Final writting Exam

Inherit the Wind

Jerome Lawrence & Robert E. Lee

To this day, freedom of speech and of thought are still not permitted in many countries around the world. Not so long ago, the law in the United States of America seemed to prohibit it as well. In 1925, the prosecution of a high school teacher for teaching evolutionism to his class, an action that went against the the Butler Act which made it criminal “to teach any theory that denies the story of the Divine Creation of man as taught in the Bible, and to teach instead that man has descended from a lower order of animals”, drew a lot of media attention. This trial was and is considered a major turning point in the American creation-evolution controversy; thirty years later, Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee based their play “Inherit the Wind”on it, illustrating the importance of freedom of speech and not necessarily who is in the right or wrong.

Firstly, to understand the significance of some of the final statements that are made in this play, you must know a little about the characters and their views. Bertram Cates is a young man who teaches biology in a small town high-school; he does not seem to be have any strong religious or scientific view, but he appears to question things that others take for granted. When he is arrested for teaching evolutionism to his class, he doesn’t bow down to the law and pretend he didn’t question Creationism; he stands up for what could be possibly be, with the help of Henry Drummond. This key character, a defence lawyer from Chicago, represents Cates opinion throughout the trial, by arguing for freedom of thought. He, like Cates is not a “believer” of creationism or evolutionism, he simply is fighting for human progress. The next character of whom it is important to understand the views, is Matthew Harrison Brady. This man unlike Cates, is one who has a very strong Faith in the Lord and does not want to hear anything about other theories or hypothesis about the origins of the Universe. He judges himself as quite a knowledgeable man when it comes to the Bible, and believes every word in it in a literal way. He receives an enormous amount of support from the people of the town from beginning to end of the play, because they voted for him in all the elections he participated in. E.K. Hornbeck is a character that holds a very important part in the final scene of the play who despises Brady’s religious fundamentalism and the way the townspeople accept Brady’s views. Nevertheless, both Brady and Cates’ opinions are what seem to create the main issue throughout the play.

Now that you know the basic facts about the antagonist and protagonists beliefs, we can proceed with the final statements that resume the theme of this play. Since I do not have access to the play itself I cannot cite but, I will do my best to paraphrase as accurately as possible. When the trial is over and Cates has “lost” , Brady has a heart attack and dies; at that moment, the focus of the play shifts to a conversation between Hornbeck and Drummond. Hornbeck makes some wisecrack about how the world is better off without another fundamentalist and Drummond answers that he had as much right to his beliefs as anyone else. Hornbeck reacts to Drummond’s answer by saying that he is a hypocrite and that he is no better than Brady. The final comment that Drummond makes is what holds together the whole meaning of the play: It does not matter what you think as long as you do not impose that thought on others and let them think freely.

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LEL 3-4

Course 3: Synonyms and Antonyms practice 1
1. I thought that this test was relatively interesting; because, it made you think about what each word meant and about the slight difference in each one's meaning that is so important when trying to find a synonym or antonym for a word.
2. It was relatively easy
3. I didn't learn much, because i couldn't review my mistakes.
4.80% average, 90% on the synonyms and 70% on the antonyms.
5. I give this test 9/10

Course 4: Synonyms and Antonyms practice 1
1. This test was slightly more difficult than the previous one, so it made me think more and concentrate on the slight differences between the definitions of the words.
2. As I mentioned above, I found this evaluation slightly harder than the first one, but it's level of difficulty helped sustain my interest more.
3. As I said for the first test I didn't get to review my mistake and thus, couldn't really learn from my mistakes.
4.95% average, 100% on the synonyms,90% on the antonyms.
5. I give this course a rating of 9/10

11 sexy ways to introduce a literary essay

Background Thesis Statement is necesssary (TS)

- TS is an interpretation

- TS is based on literary elements: -Plot, characterization, setting, symbolism, theme, dialogue, imagery, naration

-TS is not a fact

-TS never uses i think

- TS needs proof based on quotations

1. biographical info: In a. Bierce's. «Occurence at...», he takes the view point of his enemy, a confederate-even though he was a federal soldier- to show the horrors.

