Monday, August 26, 2013
Vocabulary #2
Accoutrements: Additional items of dress or equipment, or other items carried or worn by a person or used for a particular activity.
- Look at that girl with all her extra accoutrements.
Apogee: The highest point in the development of something; the climax or culmination.
- That book had a very exciting apogee.
Apropos: Used to state a speaker's belief that someone's comments or acts are unrelated to any previous discussion or situation.
- The comments he made were apropos to what happened yesterday.
Bicker: Argue about petty and trivial matters.
- Whenever the phone rings, they bicker over who must answer it.
Coalesce: Come together and form one mass or whole.
- The puddles had coalesced into shallow streams.
Contretemps: An unexpected and unfortunate occurrence.
- The hotel had to deal with more than one contretemps before the end of the night.
Convolution: A coil or twist.
- Crosses adorned with elaborate convolutions.
Cull: Select from a large quantity; obtain from a variety of sources.
- Samples were taken from all the deer culled within the forest district.
Disparate: Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.
- A rock and a dog are disparate.
Dogmatic: Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.
- He gives his opinion without trying to be dogmatic.
Licentious: Disregarding accepted rules or conventions.
- When a child's manners are licentious, parents must discipline them.
Mete: Dispense or allot justice, a punishment, or harsh treatment.
- The King would call together his subjects and mete out justice.
Noxious: Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.
- They were overcome by the noxious fumes.
Polemic: A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.
- The candidate's polemic against his opponent was vicious and small-minded.
Populous: Having a large population; densely populated.
- China is very populous.
Probity: The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
- The journalist was well known for her probity.
Repartee: Conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies.
- He is very good at repartee, but he cannot discuss things seriously.
Supervene: Occur later than a specified or implied event or action, typically in such a way as to change the situation.
- Any plan that is made is liable to be disrupted by supervening events.
Truncate: Shorten (something) by cutting off the top or the end.
- The baseball game was truncated by the rain.
Unimpeachable: Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; entirely trustworthy.
- He is an unimpeachable witness.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Beowulf All Questions
I split this assignment with Hannah, Taylor, Bailey, and Meghan. Collaborating it made it a lot easier to complete this assignment.
[Prologue: The Rise of the Danish Nation] (lines 1-85, pp. 33-34) MEGHAN
1.Realize that this prologue introduces the Danes, not Beowulf or his people the Geats. What was unusual about the way Shield came to be ruler of the Danes? What was his funeral like? What relation is Hrothgar to Shield?
-Shield was first an orphan that ascended to king status. His funeral was very grand, for he was put out in a boat with a lot of treasure as his tomb. Shield is actually an ancestor to Hrothgar.
[Heorot is Attacked] (lines 86-188, pp. 34-36) MEGHAN
1.What magnificent work did Hrothgar undertake? Who attacked it, and with what result? How long did the attacks last? What was the response of the Danes?
-Hrothgar decided to build a magnificent mead-hall, but caught the attention of Grendel, a demon ascended from Cain, who attacked the hall, killing 30 men in the first night alone. The attacks lasted for 12 years, and put Denmark and the King in a state of depression.
[The Hero Comes to Heorot] (lines 189-490, pp. 36-42) MEGHAN
1. What does Beowulf do when he hears of Hrothgar's problems with Grendel?
- Beowulf decided to come to Denmark and help Hrothgar defeat Grendel, and selects 14 of his bravest men to accommodate him.
2. Whom do the Geats first meet when they arrive in Denmark? What does he do, and what do they do?
- The Geats first meet a Danish guard, who asks them who they are and what they are arrived to do, while shaking his spear. Beowulf responds that they are the Geats, and have came to help Hrothgar defeat the monster Grendel.
3. They next meet Hrothgar's herald. Who is he? What does he tell them? What does he tell Hrothgar? What does Hrothgar respond? Are you surprised that Hrothgar knows Beowulf so well?
- Hrothgar's herald is Wulfgar, who is known for his great wisdom. He tells Hrothgar about Beowulf's mission, and Hrothgar comments on how well he knew Beowulf's father, and how he remembers him as a child. I'm not too surprised that Hrothgar has a connection with Beowulf because it makes more sense now that Beowulf would come to help him.
4.What does Beowulf tell Hrothgar when he enters? What did Hrothgar do for Beowulf's father?
- Beowulf tells Hrothgar of his past glories and offers to fight Grendel without weapons. Hrothgar mended a feud between Beowulf's father and the Wulfing tribe.
[Feast at Heorot] (lines 491-661, pp. 42-46) MEGHAN
1. What does Unferth accuse Beowulf of? How does Beowulf answer him? How is this episode relevant to the poem as a whole? What does Beowulf accuse Unferth of?
