American Lit./ Comp11 by Danica Johnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j fall 2022 en-us 2022-08-24 18:21:56 UTC 2023-05-18 18:32:27 UTC hello@padlet.com Post #1: 08/24/22 danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2270498784 1. -metaphor and similes 
-reflects a view of the natural world
-oral traditions
2. religion, helping others, morals, life in general
3. yes, they would both believe in upper power]]> 2022-08-24 18:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2270498784 Post #2: 08/26/22 danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2272990753 We get the perspective of the Native Americans and other people who have been influenced by the "slurs". We also get the perspectives of people who don't think that the names needed to be changed.]]> 2022-08-26 18:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2272990753 Post #3: 08/29/22 danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2275168232 Her religion was super strict and being a poet was out of the ordinary for women in america.]]> 2022-08-29 18:47:32 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2275168232 Post #4: 08/31/22 danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2278199028 wealth means nothing if she is happy and content. Costliness and wealth bring me no pleasure]]> 2022-08-31 18:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2278199028 Post #5: 08/01/22 danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2279744185 I think they are quite neutral with what they are talking about they show both people who don't support him and what he is doing, and those who think he is doing something good. They show more negative responses but the interviewers do not seem opinionated. ]]> 2022-09-01 18:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2279744185 Post #7: 09/12/22 danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2292957254 the both talk about the hard time it was for African Americans. It gives a different perspective on the same events.]]> 2022-09-12 18:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2292957254 Project #8: 09/15/22 danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2298795259 No it is not biased in my opinion. So that people don't start fighting about the topic and yet still get informed]]> 2022-09-15 18:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2298795259 Post #9: 09/19/22 danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2303766255
  • Intuition vs. Analysis 
  • Spontaneity vs. Education 
  • Honesty vs. Politeness
  • Idealism vs. Realism 
  • The Rare vs. The Everyday


    • ]]>     2022-09-19 21:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2303766255     Post #10: 09/27/22 danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2316611726 What does this video show us about the depiction of the devil throughout literature? 

    Why do you think writers from the Romantic period shifted away from the Puritan-style and began writing about characters who made bad choices? 

    Bad, the depiction of all evil.
    to give a chance of redemption]]>     2022-09-28 01:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2316611726     Post #11: 9/28/22 danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2318062146 American blues musician and songwriter
    considered to be one of the greatest blues performers of all time exchanged his soul with the devil, nobody then somebody

    How does the myth of Robert Johnson's musical ability compare to the story of Tom Walker? 


    ]]>     2022-09-28 18:24:26 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2318062146     Post #12: 10/03/22 danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2324348366 contributions?
    unity of effect, form and style.
    detective stories as we know them.
    sadness]]>     2022-10-03 18:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2324348366     Post #14: danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2335798521 Romanitic- more classy posed, eye contact, softer
    Realism- darker, serious, slouched 

    stand for fantasy and real life ]]>     2022-10-11 18:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2335798521     Post #13 danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2335860785 Based on the mechanics of a pendulum, why do you think those involved with the Spanish Inquisition would use it on their prisoners? 

    quick and easy 

    Why do you think Poe incorporates the Pendulum in his story? What could this add to the story? 

    historically accurate, more detail.]]>     2022-10-11 19:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2335860785     Post #6: 09/05/22 danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2354236658 Phillis Wheatley Peters, also spelled Phyllis and Wheatly was an American author who is considered the first African-American author of a published book of poetry.
    Born:May 8, 1753, West Africa
    Died:December 5, 1784, Boston, MA
    Spouse:John Peters (m. 1778–1784)
    Place of burial: Copps Hill Burying Ground, Boston, MA
    ]]>     2022-10-24 19:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2354236658     Post #15: danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2354240605 a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

    Time is a fast flowing river when I need to get things done.]]>     2022-10-24 19:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2354240605     Post #16: 10/20/22 danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2354247885 "Poetry is how we say to the word, and to each other, "I am here."' 

    I don't think that is necessarily true, I think that it would be more accurate if it was a story. ]]>     2022-10-24 19:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2354247885     2-2-23 danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2466660179 when someone refers to their identity, what do you they mean?- who they are 
     When you meet new people what is someone you want them to know about who are- my sense of humor
    what do you think people notice first- my quietness


    ]]>     2023-02-02 19:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2466660179     3-10-23 danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2512254333 Why do you think photography was an effective tool?
    -you saw the effects of the true events 
    what is the ethical problems associtated with employing kids under 16?
    - many kids got hurt at a young age.]]>     2023-03-10 19:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2512254333     #23 4/21/23 danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2563451585 Choose one of the technologies mentioned in the article and discuss whether or not you think it is as "creepy" as the article suggests. 

    What do you think E.M. Forester would think about that technology? Why? 



    smart baby monitors 
    it is hackable and someone threatened ti kidnap the baby ]]>     2023-04-21 16:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2563451585     5-2-23 danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2575625400 The topic of today's short story is "social progress." 
    Based on what you've seen in the video, decide whether or not this is progress? Why or why not? 
    What implications does this new technology have for farmers? Are the effects positive, negative, or both? 


    I feel like this is progress, they are progressing in a positive way. Machines don't care the hours they work, or get tired ]]>     2023-05-02 18:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2575625400     #26 5-9-23 danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2584187021
  • 1. Article #1: "How Do Humans Deal with Differences/Otherness?"
  • 2. Article #2: "Why People Care More About Beautiful Animals Than Ugly Ones"

    • Answer the following on your Padlet post: 
    1. How does the article you chose relate to the story "The Wretched and the Beautiful"? 
      1. It talks about the reasons people look at others differently.
    2. What findings discussed in the article are similar to what is discussed in the story? Cite a piece of evidence from the article to support your answer. 
      1. "One explanation is that cute animals remind us of human babies. Indeed, several studies have reported that animals with characteristics like big eyes and soft facial features trigger our parental care instincts." both the story and article talk about choosing the more visually appealing over the other choice. 
    3. In your own experience, are the article's findings accurate? Have you ever experienced or witnessed what the article discusses? 
      1. yes, I know I like more animals that I feel are beautiful over ones I dislike visually.
     






    ]]>     2023-05-09 17:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2584187021     #27 5/18/23 danicajohnson https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2596636965 Would you ever be interested in living in a place like Green Bank, WV? Why or why not? 
    - that is not a place I want to live there, because I think I want to be able to talk to people in another area.
    Do you think it's ethical for parents of children in that area to force them to live there? 
    - no, I think people should not force them to live in a way not normal. ]]>     2023-05-18 18:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/danicajohnson/bl1v0t8dcunmy7j/wish/2596636965