Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Big Question & Masterpiece in the making???
My big question and masterpiece is really changing and/ or evolving everyday. I know what subjects I want to do my project on but I don't know how I want to pull it in all together to make it one masterpiece. This is what I know: Feminism, Leadership, & Fashion. Putting all these subjects together could be a big question of, Can women be all three and do well at it? Or what should my question be? I need help evolving my question? I know some fashion icons that relate such as Rachel Zoe (stylist, editor, and designer) and Sophia Amoruso (building/built the foundation of #GIRLBOSS and creator of clothing store Nasty Gal). I would definitely want to become like them in my future. I just don't know how I can make this a project.
WILL STUDY FOR FOOD
Iv'e been using the website scholarships.com and I found a few that are small amounts of money, but hey it all adds up in the end. I will need scholarship money to attend a college (Colleges I would like to attend in past post).
Monday, September 15, 2014
vocabulary: fall list 4
Obsequious: Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree
ex- They were served by obsequious waiters.
Beatitude: Supreme blessedness
ex- All children give the same amount of beatitude.
Bete Noire: Detested Person (disliked or avoided)
ex- The hamburger was the Bete Noire for vegetarians.
Bode: An oman for a particular outcome
ex- The palm reader boded that she live a happy fortunate life.
Dank: cold, damp, and musty
ex- The swamp was damp.
Ecumenical: Related to all, universal
ex- Today's discussion was ecumenical, because it involved personal opinions.
Fervid:Intensely enthusiastic or passionate
ex-The horse had a fervid nature
Fetid: Smelling extremely unpleasant
ex- Ashley's lack of using deodorant left her puts fetid.
Gargantuan: Great mass
ex- John's nose was gargantuan.
Heyday: Period of a person's or thing's greatest success or popularity
ex- Henry will probably never achieve a moment of true heyday in his life time.
Incubus: Cause of distress of anxiety like a nightmare
ex- Jojo is a incubus.
Infrastructure: Basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation
ex- The hospital was deemed infrastructure for the fifth year in a row.
Inveigle: To persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery
ex- I inveigled Jonny to drink the water.
Kudos: Praise and honor received for an achievement
ex-Kudos to Jhaicelle for throwing away the trash that was left on the floor.
Lagniappe: Something given as a bonus or extra gift
ex- If Jen was nice she'd get me a lagniappe for being such a fabulous friend.
Prolix: Using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy
ex- I'm pretty sure Kelly's vocabulary sentences are painfully prolix.
Protege: A person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege''s career
ex- When he left the orchestra, the position of conductor went to his longtime protege.
Prototype: First or preliminary model of something, esp. a machine, from which other forms are developed or copied
ex- The prototype was just created therefore it wont be long until the product is released on shelves.
Sycophant: A person who acts obsequiously toward someone in order to gain advantage; a servile flatterer.
ex- Amanda is a perfect example of a sycophant.
Tautology: The Saying of the same thing twice in different words
ex- Some of my teachers use tautology when speaking with me as if I am unintelligent.
Truckle: To submit or behave obsequiously
ex- I try to make Crystal truckle in class.
ex- They were served by obsequious waiters.
Beatitude: Supreme blessedness
ex- All children give the same amount of beatitude.
Bete Noire: Detested Person (disliked or avoided)
ex- The hamburger was the Bete Noire for vegetarians.
Bode: An oman for a particular outcome
ex- The palm reader boded that she live a happy fortunate life.
Dank: cold, damp, and musty
ex- The swamp was damp.
Ecumenical: Related to all, universal
ex- Today's discussion was ecumenical, because it involved personal opinions.
Fervid:Intensely enthusiastic or passionate
ex-The horse had a fervid nature
Fetid: Smelling extremely unpleasant
ex- Ashley's lack of using deodorant left her puts fetid.
Gargantuan: Great mass
ex- John's nose was gargantuan.
Heyday: Period of a person's or thing's greatest success or popularity
ex- Henry will probably never achieve a moment of true heyday in his life time.
Incubus: Cause of distress of anxiety like a nightmare
ex- Jojo is a incubus.
