Jessi’s AP Blog

His eyes, pools of ocean blue, reflected precisely through crystal clear framed glasses, square, large in size. As, his eyes weren’t as sharp as a childs, though that wasn’t necessary in his mind. Ken, my dad, gave a good name to those glasses, a memorable name. He put his eyes to admirable use; he used them to bring the world to life, in his own way. He saw life as an adventure, an experience, as he lived his precious gift of life on the “edgy “ side. In all, his life was an escapade that unexpectedly ended suddenly, a shock to all.
Though, his life was celebrated in the crisp, fresh open air of the mountains, surrounded by trees gently dusted by the night’s snowfall, doing what he loved to do. A mountaineer was only one aspect of his journey through his own adventurous life. Adventure he craved through every pore in his body, this was his passion, his love, his life, his element.

A. Akira Kurosawa film Rashomon is the first Japanese film to recieve numerous awards and recongintion. This films stands outs in the forgein film industry from using differnent tatics and techniques. Rather that using a traditional narrative, Kurosawa uses narrative organization. Although, this may not appeal to the younger generations, it will always have a place in film history.

B. Commoner-a common person, as distinguished from one with rank, status, etc.

Embedded-to incorporate or contain as an essential part or characteristic.

Depicted-To represent in a picture or sculpture.

C. Why does the author of the article use “embedded” so frequently? Will they re-do this film and make it in color to appeal to more generations and to perserve it? Did Akira Kurosawa create any other notable films?

 A. Marathe and Steeply have two very different arguments that are centered around the excerpt. Marathe believes we do choose who we love and Steeply believes we don’t have a choice towards who we love and what to love. Both of these character’s views are diverse, but they have their own strong, persuasive ways.

B. Astral: pertaining to or proceeding from the stars; stellar; star-shaped.

Derisive: angry.

Disdain: to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.

C. Why is Marathe so hypocritical? Why does Marathe never show up in the excerpt/novel? How does Steeply understand Marathe’s poor English?

I believe love is something that you have to give, before you receive. George Sand a French Novelist once said, “There is only one happiness in life — to love and to be loved.” You have to put your own love in everything and anything you do in life. Therefore, I agree with Marathe’s argument towards love. We truly do choose love, who to love, when to love and why we want to love. When we are in love we are blind; blind from our own lives and put solely into the life of the ones we love. “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” (Lao Tzu) Love is good and love is kind when treated with care. If you give a little love, you will get more in return than every imagined. We choose to love everything in life from, family to friends, sports and activities. You can really love anything you put your heart and soul in. However, what we do choose to love, we have to choose wisely for love is not only a strong word, but has a strond meaning. Although, there is no ”true” definition for love, for there are many, above all else love is what you make it. You don’t hear it too often, but when you do hear it, you know means something. Thus, we should have the right to choose who we love because love is a precious and rare. No one should ever be forced to love something or someone because that defeats the whole purpose of the meaning of love. Marathe is right, we should choose who to love.

Outcropping-a cropping out, as of a stratum or vein at the surface of the earth.

Slackly-not tight, taut, firm, or tense; loose.

Vistas-a distant view or prospect, especially one seen through an opening, as between rows of buildings or trees.

Torpid-inactive or sluggish.

Spectation-regard; aspect; appearance.

Timbre-the characteristic quality of a sound, independent of pitch and loudness, from which its source or manner of production can be inferred.

Ruinous-bringing or tending to bring ruin; destructive; disastrous: a ruinous war.

Ruminative-to chew the cud, as a ruminant.

Sangfroid-coolness of mind; calmness; composure.

Fanaticism-fanatical character, spirit, or conduct.

Persona-a person.

Sudsidized-to furnish or aid with a subsidy.

Tactical-of or pertaining to tactics, esp. military or naval tactics.

Ensued-to follow in order; come afterward, esp. in immediate succession.

Brassiere-a woman’s undergarment for supporting the breasts.

Creosote-an oily liquid having a burning taste and a penetrating odor, obtained by the distillation of coal and wood tar, used mainly as a preservative for wood and as an antiseptic.

