Prudently-Conservative
Inveterate-Probitualy
Propensity-Likelihood
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Vocabulary Fall List #9
Bosom-The intimate center
Prudently-Conservative
Inveterate-Probitualy
Propensity-Likelihood
Prudently-Conservative
Inveterate-Probitualy
Propensity-Likelihood
Monday, October 29, 2012
Legend of Sleepy Hollow
My initial impression of the story was that it isn't that scary as I was anticipating. Also, I thought it was hard to follow in the beginning. I'm glad we read the first few paragraphs together to understand the story better.
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary:
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Vocabulary Fall List #8
Vocabulary Remixed
Flout- Openly disregard (a rule, law or convention)
Caveat- a qualifying exception
Blazon- to adorn
Filch- Pilfer or steal (something, esp. a thing of small value) in a casual way
Fractious- Easily irritated; bad-tempered
Equitable- Fair and impartial
Autonomy- Independence/ freedom
Addendum- An item of additional material, typically omissions, added at the end of a book or other publication
Amnesty- An official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses
Axiomatic- Self-evident or unquestionable
Extricate- Free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty
Soporific- Tending to induce drowsiness or sleep
Scathing- Witheringly scornful; severely critical
Unwieldy- Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight
Vapid- Dull, flat
Prognosticate- Foretell or prophesy (an event in the future)
Sepulchral- Tomb like; gloomy, dismal
Salutary- Producing good effects; beneficial.
Straitlaced- Excessively strict in behavior, morality, or opinions
Scourge- A whip used as an instrument of punishment.
Precept- A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
Transient- Lasting only for a short time; impermanent
Flout- Openly disregard (a rule, law or convention)
Caveat- a qualifying exception
Blazon- to adorn
Filch- Pilfer or steal (something, esp. a thing of small value) in a casual way
Fractious- Easily irritated; bad-tempered
Equitable- Fair and impartial
Autonomy- Independence/ freedom
Addendum- An item of additional material, typically omissions, added at the end of a book or other publication
Amnesty- An official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses
Axiomatic- Self-evident or unquestionable
Extricate- Free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty
Soporific- Tending to induce drowsiness or sleep
Scathing- Witheringly scornful; severely critical
Unwieldy- Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight
Vapid- Dull, flat
Prognosticate- Foretell or prophesy (an event in the future)
Sepulchral- Tomb like; gloomy, dismal
Salutary- Producing good effects; beneficial.
Straitlaced- Excessively strict in behavior, morality, or opinions
Scourge- A whip used as an instrument of punishment.
Precept- A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
Transient- Lasting only for a short time; impermanent
*none of the pictures are mine, they are all off of Google.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Self-Reliance Remix!!
I feel that this picture summarizes self reliance. Self reliance talks about individualism and Emerson wrote his essay during the Romanticism Era which includes nature. 
Logical Fallacies in the Presidential Debate
Slippery Slope: They were talking about weapons in Syria.
Ad Nauseam: Obama and Romney both were repeating themselves the whole time to get their different points across.
Ad Hominem: Romney attacked Obama saying that he didn't travel to Israel when he visited the Middle East which I thought was irrelevant to what Obama was saying
Ad Numeron: Obama and Romney both kept referring to numbers to support their points.
Circular in Demonstrando: In the beginning of the debate Obama and Romney kept going back and forth discussing Iraq.
I thought Obama won the debate because I noticed a lot Romney was saying what Obama was doing wrong and not arguing his point correctly.
I am in a group with; Connor Albright, Ethan Clardy, Eli Esparza, and Whitney Houg.
Ad Nauseam: Obama and Romney both were repeating themselves the whole time to get their different points across.
Ad Hominem: Romney attacked Obama saying that he didn't travel to Israel when he visited the Middle East which I thought was irrelevant to what Obama was saying
Ad Numeron: Obama and Romney both kept referring to numbers to support their points.
