Title: I. The Ephemera: An Emblem of Human Life
Author: Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790)
What is the approach the writer used in the introductory paragraph? The writer was able to start from an outside prospective and then work to entice the reader into the story.
Thesis: YOU may remember, my dear friend, that when we lately spend that happy day in the delightful garden and sweet society of the Moulin Joly, I stopped a little in one of our walks, and stayed some time behind the company.
Was the introduction effective? (100 words) In my personal opinion I thought that the conclusion was too effective. I saw how it introduced the thesis efficiently as well as througholy and then went into doing its own thing in the story. I really liked the paragraph and the way that it was put together. I feel that it was from an outside view at first and then really changed to a more personal view of the author. I however did feel though that it was a little long and dragged on. But that is how I feel about all the old stories that are like this. To me they are not real interesting.
What technique did author use in conclusion? The author sounded very bright in his conclusion. He was able to express views and concluding thoughts on how he felt.
Was the conclusion effective?(100 words)In my personal opinion I felt that the introduction was kept very short and sweet. It was not too long to the point where it was boring, it was upbeat enough to end the story. It got his point across and made the readers beclieve that it was realyl what he was going through then. It tied up the loose strings put an end to the unfamiliar statements above and all together made sense. I guess that sometimes you just have to continue to read in order to understand and get the most out of the individual stories.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Essay 3
Title: XXXI. The Revolt of the Unfit
Author: Nicholas Murray Butler (1862– )
What is the approach the writer used in the introductory paragraph? I feel that in the introduction paragraph that the writer began his sentence was key.
Thesis: THERE are wars and rumors of wars in a portion of the territory occupied by the doctrine of organic evolution.
Was the introduction effective? (100 words) I feel that the introduction wasn't effective. In a way I feel that it was really confusing and hard to comprehend. Although it was hard to comprehend I was able to understand that its over all main theme was trying to promote the human race and mother nature itself. Which there was nothing wrong with it. However I feel that this level of reading wasn't the easiest.
What technique did author use in conclusion? “‘The first thing,’ said the third, ‘is to abolish mankind.”’
Was the conclusion effective?(100 words) I feel that this story was really hard. I feel that it was not in any format that I have ever seen and the reading didn't make much sense. I got through the story that the author was trying to say alot about man kind and mother nature. However I feel that it was poorly espressed. There was a lot of quotations and I was able to read those. I was able to see the punctuation and I did find some errors surprisingly. Hmm...
Author: Nicholas Murray Butler (1862– )
What is the approach the writer used in the introductory paragraph? I feel that in the introduction paragraph that the writer began his sentence was key.
Thesis: THERE are wars and rumors of wars in a portion of the territory occupied by the doctrine of organic evolution.
Was the introduction effective? (100 words) I feel that the introduction wasn't effective. In a way I feel that it was really confusing and hard to comprehend. Although it was hard to comprehend I was able to understand that its over all main theme was trying to promote the human race and mother nature itself. Which there was nothing wrong with it. However I feel that this level of reading wasn't the easiest.
What technique did author use in conclusion? “‘The first thing,’ said the third, ‘is to abolish mankind.”’
Was the conclusion effective?(100 words) I feel that this story was really hard. I feel that it was not in any format that I have ever seen and the reading didn't make much sense. I got through the story that the author was trying to say alot about man kind and mother nature. However I feel that it was poorly espressed. There was a lot of quotations and I was able to read those. I was able to see the punctuation and I did find some errors surprisingly. Hmm...
Essay 2
Title: XXI. I
Talk of DreamsAuthor: William Dean Howells (1837– )
What is the approach the writer used in the introductory paragraph? I felt as if it were a good approach to the thesis.Thesis: I shall not be going too far if I say that it was on their part the grossest betrayal of vanity that I ever witnessed.
Was the introduction effective? (100 words) I felt that the introduction paragraph did not quite do its job. I feel that it was again boring and didn't really have a purpose untill the very end. The thesis was a little good and more worth it because it stated the main point of what the story was going to be about. However, that is what the thesis is supposed to be about.What technique did author use in conclusion? In conclusion he used prediction to sum up his story.
