“What was the last thing she saw?...Hatred. Just Hatred. Blind Hatred” Good afternoon students and teachers,the purpose of my speech today is to help and inform you, on how characterization has been used to enhance the meaning of the play, “The Property of the Clan” by Nick Enright and the movie “Mean Girls” directed by Mark Waters. It is through techniques that have helped me understand the relationships, personalities and the alienation of young women and men. Now, in these 4 minutes I will briefly, yet, thoroughly explain how these techniques can give you a greater understanding of the texts and hopefully help you on your upcoming exam.
Clint Woods English IV AP 4th period January 30, 13 “Eleven” Sandra Ciscerno develops the remarkable characteristics that are portrayed by Rachael through the use of multiple literary techniques. Rachael, though only eleven years old, has the intellect of a woman that is much older than she is, however, her diction does reflect the typical level of language for an eleven year old. Rachael is able to explain the difficulties of growing up with pinpoint precision as she describes her embarrassment, hopelessness, and agony that she feels because of her ruthless teacher Mrs. Price. However, even while she is suffering through such a painful experience Rachael continues to remind herself of the birthday celebration that awaits her when
Article Review by Michelle Shipman EDD 9300 Methods of Inquiry Nova Southeastern University February 7, 2011 Review of a Qualitative Research Report Introduction The purpose of the article chosen was to analyze and assess an appropriate tool for reading in elementary students using a response to intervention model. Also, the researcher wanted to investigate and define the reading problems in poor readers specifically those in the fourth grade. A Universal Screening tool called Response to Intervention (RTI) was used to identify the selected students. The screening was done on two hundred and thirty fourth graders. For the period of the study, the researcher wanted to determine if students would need more intensive instruction after implementing the RTI instruction.
Diane Jaynes HSER508 Module 5 Liberty University On-line April 21, 2013 Practical Book Review Why Don’t We Listen Better? James C. Petersen D.Min., L.P.C. Summary James Petersen breaks his book down into five different parts that explains and helps individuals or groups in learning how to communicate better with each other and anyone that they may come into contact with. James Petersen places a very big focus on learning to really listen to people when they are talking. He also explains how each individual have had and dealt with individuals that are suffering from his theory of “The Flat Brain Theory” which he discusses how feelings are linked with the stomach, the heart and of course the head and how these three work collectively to alter an individual’s actions.
Geraldine Contreras Professor Seymour English 101 15 March 2012 Life Experience Language is used to evoke specific feelings for readers for example Tan discuss all the English’s she encountered when growing up. The “simple” English was used for Tan when she spoke to her mother; the “broken” English was used for Tan’s mother to speak to her. Tan also uses “water down” translation, internal language for Tan to imagine her speaking perfect English. It’s imperative to understand why authors strategically utilize writing techniques to compel a reader thoughts to stay immersed in their stories. Using colloquialism can have the audience praising or criticizing the author.
I noticed a redundancy in the story, “five rows back from the front” but that may have added to enhance the children’s story. Lastly, while there were many phony intensifiers, they were in the dialogue. Directness – She was very direct in terms of explaining things. For example, the little girl said “fiancé” when her mother asked who the boy next to her was. I would
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Focus on Thinking Questions Chapters 1-5 Answer the following questions thoughtfully and thoroughly. Be sure to provide textual support (quotes with page numbers) for your responses. Chapter 1 1. How old do you think the narrator is when she tells us the story? List phrases from the chapter that help you arrive at this conclusion.
IB3 The book I read was Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. I would give this book 4 out of five stars. I would recommend this book to others. It was very relatable because Melinda Sordino is a teen who is just about to enter high school. She faces a lot of problems that I can relate to.
Fall 2012 College Composition I: ENG101 Argumentative Essay Two Assignment Specifications: 550-700 word essay, titled, double-spaced, MLA format Topic: Using our focus essays from “A Casebook on Bullying” (p 473-483) and Mean Girls, compose an argumentative essay answering one of the following questions: 1. Cady, the movie’s main character, navigates her way through high school, while encountering many different classifications of students and teachers. Her story begins with outsider status, but soon she is the Queen Bee of the “The Plastics.” Based on our class discussions, the readings, and the movie, is Cady truly a “mean girl?” Or does that title fall onto someone else? Use specific examples, quotes, or film scenes to answer
It gives us a chance to express what we might like to do or something we enjoy. But Gatto has the nerve to imply that public schools diminish creativity. I remember in 4th grade my English teacher gave us a paper on what we would like our future home to look like. She said, "be creative" while going about your paper. Now a freshman in college, teachers still praise me to use in (as well as students in my classes) in school projects, essays, and artwork to be as creative as possible.