- Unferth accuses Beowulf of losing a swimming match to Breca, but Beowulf counters with his own version of the story, and accuses Unferth of drunkenness. This episode shwos truly how confident and likable Beowulf is, and how people tend to believe in him.
2. What is Queen Wealhtheow doing during the feasting?
- During the feasting, the Queen brings around a goblet and makes a toast thanking God for bringing Beowulf to defeat Grendel, then sits next to Beowulf.
[The Fight with Grendel] (lines 662-835, pp. 46-49) MEGHAN
1.Heroic poetry normally has a scene in which the hero arms for battle. What is different about Beowulf's preparations for his fight with Grendel?
- Beowulf plans on not using weapons to fight Grendel.
2.What happens when Grendel enters Heorot? How does Beowulf fight with him? What happens when Grendel tries to leave? Does Grendel escape? What does he leave behind?
-When Grendel enters Herot he kills one man and tries to swipe at Beowulf but gets his claws caught by Beowulf's string hands. Grendel tries to escape but his arm comes clean off due to the strength of Beowulf's hold on him so he escapes but is fatally wounded.
Celebration at Heorot Taylor
6. So many men remain in the beer hall to sleep because, now that Grendel is dead, they think it is completely safe. This is a mistake because Grendel's vengeful mother comes in the night and takes one of Hrothgar's men and her son's arm.
Another Attack Taylor
Beowulf's Fight with Grendel's Mother Taylor
Beowulf Fights Grendel’s Mother (lines 1383-1650, pg.63-68) Hannah
3 In preparation for his battle with Grendel’s mother, Beowulf dresses in his new armor he was given by Hrothgar. Beowulf brings with him a sword borrowed from Unferth.
4. When Beowulf enters the mere Grendel’s mother reaches out and pulls him under with her claws. She pulls him far enough down so that other sea monsters will not interfere with their fight.
5. When Beowulf uses the sword it is unable to cut Grendel’s mother and she remains unscathed.
6. Beowulf is protected from Grendel’s Mother largely due to his armor. To combat her attacks he uses his bare hands to break free.
7. In battle, Beowulf sees the sword of Eoten’s and uses it to slay Grendel’s mother. He then proceeds to cut off her head and a bring it back with him. The sword is melted because of the monster’s blood.
8. The men had been mourning before Beowulf returned because they thought he had failed below. The men rejoiced at the sight of their hero.
Further Celebration at Heorot (lines 1651-1798, pg. 68-71) Hannah
1. Beowulf gives Hrothgar the hilt of his sword as a symbol of his victory.
2. Hrothgar praises Beowulf but tells him that in order to be successful he needs to be a fair ruler and give wealth to the worthy. He tells the story of Heremod who was a cruel ruler who soon lost the support of his followers. The king was murdered by his people. Hrothgar urges Beowulf to not follow in his footsteps.
3. Beowulf returns Unfeth’s sword, Hrunting.
Beowulf Returns Home (lines 1799-2199, pgs. 71-79)
1. Hrothgar predicts Beowulf will remain a hero and rule the people.
2. Hygd is a queen who differs from Modthryth because she does not kill her people for simply looking at her.
[The Dragon Wakes] (lines 2200-2509, pp. 79-86) Me
[Prologue: The Rise of the Danish Nation] (lines 1-85, pp. 33-34) MEGHAN
1.Realize that this prologue introduces the Danes, not Beowulf or his people the Geats. What was unusual about the way Shield came to be ruler of the Danes? What was his funeral like? What relation is Hrothgar to Shield?
-Shield was first an orphan that ascended to king status. His funeral was very grand, for he was put out in a boat with a lot of treasure as his tomb. Shield is actually an ancestor to Hrothgar.
[Heorot is Attacked] (lines 86-188, pp. 34-36) MEGHAN
1.What magnificent work did Hrothgar undertake? Who attacked it, and with what result? How long did the attacks last? What was the response of the Danes?
-Hrothgar decided to build a magnificent mead-hall, but caught the attention of Grendel, a demon ascended from Cain, who attacked the hall, killing 30 men in the first night alone. The attacks lasted for 12 years, and put Denmark and the King in a state of depression.
[The Hero Comes to Heorot] (lines 189-490, pp. 36-42) MEGHAN
1. What does Beowulf do when he hears of Hrothgar's problems with Grendel?
- Beowulf decided to come to Denmark and help Hrothgar defeat Grendel, and selects 14 of his bravest men to accommodate him.
2. Whom do the Geats first meet when they arrive in Denmark? What does he do, and what do they do?
- The Geats first meet a Danish guard, who asks them who they are and what they are arrived to do, while shaking his spear. Beowulf responds that they are the Geats, and have came to help Hrothgar defeat the monster Grendel.
3. They next meet Hrothgar's herald. Who is he? What does he tell them? What does he tell Hrothgar? What does Hrothgar respond? Are you surprised that Hrothgar knows Beowulf so well?
