Friday, December 11, 2009
fate vs free will
I believe that most things are determined by a higher being (god). but somethings are determined by the choices you make as a person. example, If you walk in to a store and pull a gun and rob the place, you are gonna go to jail or the mourg. something like that was not determined by a higher being. He gives you the nessesitys for life and gives you the tools, chances etc. but it is ultamatley up to you what happens.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
julius caesar act 3 study guide
+Name_____________________
Block______________
Julius Caesar: Act III Reading and Study Guide
I. VOCABULARY: Be able to define the following words and understand them when they appear in
the play.
vouchsafe (vouch-s f )_to grant or give _________________________________________________________
conspiracy (k n-spîr -s )__an agreement perform togeather an illegal act ______________________________________________________
foe_a person who feels enmity
_________________________________________________________________________
II. LITERARY TERMS: Be able to define each term and apply each term to the play.
climax___the highest or most intense point in the development ___________________________________________________________________
allusion: ___a passing or casual reference _________________________________________________________________
imagery_the use of vivid or fugurative languages _____________________________________________________________________
verbal irony_a figure of speech in which is what siad is the opposite __________________________________________________________________
III. Questions: answer the following questions.
Scene 1:
1. What reason does Caesar give for not reading Artemidorus’s letter? Because he is so egotistical
2. What Roles do the following characters play in the conspiracy?
Trebonius: talking with antony
Metellus Cimber: begs caesar for the repeal of his brothers banishment
Casca: to stab caesar first
3. What is Caesar’s opinion of himself? He doesn’t want to change himself
4. What does “Et tu, Brute?” mean? How do these words relate to the theme of friendship in the play?
Even you brutus ? keep your friends close and your enemys closer
5. Where does Caesar’s dead body lie? How is this ironic? In the senate, he tried to defend himself
6. What does Brutus tell the conspirators to do after killing Caesar? smear his blood on them
7. What promise does Brutus tell the servant to relay to Antony? praises and grants the request
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8. What does Antony say about the possibility of being killed by the conspirators? a terrible war will engulf rome of caesars murder
9. After being assured he is in no danger, what favor does Antony ask of the conspirators? speak at caesars funeral
10. What does Cassius think about granting Antony this favor? Antony will tell the people of rome that the conspiritors killed caesar
11. What restrictions does Brutus set? he is jealous of antony
12. Summarize Antony’s main points in his speech to Caesar’s body? to how caesar was killed by being stabbed to death by the conspiritors
13. Who is coming to Rome to meet with Antony? octavious, caesars heir
Scene 2:
14. According to Brutus’s speech to the commoners, what reasons does he give for Caesar’s death? caesar would have made all romans slaves
15. What is the mood of the crowd as Brutus finishes his speech? They would be happy to have a king
16. What does Brutus offer at the end of his speech? that he was a hero
17. List three points of Antony’s speech that work to persuade the crowd to turn on the conspirators. the conspiritors claimed that caesar was ambitious
Antony calls the conspiritors "honorable"
He found caesars will
18. What reason does Antony give for why he cannot read Caesar’s will? the plebeians wanted to hear it
19. What has Caesar bequeathed the Romans in his will? giving them money
20. How does the crowd react to Antony’s speech? Intending to kill the conspiritors and burning their homes
Block______________
Julius Caesar: Act III Reading and Study Guide
I. VOCABULARY: Be able to define the following words and understand them when they appear in
the play.
vouchsafe (vouch-s f )_to grant or give _________________________________________________________
conspiracy (k n-spîr -s )__an agreement perform togeather an illegal act ______________________________________________________
foe_a person who feels enmity
_________________________________________________________________________
II. LITERARY TERMS: Be able to define each term and apply each term to the play.
climax___the highest or most intense point in the development ___________________________________________________________________
allusion: ___a passing or casual reference _________________________________________________________________
imagery_the use of vivid or fugurative languages _____________________________________________________________________
verbal irony_a figure of speech in which is what siad is the opposite __________________________________________________________________
III. Questions: answer the following questions.
Scene 1:
1. What reason does Caesar give for not reading Artemidorus’s letter? Because he is so egotistical
2. What Roles do the following characters play in the conspiracy?
Trebonius: talking with antony
Metellus Cimber: begs caesar for the repeal of his brothers banishment
Casca: to stab caesar first
3. What is Caesar’s opinion of himself? He doesn’t want to change himself
4. What does “Et tu, Brute?” mean? How do these words relate to the theme of friendship in the play?
Even you brutus ? keep your friends close and your enemys closer
5. Where does Caesar’s dead body lie? How is this ironic? In the senate, he tried to defend himself
6. What does Brutus tell the conspirators to do after killing Caesar? smear his blood on them
7. What promise does Brutus tell the servant to relay to Antony? praises and grants the request
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8. What does Antony say about the possibility of being killed by the conspirators? a terrible war will engulf rome of caesars murder
9. After being assured he is in no danger, what favor does Antony ask of the conspirators? speak at caesars funeral
10. What does Cassius think about granting Antony this favor? Antony will tell the people of rome that the conspiritors killed caesar
11. What restrictions does Brutus set? he is jealous of antony
12. Summarize Antony’s main points in his speech to Caesar’s body? to how caesar was killed by being stabbed to death by the conspiritors
13. Who is coming to Rome to meet with Antony? octavious, caesars heir
Scene 2:
14. According to Brutus’s speech to the commoners, what reasons does he give for Caesar’s death? caesar would have made all romans slaves
15. What is the mood of the crowd as Brutus finishes his speech? They would be happy to have a king
16. What does Brutus offer at the end of his speech? that he was a hero
17. List three points of Antony’s speech that work to persuade the crowd to turn on the conspirators. the conspiritors claimed that caesar was ambitious
Antony calls the conspiritors "honorable"
He found caesars will
18. What reason does Antony give for why he cannot read Caesar’s will? the plebeians wanted to hear it
19. What has Caesar bequeathed the Romans in his will? giving them money
20. How does the crowd react to Antony’s speech? Intending to kill the conspiritors and burning their homes
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
julius ceasar act 1 reading and study guide
Julius Caesar: Act I Reading and Study Guide
I. VOCABULARY: Be able to define the following words and understand them when they appear in
the play.
wherefore archaic for what, why____________________________________________________________________
exeunt ( k s - nt , - nt )_____________________to go off stage_____________________________________
vulgar_crude, indecent______________________________________________________________________
construe_to give the meaning of ____________________________________________________________________
II. LITERARY TERMS: Be able to define each term and apply each term to the play.
blank verse unrymed poetry written in iambic petameter ___________________________________________________________________
tragedy___a type of play in which the main character or hero dies ___________________________________________________________________
pun_joke________________________________________________________________________
conflict _a fight__________________________________________
soliloquy (s -l l -kw ) _____________________a speech in which a character speaks his or her private thoughts allowed_____________________________________
iambic meter __________a meter that is iambic_______________________________________________________
iambic pentameter ________________see meter_____________________________________________
metaphor ____________when you compare something to something else using like or as________________________________________________________
simile ___________________when you comepare something to something not using like or as____________________________________________________