Circular in Demonstrando: In the beginning of the debate Obama and Romney kept going back and forth discussing Iraq.
I thought Obama won the debate because I noticed a lot Romney was saying what Obama was doing wrong and not arguing his point correctly.
I am in a group with; Connor Albright, Ethan Clardy, Eli Esparza, and Whitney Houg.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
David Guetta Movie
Ricky and Uriel's connection of David Guetta's movie and what we are discussing in class made sense after they explained it. David Guetta didn't stop at any point (and isn't stopping) until he gets to the top. David Guetta is doing something that no one else has heard of before and keep pushing his idea of music and people are catching on. Great job finding that connection Ricky and Uriel.
Self- Reliance
Notes from English class on Emerson's Self- Reliance essay.
1) Discuss the meaning of the verse preceeding the essay.
- Everyman has their own thoughts. It talks about nature (romantic). The verse shows that Emerson has a positive view of human natures. This verse sets the stage with two ideas: you are an individual and in your natural state you are good.
2) Looking at the entire essay what does Emerson mean by self- reliance? Summarize his major points.
- Self- reliance is using your own mind and not taking other people thoughts/ideas. Think your own thoughts. Being an individual is taking other opinions in and concluding your thoughts with your best thinking. "your voice is as great as the greatest voices in history." "We but half express ourselves, and are ashamed of that divine idea which each of us represents."
3) Interpret the first sentence. What does every preson realize at some moment of his/her education?
- In every person education they learn that some people are original and not everything is ordinary. Not everyone conforms.
4) "The eye was placed where one ray should fall, that it might testify of that particular ray." What does it mean?
- We are powerful where we put our focus.
5) What does Emerson mean by "The divine idea which each of us represent."?
- Each of us as individuals representing a whole.
6) Explain the significance of the iron string. Why do you think he used iron and not silk, gold, or silver string?
- (Trust thyself <- iron bond, you have to know yourself to trust yourself) Iron is strong and functional. Silk, gold, and silver is just about looks.
7) Define transcendentalism.
- In literature transcendentalism means rising above from being told what to do and how to do it (Colonial Literature).
8) Interpret the following quote:
"Society everywhere is in-conspiracy against the manhood of everyone of its members."
- Even thought we are whole and are connected we still break each other down.
9) Interpret this quote:
"The virtue in most request is conformity, self-reliance is its aversion."
-SOme requests are to much to ask.
10) Interpret the metaphor, "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adoored by little statesmen, and philosophers, and devines."
- Foolish consistency is simple/easy and it foold people who don't think deeply which gets to all of us like habits.
11) Discuss the use of the simile:
" Words as hard as cannonballs."
-Words can make a big impact and words can be dense and heavy.
12) Respond to the essay. Write a paragraph stating your thoughts on the essay as a whole.
- I thought the essay was very interesting. It was hard to understand because of what era it was written in and the length of it. Now I more clearly understand the essay because of what we discussed in class. Emerson had great ideas that showed in this essay that are not new today but are not used daily. I think Emerson's essay has made me open my eyes to what my self-reliance is.
1) Discuss the meaning of the verse preceeding the essay.
- Everyman has their own thoughts. It talks about nature (romantic). The verse shows that Emerson has a positive view of human natures. This verse sets the stage with two ideas: you are an individual and in your natural state you are good.
2) Looking at the entire essay what does Emerson mean by self- reliance? Summarize his major points.
- Self- reliance is using your own mind and not taking other people thoughts/ideas. Think your own thoughts. Being an individual is taking other opinions in and concluding your thoughts with your best thinking. "your voice is as great as the greatest voices in history." "We but half express ourselves, and are ashamed of that divine idea which each of us represents."
3) Interpret the first sentence. What does every preson realize at some moment of his/her education?
- In every person education they learn that some people are original and not everything is ordinary. Not everyone conforms.