- Hrothgar's herald is Wulfgar, who is known for his great wisdom. He tells Hrothgar about Beowulf's mission, and Hrothgar comments on how well he knew Beowulf's father, and how he remembers him as a child. I'm not too surprised that Hrothgar has a connection with Beowulf because it makes more sense now that Beowulf would come to help him.
4.What does Beowulf tell Hrothgar when he enters? What did Hrothgar do for Beowulf's father?
- Beowulf tells Hrothgar of his past glories and offers to fight Grendel without weapons. Hrothgar mended a feud between Beowulf's father and the Wulfing tribe.
[Feast at Heorot] (lines 491-661, pp. 42-46) MEGHAN
1. What does Unferth accuse Beowulf of? How does Beowulf answer him? How is this episode relevant to the poem as a whole? What does Beowulf accuse Unferth of?
- Unferth accuses Beowulf of losing a swimming match to Breca, but Beowulf counters with his own version of the story, and accuses Unferth of drunkenness. This episode shwos truly how confident and likable Beowulf is, and how people tend to believe in him.
2. What is Queen Wealhtheow doing during the feasting?
- During the feasting, the Queen brings around a goblet and makes a toast thanking God for bringing Beowulf to defeat Grendel, then sits next to Beowulf.
[The Fight with Grendel] (lines 662-835, pp. 46-49) MEGHAN
1.Heroic poetry normally has a scene in which the hero arms for battle. What is different about Beowulf's preparations for his fight with Grendel?
- Beowulf plans on not using weapons to fight Grendel.
2.What happens when Grendel enters Heorot? How does Beowulf fight with him? What happens when Grendel tries to leave? Does Grendel escape? What does he leave behind?
-When Grendel enters Herot he kills one man and tries to swipe at Beowulf but gets his claws caught by Beowulf's string hands. Grendel tries to escape but his arm comes clean off due to the strength of Beowulf's hold on him so he escapes but is fatally wounded.
Celebration at Heorot Taylor
1. Beowulf is like Sigemond in that he loves displaying his courage and valor through warring battles. However, he is unlike Sigemond in that he would rather go into battle alone and rely on his own strength, than to do well commanding others and being a leader.
2. Hrothgar is esctatic about Beowulf's deed, and celebrates his victory by awarding him many gifts. Among those gifts is a sword. Unferth is rather quiet after Beowulf succeeded, because he was proven wrong.
3. In the story of Finn the Frisians and the Danes are at war, and until Hildeburgh, a Dane, married Finn, Lord of the Frisians. This idea of using a bride as a way to heal two warring states was proved ineffective, because Hildeburgh's brother was killed when visiting her and Finn was later killed out of vengeance.
4. Wealtheow asks Hrothgar to not give Beowulf the throne, but instead to keep the throne in the bloodline.
5. Beowulf gives the necklace to Hygelac, who later wears it in the battle in which he dies. Wealtheow asks Beowulf to guide and protect her children.
6. So many men remain in the beer hall to sleep because, now that Grendel is dead, they think it is completely safe. This is a mistake because Grendel's vengeful mother comes in the night and takes one of Hrothgar's men and her son's arm.
Another Attack Taylor
1. Grendel's mother comes to Heorot to get revenge for her son's death. This is different than Grendel's reason for tormenting the hall. Grendel just enjoyed the thrill of killing the men and stopping their constant celebrations.
2. Hrothgar's response is to ask Beowulf to kill Grendel's mother. Grendel's mother had killed Aeschere who was Hrothgar's close friend and advisor.
3. The mere is a strange swampy lake, where Grendel and his mother live in an underwater cave.
Beowulf's Fight with Grendel's Mother Taylor
1. Beowulf tells Hrothgar to take care of the Geats and give all of his property to Hygelac in the event that he dies in his underwater battle.
2. Before Beowulf enters the mere, him and his men must fight of sea monsters and find the bloody remains of dead men that Grendel and his mother had slaughtered. Amongst these remains they find Aeschere's head, which is more motivation for the vengeful men.
Beowulf Fights Grendel’s Mother (lines 1383-1650, pg.63-68) Hannah
3 In preparation for his battle with Grendel’s mother, Beowulf dresses in his new armor he was given by Hrothgar. Beowulf brings with him a sword borrowed from Unferth.
4. When Beowulf enters the mere Grendel’s mother reaches out and pulls him under with her claws. She pulls him far enough down so that other sea monsters will not interfere with their fight.
5. When Beowulf uses the sword it is unable to cut Grendel’s mother and she remains unscathed.
6. Beowulf is protected from Grendel’s Mother largely due to his armor. To combat her attacks he uses his bare hands to break free.