Infrastructure: Basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation
ex- The hospital was deemed infrastructure for the fifth year in a row.
Inveigle: To persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery
ex- I inveigled Jonny to drink the water.
Kudos: Praise and honor received for an achievement
ex-Kudos to Jhaicelle for throwing away the trash that was left on the floor.
Lagniappe: Something given as a bonus or extra gift
ex- If Jen was nice she'd get me a lagniappe for being such a fabulous friend.
Prolix: Using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy
ex- I'm pretty sure Kelly's vocabulary sentences are painfully prolix.
Protege: A person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege''s career
ex- When he left the orchestra, the position of conductor went to his longtime protege.
Prototype: First or preliminary model of something, esp. a machine, from which other forms are developed or copied
ex- The prototype was just created therefore it wont be long until the product is released on shelves.
Sycophant: A person who acts obsequiously toward someone in order to gain advantage; a servile flatterer.
ex- Amanda is a perfect example of a sycophant.
Tautology: The Saying of the same thing twice in different words
ex- Some of my teachers use tautology when speaking with me as if I am unintelligent.
Truckle: To submit or behave obsequiously
ex- I try to make Crystal truckle in class.
"The Color Purple" By Alice Walker Literature Analysis
1.) Briefly summarize the plot of the novel you read according to the elements of plot you've learned in past courses (exposition, inciting incident, etc.). Explain how the narrative fulfills the author;s purpose (based on your well-informed interpretation of same.)
The story starts with Celie describing herself negatively and how she is a good girl. We then find out her age and how her father raped her and she had his two children, she believes that her children are dead or Alphonso went out and sold them. Celie's father set up her and her new husband together not her sister Nettie, and her husband is just as abusive as her father, Pa. Then later in the story Shug, her husband's lover shows up and treats Celie harshly at first but then later they become closer and establish a friendship where her and Celie talk about love and why Celie lets her husband beat her. Shug has conversations with Celie in conversations that help her express her feelings. Shug helps Celie find letter from her sister Nettie, who was thought to be dead, but Albert her husband was keeping them from Celie. Celie finds out where her children and sister are and eventually finds out that Alphonso isn't her real dad. Celie ends up moving with Shug and Grady to Memphis. When Alphonso dies she gets the land.
Exposition: At the very beginning of story when she describes herself and the events leading up to where she is now. ex. page 6,"He beat me today cause he say I winked at a boy in church."
Inciting Incident: When Celie witnesses Sofia and Shug stand up to their partners, Albert and Harpo
Conflict: Celie verses her obedient/ submissive role
Climax: When Celie stands up and expresses her own thoughts when talking to Albert and Shug didn't expect it either.
Resolution: Celie gets enough confidence, she finds herself and gets what is truly hers, the land
2.) Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.
There are two themes of the novel that are very apparent to me, one theme is that it builds big circles around female relationships. The second theme is sexism, this is described in many scenes and example is from page 23 "... his daddy why he beat me. Mr.____ say, Cause she my wide, Plus, she stubborn."
The story starts with Celie describing herself negatively and how she is a good girl. We then find out her age and how her father raped her and she had his two children, she believes that her children are dead or Alphonso went out and sold them. Celie's father set up her and her new husband together not her sister Nettie, and her husband is just as abusive as her father, Pa. Then later in the story Shug, her husband's lover shows up and treats Celie harshly at first but then later they become closer and establish a friendship where her and Celie talk about love and why Celie lets her husband beat her. Shug has conversations with Celie in conversations that help her express her feelings. Shug helps Celie find letter from her sister Nettie, who was thought to be dead, but Albert her husband was keeping them from Celie. Celie finds out where her children and sister are and eventually finds out that Alphonso isn't her real dad. Celie ends up moving with Shug and Grady to Memphis. When Alphonso dies she gets the land.
Exposition: At the very beginning of story when she describes herself and the events leading up to where she is now. ex. page 6,"He beat me today cause he say I winked at a boy in church."
Inciting Incident: When Celie witnesses Sofia and Shug stand up to their partners, Albert and Harpo
Conflict: Celie verses her obedient/ submissive role
Climax: When Celie stands up and expresses her own thoughts when talking to Albert and Shug didn't expect it either.
