Monday, April 23, 2012
Me on "delivering the goods." step 1: the plan
Well my plan is simple. This particular phase of English has become something of a multitasking session. So on that note I will take the allotted time to prepare myself for the various tests I have on the way. So studying and reading will be a major part of my future.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Macbeth Quiz
Macbeth Quiz
1. Macbeth won the respect of King Duncan by A. slaying the traitor Macdonwald. 2. King Duncan rewarded Macbeth by dubbing him B. the Thane of Cawdor
3. In addressing Banquo, the witches called him which of these? "Lesser than Macbeth, and greater." (I) "Not so happy as Macbeth, yet much happier." (II) "A future father of kings." (III) A. I and II 4. When Macbeth said, "Two truths are told / As happy prologues" he was referring to C. the predictions made to Banquo and to himself. 5. "Nothing in his life / Became him like the leaving it" is a reference to A. the traitorous Thane of Cawdor. 6. Duncan's statement, "I have begun to plant thee and will labour / To make thee full of growing" is an example of C. personification.
7. Lady Macbeth characterizes her husband as being B. "too full of the milk of human kindness." 8. When Macbeth agonizes over the possible killing of the king, which of these does he say? A. I and III
9. Macbeth's statement to his wife, "Bring forth men-children only" signifies that he B. is concerned over the succession to the throne 10. As part of the plan to kill the king, Lady Macbeth would A. get the chamberlains drunk.
11. Trace Macbeth's transformation from a good man to an evil man. In the beginning Macbeth and Banquo kill Macdonwald who was an evil man. Macbeth was noble but became obsessed with power and the throne and eventually killed people for it.
12. What motivates Macbeth to take the evil path he chooses? I feel like the witches motivate Macbeth's evil path because they are the ones who gave him the idea to be king.. which started it all. 13. What influence do the witches have on Macbeth? The witches definately have a negative influence on Macbeth. They tell him his future or his fate. 14. Contrast Macbeth's response to the witches' predictions with Banquo's. Macbeth was tempted by the prophecies where Banquo was more cautious and warned about the witches false agendas. 15. Describe the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Trace how it changes over the course of the play. In the beginning Lady Macbeth seemed to almost bully Macbeth into doing things such as killing the king. By the end however, Macbeth is obsessed with becoming king.. where lady Macbeth has become consumed with guilt. They almost switch roles in a sense. 1. "Art thou not, fatal vision, sensible / To feeling as to sight?" is a reference to the B. dagger. 2. Lady Macbeth confessed that she would have killed King Duncan herself except for the fact that B. he looked like her father
3. Shakespeare introduced the Porter in order to C. provide comic relief. 4. Malcolm and Donalbain flee after the murder A. because they fear the daggers in men's smiles.
5. Macbeth arranges for Banquo's death by telling the hired killers that A. Banquo had thwarted their careers.
6. Macbeth startles his dinner guests by A. conversing with the Ghost of Banquo
7. The Witches threw into the cauldron "Eye of bat and tongue of frog"(I) "Wool of bat and tongue of dog" (II) "Fang of snake and eagle's glare" (III) A. I and II
8. The three apparitions which appeared to Macbeth were An armed head. (I) A child with a crown. (II) A bloody child (III) C. I, II, and III
9. In Act IV, Malcolm is at first lukewarm toward Macduff because he B. suspects a trick. 10. Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane when B. the camouflaged soldiers make their advance 11. What is the significance of the line "Fair is foul, and foul is fair" (I, i, 10)?
It is basically trying to say that fair and foul can be different in different prespectives. Like a foul
for one can be fair for the other. especially in the wars lost for one would give victory to others.
It also connects to theme of appearnce vs reality as what seems to be fair can be foul. It is a
paradox that signifies that there is no significance of good and bad things as their role can be
reversed. It also develops the wicked and evil character of the witches
12. How does Macbeth function as a morality play?
It teaches a moral lesson and shows that by the end justice is served when macbeth dies and
Malcom can be king.
13. How does Shakespeare use the technique of dramatic irony in Macbeth?
Dramatic irony is when the audience knows more than the characters. One example of this is
when the audience knows that the witches have bad intentions but Macbeth doesn't know
that.
?14. How does Lady Macbeth overcome her husband's resistance to the idea of killing King Duncan?
Macbeth eventually gives in and kills Duncan giving Lady Macbeth what she wants.
15. Contrast Macduff's response to the news of his wife's and children's deaths with Macbeth's response to being told Lady Macbeth is dead
Macbeth was sad.. but still very focused on becoming king and he seemed to get over it faster.