7. In battle, Beowulf sees the sword of Eoten’s and uses it to slay Grendel’s mother. He then proceeds to cut off her head and a bring it back with him. The sword is melted because of the monster’s blood.
8. The men had been mourning before Beowulf returned because they thought he had failed below. The men rejoiced at the sight of their hero.
Further Celebration at Heorot (lines 1651-1798, pg. 68-71) Hannah
1. Beowulf gives Hrothgar the hilt of his sword as a symbol of his victory.
2. Hrothgar praises Beowulf but tells him that in order to be successful he needs to be a fair ruler and give wealth to the worthy. He tells the story of Heremod who was a cruel ruler who soon lost the support of his followers. The king was murdered by his people. Hrothgar urges Beowulf to not follow in his footsteps.
3. Beowulf returns Unfeth’s sword, Hrunting.
Beowulf Returns Home (lines 1799-2199, pgs. 71-79)
1. Hrothgar predicts Beowulf will remain a hero and rule the people.
2. Hygd is a queen who differs from Modthryth because she does not kill her people for simply looking at her.
[Beowulf Returns Home] (lines 1799-2199, pp. 71-79) ME
3.Beowulf reports to Hygelac that Hrothgar may marry his daughter Freawaru to Ingeld. Why does he plan to do that? What does Beowulf expect the result will be? (Remember the Finn story, lines 1070-1158.) How does Beowulf think the peace will be broken? Is this the type of report we expected from the hero Beowulf, or are we seeing a new side of him?
- Beowulf plans to do this because he wants Hygelac to be aware that Ingeld and Dane may turn against Geat. Beowulf expects the result to be bad because he thinks the peace will be broken by someone bringing up the old violence and feud. Over time with everything he has been through, Beowulf has become focused, confident, and gained courage.
4.How does Beowulf report about his own adventures? Does he report accurately?
- Beowulf reports that his adventures are accurate for the most part, but at times he exaggerates a little.
5.What does Beowulf do with the treasure he was given? What does Hygelac give him?
- Beowulf, out of respect, gives the treasure to Hygelac. In return Hgelac gives him a jeweled sword, 7000 hides, land, a hall, and a throne.
1.How much later does Part 2 take place? What kings have died in the meanwhile? What danger now exists?- Part 2 takes place 50 years later. The kings that have died in the meanwhile are Hygelac and Heardred. Danger now exists and it is a dragon.
2.Why is the dragon angry? Why did the man take a cup? How did the treasure come to be there in the first place?
- The dragon is angry because a thief stole a goblet from the treasure trove the dragon was guarding. The treasure got there because an ancient race that was doomed to perish began to bury their treasures there, and the dragon found it.
3.What did the dragon destroy that evening?
- The dragon came out to attack Geat people and destroyed their properties.
4.Why does Beowulf think his home was burnt? Why does he order a new shield? How will he fight this battle? What will happen to him?
- He thinks his house got burnt because he did something that displeased the gods. He orders a new shield that cannot be burned by the dragon. He ends up fighting the battle without a sword or shield, but he is bringing men with him. He is confident about this battle.
5.How did Hygelac die? (The description in lines 2354-2379 begins one of several versions of Geatish history and Hygelac's death we will get.) What did Beowulf do after Hygelac's death? What happened when he returned home? Did he accept Hygd's offer to become king?
- Hygelac died in Friesland during a battle by a Frankish king. Beowulf killed the Frankish king because he killed Hygelac. When Beowulf returned home Hygd offered him to be king, but he refused out of respect for his younger cousin.
| 6.What happened to Hygelac's son Heardred? (That's the story in lines 2380-2390.) How did Beowulf plan to revenge Heardred's death (lines 2391-2396) - He was killed in battle against the Swedes. He helps Eagils kill Onela, the Swedish king. 7.How many men accompany Beowulf as he goes to meet the dragon? - Twelve men including himself went with him to meet the dragon. 8.What happened to Hygelac's oldest brother Herebeald? Who killed him? What did this do to his father King Hrethel? What happened between the Swedes and Geats after Hrethel's death? What happened to Haethcyn? How did Beowulf revenge Hygelac's death? - Herebeald was killed by accident by the Haethcyn with an arrow. His father died for grief over his sons death. Battles broke out between the Swedish and Geats after Herebeald's death. Haethcynwas killed during battle. Beowulf got his revenge for Hygelac's death by killing Dayraven, a Frankish warrior. |
Beowolf Attacks the Dragon Bailey Wineman
1. What did Beowolf tell his companions to do?
- Beowolf told them to stay back, and let him kill the dragon.
2. What happens the first time Beowulf and the dragon fight? What do his companions do? How is Wiglaf different? What does he tell the others? What does he then do?
-The first time Beowolf and the dragon fight, Beowolf gets hurt. All of his companions fled except for Wiglaf. He is different because he actually kept the promise they had all made by being brave when their leader needed them, and he tells the others this. He then helps Beowolf defeat the dragon.