III. Questions: answer the following questions.
Background
1. Where and when was Shakespeare born? england date unknown
2. What theatre did Shakespeare help build? the globe
3. When did he die? april 25 1616
4. In what historical period was Shakespeare living? Who was the ruler of England at that time? elizabeathen era, queen elezabeth 1
5. What three types of plays did Shakespeare write? Give an example of each. sonets, comedeys tragetys
6. What was it like to go to a play during Shakespeare’s time? interesting
7. What historian did Shakespeare use as a source for writing Julius Caesar? books
8. When and where did Julius Caesar live? england
9. Who is Pompey? Although he is not a character in the play, why is he important to the plot? an ancient city, ceasar just defeated them in war
Scene 1:
10. What is the setting? What holiday is being celebrated? rome, luprecal
12. Who are Marullus and Flavius? two people who roll with ceasar
13. Why do they want to drive the commoners from the street? they do not want people
14. What else do Marullus and Flavius do to further hinder the celebration of Caesar’s victory? remove crowns from his statues
Scene 2:
15. What does Caesar tell Antony to do to Calpurnia?
get her pregnate
16. Why might Caesar ask Antony in front of everyone else? to make it public knowlege
17. What is a soothsayer? Of what does he warn Caesar? the ides of march
18. What does ides mean? the 15th
19. Does Marcus Brutus like Caesar? What does Brutus think of Caesar’s rise to power? Use lines from play to support your answer. yes but he feels his friend is gaining to much power
20. Brutus says, “For let the gods so speed me as I love / The name of honor more than I fear death.” What do these lines imply about Brutus’s most important value in life? he values honor and glory
21. What story does Cassius tell Brutus? that he is ploting aginst ceasar
22. What is Cassius’s point in telling this story? to gain opposition aginst ceasar
23. What is Caesar’s opinion of Cassius? Why does he feel this way? he thinks too much
24. What handicap does Caesar reveal about himself when speaking to Antony?
he has seziurs
25. How many times was Caesar offered a coronet, or a small crown? 3
26. What was Caesar’s reaction to the offering, according to Casca? un enthusiastic
27. What sickness does Caesar have? epelepcy
28. What happens to Marullus and Flavius? they get killed
29. What does Cassius plan to do to convince Brutus to conspire against Caesar? tell him that the people of rome are unhappy with ceasar
Scene 3:
30. What unusual events occur during the storm? she has dreams
31. What meaning does Cassius interpret from the storm? ceasar will be killed if he goes to the senate
32. According to Casca, what are the senators planning to do to Caesar tomorrow? crown him king
33. Who is definitely part of the conspiracy?
1. brutus 4.
2. cassius 5.
3. 6.
I. VOCABULARY: Be able to define the following words and understand them when they appear in
the play.
wherefore archaic for what, why____________________________________________________________________
exeunt ( k s - nt , - nt )_____________________to go off stage_____________________________________
vulgar_crude, indecent______________________________________________________________________
construe_to give the meaning of ____________________________________________________________________
II. LITERARY TERMS: Be able to define each term and apply each term to the play.
blank verse unrymed poetry written in iambic petameter ___________________________________________________________________
tragedy___a type of play in which the main character or hero dies ___________________________________________________________________
pun_joke________________________________________________________________________
conflict _a fight__________________________________________
soliloquy (s -l l -kw ) _____________________a speech in which a character speaks his or her private thoughts allowed_____________________________________
iambic meter __________a meter that is iambic_______________________________________________________
iambic pentameter ________________see meter_____________________________________________
metaphor ____________when you compare something to something else using like or as________________________________________________________
simile ___________________when you comepare something to something not using like or as____________________________________________________
III. Questions: answer the following questions.
Background
1. Where and when was Shakespeare born? england date unknown
2. What theatre did Shakespeare help build? the globe
3. When did he die? april 25 1616
4. In what historical period was Shakespeare living? Who was the ruler of England at that time? elizabeathen era, queen elezabeth 1
5. What three types of plays did Shakespeare write? Give an example of each. sonets, comedeys tragetys
6. What was it like to go to a play during Shakespeare’s time? interesting
7. What historian did Shakespeare use as a source for writing Julius Caesar? books
8. When and where did Julius Caesar live? england
9. Who is Pompey? Although he is not a character in the play, why is he important to the plot? an ancient city, ceasar just defeated them in war
Scene 1:
10. What is the setting? What holiday is being celebrated? rome, luprecal
12. Who are Marullus and Flavius? two people who roll with ceasar
13. Why do they want to drive the commoners from the street? they do not want people
14. What else do Marullus and Flavius do to further hinder the celebration of Caesar’s victory? remove crowns from his statues
Scene 2:
15. What does Caesar tell Antony to do to Calpurnia?
get her pregnate
16. Why might Caesar ask Antony in front of everyone else? to make it public knowlege
17. What is a soothsayer? Of what does he warn Caesar? the ides of march
18. What does ides mean? the 15th
19. Does Marcus Brutus like Caesar? What does Brutus think of Caesar’s rise to power? Use lines from play to support your answer. yes but he feels his friend is gaining to much power
20. Brutus says, “For let the gods so speed me as I love / The name of honor more than I fear death.” What do these lines imply about Brutus’s most important value in life? he values honor and glory
21. What story does Cassius tell Brutus? that he is ploting aginst ceasar
22. What is Cassius’s point in telling this story? to gain opposition aginst ceasar
23. What is Caesar’s opinion of Cassius? Why does he feel this way? he thinks too much
24. What handicap does Caesar reveal about himself when speaking to Antony?
he has seziurs
25. How many times was Caesar offered a coronet, or a small crown? 3
26. What was Caesar’s reaction to the offering, according to Casca? un enthusiastic
27. What sickness does Caesar have? epelepcy
28. What happens to Marullus and Flavius? they get killed
29. What does Cassius plan to do to convince Brutus to conspire against Caesar? tell him that the people of rome are unhappy with ceasar
Scene 3:
30. What unusual events occur during the storm? she has dreams
31. What meaning does Cassius interpret from the storm? ceasar will be killed if he goes to the senate
32. According to Casca, what are the senators planning to do to Caesar tomorrow? crown him king
33. Who is definitely part of the conspiracy?
1. brutus 4.
2. cassius 5.
3. 6.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
julius caesar act 2
Name_Donald Terry______________________
Block_4______________
Julius Caesar: Act II Reading and Study Guide
I. VOCABULARY: Be able to define the following words and understand them when they appear in
the play.
taper_decrease to a point _______________________________________________________________________
tyranny (t r -n )__________ _A form of government in which there is one absolute ruler
___________________________________________________
lest in order to avoid _______________________________________________________________________
II. LITERARY TERMS: Be able to define each term and apply each term to the play.
anachronism( -n k r -n z m) error in time ____________________________________________________
Example:__chronological order_____________________________________________________________
complication_difficult situation _________________________________________________________________
personification_giving human characteristics to to inaminate objects _______________________________________________________________
example:___the tree spoke like a poet ____________________________________________________________
irony:_the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning _______________________________________________________________________
Example: you take a bus because you are scared that a plane can crash but the bus crashed and you died
________________________________________________________
I. dramatic irony _______________inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama_________________________________________
Example: ____figure of speech____________________________________________________
II. situational irony __________an outcome that turns out to be very diffrent from what was expected ____________________________________________
III. verbal irony: a figure of speech in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant________________________________________________________
aside on or to one side ________________________________________________________________________
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III. Questions: answer the following questions.
