Do you think Smith ("The Wife Beater") should have spent more time in this essay on developing the cause-and-effect relationship, if any, between the "wife beater" shirt and family violence? What additional information would she have to provide?
I think he should have spent more time in the essay he could've included what others had to say about both so the full feeling of the effect can be understood.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Blog Entry #1
Like most definition essays, "I Want A Life" (pg.520-523) uses several patterns of development. Which ones does it use? Which of these do you consider most important for supporting Brady's thesis? Why? The several signs of development are, the fact that he decides that he wants a wife,The fact he wants a wife to help with his everyday life. Also that his attitude about life has changed. The fact that he wants a wife is the most important for his thesis. This is important to the essay because this is what the essay is all about.
Blog Entry #1
Like most definition says "I Want A Wife" (pg.520-523) uses several patterns of development. Which ones does it use? Which of these do you consider most important for support Brady's thesis? Why?
Comprehension (pg. 528-529)
Why is Smith"disturbed" (5) by the name "wife-beaeter"?do you think her concern is justified?
Smith is disturbed because of the name and the meaning behind the name. Her concern is justified because she is worried about safety.
Smith is disturbed because of the name and the meaning behind the name. Her concern is justified because she is worried about safety.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Combining The Patterns (pg.494)
A dictionary definition is a familiar - even tired- strategy for an essay's introduction. Would you advise Ericson to delete the definition in paragraph 6 for this reason, do you believe it is neccessary? Explain.
I wouldn't advise Ericson to delete the definition and it is not neccessary, because everyone has a different meaning of things.
I wouldn't advise Ericson to delete the definition and it is not neccessary, because everyone has a different meaning of things.
Journal Entry(pg. 471- 476)
Do you think this essay is funny? explain your reaction.
This essay is funny to me because it reminds me of when I was a child that always had an excuse. This is also funny because it relates to me in so many ways. My reaction to this was that this is the common child. I had this reaction because I was once a child that always had excuses.
This essay is funny to me because it reminds me of when I was a child that always had an excuse. This is also funny because it relates to me in so many ways. My reaction to this was that this is the common child. I had this reaction because I was once a child that always had excuses.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Journal (pg.436-442)
Do you think the authors characterize society accurately, or do they overstate their case? For example, do you know people who suffer from affluenza? I believe that the author does not characterize society accurately they don't overstate their case.It is the authors feelings about affluenza. I do not know anyone with affluenza. I feel that he is just stating facts about the subjects.
Combining The Patterns (pg.430)
This essay contains a number of exemplification paragraphs for example paragraphs 6 and 9. What do these paragraphs add to the essay? Would more such paragraphs be helpful?
These paragraphs add specific details about the essay. more of these paragrahs would be helpful.
These paragraphs add specific details about the essay. more of these paragrahs would be helpful.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Ch.8 Exemplification
Based on your own observations of male - female communication, how accurate is Tannen's analysis? Can you relate an anecdote from your own life that illustrates her thesis?
Tannen's analysis is very accurate, I can relate to this by saying the fact that the question of who is more dominant the male or the female is still gonna exsist.
Tannen's analysis is very accurate, I can relate to this by saying the fact that the question of who is more dominant the male or the female is still gonna exsist.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Journal
What effects positive or negative do you think television has had on your life? What would your life be like without it?
I have both positive and negative effects of television. The positive efect is that I learn more about the outside world. Another effect is that I really like it. The negative effect is that I spend alot of time in front of the television. I find myself putting the television before alot of things that I need to do. Another negative effect is that I tend to push people away due to watching television. I believe that my life would be good and bad without it.
I have both positive and negative effects of television. The positive efect is that I learn more about the outside world. Another effect is that I really like it. The negative effect is that I spend alot of time in front of the television. I find myself putting the television before alot of things that I need to do. Another negative effect is that I tend to push people away due to watching television. I believe that my life would be good and bad without it.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Journal Entry (pg.362)
Do you agree that carring a gun is Hasselstom's only choice , or do you think she could take other steps to ensure her safety. why? I believe that she should carry a gun because she is an elder and can easily be taken advantage of. I also feel that it is important for her to carry a gun because a woman need to be secured and needs to feel secured.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Journal
Have you ever had a situation such as the ones Staples describes, where you perceived or someone perceived you as threating? How did you react? After reading Staples essay, do you think you would react the same way how?