Lume-is a short term for the luminous phosphorescent glowing solution applied on watch dials.

Crepuscular-pertaining to twilight, esp. in dimness.

Gibbous-convex at both edges, as the moon when more than half full.

Tamped-to pack down tightly by a succession of blows or taps.

In Jack London’s version of The San Francisco Earthquake he barley touches on his focus point;earthquakes. His use of short syntax combined with odd placed diction that doesn’t work well in the his passage. Along with the short syntax he uses it repetitively and mentions the same subject in each paragraph. It seems London, doesn’t have the background knowledge of the San Francisco Earthquake other than the fires that started from the buildings. However, he does thoroughly explain everything there was to know about the fires and he uses CSD to bolster these images. In contrast Mark Twain’s passages goes farther in depth and explains each part of the earthquake very thoroughly. He explains his personal experience while being on the site the day of the earthquake, which includes CSD. From this the reader gets a compelling image of the “great” earthquake. Twain includes dialogue to better help the reader understand his position while in the actual earthquake. His length is much longer than London’s, but he doesn’t stretch his thoughts, he gets his point across. Overall, Twain’s version of The San Francisco Earthquake has a persuasive side, unlike London’s passage.

Parents, in most aspects are their childrens main provider. Children expect presents, but with those presnets come expectations. One will recieve, in return of good behavior and various expections the parent has set. Although, this does not mean a parent doesn’t send along their love with lose enclosed gifts of expectations, because they do. An expectation from a parent shouldn’t have to be said outright, it should just be anticipated from the child. Children shouldn’t have to expect love from their parents, visa versa with parents, it should just be set in stone. But, in this manner parents want to share a way of tanigably sending their love to their children. Even though it is just an object they are giving them a way to express their values and good attitude. Why, a childhood fairytale, also known as Santa Claus spreads Christmas cheer through presents also. He sends and important message to young ones, a lesson that teaches them to give before they recieve, a lesson they will remember for the rest of there lives.

The authors’ published paragraph gives many good examples and expand off of the topic. They use CSD to engage the reader and apply to their senses while keeping interest. They also include more detail about Santa Claus. Although, I did expand off of the topic and appealed more to the audience they made the passage more well-rounded in all aspects.

1. Similarities: Both passages focus on the main subject of opera, photography or art and reference to the “real art.”

Differences: The passages had different views of their own explanation of art and opera. With this they also have different interpretation of what they each considered art and photographic art.

2. Similarities: In all reality violence destroys everything and anything as they both explained. In addition, the end will result in violence and violence doesn’t do justice and achieve racial equality.

Differences: Although both address the thinking behind violence and how it is “bad”, the second paragraph goes more in detail about how it destructs one another and its surroundings.

3. Similarities: Both passages mention the same historical figures as well as using The French Revolution as a “big war” in perspective.

Differences: They differ in the fact that the second passages breaks down the different aspects within the people and how they made an impact and it uses parallelism, as the other passage does not.

A.  Malcolm was a powerful leader in the 1960’s and during the civil rights movement. After being put in prison for seven years he tells his journey through his self-education, learning to read, write and practically speak from reading, reading and reading and forming history.

B. Heathen: An unconverted individual of a people that do not acknowledge the God of the Bible.

Pagan: One of a people or community observing a polytheistic religion, as the ancient Romans and Greeks.

Depict: To represent by or as if by painting; portray; delineate.

C. How did Malcolm X become so involved with black separatism? What part of history from literature that he read made the biggest impact on his life? Did Malcolm X go to prison on purpose to gain an education?

A. the more participation in sports the increase in injuries become significant. Something minor can lead into a catastropic injury, if prevention doesn’t take place.

B.
1. Foot Tenosynovitis-Inflammation of the lining of a tendon sheath in the foot.
2. Hand Fracture, Navicular-A complete or incomplete break in the navicular bone of the hand.
3. Barotitis Media (Barotruma)-Damage to the middle ear caused by pressure changes.

C. What medication should be taken for a knee injury? Is surgery necessary for all injuries? Should you stretch before or after you run to prevent injuries?