Scene 1:
2. What actions does Lucius perform that help the plot unfold? to light up a candle in his study
3. What is Brutus’s internal conflict? reprisal and punishment
4. Why does Brutus disagree about taking an oath? to make the conspiricy seem underhanded
5. Why does Metellus think it would be a good idea to ask Cicero to join the conspiracy? to make the conspiricy look better
6. Why does Brutus say they should not ask Cicero to join the conspiracy? cicero is too proud to take part of the plan
7. What does Brutus say about killing Marc Antony? without caesar he will be harmless
8. What reason does Cassius give for why Caesar might not come out of his house today? his superstitions
9. By what method does Decius say he will use to get Caesar out of the house? Decius will go to caesar to ask him to come out
10. Why is Portia, Brutus’s wife, worried about Brutus? that the visitors and his behavior
11. How does she prove her strength to Brutus? she stabbs herself in the thigh
Scene 2:
12. Why does Calpurnia want Caesar to stay home? because caesar will get stabbed in the senate
13. Describe Calpurnia’s dream. caesars funeral is near
14. How does Decius interpret the interpret Calpurnia’s dream?he says that a statue of caesar spurted blood
15. What arguments does Decius use to change Caesar’s mind about going to the Capitol? That caesar is afraid to come to the senate
Scene 3:
16. What does Artemidorus plan to do? warn caesar
Scene 4:
17. Why is Portia so nervous? she wants the news of the conspiritors
18. What does Portia want Lucius to do? run to the capitol
19.What does the soothsayer tell Portia? warn caesar
Block_4______________
Julius Caesar: Act II Reading and Study Guide
I. VOCABULARY: Be able to define the following words and understand them when they appear in
the play.
taper_decrease to a point _______________________________________________________________________
tyranny (t r -n )__________ _A form of government in which there is one absolute ruler
___________________________________________________
lest in order to avoid _______________________________________________________________________
II. LITERARY TERMS: Be able to define each term and apply each term to the play.
anachronism( -n k r -n z m) error in time ____________________________________________________
Example:__chronological order_____________________________________________________________
complication_difficult situation _________________________________________________________________
personification_giving human characteristics to to inaminate objects _______________________________________________________________
example:___the tree spoke like a poet ____________________________________________________________
irony:_the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning _______________________________________________________________________
Example: you take a bus because you are scared that a plane can crash but the bus crashed and you died
________________________________________________________
I. dramatic irony _______________inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama_________________________________________
Example: ____figure of speech____________________________________________________
II. situational irony __________an outcome that turns out to be very diffrent from what was expected ____________________________________________
III. verbal irony: a figure of speech in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant________________________________________________________
aside on or to one side ________________________________________________________________________
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III. Questions: answer the following questions.
Scene 1:
2. What actions does Lucius perform that help the plot unfold? to light up a candle in his study
3. What is Brutus’s internal conflict? reprisal and punishment
4. Why does Brutus disagree about taking an oath? to make the conspiricy seem underhanded
5. Why does Metellus think it would be a good idea to ask Cicero to join the conspiracy? to make the conspiricy look better
6. Why does Brutus say they should not ask Cicero to join the conspiracy? cicero is too proud to take part of the plan
7. What does Brutus say about killing Marc Antony? without caesar he will be harmless
8. What reason does Cassius give for why Caesar might not come out of his house today? his superstitions
9. By what method does Decius say he will use to get Caesar out of the house? Decius will go to caesar to ask him to come out
10. Why is Portia, Brutus’s wife, worried about Brutus? that the visitors and his behavior
11. How does she prove her strength to Brutus? she stabbs herself in the thigh
Scene 2:
12. Why does Calpurnia want Caesar to stay home? because caesar will get stabbed in the senate
13. Describe Calpurnia’s dream. caesars funeral is near
14. How does Decius interpret the interpret Calpurnia’s dream?he says that a statue of caesar spurted blood
15. What arguments does Decius use to change Caesar’s mind about going to the Capitol? That caesar is afraid to come to the senate
Scene 3:
16. What does Artemidorus plan to do? warn caesar
Scene 4:
17. Why is Portia so nervous? she wants the news of the conspiritors
18. What does Portia want Lucius to do? run to the capitol
19.What does the soothsayer tell Portia? warn caesar
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Name ____Donald Terry__________________________ Date ___________
England in Shakespeare’s Day [p. 683]
William Shakespeare is the greatest playwrite of all time.
He lived in the country of England during the
Renassance
He was born in the year 1564 when Elezabeth I was queen of England.
England was established as a world power in 1588, when English defeated an attempted invasion by roman forces
Plays in which dialogue is mostly poetry is called
Theatre in Shakespeare’s Day [p.684]
In the 1590’s, Shakespeare’s theater group was called the Lord chamberlands men.
The new London home of the group was a place called the Globe
Theater.
When Queen Elizabeth I died, the group’s new sponsor was King James I and the group changed its name to The Kings Men
The Globe Theater was located on the banks of the Thames River.
The theatre was __3____ stories high, made of _wood________, and could hold as many as __3,ooo_________ spectators. Customers, called ground lings______________ stood in the pit by the stage and paid t he lowest price for admission. Richer patrons sat in balconies, also called inner lings______________.
Most theatres in that day had no artificial heating ______________ or ___lighting___________, so performances were given in _day light___________________ in warmer weather.
Many commonly quoted phrases came from Shakespeare’s plays. Some examples are:
friednds, romans, countrymen lend me your ears __________________________________________ from julis ceasar___________________.
__o romeo o romeo where for art thou romeo ___________________________________________ from _romeo and juliet__________________.
_to be or not to me ____________________________________________ from ___hamlet________________.
England in Shakespeare’s Day [p. 683]
William Shakespeare is the greatest playwrite of all time.
He lived in the country of England during the
Renassance
He was born in the year 1564 when Elezabeth I was queen of England.
England was established as a world power in 1588, when English defeated an attempted invasion by roman forces
Plays in which dialogue is mostly poetry is called
Theatre in Shakespeare’s Day [p.684]
In the 1590’s, Shakespeare’s theater group was called the Lord chamberlands men.
The new London home of the group was a place called the Globe
Theater.
When Queen Elizabeth I died, the group’s new sponsor was King James I and the group changed its name to The Kings Men
The Globe Theater was located on the banks of the Thames River.
The theatre was __3____ stories high, made of _wood________, and could hold as many as __3,ooo_________ spectators. Customers, called ground lings______________ stood in the pit by the stage and paid t he lowest price for admission. Richer patrons sat in balconies, also called inner lings______________.
Most theatres in that day had no artificial heating ______________ or ___lighting___________, so performances were given in _day light___________________ in warmer weather.
Many commonly quoted phrases came from Shakespeare’s plays. Some examples are:
friednds, romans, countrymen lend me your ears __________________________________________ from julis ceasar___________________.
__o romeo o romeo where for art thou romeo ___________________________________________ from _romeo and juliet__________________.
_to be or not to me ____________________________________________ from ___hamlet________________.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Lord of the flies DQs chapter 2
1 Who is the only one who may interrupt the speaker holding the conch ? Ralph
2 Who saw the beast/beastie/snake thing ? The small boy with a birth mark
3 Who says, again and again that there isnt a beast ? Ralph
4 On page 37 ralph makes a two fold mission statement what are the two parts ?
1 get rescued
2 have fun
5 Why do they need a fire ? To better their chances of rescue
6 What did the boys use to start the fire ? Piggys specticles
7 Wh is the first boy to die ? a little one
Who said the following ?