3.What happens the second time Beowulf meets the dragon? What happens to Beowulf? Who kills the dragon?
-The dragon bites Beowolf's neck, and he dies. Wiglaf kills the dragon
4.What does the dying Beowulf ask Wiglaf to do? What happens when Beowulf sees the gold? How does Beowulf want to be buried?
-Beowolf asks Wiglaf to go into the cave and see what treasure he earned. When he sees the gold, he gives his golden necklace, his helmet, rings etc. to Wiglaf. He asks to be buried right where the dragon was killed.
1.What happens when the companions return? What does Wiglaf say to him? What does he expect will happen in the future?
-Wiglaf is angry at them for not helping in a time of need. He believes that the Geats will get destroyed.
2.What does the messenger tell the city? (This passage, lines 2900-3027, is the third account of the history of the Geats and the death of Hygelac. These are the enemies that will attack the Geats when they learn of Beowulf's death.) What happened overnight in Ravenswood after Ongentheow killed Haethcyn? What happened the next morning? What happened to Ongentheow? What does the messenger say to do with the gold? What is the final image (animal) of the messenger's speech?
- The messenger announces the news of Beowolf's death. The messenger states that the treasure was cursed, and that Beowolf was never greedy. The last image is of the Dragon.
3. What does Wiglaf tell the crowd that comes to see the dragon and Beowulf?
-Wiglaf tells the crowd about Beowolf's incredible fighting skills.
4.What happens to the dragon?
- They pushed the dragon over the cliff, thinking that it didn't deserve to be buried.
5.What happens during and after the funeral celebration?
-The crowd celebrates Beowolf's accomplishments, but are also very sad about his death.
6.What did the Geats say about Beowulf in the last three lines of the poem? Are these the terms one would expect to be used to describe a military hero?
-They said that no better king had lived who is deserving of praise. Yes, because military heroes need to be brave because they put their life in danger for us.
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Beowulf (my part)
[Beowulf Returns Home] (lines 1799-2199, pp. 71-79)
3.Beowulf reports to Hygelac that Hrothgar may marry his daughter Freawaru to Ingeld. Why does he plan to do that? What does Beowulf expect the result will be? (Remember the Finn story, lines 1070-1158.) How does Beowulf think the peace will be broken? Is this the type of report we expected from the hero Beowulf, or are we seeing a new side of him?
- Beowulf plans to do this because he wants Hygelac to be aware that Ingeld and Dane may turn against Geat. Beowulf expects the result to be bad because he thinks the peace will be broken by someone bringing up the old violence and feud. Over time with everything he has been through, Beowulf has become focused, confident, and gained courage.
4.How does Beowulf report about his own adventures? Does he report accurately?
- Beowulf reports that his adventures are accurate for the most part, but at times he exaggerates a little.
5.What does Beowulf do with the treasure he was given? What does Hygelac give him?
- Beowulf, out of respect, gives the treasure to Hygelac. In return Hgelac gives him a jeweled sword, 7000 hides, land, a hall, and a throne.
1.How much later does Part 2 take place? What kings have died in the meanwhile? What danger now exists?- Part 2 takes place 50 years later. The kings that have died in the meanwhile are Hygelac and Heardred. Danger now exists and it is a dragon.
2.Why is the dragon angry? Why did the man take a cup? How did the treasure come to be there in the first place?
- The dragon is angry because a thief stole a goblet from the treasure trove the dragon was guarding. The treasure got there because an ancient race that was doomed to perish began to bury their treasures there, and the dragon found it.
3.What did the dragon destroy that evening?
- The dragon came out to attack Geat people and destroyed their properties.
4.Why does Beowulf think his home was burnt? Why does he order a new shield? How will he fight this battle? What will happen to him?
- He thinks his house got burnt because he did something that displeased the gods. He orders a new shield that cannot be burned by the dragon. He ends up fighting the battle without a sword or shield, but he is bringing men with him. He is confident about this battle.
5.How did Hygelac die? (The description in lines 2354-2379 begins one of several versions of Geatish history and Hygelac's death we will get.) What did Beowulf do after Hygelac's death? What happened when he returned home? Did he accept Hygd's offer to become king?
