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Overall, this class was very well done and fun. Throughout my years of English (Grades 1-12) Ive always struggled and found that the teachers were not kind and not engaging. Before started this class I was really worried that I would do bad and not succeed, but not looking back ,this English class is the best Ive ever done. I just wanted to thank you for making this class so enjoyable, and for being so helpful whenver we needed it.

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The essay talks about Sedaris' experience as a student learning French in France, mainly focusing on a classroom discussion about Easter traditions. In the essay, Sedaris and his classmates, who come from diverse cultural backgrounds, struggle to understand the concept of Easter and the significance of various customs associated with the holiday. The title "Jesus Shaves" is a play on words, referencing the idea of Jesus shaving his beard, a humorous and irreverent image that captures the lighthearted tone of the essay.

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Here is what ive learned from this short story... squat toilets are often seen as more natural for the human body. Squatting aligns the rectum and anus more effectively, making bowel movements easier and more risk reducing.

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Here are some notes I gathered from the final review on the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

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Personal Responce 1: "Mother to Son" Comments

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Personal Responce 1: "Mother to Son" Comments

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Personl Responce 1: "Mother to Son" Rough Draft

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Personl Responce 1: "Mother to Son" Rough Draft

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Personal Responce 1: "Mother to Son" Edited Version

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Personal Responce 1: "Mother to Son" Edited Version

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Critical Responce 1 (Partner Project): "The Road Not Taken" Comments

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Critical Responce 1 (Partner Project): "The Road Not Taken" Comments

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Our original editing sheet was lost by our partner, so I had Emma Kondro and Heather Bent go over it and make corrections so we could have this portion of the Padlet completed.

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Critical Responce 2: "Still I Rise" Essay Comments

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Critical Responce 2: "Still I Rise" Essay Comments

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Critical Responce 1 (Partner Project): "The Road Not Taken" 

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Critical Responce 1 (Partner Project): "The Road Not Taken" 

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ENGL 112A Critical Responce 2 - Grace Deets

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For this assignment, I chose to write on topic '1', "Considering the central theme of creation and responsibility (parenthood) in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein as adapted in the graphic novel, analyze how this theme is communicated through the graphic design elements and visual storytelling. What visual cues indicate Dr. Frankenstein's struggle with his roles as a creator and taking responsibility for his creation? (analytical, theme/graphic design)."

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For several reasons, the scene in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" where Bottom turns into a donkey is hilarious and comedic. First, the absurdity of the situation itself, where a character unexpectedly transforms into a donkey (ass), creates instant comedic effect. This sudden transformation goes against logic and expectation, catching the characters and the audience off guard. Second, the other characters' reactions, particularly the confusion and horror expressed by Bottom's companions, add to the humor and comedic effect. Their shock at seeing their friend with the head of a donkey and their attempts to make sense of the situation create lots of laughter from the audience. Also, Bottom's obliviousness to his transformation and his efforts to communicate and engage with the other characters in his new form add to the comedic elements. His earnestness and lack of self-awareness during such a bizarre circumstance highlight the situation’s absurdity and invite comedic interpretation. Shakespeare's use of wordplay in the dialogue enhances the comedic tone of the scene. The puns and playful language employed by the characters, especially in their interactions with Bottom, contribute to the overall humor of the moment.

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Once upon a time, in a charming village, Little Red Riding Hood set off through the woods to visit her sick grandmother. Blind to the hidden dangers, she carried a basket of goodies. Along the path, a devious fox with big eyes approached her, desiring friendliness. Unaware of the sly creature's intentions, Little Red Riding Hood shared her destination with the untrustworthy fox. The slick wolf, quick to make use of this information, raced ahead and slickly reached Granny's cottage first. Disguised as her grandmother, the fox lays on the bed and waits for Little Red to arrive. When Little Red Riding Hood arrived, she noticed something was wrong but, before she could realize the deception, the clever fox revealed his identity. The village, alerted by the commotion, came to the rescue, and the sly fox ran, leaving the woods a little less mysterious and Little Red Riding Hood a little brighter. The End.

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For this activity we were shown different photos of zoomed in images and were given one minuite to write each exerpt. This helped up to write our essay and enhance our writing skills. It is also a good tool to use before writing an essay as you get as many ideas out at once and can use them to further write.

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The poem's message can inspire several actions and mindset shifts that we can apply to our lives, such as resilience, self-empowerment, confidence, self-love and unapologetic authenticity. The poem emphasizes her ability to rise above challenges and improve her resilience by seeing these setbacks as opportunities for growth and learning. She encourages unapologetic self-love and empowerment through the lines “Still I’ll Rise” and enables us to appreciate ourselves and carry them with us.

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Still I Rise by MAYA ANGELOU - An Inspirational Poem

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Critical Responce 2: "Still I Rise" Edited Version

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Critical Responce 2: "Still I Rise" Edited Version

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I had no corrections for this assignment as I received a very high mark (98%)

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"to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. I did not wish to live what was not life, living is so dear." page 1317, paragraph 1.

-He advocates for simplicity and stripping away unnecessary complexities.

-Thoreau expresses a fear of reaching the end of his life and realizing that he hadn't truly lived. This serves as a motivation for him to live deliberately, making meaningful choices and experiences

-Thoreau values authentic and purposeful living

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Analytical Essay 1: "Frankenstein" Comments

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Analytical Essay 1: "Frankenstein" Comments

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Within the song "Revival" by Zach Bryan, he takes us on a journey of redemption, through his lyrics signifying that no matter where you are in life, it's never too late to turn things around for the better. Structural-wise, this song uses a rhyme scheme along the lines of 'AA, BB, CC etc..' Many artists, like Zach Bryan, use rhyming to help the listener understand the meaning behind their songs, as explained in "Revival". The tone throughout the song can be summarized as 'rebirth' or 'forgiveness', as he shines a light on hope, even during the worst. By using verses like "Someone steals the Bibles", he is symbolizing his own "transgressions" or sins by alluding to the bible verse "thou shalt not steal". By using this figurative language he is essentially stating that he is comfortable enough with himself that he can 'let loose' every once in a while. Zach continuously references God within his other lyrics like "the rising' sun" and "baptize me in a bottle of Beam, put Johnny on the vinyl". These refer to symbolized ways he is seeking to cleanse himself and with God's help, find a new beginning. I strongly correlate this song to my past summer, as it was the start of a new chapter in my life (a new beginning), as I ventured out past my childhood and began this new life as an adult.

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Analytical Essay 2 (Definition Paragraph): "Into The Woods"

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Analytical Essay 2 (Definition Paragraph): "Into The Woods"

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Analytical Essay 1: "Frankenstein" Edited Version

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Analytical Essay 1: "Frankenstein" Edited Version

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For this project, I was the researcher, which meant I had to find background information and ways the chapter connected to society (and other central themes). I also pitched in on character development to help find information on the character 'Faber.'

I was partnered with Naomi, Calla, Fervin and Ashley. I feel as if we worked very well together and completed this seamlessly. We became experts!

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Analytical Essay 2 (Definition Paragraph): "Into The Woods"

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Analytical Essay 2 (Definition Paragraph): "Into The Woods"

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I wrote this final assignment with Dawson Hines and Emma Kondro.