8 "How do you expect to be rescued if you dont put first things first and act proper" ? Piggy
9 " I told you . I told you to get a list of names" Ralph
10 " we'll have rules! Then when anyone breakes em" Jack
2 Who saw the beast/beastie/snake thing ? The small boy with a birth mark
3 Who says, again and again that there isnt a beast ? Ralph
4 On page 37 ralph makes a two fold mission statement what are the two parts ?
1 get rescued
2 have fun
5 Why do they need a fire ? To better their chances of rescue
6 What did the boys use to start the fire ? Piggys specticles
7 Wh is the first boy to die ? a little one
Who said the following ?
8 "How do you expect to be rescued if you dont put first things first and act proper" ? Piggy
9 " I told you . I told you to get a list of names" Ralph
10 " we'll have rules! Then when anyone breakes em" Jack
Lord of the flies DQ chaper 1
1 How did the boys arrive on the island ? Their plane was shot down.
2 How did ralph call the first meeting ? With a conch shell
3 What are the names of the twins ? Sam and Eric
4 What does Ralph's dad do ? He is in the royal navy
5 What nationality are the boys ? Brittish
6 The island was roughly boat shaped
7 What is the scar ? It is another name for the island.
8 for whom did piggy vote as chief ? Ralph
9 Who went to make sure the island was really an island Ralph, simon, jack
10 Who is your favorite character so far ? Ralph, because he sees what needs to be done and takes charge.
2 How did ralph call the first meeting ? With a conch shell
3 What are the names of the twins ? Sam and Eric
4 What does Ralph's dad do ? He is in the royal navy
5 What nationality are the boys ? Brittish
6 The island was roughly boat shaped
7 What is the scar ? It is another name for the island.
8 for whom did piggy vote as chief ? Ralph
9 Who went to make sure the island was really an island Ralph, simon, jack
10 Who is your favorite character so far ? Ralph, because he sees what needs to be done and takes charge.
Lord of the flies vocab. 4
intermminable- unable to be terminated. Ex: The boy was attacked by an interminable beast
iridescent- displaying a play of lustrious colors. Ex: The rainbow was iridescent
lamentation- The act of expressing grief. Ex: Everyboy was in a state of lamentation at the funeral.
malevolently- wishing harm to another. Ex: The old man malevolently yelled at us.
muted- to quiet or silence. Ex: The police muted the suspect who was yelling obsenities and resisting arrest.
obscurely- not clear. Ex: The teacher obscurely read the assignment.
obtuseness- not quick or alert. Ex: The alcohol caused the man to be obtuse
officious- to be busy. Ex: The officious judge did not have time to handle my case today
opalescence- gloss or shine. The soilders boots were a perfect example of opalescence.
Opaque- not transparent- Ex: The painting is very opaque
iridescent- displaying a play of lustrious colors. Ex: The rainbow was iridescent
lamentation- The act of expressing grief. Ex: Everyboy was in a state of lamentation at the funeral.
malevolently- wishing harm to another. Ex: The old man malevolently yelled at us.
muted- to quiet or silence. Ex: The police muted the suspect who was yelling obsenities and resisting arrest.
obscurely- not clear. Ex: The teacher obscurely read the assignment.
obtuseness- not quick or alert. Ex: The alcohol caused the man to be obtuse
officious- to be busy. Ex: The officious judge did not have time to handle my case today
opalescence- gloss or shine. The soilders boots were a perfect example of opalescence.
Opaque- not transparent- Ex: The painting is very opaque
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Lord of the flies vocab 3
Dubious- doubtfull Ex: The dubious statement by Barrack obama was all over the news
Ebullience - High spirits Ex: He walked through the door in an ebullient mannor
Ferocity- A ferocus quality Ex: The ferocity of his actions earned him a place on death row
Flourished- to thrive Ex: The plants flourished when summer came
Foliage- leaves Ex: The ground was littered with foliage
Furtive- sneaky Ex: The sniper stalked his prey in a furtive mannor
Grave- serious Ex: The boys are in a grave situation
impervious- unable to be penetrated Ex: The armor was impervious to bullets
Incantation- majic Ex: The gypsy said an incantation and cursed the man for life
Inscrutable- hidden Ex: The incrutable child was very hard to find
Ebullience - High spirits Ex: He walked through the door in an ebullient mannor
Ferocity- A ferocus quality Ex: The ferocity of his actions earned him a place on death row
Flourished- to thrive Ex: The plants flourished when summer came
Foliage- leaves Ex: The ground was littered with foliage
Furtive- sneaky Ex: The sniper stalked his prey in a furtive mannor
Grave- serious Ex: The boys are in a grave situation
impervious- unable to be penetrated Ex: The armor was impervious to bullets
Incantation- majic Ex: The gypsy said an incantation and cursed the man for life
Inscrutable- hidden Ex: The incrutable child was very hard to find
Friday, October 23, 2009
Lord of the flies vocab 2
Credulously- willing to believe without sufficent evidence. Ex: Mr. Infante credulously took my side in the dispute.
Cynically- Disturbing the motives of others. Ex: Jack was very cynical of Ralph
Declivities- downward slope. Ex: I fell down a declivities
Decorous - dignified conduct Ex: The boys on the island ate not acting in a decorous mannor.
Demur - to make a objection Ex: The demur aginst the officers testimony
Derisive - to mock Ex The teacher had a very derisibe answer to my question.
Diffidently- lacking confidence Ex: The new kid on the block acted in a diffidently mannor
Discursive- passing aimlessly from one subject to another. Ex: Mr Infante can be a discursive person at times
disentangled- to become free from entanglement. Ex: The boy disentangled himself from the vines
disinclination- an unwillingness. Ex: The boy had a disinclination to do his homework.
Cynically- Disturbing the motives of others. Ex: Jack was very cynical of Ralph
Declivities- downward slope. Ex: I fell down a declivities
Decorous - dignified conduct Ex: The boys on the island ate not acting in a decorous mannor.
Demur - to make a objection Ex: The demur aginst the officers testimony
Derisive - to mock Ex The teacher had a very derisibe answer to my question.
Diffidently- lacking confidence Ex: The new kid on the block acted in a diffidently mannor
Discursive- passing aimlessly from one subject to another. Ex: Mr Infante can be a discursive person at times
disentangled- to become free from entanglement. Ex: The boy disentangled himself from the vines
disinclination- an unwillingness. Ex: The boy had a disinclination to do his homework.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
lord of the flies vocab 1
Abyss- a deep imeasurable place EX The ship sank after being hit with a torpedo
articulate- to speak clearly EX: I could not understand the subject so I asked the teacher to articulate
bastion- part of a fort. EX The soldier took cover behind the bastion
blundered- a gross, stupid, careless mistake. Ex: Our new president has been discribed has being very blundered
Cascades- a waterfall that goes over a steep rockey surface. Ex: I stared at the cascades with wonder.
Compressed- to pack into a small space. Ex: I compressed the boxes so they would fit into the trash can.
contemptuosly- showing or expressing contempt Ex: The defendant contemptousley interupted the trial.
Contrite-remorse Ex I shot a deer without any contrite
Corpulent- fat , bulky Ex: Piggy is very corpulent.
Covert- secret Ex oo7 was sent on a covert mission into the heart of the soviet union
articulate- to speak clearly EX: I could not understand the subject so I asked the teacher to articulate
bastion- part of a fort. EX The soldier took cover behind the bastion
blundered- a gross, stupid, careless mistake. Ex: Our new president has been discribed has being very blundered
Cascades- a waterfall that goes over a steep rockey surface. Ex: I stared at the cascades with wonder.