2. Quotation «i'm not mad, no i'm not.» Why did the narrator say this ? Was he really sane?

3. Definition: according tothe dictionary the word lottery means a random draw with money as a prize.In s Jacksons «Lottery» the prize is very macabre indeed; death by stoning.

4. a literary element: imagery is a powerful way to express powerful emotions and feelings.

5. Life experience ( author)

6. Plot

7. Philosophical or sociological concept

8. Historical background

9. Claim to fame

10. Using imagery

11. Allusion

Book Review

After being published in nine different segments, “Yukiguni 雪国” made its appearance in bookstores all over Japan as a single piece in 1947. Ten years later, it was translated to English by Edward G. Seidensticker, its title becoming “Snow Country”; a literal translation of its original one. In 1957, this wonderful work of art led Yasunari Kawabata, its author, to being nominated and consequently becoming, the first Japanese novelist to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. The story that unfolds throughout this book is one of a relationship between a geisha and a dilettante from Tokyo.

For me, this story forms a slightly unbalanced mix of good and bad elements. On one side of the scale there is the imagery and culture integrated into the book; and on the other, there is a mass of subliminal messages and lack of explicitness. First of all, I'll state some of the facts that bothered me most. Throughout the book, there seems to be parts that are missing or pieces that don't connect or follow the flow of the story. At first I assumed that this strange delivery was the consequence of a faulty translation; after some research, I found that it could also be the result of the very segmented past of this piece. Since it was published progressively in nine parts, it may just be lacking in fluency because of the time span between each ones creation; or maybe the author was in a different emotional state when he wrote the separate segments of the story, which could cause the slight discontinuity and jump from one mood to another that is present at many times in “Snow Country”. This fault may be the cause of certain elements of the story that, regardless of the creative style of the author, seem to lack explicit explanations and thus, leave me a very confused reader. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the two following elements of this novel to a great extent : the Japanese culture and the very image rich vocabulary.

This first element interested me because this novel being written originally in Japanese, did not present the objects and scenery as if they were being presented to a foreigner, but took for granted that you knew what they were. At the beginning of the book I had a few rough moments trying to comprehend, but as the story wore on I lost the incertitude I had and just let my mind bathe in this unknown world, universe, climate and culture. The second element I appreciated, was the language that was used and the genre that resembled slightly the Haiku. The similarity that recalled the Haiku form was that of the fusing of opposite or incongruous terms, the fusing of the senses.Here are a few examples: a roaring silence, the round softness of running water...

This last example demonstrates wonderfully the mastery with which Yasunari Kawabata unites multiple senses so simply.

Over all, it was a good book; but I would not recommend it to anyone who is easily confused.

Inherit the wind

Characters:
1. Bertram Cates, 24,hs teacher,defendant, he believed in evolution
2. Matthew H. Brady, politician, prosecution, very christian, hero
3. Henry Drummond, devil, Defense, city guy
4. E.K. Hornbeck : Cynical journalist, portrays Cates as a hero in his article,city guy,for Cates, against Brady
5. Reverend Brown,: fundamentalist christian, fire and brimestone
6. Rachel Brown: 22, elemenmtry teacher, daughter of reverend, romance with Cates
7. Judge: impartial...ish,
8. Townspeople :

QUESTIONS

1. How does Howard and Melinda’s interaction at the beginning of the play foreshadow

the major issues of the play? I don't recall this scene.

2. What does Meeker, the bailiff’s, willingness to let Cates out of jail to meet with Rachel

tell us both about his offence and the town? He isn't very dangerous to anyone physically but the town is very close-minded and persecutes him for being open minded.It tells us that the offence isn't very serious and not a threat physical to the town.

3. What kind of town does Hillsboro seem to be in its preparations for Brady’s arrival?

A very republican one and pious one. A very religious one, and proud to show it by desplaying banners and singing christian songs.

4. What does Brady’s relationship with his wife tell us about his character?

She seems to baby him a lot. It shows that brady is dependant and submissive.

5. What does Brady’s conversation with Rachel, and subsequent behaviour afterwards tell

us about his character? He is a backstabber, he is trying to use Rachel trust to his advantage.

It tells us that Brady could be untrustworthy, conniving and manipulative.