Was the conclusion effective?(100 words) I feel that the story itself wasn't the effective. But I feel that the conclusion was effective. I feel that it followed the rule of prediction because in the conclusion the author stated what he was planning on doing and what he wanted to happen, therefore I feel that this was a productive conclusion paragraph.
Talk of DreamsAuthor: William Dean Howells (1837– )
What is the approach the writer used in the introductory paragraph? I felt as if it were a good approach to the thesis.Thesis: I shall not be going too far if I say that it was on their part the grossest betrayal of vanity that I ever witnessed.
Was the introduction effective? (100 words) I felt that the introduction paragraph did not quite do its job. I feel that it was again boring and didn't really have a purpose untill the very end. The thesis was a little good and more worth it because it stated the main point of what the story was going to be about. However, that is what the thesis is supposed to be about.What technique did author use in conclusion? In conclusion he used prediction to sum up his story.
Was the conclusion effective?(100 words) I feel that the story itself wasn't the effective. But I feel that the conclusion was effective. I feel that it followed the rule of prediction because in the conclusion the author stated what he was planning on doing and what he wanted to happen, therefore I feel that this was a productive conclusion paragraph.
Essay 1
Title: VIII. GiftsAuthor: Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)
What is the approach the writer used in the introductory paragraph? The approach used in the introductory paragraph was alot of background information and history.
Thesis: If a man should send to me to come a hundred miles to visit him, and should set before me a basket of fine summer fruit, I should think there was some proportion between the labor and the reward.
Summary (350-400 words): Forst of all Iw ould like to begin by saying the thesis was very effective and enticing. It intrigued me to continue reading and made me really enjoy the essay. I actually felt that this one was worth while and my time. In the story they discussed how to enjoy life. I think that this was such a good story to end my fourt mid term paper with because it really had true meaning. It talked about the gifts of life such as patience and mother nature and it really became clear to picture all this. It is much like the world that we live in now. I mean there are a lot of rules and laws that restrict us from doing things but over all things are right there in front of us, and what we need to succeed is not hard to get at all. Everyone has a God givven gift in my personal opinion and life is jsut about finding that gift to share with others. Many people do not know about shi gift until later when they finially find it. I found mine in highschool, and I actually think that I have two one being basketball and two being poem writing. That is about all though I feel that this story was really touching to me and I liked it alot!
Technique used to conclude the essay: To conclude the essay the author used a quote.
What is the approach the writer used in the introductory paragraph? The approach used in the introductory paragraph was alot of background information and history.
Thesis: If a man should send to me to come a hundred miles to visit him, and should set before me a basket of fine summer fruit, I should think there was some proportion between the labor and the reward.
Summary (350-400 words): Forst of all Iw ould like to begin by saying the thesis was very effective and enticing. It intrigued me to continue reading and made me really enjoy the essay. I actually felt that this one was worth while and my time. In the story they discussed how to enjoy life. I think that this was such a good story to end my fourt mid term paper with because it really had true meaning. It talked about the gifts of life such as patience and mother nature and it really became clear to picture all this. It is much like the world that we live in now. I mean there are a lot of rules and laws that restrict us from doing things but over all things are right there in front of us, and what we need to succeed is not hard to get at all. Everyone has a God givven gift in my personal opinion and life is jsut about finding that gift to share with others. Many people do not know about shi gift until later when they finially find it. I found mine in highschool, and I actually think that I have two one being basketball and two being poem writing. That is about all though I feel that this story was really touching to me and I liked it alot!
Technique used to conclude the essay: To conclude the essay the author used a quote.
Thursdays assignment
What is your cultural background?How do you identify your self?
There are many varietys of different cultures that are in this world and life time. Mine however is one that is very unique yet common. I come from a cultural background where my mother is mixed with Dutch and Indonesian and my father is white mixed with german and english. My ancestors came from indonesia wqhich is located by the Phillipines. She grew up there untill she was five or six years old. I am very proud of my ethnicity. I am a very unique mix and people always try and guess what ethnicity I am and it isn't that easy to make out. Sometimes people from the mexican decent come up to me speaking spanish and I think that it is really funny because I do not speak spanish and I am not of that decent. I have been a United States citizen my whole life and I am proud!
Do you have any body are such as tattoos and piercings?