Compressed- to pack into a small space. Ex: I compressed the boxes so they would fit into the trash can.
contemptuosly- showing or expressing contempt Ex: The defendant contemptousley interupted the trial.
Contrite-remorse Ex I shot a deer without any contrite
Corpulent- fat , bulky Ex: Piggy is very corpulent.
Covert- secret Ex oo7 was sent on a covert mission into the heart of the soviet union
Sunday, October 4, 2009
killing mr griffin DQ 1
1 Briefly identify the children in the Mconnell family.
susan- is not in the "popular" crowed she is used in the plot to kidnapp Mr Griffin
2 What does Susan mean by someday ? She knows that someday things will change for her
3 Who is David Ruggles ? How does susan feel about him ? He is president of the seinor class and she has a crush on him.
4 Several other students of room 117 are introduced briefly identify them.
Betst- a cheerleader who does not like mr. Griffin
5 In the classroom scene, what emphasizes susans feelings of being an outsider? she is not in the group with the popular kids
6 Two teacher are introduced briefly identify them.
Mr Griffin
Ms Luna
7 Mr griffin is very strict and stern with the students. do you think this makes him a good teacher? yes and no, I feel that teachers should be there to help you but at some point they need to draw the line.
8 An allusion is when a writer refers to a person
susan- is not in the "popular" crowed she is used in the plot to kidnapp Mr Griffin
2 What does Susan mean by someday ? She knows that someday things will change for her
3 Who is David Ruggles ? How does susan feel about him ? He is president of the seinor class and she has a crush on him.
4 Several other students of room 117 are introduced briefly identify them.
Betst- a cheerleader who does not like mr. Griffin
5 In the classroom scene, what emphasizes susans feelings of being an outsider? she is not in the group with the popular kids
6 Two teacher are introduced briefly identify them.
Mr Griffin
Ms Luna
7 Mr griffin is very strict and stern with the students. do you think this makes him a good teacher? yes and no, I feel that teachers should be there to help you but at some point they need to draw the line.
8 An allusion is when a writer refers to a person
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Killing mr griffin vocabulary
1 Inference- the act of drawing a conclusion that is not actually stated
ex The inspector made an inference on how the people were killed
2 Allusion- When ever a person refers to a person, place poem,book or movie
ex: I was mader than Dirty Harry after he found out how his wife was killed
3 Flashback- a secne that interrupts the ongoing action in a story to show an event that happened eariler.
Ex: In the flashback the killer is revealed.
4 rite of passage - the young adult must undergo some ritual or test to become an adult
ex:
5 Foil- a character whose qualities or actions usually serve to emphasize the actions of the main character
6 exposition- when the setting and characters are introduced
ex The inspector made an inference on how the people were killed
2 Allusion- When ever a person refers to a person, place poem,book or movie
ex: I was mader than Dirty Harry after he found out how his wife was killed
3 Flashback- a secne that interrupts the ongoing action in a story to show an event that happened eariler.
Ex: In the flashback the killer is revealed.
4 rite of passage - the young adult must undergo some ritual or test to become an adult
ex:
5 Foil- a character whose qualities or actions usually serve to emphasize the actions of the main character
6 exposition- when the setting and characters are introduced
Friday, September 25, 2009
Is Murder ever justified
Murder ? How can you define murder ? Murder despite what some may believe is the unlawful killing of another. Murder is never justifiable because there is never a good reason to murder somebody. Self defense on the other hand is justifiable because it is one of our natural and constitutional rights has human beings and citizens of the United States Of America. I in no way agree with murder but I do believe in self defense. I believe that every citizen once they reach the legal age has the right to carry a weapon in there vehicle and or on there person. There are many people in our government who believe that this is wrong. They call self defense murder. It is not because it is legal to defend your self. I have but only one question for these types of people. You are walking down the street and someone walks up to you and pulls a knife on you, and says give me all you valuables. they threaten your life, What do you do? The final answer to the question is no, murder is never justifiable.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Antwan Fisher DQs
1 Antwone gets into alot of fights. Do you think he fights because people make him angry or is he already angry ?
Both, when people mess with him they are just adding fuel to the fire.
2 when antwone first goes to see the thearapist he is very vauge with information about his background. Why would he not just come out with all of his history ? Is he hiding something ? How is antwone diffrent or the same as Melindia Sordino in speak ?
He keeps it bottled bottled up, but unlike melindia who is quiet and never talks , when someone messes with him he is quiet
3 Why does antwone say that he should just go to the brig ? How would that be eaiser for him than the alternative that he is given ? He does not want to talk about what he has been through
4 When his shipmates are talking about going home for the holiday, Antwone ignores the question. why? He has no family to go home to
5 During the Thanksgiving dinner at the doctors house Antwone is put into an akward situation when the doctors father asks him questions. Why was it awkward for him. He started asking him about his mother.
6 The doctor at one point says that forgiveness is freeing yourself. Do you agree ? Talk about Antwone and melinda in terms of forgiving themselves. what would they be forgiving themselves for. Why ? yes it allows you to forgive and forget and move on with your life.
7 Discuss two possible themes in Antwone fisher. are there similar ones in speak ? yes they do have similar themes, both of them have had a troubleing past that makes it difficult to live a normal life. Both of them need to forget it and move on.
Both, when people mess with him they are just adding fuel to the fire.
2 when antwone first goes to see the thearapist he is very vauge with information about his background. Why would he not just come out with all of his history ? Is he hiding something ? How is antwone diffrent or the same as Melindia Sordino in speak ?
He keeps it bottled bottled up, but unlike melindia who is quiet and never talks , when someone messes with him he is quiet
3 Why does antwone say that he should just go to the brig ? How would that be eaiser for him than the alternative that he is given ? He does not want to talk about what he has been through
4 When his shipmates are talking about going home for the holiday, Antwone ignores the question. why? He has no family to go home to
5 During the Thanksgiving dinner at the doctors house Antwone is put into an akward situation when the doctors father asks him questions. Why was it awkward for him. He started asking him about his mother.
6 The doctor at one point says that forgiveness is freeing yourself. Do you agree ? Talk about Antwone and melinda in terms of forgiving themselves. what would they be forgiving themselves for. Why ? yes it allows you to forgive and forget and move on with your life.
7 Discuss two possible themes in Antwone fisher. are there similar ones in speak ? yes they do have similar themes, both of them have had a troubleing past that makes it difficult to live a normal life. Both of them need to forget it and move on.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Grammar
1 Parents often argue about what is best for their children.
2 People in small towns somethimes worry about what other people say about them.
3 Johnny Blogger and Susie Grammar traveled with their mother to Carwheal in Corwall.
4 When his mother told him about moving; Johnny said he wouldn't mind starting at a new school.
2 People in small towns somethimes worry about what other people say about them.
3 Johnny Blogger and Susie Grammar traveled with their mother to Carwheal in Corwall.
4 When his mother told him about moving; Johnny said he wouldn't mind starting at a new school.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Abuse senario
If one of my friends were showing signs of abuse then I would try to descretly investigate the situation. I would confront my friend if I have enough evidence to do so I will confront my friend about the situaltion. If I can get an answer out of him thin I would take him or her to talk to an administrator or counseler at school. If I am that persons friend then I should be out for that persons best intrest.