6. How is Drummond characterized by the townspeople? Later when we meet him do

they seem to be correct? They think he is devil. When we meet him, he just seems like someone who wants things right.Drummond is depicted as the Devil or Evil incarnate because he had previously defended hard core criminals; however we find him to be free-thinking and a man of principal.

7. What role does Hornbeck play in the action of the play? What is the significance of the

way he speaks? He keeps the balance in the support for Cates and he brings info to the rest of America, he portrays Cates as a hero.Hornbeck shows another point of view that is seemingly more open-minded but isn't. He was more articulate, but he was not superior despite what he might think.

8. Do the elements of the trial seem fair to you? Why or why not? The jury could be bias as well as the judge, so it isn't fair.

9. What do you think Rachel’s motivations for asking Cates to drop the trial and admit

his guilt stem from? Her indecision between her father and Cates, she does't know who to chose.

10. What does Brady’s intervention in Reverend Brown’s sermon say about him? Does

this contradict what you thought about him as a character? He seems to think that they are being harsh but he is portrayed as a fire and brimstone sort of man.

11. What is the central issue that Drummond is arguing for in the courtroom?

He thinks that people should be allowed to think.

12. Do you think it is fair that none of Drummond’s expert witnesses are allowed to act as

witnesses? No, it isn't.

PLAN

Thesis Statement :

The story uses 2 elements, setting and symbolism to hint at the topic of " abortion "without explicitily stating it.

Paragraph 1 : Setting introduces a tence atmosphere, Spain 1920's. The author uses a quote about the hills and the station.

Paragraph 2 : Hard decision to make about "it" , he makes a parrallel with the railroads going in 2 different directions and the 2 options you can take.

Paragraph 3 : The hills are compared to white elephants= baby pregnant belly /unique and uncommon

Paragraph 4 : fields and trees = fertility and fruitfulness

Mid-Term Test: Story Of An Hour

Part A

1. What is Louise Mallard’s opinion of marriage? Indicate the paragraph that suggests it?

Louise Mallard has a relatively low opinion of marriage; in fact, she views it as a type of business arrangement in which women must obey the will of their husbands. In the following quote, the author exposes Mrs. Mallard's feelings about marriage: “There would be no one to live for during those coming years; she would live for herself. There would be no powerful will bending hers in that blind persistence with which men and women believe they have a right to impose a private will upon a fellow-creature.”(paragraph 12)

2. Why does Louise Mallard suddenly stop crying? Indicate the place in the text?

The end of Louise Mallard's tears was caused by a sudden realisation; she was free. She didn't have to live her life for anyone but herself anymore. Although she was sad that her husband had died, she no longer had to abide by the binding laws of marriage and obey him, which filled her heart with joy and freedom."Now her bosom rose and fell tumultuously. She was beginning to recognize this thing that was approaching to possess her, and she was striving to beat it back with her will--as powerless as her two white slender hands would have been. When she abandoned herself a little whispered word escaped her slightly parted lips. She said it over and over under the breath: "free, free, free!" The vacant stare and the look of terror that had followed it went from her eyes. They stayed keen and bright. Her pulses beat fast, and the coursing blood warmed and relaxed every inch of her body." (paragraph 10)

3. How does she feel about her future as a widow? Cite the line in the text, using just the first few words, then a series of dots …? Her feelings about being a widow are very clear; she feels that she will live a long, happy and free life."Her fancy was running riot along those days (...) breathed a quick prayer that life might be long(...)

5. Why is there so much description of what is outside the window when Louise is alone in her room? I think that the abundant presence of description in this section of the story is a way of demonstrating her new, yet unconscious, taste for life. She seems to be noticing all the tiniest details, like that of someone stepping in to a new place and marveling at it.

Part B

This story is full of ironic situations; however, many don’t seem so at first glance.

The first ironic element that we come across when reading it is, the view from Mrs. Mallard’s window. Kate Chopin, the author, describes everything through the main characters senses and puts to use language that could only be used by someone who is very attentive and whose senses seem to tingle with alertness and life :"She could see (…) the tops of trees that were all aquiver with the new spring life. The delicious breath of rain was in the air.(…) The notes of a distant song which someone was singing reached her faintly, and countless sparrows were twittering in the eaves.” However, she should be in the devastated state women are in after receiving such news, which is what makes this moment ironic.