Resolution: Celie gets enough confidence, she finds herself and gets what is truly hers, the land
2.) Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.
There are two themes of the novel that are very apparent to me, one theme is that it builds big circles around female relationships. The second theme is sexism, this is described in many scenes and example is from page 23 "... his daddy why he beat me. Mr.____ say, Cause she my wide, Plus, she stubborn."
3.) Descibe the author's tone. Include a minimum of three excerpts that illustrate your point(s).
"Dear God,..." (religious) Prayers are usually very personal and one's inner thoughts.
"Dear Nettie,..." (personal) The letter were intended for her sister's eyes only.
"Is she the same old Shug like in my picture? How her hair is? What kind lipstick? Wig? She stout? She skinny? She sound well? Tired? Sick? (curious) Celie is intrigued with Shug since she captivated men.
4.) Descibe a minimum of ten literary elements/ techniques you observed that strengthened your understanding of the author's purpose, the text's theme and/or your sense of the tone. For each, please include textual support to help illustrate the point for your readers. (Please include edition and page numbers for easy reference.)
Symbolism: The color purple represents all the good things God created in life for man.
Dialect: Demonstrates how common people held conversations before woman had gained the same equal rights. (page 3) "by the then I git back from the well, the water be warm."
Comparison: Signifies her idea of Shug and the resemblance Shug has Of people important to Celie. (page 55) "I work on her like she a doll or like she Olivia- or like she Mama."
Syntax: Helps Descibe the time period in the early 20th century
Oxymoron: "Hm, she say, look like a little fat white woman was on one." (page 123)
Setting: Georgia in early 20th century; small Afircan town in early 20th century
Personification: "For six months the heavens and the winds abused the people of Olinka." (page 159)
Tone: Not a funny novel, experiences hardship, sadness, and tradegy.
Repetition: "You ast yourself one question, it lead to fifteen. I start to wonder why us need love. Why us suffer. Why us black. Why us men and women." (page 289)
Satire: The writing of letters to a white God, when she experienced horror at the hands of white men.
CHARACTERIZATION
1.) Descibe two examples of direct characterization and two examples of indirect characterization. Why does the author use both approaches, and to do what end (I.e., what is your lasting impression of the character as a result)?
Direct-
"I am fourteen years old. I am I have always been a good girl. (page 1)
Celie's mentality is like this through the whole book and she is very submissive to all men she encounters.
"I'm big." (page 3)
Celie sees herself in a negative light, who feels useless or ugly.
Indirect-
"And us run off to my room like two little prankish girls" (page 82)
The course of the story Celie progresses and opens up to Shug
"He beats me today cause he say I winked at a boy in church." (page 6)
Describes Alphonso as a character, he is dominate to all aspects of Celie.
2.) Does the author's syntax and/or diction change when s/he focuses on character? How? Example(s)?
I believe eh author uses a sort of syntax that matures while Celie in story grows older.
3.) Is the protagonist static or dynamic? Flag or round? Explain.
Celie is a round character due to the changes she endures over the course of the book. At the beginning of the book she was an adolescent who didn't know what was right and wrong and at the end of the book she is woman who can expresse her thoughts and feelings.
4.) After reading the book did you come away feeling like you'd met a person or read a character? Analyze one textual example that illustrates your reaction.
After readin this book, I felt so much compassion for Celie. I felt as if I was with her as she grew up in the story. Her difficult past and her attachment to one person draws to me as a reader. I really loved the part of the book when it says "Some women can't be beat, I say." (page 66) This quote represents how some women of this time refused to be submissive and break the barrier.
DECLARATION OF LEARNING INDEPENDENCE
Learn at my own pace.
Learn about subjects that I am interested in.
To never stop learning.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Why are feminists scary?
Start typing in "Feminists" in the Google search bar...
What comes up?