Macduff was outraged and filled with anger. He was determined to seek revenge which is what
motivated him.
10. Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane when B. the camouflaged soldiers make their advance
1. "Art thou not, fatal vision, sensible / To feeling as to sight?" is a reference to the B. dagger. 2. Lady Macbeth confessed that she would have killed King Duncan herself except for the fact that B. he looked like her father
11. Trace Macbeth's transformation from a good man to an evil man. In the beginning Macbeth and Banquo kill Macdonwald who was an evil man. Macbeth was noble but became obsessed with power and the throne and eventually killed people for it.
12. What motivates Macbeth to take the evil path he chooses?
1. Macbeth won the respect of King Duncan by A. slaying the traitor Macdonwald. 2. King Duncan rewarded Macbeth by dubbing him B. the Thane of Cawdor
3. In addressing Banquo, the witches called him which of these? "Lesser than Macbeth, and greater." (I) "Not so happy as Macbeth, yet much happier." (II) "A future father of kings." (III) A. I and II 4. When Macbeth said, "Two truths are told / As happy prologues" he was referring to C. the predictions made to Banquo and to himself. 5. "Nothing in his life / Became him like the leaving it" is a reference to A. the traitorous Thane of Cawdor. 6. Duncan's statement, "I have begun to plant thee and will labour / To make thee full of growing" is an example of C. personification.
7. Lady Macbeth characterizes her husband as being B. "too full of the milk of human kindness." 8. When Macbeth agonizes over the possible killing of the king, which of these does he say? A. I and III
9. Macbeth's statement to his wife, "Bring forth men-children only" signifies that he B. is concerned over the succession to the throne 10. As part of the plan to kill the king, Lady Macbeth would A. get the chamberlains drunk.
11. Trace Macbeth's transformation from a good man to an evil man. In the beginning Macbeth and Banquo kill Macdonwald who was an evil man. Macbeth was noble but became obsessed with power and the throne and eventually killed people for it.
12. What motivates Macbeth to take the evil path he chooses? I feel like the witches motivate Macbeth's evil path because they are the ones who gave him the idea to be king.. which started it all. 13. What influence do the witches have on Macbeth? The witches definately have a negative influence on Macbeth. They tell him his future or his fate. 14. Contrast Macbeth's response to the witches' predictions with Banquo's. Macbeth was tempted by the prophecies where Banquo was more cautious and warned about the witches false agendas. 15. Describe the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Trace how it changes over the course of the play. In the beginning Lady Macbeth seemed to almost bully Macbeth into doing things such as killing the king. By the end however, Macbeth is obsessed with becoming king.. where lady Macbeth has become consumed with guilt. They almost switch roles in a sense. 1. "Art thou not, fatal vision, sensible / To feeling as to sight?" is a reference to the B. dagger. 2. Lady Macbeth confessed that she would have killed King Duncan herself except for the fact that B. he looked like her father
3. Shakespeare introduced the Porter in order to C. provide comic relief. 4. Malcolm and Donalbain flee after the murder A. because they fear the daggers in men's smiles.
5. Macbeth arranges for Banquo's death by telling the hired killers that A. Banquo had thwarted their careers.
6. Macbeth startles his dinner guests by A. conversing with the Ghost of Banquo
7. The Witches threw into the cauldron "Eye of bat and tongue of frog"(I) "Wool of bat and tongue of dog" (II) "Fang of snake and eagle's glare" (III) A. I and II
8. The three apparitions which appeared to Macbeth were An armed head. (I) A child with a crown. (II) A bloody child (III) C. I, II, and III
9. In Act IV, Malcolm is at first lukewarm toward Macduff because he B. suspects a trick. 10. Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane when B. the camouflaged soldiers make their advance 11. What is the significance of the line "Fair is foul, and foul is fair" (I, i, 10)?
It is basically trying to say that fair and foul can be different in different prespectives. Like a foul
for one can be fair for the other. especially in the wars lost for one would give victory to others.
It also connects to theme of appearnce vs reality as what seems to be fair can be foul. It is a
paradox that signifies that there is no significance of good and bad things as their role can be
reversed. It also develops the wicked and evil character of the witches
12. How does Macbeth function as a morality play?
It teaches a moral lesson and shows that by the end justice is served when macbeth dies and
Malcom can be king.
13. How does Shakespeare use the technique of dramatic irony in Macbeth?
Dramatic irony is when the audience knows more than the characters. One example of this is
when the audience knows that the witches have bad intentions but Macbeth doesn't know
that.