When Louise closes herself into her room, her sister and Richards’ worry about her: they think she is grieving and will “make yourself ill”, but in fact she is relishing her newly found freedom. Not unlike the previously presented aspect of the story, Louise is celebrating her long life ahead of her, when all “good” spouses should have been grieving at the loss of their husband. “She breathed a quick prayer that life might be long. It was only yesterday she had thought with a shudder that life might be long.” This example shows us that you shouldn’t expect people to follow what the general public usually does, people don’t always care about others the way they seem to and every event that takes part in your life can have a big impact on the way you view life.

Kate Chopin starts off the story with a simple line: “Knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with a heart trouble, great care was taken to break to her as gently as possible the news of her husband's death.” She tosses it at the reader as though it is not of great importance, and moves on with the story; however, she ties up the story with a sentence that recalls that first one, “When the doctors came they said she had died of heart disease--of the joy that kills.” This simple statement gives a whole new significance to irony: in my opinion she did not die from the joy of her husbands return but from the shock and realization that she was losing all her new found freedom and love for life. She could take her husband’s death, but she could not take his return and what it meant she would have to sacrifice.

Using quotes

-With a complete idea (:)
Ex : Hemingway uses action to emphasize a character trait : " The girl looked at the bead curtain..."

-With an incomplete idea (,)
Ex : In hemingway's story, the girl said, "They look like white elephants."

-With an incomplete quotation within a sentence
Ex : Hemingway's story takes place at a railway station " between two lines of rails in the sun ."

-Within a quote
Ex : Hemingway wrote, " 'They're lovely hills,' she said.'They don't really look like white elephants.'"

Sentences 307/308

1. She went to bed early; however, it took hours for her to fall asleep. (, but)

2. She wants to lose weight ; therefore, she has gone on a diet. (,so)

3. The night air was very still; moreover, a light rain had begun to fall. (, and)

4. Her friend did her best to learn to cook; however, nothing she prepared came out right. (, but)

5. Our team learned that the train would be very late; therefore, we decided to take the plane.

(, so)

6. THe girl can sing very well; moreover, she is a talented actress. (, and)

7. Their basement was damaged by the flood; however, they can't afford to fix it now. (, but)

8. My boss wants to live like a millionaire; therefore, he bought an expensive mansion in an exclusive area. (, so )

9. Their army lost the last few battles; however, they kept on fighting. (, but)

10. Capital punishment is often applied unfairly; moreover, a mistake is sometimes made. (, and)

11. The boy has been absent from class many times; therefore, the principal called him to his office for an explanation. (, so )

When I was one-and-twenty

When I was one-and-twenty

When I was one-and-twenty
I heard a wise man say,
'Give crowns and pounds and guineas
But not your heart away;
Give pearls away and rubies
But keep your fancy free.'
But I was one-and-twenty,
No use to talk to me.

When I was one-and-twenty
I heard him say again,
'The heart out of the bosom
Was never given in vain;
'Tis paid with sighs a plenty
And sold for endless rue.'
And I am two-and-twenty,
And oh, 'tis true, 'tis true.

Poetry analysis

1. What is the genre, or form of the poem?

2. Who is speaking in the poem?

The young man.

3. What is the argument, thesis, or subject of the poem

You always get hurt when you give your heart.

4. What is the structure of the poem?

Two stanzas, both octets. It's rhyme scheme is as follows: abab,cdcd.

5. How does the poem make use of setting?

It uses a language level that demonstrates the social standing and ethnicity of the narrator.

6. How does the poem use imagery?

It uses metaphors and similes.

7. Are there key statements or conflicts in the poem that appear to be central to its meaning?

The difference in age and the advice that the older man gives him.

8. How does the sound of the poetry contribute to its meaning?

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9. Examine the use of language.

It demonstrates what class he is from.

10. Can you see any ways in which the poem refers to, uses or relies on previous writing?

No.

11. What qualities does the poem evoke in the reader?

Trust and love,Sympathy.

12. What is your historical and cultural distance from the poem?

England / Canada, 1896 / 2009

13. What is the world-view and the ideology of the poem?

Love is precious and your heart should not be given lightly.