4) "The eye was placed where one ray should fall, that it might testify of that particular ray." What does it mean?
- We are powerful where we put our focus.
5) What does Emerson mean by "The divine idea which each of us represent."?
- Each of us as individuals representing a whole.
6) Explain the significance of the iron string. Why do you think he used iron and not silk, gold, or silver string?
- (Trust thyself <- iron bond, you have to know yourself to trust yourself) Iron is strong and functional. Silk, gold, and silver is just about looks.
7) Define transcendentalism.
- In literature transcendentalism means rising above from being told what to do and how to do it (Colonial Literature).
8) Interpret the following quote:
"Society everywhere is in-conspiracy against the manhood of everyone of its members."
- Even thought we are whole and are connected we still break each other down.
9) Interpret this quote:
"The virtue in most request is conformity, self-reliance is its aversion."
-SOme requests are to much to ask.
10) Interpret the metaphor, "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adoored by little statesmen, and philosophers, and devines."
- Foolish consistency is simple/easy and it foold people who don't think deeply which gets to all of us like habits.
11) Discuss the use of the simile:
" Words as hard as cannonballs."
-Words can make a big impact and words can be dense and heavy.
12) Respond to the essay. Write a paragraph stating your thoughts on the essay as a whole.
- I thought the essay was very interesting. It was hard to understand because of what era it was written in and the length of it. Now I more clearly understand the essay because of what we discussed in class. Emerson had great ideas that showed in this essay that are not new today but are not used daily. I think Emerson's essay has made me open my eyes to what my self-reliance is.
Ad Hominem
Great website that helped me understand the definition of what an ad hominem argument is: http://www.nizkor.org/features/fallacies/ad-hominem.html
An example of an ad hominem argument: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXLTQi7vVsI (go to 4:23 it gives an example and an explanation of why it is ad hominem.)
An example of an ad hominem argument: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXLTQi7vVsI (go to 4:23 it gives an example and an explanation of why it is ad hominem.)
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Fall Vocabulary List #7
Special thanks to -http://www.blogger.com/profile/09983739127209221528 (Miyah Velazquez) for great definitions and sentences :)
1)ad infinitum-endless, without limit
Space is ad infintium.
2)apportion-to distribute proportionaly
The apportion of the cookies is unfair.
3)bona fide-made, done, presented, true
I have bona fide my homework this evening.
4)buoyant-tending to float
The boat is bouyant to the water.
5)clique-a small exclusive group of people
My clique only consists of my good friends.
6)concede-to acknowledge as true
I concede that their will be a zombie apocalypse on December 26, 2012. Beware!!!!!!
7)congenial-agreeable, suitable, pleasing in nature or character
Are you congenial to the fact that there will be a zombie apocalypse?
8)lofty-extended high in the air
I hope to be in a plane because it is very important to be lofty during the zombie apocalypse.
9)migration-the process or act of migrating
The migration of the zombies will sweep across the US on December 26, 2012.
10)perceive-to recognize, envision, or understand
I percieve that i will not survive the zombie apocalypse.
11)perverse-intentionally determined
I will be preverse to survive as long as I can from being bit or torn to pieces by a zombie.
12)prelude-to go forward in an act of action
I dont want to prelude a hoard of zombies... because they will eat me.
13)rancid-having an unpleasant smell or taste.
The zombies have rancid breath.
14)rustic-unsophisticated, rude, and artless
The zombie I will meet will most likely be very rustic due to their soulless lives.
15)sever-to seperate from the whole
I predict that the zombies will sever many of our body parts.
16)sordid-dirty, filthy, and meanly selfish
Zombies will be sordid because they are walkers that dont take baths.
17)untenable-incapable of being defended.
I hope to not be untenable if their is a herd of zombies coming towards me.
18)versatile-having or capable of many uses
When the zombie appocalipse happens you will need to be versatile with many differnt weapons.
19)vindicate-to upload or justify by argument.