Feminists are: Life
Annoying
Stupid
Ugly
Sexist
The dictionary definition of a feminism from Merriam-Webster is "The theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes; Organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests." One out of the five words that come up is some what positive but then the other four are very irrelevant; annoying, stupid, ugly, and sexist. Just wondering what does the dictionary definition of feminism has to do with those four words at all? They are very discriminating. Why does our society think when we say feminists or feminism get all one sided? Like celebrities sometimes do. People often think of the words to be very extreme, why do we think that way? Can we please change that? Some might call me a feminist just because I like to feel empowered to do whatever I want and believe that I can and I am a woman. Why don't men have a word about them that is very extreme? It's because our foundation was built on men conducting and making the rules for our country, but think about it, Who was the back bone behind the whole dynamic of the making of this nation? Women. They were the ones at home, holding down the fort and helping their husbands in their time of needs. The whole controversy of being a feminist or not is dumb and I don't think the word should even exist. Women that want to feel empowered and important shouldn't be labeled this, they should be labeled as people just like men. Feminists are not life because empowering yourself and others, both men and women are. Feminists are not annoying they are just trying to stand up for themselves and others, so if standing up for something is annoying then I'll be annoying any day. Feminists are not stupid because they are fighting for equality just like everybody else. Feminists are ugly?! THIS STATEMENT IS SO IRRELEVANT TO FEMINISTS IN GENERAL, whoever is googling this must be "ugly" inside. Feminists are not sexist just because they think women should feel empowered and have the same rights as men, that just means they are smart. I believe we all want to feel empowered and important so what is this deal about believing in the feminism. Don't we all want to feel good and great about our self, so don't be scared of feminists, believe in the idea of it, throw out the word, and stop goolgling feminists are ugly.
The dictionary definition of a feminism from Merriam-Webster is "The theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes; Organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests." One out of the five words that come up is some what positive but then the other four are very irrelevant; annoying, stupid, ugly, and sexist. Just wondering what does the dictionary definition of feminism has to do with those four words at all? They are very discriminating. Why does our society think when we say feminists or feminism get all one sided? Like celebrities sometimes do. People often think of the words to be very extreme, why do we think that way? Can we please change that? Some might call me a feminist just because I like to feel empowered to do whatever I want and believe that I can and I am a woman. Why don't men have a word about them that is very extreme? It's because our foundation was built on men conducting and making the rules for our country, but think about it, Who was the back bone behind the whole dynamic of the making of this nation? Women. They were the ones at home, holding down the fort and helping their husbands in their time of needs. The whole controversy of being a feminist or not is dumb and I don't think the word should even exist. Women that want to feel empowered and important shouldn't be labeled this, they should be labeled as people just like men. Feminists are not life because empowering yourself and others, both men and women are. Feminists are not annoying they are just trying to stand up for themselves and others, so if standing up for something is annoying then I'll be annoying any day. Feminists are not stupid because they are fighting for equality just like everybody else. Feminists are ugly?! THIS STATEMENT IS SO IRRELEVANT TO FEMINISTS IN GENERAL, whoever is googling this must be "ugly" inside. Feminists are not sexist just because they think women should feel empowered and have the same rights as men, that just means they are smart. I believe we all want to feel empowered and important so what is this deal about believing in the feminism. Don't we all want to feel good and great about our self, so don't be scared of feminists, believe in the idea of it, throw out the word, and stop goolgling feminists are ugly.
Vocabulary: Fall List #3
Accolade: Any award, honor, or laudatory notice.
Ex:I have received many accolades from my high school.
Acerbity: Harshness or severity, as of temper or expression.
Ex: I sense acerbity in their writing.
Attrition: A wearing down or weakening of resistance, especially as a result of continuos pressure or harassment.
Ex: The more you grind your teeth, the more they will attrite.
Bromide: A platitude or trite saying; a person who is platitudinous and boring.
Ex: We continually hear that education is the bromide that will solve everything.
Chauvinist: A person who is aggressively and blindly patriotic, especially one devoted to military glory; a person who believes one gender is superior to the other, as a male chauvinist or a female chauvinist.
Ex: Then man was extremely chauvinistic in his comments on the lady's strength.
Chronic: Continuing a long time or recurring frequently.
Ex: I had chronic heart problems due to too much smoking.