?14. How does Lady Macbeth overcome her husband's resistance to the idea of killing King Duncan?
Macbeth eventually gives in and kills Duncan giving Lady Macbeth what she wants.
15. Contrast Macduff's response to the news of his wife's and children's deaths with Macbeth's response to being told Lady Macbeth is dead
Macbeth was sad.. but still very focused on becoming king and he seemed to get over it faster.
Macduff was outraged and filled with anger. He was determined to seek revenge which is what
motivated him.
10. Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane when B. the camouflaged soldiers make their advance
1. "Art thou not, fatal vision, sensible / To feeling as to sight?" is a reference to the B. dagger. 2. Lady Macbeth confessed that she would have killed King Duncan herself except for the fact that B. he looked like her father
11. Trace Macbeth's transformation from a good man to an evil man. In the beginning Macbeth and Banquo kill Macdonwald who was an evil man. Macbeth was noble but became obsessed with power and the throne and eventually killed people for it.
12. What motivates Macbeth to take the evil path he chooses?
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Socratic Seminar Notes.
The internet creates a library for the world.
Q: How do you percieve the world around you?
-Strange and unfamiliar or something you can relate to.
-Does increased personal choice for each individual really lead to more happiness?
*Every effort to change the world... starts with people asking questions.
Q: How do/can we sit together and discuss what's important, and reach a solution.
"where is the vision of today's leaders?" - Joe Walsh
-Is communication becoming modernized?
- The human footprint.
"Come together as one to celebrate our diversity..."
The Serious Need For Play
-Free play is crucial for developement.
-"Free Play" as opposed to structural activities
-Free Play as a child can help you develope skills for:
-Coping with stress
-Problem solving
"The consequence of a life that is seriously play-deprived is serious stuff"
-why are structured games and free play that different?
A: It challenges the developing brain instead of following predetermined rules.
-Parents should let children be children.
"Curiousity, imagination, and creativity are like muscles: if you don't use them, you lose them."
-How can playing with a question create a learning experience?
"The world is vast and wide. Why do you put on your robes at the sound of a bell?"
-I think that when you think about or dwell on anything for a period of time, you learn something. sometimes the experience is just as valuable as the result. We learn stuff just by trying.
"There is glory in the attempt."
Q: How do you percieve the world around you?
-Strange and unfamiliar or something you can relate to.
-Does increased personal choice for each individual really lead to more happiness?
*Every effort to change the world... starts with people asking questions.
Q: How do/can we sit together and discuss what's important, and reach a solution.
"where is the vision of today's leaders?" - Joe Walsh
-Is communication becoming modernized?
- The human footprint.
"Come together as one to celebrate our diversity..."
The Serious Need For Play
-Free play is crucial for developement.
-"Free Play" as opposed to structural activities
-Free Play as a child can help you develope skills for:
-Coping with stress
-Problem solving
"The consequence of a life that is seriously play-deprived is serious stuff"
-why are structured games and free play that different?
A: It challenges the developing brain instead of following predetermined rules.
-Parents should let children be children.
"Curiousity, imagination, and creativity are like muscles: if you don't use them, you lose them."
-How can playing with a question create a learning experience?
"The world is vast and wide. Why do you put on your robes at the sound of a bell?"
-I think that when you think about or dwell on anything for a period of time, you learn something. sometimes the experience is just as valuable as the result. We learn stuff just by trying.
"There is glory in the attempt."
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley the RE RE RE RE REEEEMIX!!!
1) the speaker is Percy speaking about a conversation he had with traveler in an ancient landryhne
2) the structure of the poem used a strange ABAB rhyme scheme. The first and third lines of the stanza always rhyme but the second and fourth don't, but if they are supposed to it is a veeeery watered down slant rhyme.
3) the theme on the surface appears to be about the statue of an ancient king. Under that it could be that even in the destructive essence of time memory still lives on.
4) the meaning is about a statue and its impression on the memory of Ozymandias
5) the statute
6) important side words king, statute, visage, antique.
7) detailed, inquisitive,
8) ABAB rhyme scheme. Broken sentences.
2) the structure of the poem used a strange ABAB rhyme scheme. The first and third lines of the stanza always rhyme but the second and fourth don't, but if they are supposed to it is a veeeery watered down slant rhyme.
3) the theme on the surface appears to be about the statue of an ancient king. Under that it could be that even in the destructive essence of time memory still lives on.