SAT prep
1 Abhor - a deep hatred for ex: I abhor going to the dentist because it only means pain for me.
I Abhor people who think they are better than everybody else.
2 Bigot - narrow minded, prejudice person. ex: Adolf Hitler was both a bigot and insane.
3 Counterfeit - fake, false Ex: it was obvious that the hundred dollar bill was counterfeit because it had Abraham Lincoln on it.
4 Noxious - harmful, poisonous. ex: The noxious fumes quickly filled the room. ex2: The venom of a vampire is noxious but it can bring eternal life if the victim doesn't die first.
5 Placid- calm, peaceful. Ex: when all seems placid, beware of the storm is coming.
In the movie lake placid the lake is far from its title.
6 Talisman- lucky charm
A rabbits foot is considered to be a talisman of good luck
A four leaf clover is also considered to be a talisman
7 Aberration- different from what is normal, desirable, or expected
Ex: The dog eating Johnny's homework was an aberration, however, he still got a zero for the assignment
8 Accentuate- to make a feature of something more noticable, to emphasize
Ex: The bite marks on Johnny's neck accentuated the fact that there had been many animal attacks in the area.
I Abhor people who think they are better than everybody else.
2 Bigot - narrow minded, prejudice person. ex: Adolf Hitler was both a bigot and insane.
3 Counterfeit - fake, false Ex: it was obvious that the hundred dollar bill was counterfeit because it had Abraham Lincoln on it.
4 Noxious - harmful, poisonous. ex: The noxious fumes quickly filled the room. ex2: The venom of a vampire is noxious but it can bring eternal life if the victim doesn't die first.
5 Placid- calm, peaceful. Ex: when all seems placid, beware of the storm is coming.
In the movie lake placid the lake is far from its title.
6 Talisman- lucky charm
A rabbits foot is considered to be a talisman of good luck
A four leaf clover is also considered to be a talisman
7 Aberration- different from what is normal, desirable, or expected
Ex: The dog eating Johnny's homework was an aberration, however, he still got a zero for the assignment
8 Accentuate- to make a feature of something more noticable, to emphasize
Ex: The bite marks on Johnny's neck accentuated the fact that there had been many animal attacks in the area.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Speak 4 DQ
1 discuss the evolvement of the name of merryweather high mascott and the debate over each name.
Every name they come up with it gets shot down by a liberal orginization or a polictically correct obsessed school board.
2 What draws Melindia and Ivy together ?
Art
3 Do you agree or disagree with Ten or lies Why ?
yes for the most part because they are often true
4 Describe Melindias inner turmoil when she discovers rachel is dating andy. she feels betrayed
5 What is the symbolism of Mr freeman's statement " trees are flexible so they dont snap.
not every tree is perfect
6 How does Melindia begin to assert herself and find her voice ?
when she gets the guts to tell rachel what happend at the party
7 What happens when melindia decides to talk to rachel ?
she doesnt believe her
8 What do the entries under Melindias initial graffiti in the bathroom reveal ?
she is not the only victim of Andy
9 What is the correlation between Mr sordino's treatment and explaination of the diseased tree with Melindias survival
10 What happens at the prom ?
rachel and andy brake up
11 What is the resoulution of the story ?
after andy confronts her she fights him off and he is exposed for who he truly is and Melindia shares what happend at the party with her mom
Every name they come up with it gets shot down by a liberal orginization or a polictically correct obsessed school board.
2 What draws Melindia and Ivy together ?
Art
3 Do you agree or disagree with Ten or lies Why ?
yes for the most part because they are often true
4 Describe Melindias inner turmoil when she discovers rachel is dating andy. she feels betrayed
5 What is the symbolism of Mr freeman's statement " trees are flexible so they dont snap.
not every tree is perfect
6 How does Melindia begin to assert herself and find her voice ?
when she gets the guts to tell rachel what happend at the party
7 What happens when melindia decides to talk to rachel ?
she doesnt believe her
8 What do the entries under Melindias initial graffiti in the bathroom reveal ?
she is not the only victim of Andy
9 What is the correlation between Mr sordino's treatment and explaination of the diseased tree with Melindias survival
10 What happens at the prom ?
rachel and andy brake up
11 What is the resoulution of the story ?
after andy confronts her she fights him off and he is exposed for who he truly is and Melindia shares what happend at the party with her mom
speak 3 DQ
1 Discuss what precipitates Melindias skipping school and what she does. She gets into an argument with her mother and decides everybody does it so she skipps school.
2 Was being a child better than being a teenager? In what ways? In what ways is it better to be older? Why is it hard to be in between childhood and adulthood? when you are a teen you are not a child and you are not an adult so yes it was easier in some ways but when you are a teen you have more privliges than a Child.
3 Analyze the reference to the symbols in The Scarlet Letter and how melindia would adapt the letter A. The letter A would represent alone in melindias case.
4 Discuss the dissolution of melindia and heathers friendship and the effect it has on Melindia ? when their relationship dissolves her self esteem goes down even more.
5 Analyze the events and effects of valentines day on Melindia and the aftermath. It makes her feel even worse because she is jelouse of everybody else.
6 Melindia wished her science teacher would teach them about love and betrayal instead of about the birds and the bees. Because of her experiance at the party
7 Discuss what happens when Melindia is placed in ISS. How woud you react to this situation. She broke the rules and she got caught, If I was in her situation I would make the best of the situation.
8 Analyze Mr Freeman tells his class " you must walk alone to find your soul" what does this mean? Is it true ? It means someone can not find it for you and yes it is true.
9 Mr freeman also says that art is about making mistakes and learning from them. what else is like this ? life
10 Examine melindias self image and her survival techniques after Heathers rejection she does give the impression heather speaks of through her self image.
11 Examine Melindias revelation about the night of the party and its residual effect on her after her experiance at the party she is mortified for a long time
2 Was being a child better than being a teenager? In what ways? In what ways is it better to be older? Why is it hard to be in between childhood and adulthood? when you are a teen you are not a child and you are not an adult so yes it was easier in some ways but when you are a teen you have more privliges than a Child.
3 Analyze the reference to the symbols in The Scarlet Letter and how melindia would adapt the letter A. The letter A would represent alone in melindias case.
4 Discuss the dissolution of melindia and heathers friendship and the effect it has on Melindia ? when their relationship dissolves her self esteem goes down even more.
5 Analyze the events and effects of valentines day on Melindia and the aftermath. It makes her feel even worse because she is jelouse of everybody else.
6 Melindia wished her science teacher would teach them about love and betrayal instead of about the birds and the bees. Because of her experiance at the party
7 Discuss what happens when Melindia is placed in ISS. How woud you react to this situation. She broke the rules and she got caught, If I was in her situation I would make the best of the situation.
8 Analyze Mr Freeman tells his class " you must walk alone to find your soul" what does this mean? Is it true ? It means someone can not find it for you and yes it is true.
9 Mr freeman also says that art is about making mistakes and learning from them. what else is like this ? life
10 Examine melindias self image and her survival techniques after Heathers rejection she does give the impression heather speaks of through her self image.
11 Examine Melindias revelation about the night of the party and its residual effect on her after her experiance at the party she is mortified for a long time
Monday, August 31, 2009
speak DQ 2
1 discuss Melindas decline , including physical symptoms. shy, she doesnt interact with people much.
2 analyze the social studies "debate" and its aftermath. Note who challenges the teacher and the position each person takes. How do you feel about this type of debate? do you think the teacher is right or wrong ? do students have the right to challenge a teacher?