- Hygelac died in Friesland during a battle by a Frankish king. Beowulf killed the Frankish king because he killed Hygelac. When Beowulf returned home Hygd offered him to be king, but he refused out of respect for his younger cousin.
| 6.What happened to Hygelac's son Heardred? (That's the story in lines 2380-2390.) How did Beowulf plan to revenge Heardred's death (lines 2391-2396) - He was killed in battle against the Swedes. He helps Eagils kill Onela, the Swedish king. 7.How many men accompany Beowulf as he goes to meet the dragon? - Twelve men including himself went with him to meet the dragon. 8.What happened to Hygelac's oldest brother Herebeald? Who killed him? What did this do to his father King Hrethel? What happened between the Swedes and Geats after Hrethel's death? What happened to Haethcyn? How did Beowulf revenge Hygelac's death? - Herebeald was killed by accident by the Haethcyn with an arrow. His father died for grief over his sons death. Battles broke out between the Swedish and Geats after Herebeald's death. Haethcynwas killed during battle. Beowulf got his revenge for Hygelac's death by killing Dayraven, a Frankish warrior. |
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Notes on Intro to Beowulf
This poem is accurately placed according to history. However, It can not accurately be described as fact or fiction. It is a narrative that consists of analogical episodes, people, creatures more or less human, praise, blame, lyrical moments, grim comedy and even grimmer tragedy. This poem is accurately placed according to history.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
My Opinion Isn't a Right Notes
- People oftentimes think they have rights, when in reality they don't.
- In reality everyone is entitled to their own opinion because it is impossible to stop someone from thinking.
- An opinion without facts behind it isn't going to do you much good.
- Schema: Routines we create to make our lives more economical.
- Limbic: Emotional part of the brain.
Monday, August 19, 2013
vocabulary #1
1. Adumbrate: To outline; or to foreshadow
It was Aristotle who first adumbrated the principle that which no one owns, no one will care for.
2. Apotheosis: The elevation or exaltation of a person to the rank of a god.
Surely this is the ultimate apotheosis of free market thinking.
3. Ascetic: A person who abstains from the normal pleasures of life for religious reasons.
He became a very famous ascetic.
4. Bauble: A showy, usually cheap, ornament; trinket.
The children each made their own bauble.
5. Beguile: to take away from by cheating or deceiving.
He was beguiled of his money.
6. Burgeon: to grow or develop quickly; flourish.
They began importing supplies and products for the newly burgeoning field.
7. Complement: something that completes or makes perfect.
That shirt compliments her eyes.
8. Contumacious: stubbornly perverse or rebellious.
He is a very contumacious person when it comes to being told what to do.
He is a very contumacious person when it comes to being told what to do.
9. Curmudgeon: a bad-tempered, difficult person.
i don't know why people have to be so curmudgeon.
i don't know why people have to be so curmudgeon.
10. Didactic: Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
James was a very didactic person, he really loved teaching.
11. Disingenuous: lacking in sincerity.
It was disingenuous of him then to encourage the farmers to continue farming when he knew their crops wouldn't grow there
12. Exculpate: to clear from a charge of guilt or fault.
The jury had to exculpate the defendant due to lack of evidence.
The jury had to exculpate the defendant due to lack of evidence.
13. Faux pas: a slip or blunder in etiquette, manner, or conduct.
I committed a terrible faux pas at the office when I commented to my friend that I didn't like my boss who was standing directly behind me
14. Fulminate: Express vehement protest.
Politicians fulminate about double standards and antisemitism.
Politicians fulminate about double standards and antisemitism.
15. Fustian: Thick, durable twilled cloth with a short nap, usually dyed in dark colors.
He was wearing an ugly fustian blue wool suit.
16. Hauteur: arrogance.
The unmistakable hauteur in his tone implied that there was no chance of his being wrong.
17. Inhibit: to prohibit; forbid.
The audience was inhibited from going on stage.
18. Jeremiad: a mournful complaint.
The tired children were full of jeremiad.
19. Opportunist: a person who adapts his actions to take advantage of opportunities.
Criminal acts are often opportunistic.
20. Unconscionable: not in accordance with what is just or reasonable.
He was wearing an ugly fustian blue wool suit.
16. Hauteur: arrogance.
The unmistakable hauteur in his tone implied that there was no chance of his being wrong.
17. Inhibit: to prohibit; forbid.
The audience was inhibited from going on stage.
18. Jeremiad: a mournful complaint.
The tired children were full of jeremiad.
19. Opportunist: a person who adapts his actions to take advantage of opportunities.
Criminal acts are often opportunistic.
20. Unconscionable: not in accordance with what is just or reasonable.
To Jim, it was unconscionable to use such underhanded tactics to get ahead.
Reflections On Week 1
1.I don't think there are any factors that are going to keep me from participating in this class. I always have access to a computer and I have my own smart phone. I have my license so transportation is not an issue either.
2.I think the best learning experience for me has been through baseball at Righetti. It has taught me to adjust to many situations and to not dwell on my mistakes. My coach always says "why beat yourself up over something that has already happened? Take that mess up and learn from it." This helped me understand that I can't expect myself to be perfect because everyone makes mistakes. You just have to remember the good and throw out the bad.