Expound: To set forth or state in detail; to explain; interpret.
Ex: The man expounded how to set up my blog, and it helped.
Factionalism: of a faction or factions.
Ex: Frequent internal splits have produced great factionalism.
Immaculate: Free from fault of flaw; free from errors; spotless, clean.
Ex: The dress was immaculate.
Imprecation: The act of imprecating; cursing.
Ex: The boy avoided the imprecation that was his teacher's long lectures, rants.
Ineluctable: Incapable of being evaded; inescapable
Ex: The man had an ineluctable fate.
Mercurial: Changeable; volatile; fickle; erratic
Ex: The bomb was extremely mercurial.
Palliate: To relieve or lessen without cursing; mitigate; alleviate.
Ex: Applying pressure to an open wound palliates the pain.
Protocol: The customs and regulation dealing with diplomatic formality, precedence, and etiquette.
Ex: It was protocol to clock in everyday before beginning work.
Resplendent: shining brilliantly; gleaming; splendid.
Ex: The troops were resplendent in their white uniforms.
Stigmatize: To set some mark of disgrace or infamy upon.
Ex: The crimes of the father's stigmatized the whole family.
Sub Rosa: Confidentially; secretly; privately.
Ex: The man sent his message in sub rosa fashion.
Vainglory: Excessive elation or pride over one's own achievements, abilitie , etc,; boastful vanity.
Ex: The man's vainglory was very boastful.
Vestige: A mark, trace, or visible evidence of something that is no longer present or in existence.
Ex: A few columns were the last vestiges of a Greek temple.
Volition: The act of willing, choosing, or resolving; exercise of willing.
Ex: She left at her own volition.
Ex:I have received many accolades from my high school.
Acerbity: Harshness or severity, as of temper or expression.
Ex: I sense acerbity in their writing.
Attrition: A wearing down or weakening of resistance, especially as a result of continuos pressure or harassment.
Ex: The more you grind your teeth, the more they will attrite.
Bromide: A platitude or trite saying; a person who is platitudinous and boring.
Ex: We continually hear that education is the bromide that will solve everything.
Chauvinist: A person who is aggressively and blindly patriotic, especially one devoted to military glory; a person who believes one gender is superior to the other, as a male chauvinist or a female chauvinist.
Ex: Then man was extremely chauvinistic in his comments on the lady's strength.
Chronic: Continuing a long time or recurring frequently.
Ex: I had chronic heart problems due to too much smoking.
Expound: To set forth or state in detail; to explain; interpret.
Ex: The man expounded how to set up my blog, and it helped.
Factionalism: of a faction or factions.
Ex: Frequent internal splits have produced great factionalism.
Immaculate: Free from fault of flaw; free from errors; spotless, clean.
Ex: The dress was immaculate.
Imprecation: The act of imprecating; cursing.
Ex: The boy avoided the imprecation that was his teacher's long lectures, rants.
Ineluctable: Incapable of being evaded; inescapable
Ex: The man had an ineluctable fate.
Mercurial: Changeable; volatile; fickle; erratic
Ex: The bomb was extremely mercurial.
Palliate: To relieve or lessen without cursing; mitigate; alleviate.
Ex: Applying pressure to an open wound palliates the pain.
Protocol: The customs and regulation dealing with diplomatic formality, precedence, and etiquette.
Ex: It was protocol to clock in everyday before beginning work.
Resplendent: shining brilliantly; gleaming; splendid.
Ex: The troops were resplendent in their white uniforms.
Stigmatize: To set some mark of disgrace or infamy upon.
Ex: The crimes of the father's stigmatized the whole family.
Sub Rosa: Confidentially; secretly; privately.
Ex: The man sent his message in sub rosa fashion.
Vainglory: Excessive elation or pride over one's own achievements, abilitie , etc,; boastful vanity.
Ex: The man's vainglory was very boastful.
Vestige: A mark, trace, or visible evidence of something that is no longer present or in existence.
Ex: A few columns were the last vestiges of a Greek temple.
Volition: The act of willing, choosing, or resolving; exercise of willing.
Ex: She left at her own volition.
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