Vocabulary and Spelling Course 1I found this course relatively interesting because it helped me realise that there are many different ways to mangle the pronunciation of words when we don't know how they are supposed to sound. I also found the difficulty level of this course to be moderate, and it gives you customised information depending on your knowledge. Furthermore, this LEL course offers you tips on how to retain information you had difficulty with, or didn't know before. This course taught me how to pronounce certain words like: slough, epitome. I also learned what: précis,blasé,amnesty,bemoan,cartel,filibuster,incumbent... and many other words mean. This course was for learning purposes only and didn't give you score, but the majority of my answers to the exercises were correct. I would rate this course as a 8.5/10Grammar Practice 2 Contrarily to the previous course I took, this one was simply a test. Uniquely for this reason, I say that it wasn't very interesting. It helped me spot some of my weaknesses, but it was not very difficult and most of the mistakes you had to point out were quite obvious. Since this was a test I didn't learn anything new; the mistakes I made were simply made from lack of attention. My score on this test was 33/40. I grade this test 8/10 because it could be a lot of help to people who's first language is not english.

Poetry analysis

Figures of speech
simile- his hair is dark as the hyacinth blossom

metaphor- flame-coloured are his wings

personification- the oak tree shook its heard

alliteration-(repetition of initial consonants) she sat silently/ tis true; tis true

assonance- (repetition of vowels) as the shadow of the rose

consonance-(repetition of consonants within words)

aposthrophe- talking directly to an person, alive or dead

Hyperbole- exaggerate

oxymoron "sound of silence"

symbolism
imagery (senses)
-hearing
-seeing
-smeling
-tasting
-touch

lvl of languages
-slang
-informal
-formal


Irony

Pun ( fun use of language)

Pun 1 I wondered why the ball was getting bigger, then it hit me.

Pun 2: We almost got creamed by a milk truck.

Combining sentences

307/308
cc ca

Nightingale Review

I appreciated the nightingale and the rose for a variety of reasons.

First of all, I like the way that Wilde presents the situation; by using an omniscient narrator, he lets you see what all the characters say without having to have the narrator "present". Another aspect that I appreciated greatly was the simple yet plentiful language that Wilde mastered so uniquely.

By applying these images and simple dialogues, he conveys what everyone is feeling with an exactitude that no one else can equal. Furthermore, he personifies all the trees, butterflies, birds and other objects or animals that shouldn't be able to speak, which gives an entire new side to this “fairy tale” like story, without which it would be sorely lacking.

Another one of my opinions is that Oscar Wilde is trying to make the reader understand that you shouldn't judge what people say too quickly, and an action is sometimes worth a thousand words. Subsequently, I found that the nightingale was a romantic; she believed in love and she trusted that the student was truly in love. Solely for this reason she gave her life, dying so that he could live a life of love; but it was all in vain. Another fact that I think the author is aiming to convey to the reader, is that you shouldn't judge people by their appearance, or how they appear at first glance. I find that the part of the story in which the student judges the nightingale by her song and says that she is careless is a particularly good example of what I previously stated.

All in all, I think that this short story is one that should be read, and is a nice light read.

Symbols

Girl--------» Materialism

Oak tree---» Wisdom

Student----» Naïveté

Nightingale-» Devotion, Goodness

Rose--------»(Unrequited) love

Occurence

Write 5 images :
Ex: The beating of the watch is compared to the stroke of a blacksmith's hammer upon an anvil

Sand is compared to diamonds, rubies, emeralds...
1 They hurt his ear like the thrust of a knife; he feared he would shriek

2 A piece of dancing driftwood caught his attention M

3 What a sluggish stream

4 The humming of the gnats that danced above M

5 A fish slid along beneath his eyes and he heard the rush of its body parting the water.

6 He found himself spinning around like a top S

The author uses a vocabulary that is full of images appeals to our senses.

Writing Correction Code

Thesis :

The benefits of eating healthy foods are extensive.

Topic sentence :

People who eat healthy food are know to feel less tired.

Vocabulary Occurrence
1 Stout : sturdy, solid

2 dignitary : person holding a high rank.

