Kayla Nguyen Mr. Stewart AP Language & Comp. 11 September 2014 Dreaming America Ms. Hip Hop tells us about stereotypical New York and California today. Are they really all they are cracked up to be? Many people, like Ms. Hip Hop, dream of going to these places because of their story, but don't know what the real legacy behind each of them are. 1.
How the poets present the effects of war in ‘Mametz Wood’ and ‘Flag’ In Mametz Wood you are straight away put into the thoughts of the farmers that found ‘them’. The word ‘them’ is a very effective word to use and as the reader you do not know who they are and they must of been alive a long time ago. It also gets straight to the point and it is not just a lot of things like a whole country it is very specific in what it tells you. It’s just them no one else. ‘The wasted young’ really does leave a dramatic effect on you as you begin to realise what Owen is talking about.
Response of essay In the essay "2b or Not 2b." author David Crystal disapproves the common belief that texting will not destroy language in his work. Crystal approve with his example that texting can in fact improve literacy skill. It is the opportunity to play and experiment with language and words, and according to crystal, "It's fun"(pg#341). He points out that using an abbreviations is not a new idea, people have been using these abbreviations since the English language has been written down.
“Every technology is both a burden and a blessing; not either-or, but this-and-that.” (Postman) The preceding quote by Neil Postman, author of the article “The Judgment of Thamus”, is a perfect example of the issues with new up-and-coming technologies. It is perfect because all technologies have obvious benefits which make them so appealing to the masses; who wouldn’t want to turn off a light left on in their house via cell phone, and no one complains about how convenient it is to communicate with someone overseas instantaneously via chat or email. What is not obvious, however, are the burdens associated with technology. Historically these burdens get lost among the benefits, and Postman brings this to light when writing, ”it is a certainty that radical technologies create new definitions of old terms, and that this process takes place without our being fully conscious of it.” (Postman) Creating new definitions isn’t a bad thing, but doing so without noticing generates new issues. The article “The Judgment of Thamus” begins with Plato’s story of Thamus, the king of a great city of Upper Egypt, who is known for his wisdom and makes a series of remarks regarding Theuth’s proposed inventions.
Before all that happened she was totally 100 percent happy with just having her green card. Having her green card meant that she could travel to different, different places in the world that she wanted and then come back to a job that pays well and which she does excellent in. so not only did she not make being a immigrant affect her. But she had her mind set. In my eyes she clearly shows that even when you’re a legal immigrant it shouldn’t affect you at all.
The Tarnishing of the American Dream Say it however you like; grabbing the brass ring; getting your piece of the pie or living the American Dream, what it means to most people is the ability to rise within society and be significantly better off than the previous generation, especially in terms of education and prosperity. This paper will explore, based on connections between different sources, how attainable this goal is and whether hard work alone is enough by examining potential obstacles to reaching this goal. In Barbara Ehrenreich’s “Serving in Florida” an excerpt from her book Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting by in America (2001) she explored the opportunity for achieving the American Dream by briefly
A Good Photo Essay Not every photo essay has to tell stories motivated by social consciousness. Photo essays can handle almost any subject or event, no matter how dramatic it may be the large to the small. What all good photo essays have in common is a sense of durability. Good photo essays stand the test of time, as they document the human condition. A photo essay of a wedding (or less positive events such as a war) survives the test of time because future viewers see how the essay remains relevant in their own time.
Imagine coming to America for the first time, something that has become a favorite pastime for all walks of life. People from around the world marvel at our distinctive way of life, creative sense of style, and unique view of things. Above all, countless notice our freedom, something that many of us take for granted. America is a spectacle to others that don’t have the same opportunities that we have been offered, and scores of us don’t appreciate it. None other than our distinguished Founding Fathers are responsible for the unmatched lifestyle we claim our own.
Alma Mather Prof. Arnold Wood Jr. SPC2017 March 12, 2011 A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Tourist The power and effectiveness of nonverbal communication should never be underestimated. Nonverbal messages are communicated voluntarily and involuntarily. In spending time at the mall and the airport, I have observed several groups of people and individuals that emit these messages knowingly and unknowingly. From the lunching working group at the mall to the happy and sad travelers at the airport, nonverbal messages are obvious, especially to the keen observer. Yet at times, the recipient fails to perceive these messages.
Inevitable ‐‐ (adj) certain, unavoidable Own words: can’t be avoided or prevented Sentence: the result was inevitable 55. Integrity ‐‐ (n) decency, honesty, wholeness Own words: honesty Sentence: Ms. Cooper trusted her because she always showed integrity 56. Intrepid ‐‐ (adj) fearless, adventurous Own words: no fear or anxiety, looking for new things Sentence: most reporters and photographers and intrepid when they work 57. Intuitive ‐‐ (adj) instinctive, untaught Own words: happens by natural tendency Sentence: The heavy rainstorm was intuitive to the flood 58. Jubilation ‐‐ (n) joy, celebration, exultation Own words: extreme joy, or special festivities Sentence: A sweet 16 is one of the biggest jubilation in a girl’s life 59.