If anyone reading this wants to vinicate my zombie apocalypse prediction I dont want to hear it.
20)wane-a gradual decrease or decline in strength
Hopefully zombies will be wane because they will have decayed underground.
1)ad infinitum-endless, without limit
Space is ad infintium.
2)apportion-to distribute proportionaly
The apportion of the cookies is unfair.
3)bona fide-made, done, presented, true
I have bona fide my homework this evening.
4)buoyant-tending to float
The boat is bouyant to the water.
5)clique-a small exclusive group of people
My clique only consists of my good friends.
6)concede-to acknowledge as true
I concede that their will be a zombie apocalypse on December 26, 2012. Beware!!!!!!
7)congenial-agreeable, suitable, pleasing in nature or character
Are you congenial to the fact that there will be a zombie apocalypse?
8)lofty-extended high in the air
I hope to be in a plane because it is very important to be lofty during the zombie apocalypse.
9)migration-the process or act of migrating
The migration of the zombies will sweep across the US on December 26, 2012.
10)perceive-to recognize, envision, or understand
I percieve that i will not survive the zombie apocalypse.
11)perverse-intentionally determined
I will be preverse to survive as long as I can from being bit or torn to pieces by a zombie.
12)prelude-to go forward in an act of action
I dont want to prelude a hoard of zombies... because they will eat me.
13)rancid-having an unpleasant smell or taste.
The zombies have rancid breath.
14)rustic-unsophisticated, rude, and artless
The zombie I will meet will most likely be very rustic due to their soulless lives.
15)sever-to seperate from the whole
I predict that the zombies will sever many of our body parts.
16)sordid-dirty, filthy, and meanly selfish
Zombies will be sordid because they are walkers that dont take baths.
17)untenable-incapable of being defended.
I hope to not be untenable if their is a herd of zombies coming towards me.
18)versatile-having or capable of many uses
When the zombie appocalipse happens you will need to be versatile with many differnt weapons.
19)vindicate-to upload or justify by argument.
If anyone reading this wants to vinicate my zombie apocalypse prediction I dont want to hear it.
20)wane-a gradual decrease or decline in strength
Hopefully zombies will be wane because they will have decayed underground.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
From Thoreau's Walden (paraphrasing with vocabulary)
I went to the forest so I can live for a purpose, to face the important things in life, and see if life could teach me, so I don't die without understanding my life. I don"t want a largesse from life if I don't deserve it because life is potent, also I don't want to be contumacious, unless I have to. I don't want to live superficial and protrude from life's necessities, to not live to ascetically but live with the bare necessities and meritorious attitude, to make a wide path and cut life close, into a corner, and live on the lowest terms, and, if it proved stupid why would I get the uniqueness of it and publish that to the world; or if it was greater than anything, I would let you know about my experience, my journey. It appears most people are curious but scared of life, is it evil, blessed, sinful, or holy, I am going to figure it out on my own.
Still we live with no meaning in our lives and have no idea what our life means. We need to transcend our lives and find the errors. An exemplary man doesn't waste his time on meticulous work but just does the minimum to get by.
Still we live with no meaning in our lives and have no idea what our life means. We need to transcend our lives and find the errors. An exemplary man doesn't waste his time on meticulous work but just does the minimum to get by.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Vocabulary Midterm Study Strategy
My study strategy is to make Flashcards for all the words and to review the words in sets for 30 minutes to an hour everyday ( http://shennickrhsenglitcomp.blogspot.com/2012/10/midterm-preparation.html?m=1 )
I am going to quiz Whitney Houg over text message asking her to give me the definition for a word, use a word in a sentence or give me a definition (mini pop quiz). There were other blogs that I looked at that share the same ideas I have for studying.
I am going to quiz Whitney Houg over text message asking her to give me the definition for a word, use a word in a sentence or give me a definition (mini pop quiz). There were other blogs that I looked at that share the same ideas I have for studying.
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