3 deference : respectful submission
4 commended : to entrust, or cite with approval
5 brooding : preoccupied with depressing or morbid thoughts
6 apprehension : suspicion of future danger or misery
7 knell : the sound made by a bell rung very slowly, usually at a funeral
8 chafed : irritation or annoyance at something, soreness caused by rubbing
9 pendulum :a body suspended from a fixed point that moves to and fro by the action of gravity and acquired momentum
10 periodicity : the character of being periodical

Sentence Patterns

1,1a,1b

IC: independent clause-- subject + verb+ direct object
ex: CSL has 3200 students.
DC: dependant clause-- subject + verb -- incomlete idea
M: modifier

ex: CSL has many talented students.

PP: Prepositional phrase (no verb)
ex:CSL has 3200 talented students in many programs , which are very interesting.
(sub)(verb) (M) (PP) (RP) (DC)
IO: inderect object
SC: subordinating conjunction( while, because,after, until...)
CC: coordinating conjunction
RP: relative pronoun

CA: coordinating adverb ( however, hence, therefore, thus, moreover, neverthless, likewise, consequently, accordingly, furthermore...)
CC: coordinating conjunctions

Sentence pattern 1: IC ; IC

Hard work is only one side of the equation; talent is the other .

Some people dream of being something ; others stay awake and are.

Many people believe in karma ; others do not.

Ceaser, try on this toga; it seems to be your size.

Sentence pattern 1a : IC ; CA , IC.

The narrator in the story«The Tell Tale Heart,» claimed he was sane; however, he was really nuts.

Frank Stockton had a bad leg and could not run; therefore, he took up writting to compensate.

The narrotor thought the old man's eye was mean; nevertheless, it was all in his head.

Sentence pattern 1b: IC ; IC, CC IC

Poe was a great writer; he influenced many others, and he was immensly admired.

The princess was semi-barbaric; she was manipulative and cunning, but she could not her way.

Sentence pattern 2 : IC : IC

General statement to specific statement

Darwin's "Origin of species" sates a harsh truth : only the fittest survive.

The empty coffin in the crypt has a single horrifying meaning : Dracula had awoken to search for fresh blood.

The scout's return could only mean one thing : he was a spy.

Peyton's fate was decided : he was about to be hanged.

The story was quite ironic : Ambrose Bierce, a northern soldier, took a southern view.

Sentence pattern 3 : Using a series without a conjuntion ( A,B,C )

With passion, determination, purpose, Lincoln fought slavery.

Being a family man, being rich, being happy, he still gave up his life.

Being a slave owner, he beat his slaves, he whipped them, he starved them, without feeling remorse.

Peyton closed his eyes, thought of his wife, felt pain.

Sentence pattern 4 : An introductory series of appositives using a dash-- and summarizing subject ( these, those, each, all, suuch someone)

"The tell tale heart," " The Nightingale," "Hills Like White Elephants,"-- each of these has some form of internal or psychological conflict.

The Lady or the Tiger

4 Points:
- Frank Stockton had one leg shorter than the other.
-He has some of his stories in a book with Edgar Alan Poe
-He told his stories to his siblings to put them to sleep
-There is no conclusion to the story , the author leaves it to us to decide

A.Vocabulary

will : determinaton
valour : courage
poetic justice : an outcome where virtue is rewarded and vice punished, in an ironic way
wails : loud lamentations
mourners : people expressing grief or sorrow
dire : terrible
fate : destiny
fair : beautiful
choristers : singers in a choir
maidens : a young woman, maid
the apple of his eye : very important person
unsurpassed : unequalled
startling : suprising
damsels : maiden, lady
glances : looks
mazes : confusing passages
fangs : long pointy teeth
gnash : teeth grind
shriek : strident cry
anguished : pained

B. What advice would I give the lover? And why?
I would tell him to trust her, because although she is very jealous, I don't think she is quite barbaric enough to watch, listen and sit through her lover being ripped to shreds by a savage beast.

LEL

Course 1: Title
1. Interests
2. Difficulty
3. What I learned
4.My score
5. Course rating

Course 2: Title
1. Interests
2. Difficulty
3. What I learned
4.My score
5. Course rating

1. Point of view

It's narrated first person, and he is present.