I find that it is very common in todays society to have piercings from your personal areas to your ears, bellybuttons, tongue and even neck. Then there are also people that have tattoos any and every where you can imagine. I think that its nice if your tattooo or piercing has meaning. If not I think that it is a waste of time and money. I personally have a couple piercings. I have My ears which I had gotten first then I got my upper ear cartlidge, my bellybutton and then my tongue. When I got all those piercings I thought that it was really cool. Some I ended up keepping and some I ended up letting them close. As far as my tattoo I just have no regrets written on my foot in cursive. I got that tattoo because I have been through a lot in my life and I really think that the place where I have ended up in life is awesome. I feel that I have turned into a really good person and I have no regrets. Everything in life I believe happens for reasons and if it wasn't for those life lessons that we hated we would not be where we are today.
What type of sports or activites do you like?
Kobe, LeBron, Shaq? Those are all recognized today as some of the best players in the NBA. Basketball is my favorite sport I have been playing basketball since I was in fifth grade and I absolutly love it. Basketball is most interesting to me because I love the heart of the game. It is just fun to get aht adrenaline pumping and to just play the game. I know that my heart is really in it because when I play it just makes me feel great.
Would you like to be famous?
There are many famous stars today from Britney Spears to Janet Jackson. WOuld I like to be famous? Oh yes. I think that alot of times that famous is based around everything that a person has, especially money. I think that the best parts about being famous is the money actually. If I was famous I would buy all the newest and greatest things. From the newest phone to the newest pair of shoes, then to the latest fashion styles. If I had that kind fo money I would also do alot to help out the less fortunate. I think that it is a bummer to watch alot of these people these days watching people that are doing everything that they are capable of doing. I know that we are in a recession and that is not good. However there is an excape to all this is to just get a job and spend money wisely. That is why if I was rich and famous I would help out the homeless and poor by donating my money where it is needed.
There are many varietys of different cultures that are in this world and life time. Mine however is one that is very unique yet common. I come from a cultural background where my mother is mixed with Dutch and Indonesian and my father is white mixed with german and english. My ancestors came from indonesia wqhich is located by the Phillipines. She grew up there untill she was five or six years old. I am very proud of my ethnicity. I am a very unique mix and people always try and guess what ethnicity I am and it isn't that easy to make out. Sometimes people from the mexican decent come up to me speaking spanish and I think that it is really funny because I do not speak spanish and I am not of that decent. I have been a United States citizen my whole life and I am proud!
Do you have any body are such as tattoos and piercings?
I find that it is very common in todays society to have piercings from your personal areas to your ears, bellybuttons, tongue and even neck. Then there are also people that have tattoos any and every where you can imagine. I think that its nice if your tattooo or piercing has meaning. If not I think that it is a waste of time and money. I personally have a couple piercings. I have My ears which I had gotten first then I got my upper ear cartlidge, my bellybutton and then my tongue. When I got all those piercings I thought that it was really cool. Some I ended up keepping and some I ended up letting them close. As far as my tattoo I just have no regrets written on my foot in cursive. I got that tattoo because I have been through a lot in my life and I really think that the place where I have ended up in life is awesome. I feel that I have turned into a really good person and I have no regrets. Everything in life I believe happens for reasons and if it wasn't for those life lessons that we hated we would not be where we are today.
What type of sports or activites do you like?
Kobe, LeBron, Shaq? Those are all recognized today as some of the best players in the NBA. Basketball is my favorite sport I have been playing basketball since I was in fifth grade and I absolutly love it. Basketball is most interesting to me because I love the heart of the game. It is just fun to get aht adrenaline pumping and to just play the game. I know that my heart is really in it because when I play it just makes me feel great.
Would you like to be famous?
There are many famous stars today from Britney Spears to Janet Jackson. WOuld I like to be famous? Oh yes. I think that alot of times that famous is based around everything that a person has, especially money. I think that the best parts about being famous is the money actually. If I was famous I would buy all the newest and greatest things. From the newest phone to the newest pair of shoes, then to the latest fashion styles. If I had that kind fo money I would also do alot to help out the less fortunate. I think that it is a bummer to watch alot of these people these days watching people that are doing everything that they are capable of doing. I know that we are in a recession and that is not good. However there is an excape to all this is to just get a job and spend money wisely. That is why if I was rich and famous I would help out the homeless and poor by donating my money where it is needed.
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