3.Over the duration of this class, I am looking forward to become a better writer. I am also looking forward to taking advantage of every resource this class has to offer. I think this class will push me to see learning in more ways than one. I believe it will affect my life by helping me become a more open minded person.
2.I think the best learning experience for me has been through baseball at Righetti. It has taught me to adjust to many situations and to not dwell on my mistakes. My coach always says "why beat yourself up over something that has already happened? Take that mess up and learn from it." This helped me understand that I can't expect myself to be perfect because everyone makes mistakes. You just have to remember the good and throw out the bad.
3.Over the duration of this class, I am looking forward to become a better writer. I am also looking forward to taking advantage of every resource this class has to offer. I think this class will push me to see learning in more ways than one. I believe it will affect my life by helping me become a more open minded person.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
AP Exam Essay Question 2
To me in the book "The Poisonwood Bible", the author wants the reader to feel bad for not only the people living in Congo, but the Price family too. Throughout the book she uses imagery to paint pictures that help the reader see and feel everything that is going on.
She uses imagery to show the reader how bad the conditions are in Congo, which causes the audience to feel bad for the people that live there. It also makes you feel bad for the mom and the girls because they were dragged there by Nathan. Personally while reading this book I felt bad for the People that live in Congo because they are just fighting to stay alive, while here in America people get mad when their phone is running to slow. It just made me realize how bad it actually is over there and how easy we have it here. I felt sorry for the daughters in the Price family because their dad was more worried about completing his "mission" than taking care of them. I felt the author did a very good job showing that the people in Congo were more worried about living day to day rather than taking on a new religion.
The author did a very good job of describing events that were happening in the book, which made it easy for the reader to feel what the Price family and the people in Congo were going through. By doing this, she influenced me to feel bad for them and see how difficult life is in Congo.
She uses imagery to show the reader how bad the conditions are in Congo, which causes the audience to feel bad for the people that live there. It also makes you feel bad for the mom and the girls because they were dragged there by Nathan. Personally while reading this book I felt bad for the People that live in Congo because they are just fighting to stay alive, while here in America people get mad when their phone is running to slow. It just made me realize how bad it actually is over there and how easy we have it here. I felt sorry for the daughters in the Price family because their dad was more worried about completing his "mission" than taking care of them. I felt the author did a very good job showing that the people in Congo were more worried about living day to day rather than taking on a new religion.
The author did a very good job of describing events that were happening in the book, which made it easy for the reader to feel what the Price family and the people in Congo were going through. By doing this, she influenced me to feel bad for them and see how difficult life is in Congo.
AP Exam Notes
I felt that this test was a little challenging, that could also be because it is the weekend and it is hard to focus on a test for this long. I feel like I did pretty good, but I need to work on my writing skills for the essay part of the test.
AP Exam Essay Question 1
George Eliot is saying that how people used to enjoy their free time is much different then how people today enjoy it. She uses personification as a way to show how much leisure has changed over years and years.
She says that now a days people seem to always be in a rush to get somewhere, they never seem to stop and just be happy that they're alive. Most people now see live as a chore instead of a gift that should be enjoyed. "Even idleness is eager now" People are always looking for something to do and new ways to entertain themselves. Its hard for people to stop worrying and just sit back and relax.
Where as in the past people always seemed to take their time doing things and were perfectly content with just sitting around and not do anything. In the past people took their time while doing things so they could enjoy it. They didn't really care what they were doing because they were just happy to be alive and breathing.
The people that lived during the "old leisure" time lived simple lives and for that very reason they were happy. They never worried or stressed much over any one thing because they figured life is short so they better enjoy it while they can.
She says that now a days people seem to always be in a rush to get somewhere, they never seem to stop and just be happy that they're alive. Most people now see live as a chore instead of a gift that should be enjoyed. "Even idleness is eager now" People are always looking for something to do and new ways to entertain themselves. Its hard for people to stop worrying and just sit back and relax.
Where as in the past people always seemed to take their time doing things and were perfectly content with just sitting around and not do anything. In the past people took their time while doing things so they could enjoy it. They didn't really care what they were doing because they were just happy to be alive and breathing.
The people that lived during the "old leisure" time lived simple lives and for that very reason they were happy. They never worried or stressed much over any one thing because they figured life is short so they better enjoy it while they can.
1987 AP Exam Multiple Choice
1.C
2.C
3.C
4.E
5.D
6.D
7.E
8.B
9.A
10.C
11.D
12.B
13.D
14.C
15.A
16.A
17.C
18.E
19.B
20.B
21.E
22.D
23.A
24.A
25.E
26.E
27.D
28.C
29.E
30.B
47.B
50.D
51.B
52.B
53.E
54.B
55.B
56.A
57.C
58.D
59.D
60.C
61.C
2.C
3.C
4.E
5.D
6.D
7.E
8.B
9.A
10.C
11.D
12.B
13.D
14.C
15.A
16.A
17.C
18.E
19.B
20.B
21.E
22.D
23.A
24.A
25.E
26.E
27.D
28.C
29.E
30.B
47.B
50.D
51.B
52.B
53.E
54.B
55.B
56.A
57.C
58.D
59.D
60.C
61.C
Austen/montaigne Essay
"What goes on inside is just too fast and huge and all interconnected for words to do more than barely sketch the outlines of at most one tiny little part of it at any given instant." I believe this fits perfectly with Montaigne's techniques and topics. He didn't care about the structure of his writing he just wrote what he was thinking at that exact moment.
