge my abilities. I am a determined student who loves to go above and beyond. I have a very happy life ,because I am a very happy and positive person. My family and friends are an extremly important part in my life because they support everything I do. I am very grateful for everything I have in life, so I would say my life is very comfortable.
I would say my life is very exciting. I am always doing things at school and outside of school. I’m in clubs at school and I am always going out with friends to see movies. I would like to recommend that people should go see The Mortal Insturments, City of Bones. Its a really good movie. After I graduate from high school I would love to take a trip to Paris, France. Its always been my dream since I was little to see the Effiel Tower. One thing I really hope to do when I grow up is to travel the world. I just love to explore new places and learn their history and culture.
Some places I would love to visit other than France are, England, Greece, Italy, and Ireland. One reason why I would like to visit England is because my favorite author Jane Austin is from there. A reason I would love to go to Greece is because I love how the buildings sit on rocks. I would love to visit Italy because I want to see the Roman Coliseum. One reason why I would love to go to Ireland would be to visit my family there and learn more about my ancestors. Another thing I would like to do after I graduate would be to go to fashion design school. My dream school I would like to attend is FIDM. FIDM is a fashion and design school in downtown LA. I really love to draw new designs and hope to someday make the drawings come to life. In college I really want to take a business class because someday I hope to own a clothing franchise. I am very excited to go to college and study things I love. That is pretty much all there is to know about me, I hope everyone enjoyed my autobiography.
I would say my life is very exciting. I am always doing things at school and outside of school. I’m in clubs at school and I am always going out with friends to see movies. I would like to recommend that people should go see The Mortal Insturments, City of Bones. Its a really good movie. After I graduate from high school I would love to take a trip to Paris, France. Its always been my dream since I was little to see the Effiel Tower. One thing I really hope to do when I grow up is to travel the world. I just love to explore new places and learn their history and culture.
Some places I would love to visit other than France are, England, Greece, Italy, and Ireland. One reason why I would like to visit England is because my favorite author Jane Austin is from there. A reason I would love to go to Greece is because I love how the buildings sit on rocks. I would love to visit Italy because I want to see the Roman Coliseum. One reason why I would love to go to Ireland would be to visit my family there and learn more about my ancestors. Another thing I would like to do after I graduate would be to go to fashion design school. My dream school I would like to attend is FIDM. FIDM is a fashion and design school in downtown LA. I really love to draw new designs and hope to someday make the drawings come to life. In college I really want to take a business class because someday I hope to own a clothing franchise. I am very excited to go to college and study things I love. That is pretty much all there is to know about me, I hope everyone enjoyed my autobiography.
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