I feel that if you are here illegally then you do not have the right to a job that a person who is here legally or a us citizen paying taxes and serving on jurys and performing other patriotic dutys. Who ever meets the job qualificationsshould get the job. the qualifications should be are legal law abiding immigrant or law abiding legal us citizen.
3 Who is a real american what do you think of mr necks opinion ? to me a real american is a person who was either born here and pays taxes and performs other patricotic duties or a legal immingrant who does the same but some one who jumps over a fence and never gets a green card or stow aways on a ship or plane is not a true american.
4 discuss the thanksgiving dinner for melindials family and why this is significant. it shows how well her family interacts with one another and also shows her parents characteristics.
5 Analyze melidias statement about her parents " I bet theyd be devorced by now if i hadent been born what does this say about her self asteem. it shows it is very low
6 examine Melindias refrences to to her secret and what this reveals about her relationship with her parents. What does this reflect about her self esteem.
It shows she is not very open with them
7 Discuss Melindias athletic ability, her attitude toward being on the basketball team, and the comparason she makes between basketball and life. she is talented but her negitive attitude keeps her from reaching her full potential and possibly from making friends.
8 Analyze the deterioration of the relationship between Melindia and Heather. Why is it that people somethimes like us more when they can get something out of us? Are the Marthas good to heather ? because some people like to use others, No the marthas did not treat heather like they should have, becuse they just used her for her talent.
9 What should we value in other people? what qualities are important in a person? What do uyou usually notice first about people? Does that really matter ? We should value the good qualities of a person. important qualities are respectfull, responsable, yes these qualities are important because if you need help from a friend then you need to be able to count on them.
10 Examine Melindias refrence to it. she discribed him as the most discusting thing on the plantet and talked about how she dispised him
11 Discuss the school confrence with Melindias parents and the aftermath. What do you think about melindias suicide attempt? was it real? What does it indicate? What do you think about her mothers reaction ? Her dad was making promises for melindia ex: she will do this she will do that, and her mom was acting unsurprised.
2 analyze the social studies "debate" and its aftermath. Note who challenges the teacher and the position each person takes. How do you feel about this type of debate? do you think the teacher is right or wrong ? do students have the right to challenge a teacher?
I feel that if you are here illegally then you do not have the right to a job that a person who is here legally or a us citizen paying taxes and serving on jurys and performing other patriotic dutys. Who ever meets the job qualificationsshould get the job. the qualifications should be are legal law abiding immigrant or law abiding legal us citizen.
3 Who is a real american what do you think of mr necks opinion ? to me a real american is a person who was either born here and pays taxes and performs other patricotic duties or a legal immingrant who does the same but some one who jumps over a fence and never gets a green card or stow aways on a ship or plane is not a true american.
4 discuss the thanksgiving dinner for melindials family and why this is significant. it shows how well her family interacts with one another and also shows her parents characteristics.
5 Analyze melidias statement about her parents " I bet theyd be devorced by now if i hadent been born what does this say about her self asteem. it shows it is very low
6 examine Melindias refrences to to her secret and what this reveals about her relationship with her parents. What does this reflect about her self esteem.
It shows she is not very open with them
7 Discuss Melindias athletic ability, her attitude toward being on the basketball team, and the comparason she makes between basketball and life. she is talented but her negitive attitude keeps her from reaching her full potential and possibly from making friends.
8 Analyze the deterioration of the relationship between Melindia and Heather. Why is it that people somethimes like us more when they can get something out of us? Are the Marthas good to heather ? because some people like to use others, No the marthas did not treat heather like they should have, becuse they just used her for her talent.
9 What should we value in other people? what qualities are important in a person? What do uyou usually notice first about people? Does that really matter ? We should value the good qualities of a person. important qualities are respectfull, responsable, yes these qualities are important because if you need help from a friend then you need to be able to count on them.
10 Examine Melindias refrence to it. she discribed him as the most discusting thing on the plantet and talked about how she dispised him
11 Discuss the school confrence with Melindias parents and the aftermath. What do you think about melindias suicide attempt? was it real? What does it indicate? What do you think about her mothers reaction ? Her dad was making promises for melindia ex: she will do this she will do that, and her mom was acting unsurprised.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
speak DQ
1 analylize Melindias reaction to the first day of high school and why her fears seem more intense than that of others. why does she say i am an outcast ?
She has had a bad experiance and she is starting high school which can be a big deal to some people
2 examine the meaning of the "clans" and the prevalence of high school cliques. why do we sometimes not like people who are really good at things like sports etc ?
Sometimes the people can be arrogant.
3 Disscuss the first 10 lies they tell you in highschool compare it with your first day. do you think melindias assumption that they are lies is correct ?
yes most of them at least.
She has had a bad experiance and she is starting high school which can be a big deal to some people
2 examine the meaning of the "clans" and the prevalence of high school cliques. why do we sometimes not like people who are really good at things like sports etc ?
Sometimes the people can be arrogant.
3 Disscuss the first 10 lies they tell you in highschool compare it with your first day. do you think melindias assumption that they are lies is correct ?
yes most of them at least.
Friday, August 21, 2009
speak vocab
- Obscene – offensive to morality or decency, repulsive
The construction worker used obscene language when he hit his thumb with a hammer.
- Abstinence – denying self any form of indulgence, appetite, or craving.
Many Catholics practice abstinence from various foods, pastimes, or indulgences as part of the season of Lent. Savant – a person of learning; especially: one with detailed knowledge in some specialized field (i.e. science, literature)
The young man was considered a savant because he was a mathematical genius at an early age.
3 Thespian – dramatic actor
The international Thespian Society is an honorary organization for high-school and middle-school theatre students
fascism – a political philosophy, movement, or regime (as the Fascists) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a government headed by a dictatorial leader.
Adolf Hitler was appointed chancellor in 1933, and quickly established a totalitarian and fascist dictatorship.
4 predator – one that preys, destroys, or devours
To human predators, you are prey, and they have no conscience about harming or killing others
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - PTSD is an anxiety disorder that occurs in the aftermath of a traumatic event. Examples are combat, rape and natural disaster. PTSD is diagnosed six months after the traumatic event. Three major symptoms are: heightened startle response, easily scared, and irritability.
- indoctrination– instruct, with doctrines, theories, beliefs. Can also be brainwashing.
Cult leaders often indoctrinate their followers with beliefs that give the leaders a place of power over them.
- morphing – a special-effects process used in film or video production in which persons or objects seem to change shape, form, etc., in a smooth way, created in a digital environment.
The movie, Willow (1988), introduced the technique of morphing and transformed a goat into a woman.
- potpourri- a mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent.
- Paparazzi - a freelance photographer who aggressively pursues celebrities for the purpose of taking candid photographs.
The paparazzi surrounded Lindsey Lohan when she wrecked her Mercedes and was falling out of the car because she was impaired.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Discussion questions for Harrison Bergeron
1 What is the theme of the story ? To much government control is bad.
2 What do you think Harrisons rebellion reveals about his characters and values ? He is brave and not afraid to die for his cause.
3 What do you think vonnegut might be trying to say about todays society ? The government is starting to gain to much contol.
2 What do you think Harrisons rebellion reveals about his characters and values ? He is brave and not afraid to die for his cause.