I believe Montaigne used his essays as away to get other people to think about the same things he did. He didn't care about the format or the length of his essays, he just used them as a network to express what was on his mind. Montaigne's aim was to above all exercise his own judgement freely and properly.His writing style provided a window into what he was thinking because, as i said before, he just wrote about whatever he was thinking at that moment.
Austen planned out her book more and made sure everything fit in order, where as Montaigne just wrote whatever he had on his mind. Austen wrote books one story at a time, but Montaigne's book had all sorts of topics. Austen liked to build up the plot like most writers do. As you can see by reading a couple of Montaigne's essays, he couldn't have cared less about building a plot because he just wanted to write his thoughts down. Austen's Pride and Prejudice was a novel based on fiction, unlike Montaigne's essays that were based on reality.
I believe the quote in the opening paragraph fits perfectly because some of Montaigne's deep and complex essays may not make sense to a lot of people. Montaigne's writing style is very unique because not many authors that i know of just write whatever is on their mind.
I believe Montaigne used his essays as away to get other people to think about the same things he did. He didn't care about the format or the length of his essays, he just used them as a network to express what was on his mind. Montaigne's aim was to above all exercise his own judgement freely and properly.His writing style provided a window into what he was thinking because, as i said before, he just wrote about whatever he was thinking at that moment.
Austen planned out her book more and made sure everything fit in order, where as Montaigne just wrote whatever he had on his mind. Austen wrote books one story at a time, but Montaigne's book had all sorts of topics. Austen liked to build up the plot like most writers do. As you can see by reading a couple of Montaigne's essays, he couldn't have cared less about building a plot because he just wanted to write his thoughts down. Austen's Pride and Prejudice was a novel based on fiction, unlike Montaigne's essays that were based on reality.
I believe the quote in the opening paragraph fits perfectly because some of Montaigne's deep and complex essays may not make sense to a lot of people. Montaigne's writing style is very unique because not many authors that i know of just write whatever is on their mind.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Essay #1
In the story "the Poisonwood Bible" Orleanna Price has to deal with the "cut off from home" the most. Her husband drags her to the Congo and she also has to deal with losing her daughter to a fatal snake bite.
Before marrying Nathan, Orleanna was a person full of life. When she married Nathan she no longer was able to live the way she had been living in the past. She had to take care of her four daughters on her own because Nathan was hardly ever around. She never had anytime to do what she wanted to do. Her husband Nathan turned her into a passive wife that never stood up for herself.
Orleanna was so passive, she even let her husband move the family to Congo. You could tell she really missed her home in Georgia when she couldn't even cook her daughter a birthday cake because the mix turned hard as a rock. While in Congo Orleanna never seemed happy, to the point she felt she couldn't even keep her own kids happy.
Orleanna lost a piece of her heart when her daughter Ruth May passed away after being bit by a poisonous snake. She felt horrible after this and she starts to think that she should have put her daughters on the plane out of Congo when she had the chance. This causes her to crack, she leaves her husband and returns to her home in Georgia.
She didn't just love her lose her home physically in the move to Congo, but also mentally when she married Nathan. He just brought her down and exiled her from the two things she loved most besides her daughters, life and Georgia.
Poetry Assignment #1
1. This commercial borrows the lines of the poem "Laughing Heart" by Charles Bukowski.
2. It is ironic because this commercial shows that Levi's can be worn anywhere and that the person wearing the brand gains a sense of freedom. While in reality all persons are free, but there are still limitations and rules set that we must all live by.
3. I think this poem reflects the author very well because after doing some research I found that Bukowski started drinking at a young age and became virtually carefree.
4. I found the answer to number one by typing in one of the lines from the commercial into Google. By researching "who was Charles Bukowski", I was able to find the answer to the question three.
2. It is ironic because this commercial shows that Levi's can be worn anywhere and that the person wearing the brand gains a sense of freedom. While in reality all persons are free, but there are still limitations and rules set that we must all live by.
3. I think this poem reflects the author very well because after doing some research I found that Bukowski started drinking at a young age and became virtually carefree.
4. I found the answer to number one by typing in one of the lines from the commercial into Google. By researching "who was Charles Bukowski", I was able to find the answer to the question three.
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