4) the meaning is about a statue and its impression on the memory of Ozymandias
5) the statute
6) important side words king, statute, visage, antique.
7) detailed, inquisitive,
8) ABAB rhyme scheme. Broken sentences.
Friday, March 2, 2012
The Road by Corman McCarthy
1. The Road is the story of a man and his son who are trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. The father keeps the son safe in this dangerous territory as they face scavengers and cannibals. The father feels that it is important to keep his son as sane as possible during this time so he won't end up like the crazy people around them. The son feels safe with his father as they venture until the father begins to grow ill. This illness causes the father to die and the son is left with a choice to join a colony. He decides to join this colony since they can keep him safe and he thinks of them as a new family. 2. The theme of the story is the power of family and love. The father loved his son and wanted to see him safe and unharmed. He gave his son morals to give him humanity in the inhumane times. Without the father's love for his son, the father would not have lasted as long through his disease and the son would have been lost. 3. The book has a depressing tone. The father and son must survive through these difficult times. They are constantly facing death without food or water. When they do have food and water, scavengers are trying to take it from them. The father is also trying to keep his son sane in this insane world. It is tough for the audience to watch this child grow up in this environment. 4. McCarthy uses setting, characters, and syntax to represent the theme and tone of his book. The setting is a desolate wasteland which immediately connects with the depressing tone and gives the reader a feeling of emptiness. His characters are constantly struggling to survive and face death often. His syntax shows how the characters connect with each other and the importance of family in these trying times.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
9 Lit Elements: A Nauseous Nocturne by Bill Waterson
1. Structure: It is a little confusing at first if you are simply looking for the rhyme scheme, but the structure is AABAAB (with the two A's being separate sets of rhymes)
2. Theme: The theme of the poem is Calvin not being able to sleep because there are monsters under his bed. All night he hears them moan and growl hungry for child! But in the end his good ol' buddy Hobbes scares away the monsters and he can sleep.
3. Grammer/Meaning: Bill Waterson enjoys finding clever intricate ways to rhyme words. Often times he will displace the sound of a word to correspond with another.
4. Images: Waterson paints very lengthy, descriptive, nasty images of the monsters sounds and movement. This helps set the tone and create an atmosphere that any young child would be scared in. He does it in a way that is humorous and entertaining to read
5. Important Words: All of them
6. Theme: The fears every child goes through when their imagination runs wild.
7. Important Images: The images of the monsters and his fear of them are basically the ENTIRE basis of the poem. Like I said before, his lengthy, well thought out images of these monsters highlight the thoughts and wildly detailed fantasies children can create for themselves.
8: Literary devices: ......
9. Flow: With any poem you have no choice but to read it with a certain rhythm and pace. Only more so with this one. It's structure allows for the rhymes to easily be noticed and for the texture of the piece to be consistent.
2. Theme: The theme of the poem is Calvin not being able to sleep because there are monsters under his bed. All night he hears them moan and growl hungry for child! But in the end his good ol' buddy Hobbes scares away the monsters and he can sleep.
3. Grammer/Meaning: Bill Waterson enjoys finding clever intricate ways to rhyme words. Often times he will displace the sound of a word to correspond with another.
4. Images: Waterson paints very lengthy, descriptive, nasty images of the monsters sounds and movement. This helps set the tone and create an atmosphere that any young child would be scared in. He does it in a way that is humorous and entertaining to read
5. Important Words: All of them
6. Theme: The fears every child goes through when their imagination runs wild.
7. Important Images: The images of the monsters and his fear of them are basically the ENTIRE basis of the poem. Like I said before, his lengthy, well thought out images of these monsters highlight the thoughts and wildly detailed fantasies children can create for themselves.
8: Literary devices: ......
9. Flow: With any poem you have no choice but to read it with a certain rhythm and pace. Only more so with this one. It's structure allows for the rhymes to easily be noticed and for the texture of the piece to be consistent.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
''AP Essay Questions'' Questions
Well, what was expected you ask? I expected to be writing an essay. That was the main one. From my experience the first question in an AP question is the easiest to address. It is basically a small description of an occurrence in the book. The second is usually more in depth. Such as ''Describe how this furthered the plot of the novel and how the author addresses.....blah blah blah.'' Something of that nature. Which is often the time where I stare blankly at the wall for a few minutes trying to gather my thoughts. I can write a solid essay given time. When it comes to the ''crunch time'' style it takes me a while. I constantly rethink my thoughts (I know thats slightly redundant but its what happens...) For the actual test, a pre-write will probably save my hide. It'll help me better organize my thoughts.
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