I was once perceived by someone at the age of 17, I was taken as a person who is violent and steals. My reaction was angry because I had money and wasn't a thief. I started to attack the paerson who thought of me in such a way. After reading Staples essay I wouldn't act the same way because it is not worth the trouble. I would also react differently because that would only prove that person right about people that look like me.
I was once perceived by someone at the age of 17, I was taken as a person who is violent and steals. My reaction was angry because I had money and wasn't a thief. I started to attack the paerson who thought of me in such a way. After reading Staples essay I wouldn't act the same way because it is not worth the trouble. I would also react differently because that would only prove that person right about people that look like me.
Journal
Would you ever get a tatto? Write paragragh answering this question. Use your answers to the questions above to support the main idea in your topic sentence.
If the time presents itself I would get a tatoo because, I would like to express myself through art. I have always wanted a tatoo when I was a child. My tatto would be my way of showing the world who I am. My tatto will state my independence and my strength. The tatoo will symbolize how different i am from everone else.
If the time presents itself I would get a tatoo because, I would like to express myself through art. I have always wanted a tatoo when I was a child. My tatto would be my way of showing the world who I am. My tatto will state my independence and my strength. The tatoo will symbolize how different i am from everone else.
CH.8 pg.199-215
1.How would you describe each of the four tatoos pictured on the previous page? List the prominent features of each, and then write two or three sentences that describes each of them. The first tatto has the feature of a heart with two names underneath it. The tatto symbolizes the fact that this person was in love with someone and no longer is and has found a new love. This tatoo symbolizes that this person has strength to move on with life. The tatoo also says how the person is not a type to mourn over a loss.
I would describe the second tatoo as delicate. The tatoo is a simple rose on the shoulder of a girl. This symbolizes how delicate and simple the girl is. The tatoo shows how she is a peaceful person and likes stability.
The third tatoo is a cartoon character on the shoulder of a man. This tatoo symbolizes that he is a playfull person. It also expresses the fact that he is into characters. The tatoo shows that he a person that is young at heart.
The forth tatoo is a peace of art on a mans back. This tatoo shows that this person is artistic. It also shows a love for art and a love for chinese art. The tatoo shows that he is not affraid to defend hiself. The overall explanation is that he is a warrior.
2. After studying the four pictures (and reviewing your answer to question 1) write a one sentence general statement that sums up your ideas about tattos. For example why do you think people get tattos? Do you see them as a way for people to express themselves? As a way of demostrating individually?As a form of rebellion? As an impusive act? As something else? Tattos basically is a way of expressing yourself it seperates you from people.
3. List several examples that support the general statement you made in question 2. What examples could you use to support this general statement? The several examples that I can make are the tattos, what they symbolize, also the way that it is formatted on the person.
I would describe the second tatoo as delicate. The tatoo is a simple rose on the shoulder of a girl. This symbolizes how delicate and simple the girl is. The tatoo shows how she is a peaceful person and likes stability.
The third tatoo is a cartoon character on the shoulder of a man. This tatoo symbolizes that he is a playfull person. It also expresses the fact that he is into characters. The tatoo shows that he a person that is young at heart.
The forth tatoo is a peace of art on a mans back. This tatoo shows that this person is artistic. It also shows a love for art and a love for chinese art. The tatoo shows that he is not affraid to defend hiself. The overall explanation is that he is a warrior.
2. After studying the four pictures (and reviewing your answer to question 1) write a one sentence general statement that sums up your ideas about tattos. For example why do you think people get tattos? Do you see them as a way for people to express themselves? As a way of demostrating individually?As a form of rebellion? As an impusive act? As something else? Tattos basically is a way of expressing yourself it seperates you from people.
3. List several examples that support the general statement you made in question 2. What examples could you use to support this general statement? The several examples that I can make are the tattos, what they symbolize, also the way that it is formatted on the person.
Combining The Patterns (pg.241)
In paragraph 8, Staples uses cause and effect to demonstrate what goes "into the making of a young thug". Would several examples have better explained how a youth becomes a thug?
yes i believe that the cause and effect is good but a real case in life would have etter explained events.
yes i believe that the cause and effect is good but a real case in life would have etter explained events.