2. Style: give one example of

2.1 Imagery

darkness, sounds( heart beat, drum beat, clock ticking)

2.2 Metaphor

eye / vulture, stone dead

2.3 Simile

simple dim ray, like the thread of the spider

2.4 Personification

The eye is presented as if it has a mind of it's own, death stalks with his black shadow...

2.5 Irony

It is ironic that the narrotor thought the old man was kind but he killed him because of his evil eye. He says he isn't mad yet hwe is really insane.

Themes : 1. A human being has a wicked perverse mind that can goad him or her into doing evil things with no apparent motive.

2. Fear of discovery can bring about discovery.

3. The evil within is worse than the evil or ugliness without.

VOCABULARY:

Prefixes:

dis-simulation

im-possible

fore-sight

de-scribe

mid-night

un-perceived

con-ceived

pre-cautions

intro-duced

ex-amined

LESS/ABLE/IBLE

causeless, possible, tolerable

Wiki quiz

What is the Learning Express Library (LEL)?

Help offered in the library for student that are haveing difficulty in English class.

Where is Mr. B's office?

C-150

What percentage of the course is writing and speaking worth?

50%/50%

How many items are on the "Writing Correction Code"?

6 elements

What are Mr. B's office hours?

12-4 Monday/3-4 Thursday

What is the 48 hour rule?

?

What is the first assignment?

Read the tell tale heart, create a blog and a google account

How many references are made to "thesis statement"?

I have no clue

How can I reach Mr. B through this Wiki?

By going to discussions

Do you have to go to the Grande Bibiliotheque to register?

Yes , although i haven't yet. For formative work.

How many short stories are we going to read?

We will be reading 6 short stories

How many pages on the site refer to "grammar"?

none ?

How many items are listed in the Student Agreement?

10 items

What are the summative writing assignments?

a 600 word essay

Write down two questions you have about the course?

1. I don't really totally understand the wiki page and assignments, how does it work ?

2. Do you like hungarian food ?

4 Speaking criteria

Speaking tips

1 Delivery tips:
volume, eye contact, speed, pauses,natural, fluency, pronunciation

2 Content tips:
Main idea, development, good intro, questions, facts...

3 Organisation tips: structure, sequencers, transitions...

4 Language tips :vocabulary, grammar, sentence variety...

Literary elements

Literary elements

Plot/Story line/ Dramatic stucture/Action #2,5,8,10,11,12,13,14,17
Notes : exposition, conflict, rising action, complicaton, climax, falling action, denouement, resolution, flashbacks and forshadowing.

Setting #2,8,9,10
Notes : time, place, (hour, minute, time of day, century,...)

Characters # 2,3,4,6,20,22,25
Notes :Protagonist,antagonist,fail(minor character), round/flat, conflict(internal/external), character devellopment (physical description,dialogue,action)

Theme#1,2,16,19
Notes : meaning ,not the subject

Narration#7
Notes : point of vue ( 1st person,omniscient, multiple narrators )

Style#15,17,18,21,23,24,25
Notes : diction,syntax,irony,satire,figurative language ( simile, metaphor...)

Ralph Quesada Interview

Ralph Quesada is a young man who knows what he wants from life. He will persevere till he reaches the height of his expectancies. His previous unsuccessful attempt at passing the provincial driving exam hasn’t changed his short-term goal of obtaining a license before Christmas. Within the next few years he would like to enroll in a Mechanical Engineering program at university. His goal is to study hard and graduate with honours, enabling him to get a good job in the domain. At some further point in his life, he would like to move to the Osaka region of Japan and settle down in a house of his own in that little corner of industrial paradise. He hopes that his previous achievements such as, acquiring his learner’s permit, a well earned 98% average in English last year and the completion of a 16 hour First Aid class will help him reach the goals he has set for himself.

Ralph's varied interests include everything from mountain biking to computers without forgetting techno music and the latest drag racing car models. His main network consists of his family, his parents and older sister, as well as his closest friends, and of course his iPod! Quesada is a multitalented young adult who can mind read, bike for 70 kilometers straight, solve all your computer troubles, eat copious amounts of food without gaining weight and all the while be sociable.

He is a determined person who knows what he wants and will strive to succeed in life in anyway he can.