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When someone refers to their "identity," what do they mean? When you meet new people, what is something you want them to know about who you are? What do you think people notice first?
My name and where I grew up.

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What seems different about the writing style of William Carlos Williams compared to other poets we've read?
He isn't very consistent and writes short seemingly random poems.

Do you agree with his message of simplicity in writing? Why or why not?
Yes, I like the way his poems make the world appear.

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According to the video, what is a metaphor?
A comparison
Develop a metaphor to describe something that takes up a lot of your time.
(Ex: My grading paper file is a blazing inferno. It spreads itself to all of the places I exist - my home, my desk, and my inbox. Just when I think I've gotten the blaze down to flame the size of a match, I feel the heat begin to intensify again.)
School is a bottomless pit constently sucking up all my time.

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Based on the mechanics of a pendulum, why do you think those involved with the Spanish Inquisition would use it on their prisoners?
The church used fear to keep people from angering them
Why do you think Poe incorporates the Pendulum in his story? What could this add to the story?
Adds a very terrifying aspect to the story.

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What is the Unity of Effect?
Poe's style of writing
According to the video, what are Poe's literary contributions?
Detective stories with "The Murder in the Rue Morge" and "The Mystery of Marie Roget"
What is the irony of Poe's life and career?
Poe lived in poverty throughout his career, and he had a very dark life and became an alcoholic.

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Research Robert Johnson. Give me basic information (occupation, etc.)
Robert Leroy Johnson was an American blues musician and songwriter. His landmark recordings in 1936 and 1937 display a combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that has influenced later generations of musicians.
How does the myth of Robert Johnson's musical ability compare to the story of Tom Walker?
They both suddenly became better or rich

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What does this video show us about the depiction of the devil throughout literature?
It has changed and morphed many times throughout history.
Why do you think writers from the Romantic period shifted away from the Puritan-style and began writing about characters who made bad choices?
People who make bad choices are more relatable than perfect people.

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For each of the criteria below, highlight the one you identify with the most. (The video explains what each concept means.)

1. Intuition vs. Analysis

2. Spontaneity vs. Education

3. Honesty vs. Politeness

4. Idealism vs. Realism

5. The Rare vs. The Everyday

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Does this video contain bias (leaning towards one side of the argument)? If so, where do you see some examples of it? If not, what are some ways you can tell the creators are striving to remain neutral?
The video seems to try and remain neutral throughout. The creators appear to try and only report on the topic of the number of Confedrate momuments in the U.S.

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Compare the information included in the video & the poem.

What aspects of the transatlantic slave trade do both perspectives focus on? What is the benefit of viewing each type of information?

They both focus on the evil and the cruelty. The video focuses more on the numbers, while the poem solely focuses on its cruelty.

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Research Phillis Wheatley on your computer. Describe the basic information about her (age, occupation, place of birth, etc.)
Born: May 8, 1753, West Africa

Died: December 5, 1784, Boston, MA

Nickname: the African genius
“On Being Brought from Africa to America” is her most famous poem

Why might Phillis Wheatley's abilities exceed others' expectations of her? How might that impact her life?
She was a very intelligent writer.
She could have either been treated better or worse.

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Think about the information included in this video. Does the information in the video have bias towards or against Kaepernick's stance? Is it neutral? What parts of the video helped you come to that conclusion?
I believe that the video shows a neutral point of view, and they are simply addressing the recent controversy involving the 49ers quarterback. For example, the video shows both sides of the argument not just one, and they do not show or say their opinion.

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Read Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz's poem "World, in hounding me..." using the link above.

What is de la Cruz saying about wealth and material possessions?
It isn't important
Cite the line from the poem that demonstrates that.
"Mind is the better and the truer way" line 12

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After reading the biographical information about Anne Bradstreet on page 27, discuss her relationship to being a poet and being a Puritan. How do both titles affect her life? Answer in complete sentences and cite from the article.
Her puritan views affect how she viewed the world and her poems.
One action turned her from a normal housewife and mother into a famous poet.

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The video talks about the long history of controversy surround the Washington Redskins. Companies like FedEx cut ties with the team because they would not change the name. Donald Trump threw in his opinion through twitter stating that he thought the name represented strength not weakness. Lastly, the video gave the opinion of a fan saying that name should be changed.

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Post #1: 8/24/22

1) After reading "The Sun Still Rises in the Same Sky: Native American Literature" (p.23) by Joseph Bruchac, identify three comparisons Bruchac makes between American Indian and Western views of the world.
Native Americans use animals as main characters more. To the Lakota change in transportation is unimportant. They think of the world as a cycle.

2) Read "The Sky Tree" on p. 24. What values can we assume some Native Americans had based on this myth?
They think that animals hold great power within the world.

3) Read "Coyote Finishes His Work" on p. 25. Based on our knowledge of Puritans, would the Native American tribes who told this story agree or disagree with the Puritans? Why?
Yes, they believe Great Spirit could talk to anyone.