Combining The Patterns Questions
1. Gallagher uses cause and effect in paragraphs 1 and 2 to introduce her essay. What are the advantages of this strategy? Could she have used other patterns for example, comparison and contrast to show how her ideas about marriage contrast with popular opinion? Would these paragrahs have added to the essay's impact? Explain.
The advantages of this would be the fact that she tells the reader what the essay is about and facts of the essay before really reading it. She could've used comparison and contrast to show her ideas about marriage contrast with popular opinion, these paragrapahs have added to the eesays impact because it would've showed marriage from both sides and what they have in common.
The advantages of this would be the fact that she tells the reader what the essay is about and facts of the essay before really reading it. She could've used comparison and contrast to show her ideas about marriage contrast with popular opinion, these paragrapahs have added to the eesays impact because it would've showed marriage from both sides and what they have in common.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
The Storm
1. How does the storm help set in motion the action of the story? List the events caused by the storm. The storm set up motion for the action of the story because it reunited and old relationship that turned into a affair.
2.Is the last line of the story to be taken literally, or is it meant to be ironic? Explain. I think the last line is to be taken literally because the affair was over and she was in the place that she wanted to be.
3.What does the story's desciptive details tell us about Calixta?The story's descriptive details tell me that Calixta was very unhappy and wanted out of her marriage.
2.Is the last line of the story to be taken literally, or is it meant to be ironic? Explain. I think the last line is to be taken literally because the affair was over and she was in the place that she wanted to be.
3.What does the story's desciptive details tell us about Calixta?The story's descriptive details tell me that Calixta was very unhappy and wanted out of her marriage.
The Storm
On one level, the story's title refers to the storm that storm that takes place through much of the story. To what else could the story's title refer? The title can refer to the storm because of the events what the characters were doing and going through can be considered as a storm. Each character had there own drama and problems that they had to get through. The storm can be literal or figuratively.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Thinking About Your Own Use Of Paragraphs
Examine two or three paragraphs you have written, using the guideline on pg. 137 to evaluate the unity, coherence and development of each one. I dentify the topic of each paragraph, the topic sentence(if one is explicity stated), any patterns of development, and any means used to create coherence. Decide whether or not each paragragh successfully guides your readers, and explain your reasons. Then choose one paragraph, revise it.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Chapter 3 assignment
choose an introduction strategy and explain the reasons you choose this strategy. Is your strategy effective for your audience and purpose? Choose a conclusion strategy and explain the reasons you choose this strategy. Is your chosen strategy effective for your audience and purpose? Would you choices appeal to your audience? Why or why not?
The introduction strategy that I choose is to give facts or define the subject or to express feelings about the subject. I choose this because it gives me information about the subject and will help me with the paper is about.This will also help me express myself fully. I believe that this strategy is effective to my audience because the paper can express the importance and give facts also my opinion. My conclusion strategy is to read the paper and go over the facts and deliberate off the paper. This is effective because the writer won't write an off conclusion and the reader wouldn't get confused.
The introduction strategy that I choose is to give facts or define the subject or to express feelings about the subject. I choose this because it gives me information about the subject and will help me with the paper is about.This will also help me express myself fully. I believe that this strategy is effective to my audience because the paper can express the importance and give facts also my opinion. My conclusion strategy is to read the paper and go over the facts and deliberate off the paper. This is effective because the writer won't write an off conclusion and the reader wouldn't get confused.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Journal/ Blog Entry
Once this discussion process is finished, write a paragraph or two explaning how it was useful or not useful to you to freewrite, to use journalistic questions, and to discuss your topic with others.
This was a useful process because, it allows you to freewrite, and discuss with others to get and give feedbackfrom others. Freewriting gives the chance to write about what you feel. It also makes it easier to write, and the ideas come freely. Having others read your freewriting make them understand your point of view as well as you understand theirs. I feel that freewriting betters betters your writing skills.
This was a useful process because, it allows you to freewrite, and discuss with others to get and give feedbackfrom others. Freewriting gives the chance to write about what you feel. It also makes it easier to write, and the ideas come freely. Having others read your freewriting make them understand your point of view as well as you understand theirs. I feel that freewriting betters betters your writing skills.
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