3 What do you think vonnegut might be trying to say about todays society ? The government is starting to gain to much contol.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Harrison Bergeron Vocabulary
Calibrated- check adjust, settings on instuments used to measure. We had to calibrate the scale in order to weigh the fish.
Consternation- sudden amazedment resulting in confusion. When I saw my 1st gade teacher in Harveys after all these years I was a walking example of consternation
Cower- Crouch, flinch When the cop walked in the room the convict went into a cower.
Hindrance- Stopping, preventing The handicaps in the story were a hinderance to the caracters in the story.
Luminous- radiating or reflecting light when we looked down the tracks we saw a unidentified luminus object.
symmetry- equal proportions. In math class we are looking for lines of symmetry
synchronizing- causing to work or operate at the same time The navy seals synchronized there watches so the two attacks would be at the same time.
Vague- unclear the orders were vague.
Vigilance- watchful, alert, paying attention The guard must always keep up his vigilance
wince to draw back or tence the body as if experiancing pain When the box dropped on his foot his eye began to wince.
Consternation- sudden amazedment resulting in confusion. When I saw my 1st gade teacher in Harveys after all these years I was a walking example of consternation
Cower- Crouch, flinch When the cop walked in the room the convict went into a cower.
Hindrance- Stopping, preventing The handicaps in the story were a hinderance to the caracters in the story.
Luminous- radiating or reflecting light when we looked down the tracks we saw a unidentified luminus object.
symmetry- equal proportions. In math class we are looking for lines of symmetry
synchronizing- causing to work or operate at the same time The navy seals synchronized there watches so the two attacks would be at the same time.
Vague- unclear the orders were vague.
Vigilance- watchful, alert, paying attention The guard must always keep up his vigilance
wince to draw back or tence the body as if experiancing pain When the box dropped on his foot his eye began to wince.
The Black Cat discussion questions
1 discuss the significance of the following quote: the is something unselfish and self sacrificing loce of a brute, which goes directly to the heart of him who has had frequent occasion to test the paltry friendship and gossamer fidelity of man.
The animal has a way of winning your heart
2 What is the significance of the cats name, Pluto? He is discribing an aspect of himself through the cats name.
3 Why did the narrorator intintionally restrain himself from maltreating the cat while maltreating other animals. he has a degree of restraint until he gets drunk.
4 Why does he eventually mistreat the cat? he loses his restraint
5 Describe the narrators feelings after abusing the cat. He felt bad afterwords, he knows this isnt his true self
6 How does the narrator define perveseness. he discribes it as evil is mans domilate trait.
7 what is the significance of the following quote? hung it because I knew that it had loved me, and because I felt it had given me no reason of offense;because I knew that in doing so I was commiting a sin. He cant face his own shame
The animal has a way of winning your heart
2 What is the significance of the cats name, Pluto? He is discribing an aspect of himself through the cats name.
3 Why did the narrorator intintionally restrain himself from maltreating the cat while maltreating other animals. he has a degree of restraint until he gets drunk.
4 Why does he eventually mistreat the cat? he loses his restraint
5 Describe the narrators feelings after abusing the cat. He felt bad afterwords, he knows this isnt his true self
6 How does the narrator define perveseness. he discribes it as evil is mans domilate trait.
7 what is the significance of the following quote? hung it because I knew that it had loved me, and because I felt it had given me no reason of offense;because I knew that in doing so I was commiting a sin. He cant face his own shame
Thursday, August 13, 2009
The Black Cat Vocabulary
Solicit- (V) to seek for something ex: The salesman will solicit anything for and easy sale.
Mad- (Adj) mentally disturbed, deranged, insane, demented. ex: Edger Allen Poe was a Mad man.
Succinct (Adj) expressed in few words; concise;terse Ex (The kid in my geography class is very succinct.
Phantasm- (N) an illusory likeness of something Ex
Docile- (Adj) easily managed or handled Ex disipline at GA is very Docile.
Disposition (N) the predominant or prevailing tendency of ones spirits Ex the main character of the black cat has a very strange disposition
sagacious (adj) having keen soung judgement Ex I am very sagacious
Paltry (Adj) lacking importance Ex The presidents ideas are very paltry
Gossamer (N) something delicate Ex The mouses bones are very Gossamer
Fidelity (N) faithfulness to obligations Ex I showed strong fidelity by sticking to my comitment
Procure (V) to get by special effort Ex The solider will Procure the rank of colonial over the summer.
Allusion (N) the act of alluding Ex The CIA operative was able to Maintain the allusion regarding the inhanced interogation teqniques.
Intemperance (N) excessive use of alcholic beverages ex edgar allens intemperace was very odd
Maltreat (V) to treat in a rough or cruel way ex the cat in the black cat was very maltreat
Scruple (N) a moral or ethical consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force ex the mans scruple was the only thing keeping him from killing the cat.
Malevolence (N) ill will, hatred ex the man showed a strong malevolence for things that showed care for him.
Atrocity (N) the quality of being extremely wicked, cruel ex: The man commited an atrocity when he cut out the cats eye
Debauch (N) a period of wanton self indulgence and excessive party which includes consumption of alcohol
Sediment (N) a mental feeling, emotion the man had a strong sediment
Mad- (Adj) mentally disturbed, deranged, insane, demented. ex: Edger Allen Poe was a Mad man.
Succinct (Adj) expressed in few words; concise;terse Ex (The kid in my geography class is very succinct.
Phantasm- (N) an illusory likeness of something Ex
Docile- (Adj) easily managed or handled Ex disipline at GA is very Docile.
Disposition (N) the predominant or prevailing tendency of ones spirits Ex the main character of the black cat has a very strange disposition
sagacious (adj) having keen soung judgement Ex I am very sagacious
Paltry (Adj) lacking importance Ex The presidents ideas are very paltry
Gossamer (N) something delicate Ex The mouses bones are very Gossamer
Fidelity (N) faithfulness to obligations Ex I showed strong fidelity by sticking to my comitment
Procure (V) to get by special effort Ex The solider will Procure the rank of colonial over the summer.
Allusion (N) the act of alluding Ex The CIA operative was able to Maintain the allusion regarding the inhanced interogation teqniques.
Intemperance (N) excessive use of alcholic beverages ex edgar allens intemperace was very odd
Maltreat (V) to treat in a rough or cruel way ex the cat in the black cat was very maltreat
Scruple (N) a moral or ethical consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force ex the mans scruple was the only thing keeping him from killing the cat.
Malevolence (N) ill will, hatred ex the man showed a strong malevolence for things that showed care for him.
Atrocity (N) the quality of being extremely wicked, cruel ex: The man commited an atrocity when he cut out the cats eye
Debauch (N) a period of wanton self indulgence and excessive party which includes consumption of alcohol
Sediment (N) a mental feeling, emotion the man had a strong sediment
Thursday, August 6, 2009
The Best Thing I Did This Summer
The best thing i did this summer was i went to Washington DC with my cousins and aunt. We stayed with my cousin in Virginia for a few days then went into DC. We stayed there for three days. Then we went back to my cousins house. We toured the white house and the capital we got to go to the balcony that is above the senate floor. the were some senator speaking but the were only five people on the floor listening to him. We did not get to go to the museums or Arlington because my little cousins started to wine and said they were board so we went back to the hotel. but the good thing was that we got to go to most of the memorials. We ate at an interesting Asian restaurant one night. Even though we didnt get to every thing we planned to see it was still a good trip because I was able to travel with some family i dont get to see alot.
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