Alibi
Context: It's a Woman's World
My guess: friend
Definition: a claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a criminal one, is alleged to have taken place
History: The noun alibi is the same word as its Latin root, alibi, which means "excuse"
Own sentence: I was making cookies with my friend when someone killed her cat, and she is my alibi since she knows I was with her when the crime was committed.
Hearth
Context: It's a Woman's World
My guess: love
Definition: the floor of a fireplace
Own sentence: With the hearth neatly swept, the family was ready for Santa's arrival.
Connotation: neutral
Soporific
Context: Vocab sheet
My guess: immature
Definition: Something that is soporific is sleep-inducing
History: In the 1680’s, soporific, which doubles as both adjective and noun, was formed from the French soporifique. That word, in turn, came from the Latin sopor “deep sleep”
Example: "Certain medicines, but also extreme coziness, can have a soporific effect."
Lament
Context: SAT study guide
My guess: to fix
Definition: a cry of sorrow and grief
Own Sentence: Their sad laments could be heard through the church windows.
Example: “We lamented the death of the child.”
Domestic
Context: SAT study guide
My guess: trained
Definition: relating to someone's home, family, or home country
Own sentence: The boy realized that their relationship was rather domestic as they happily washed their dishes together.
Connotation: neutral
Calamities
Context: APUSH prep book
My guess: deaths
Definition: an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
Remember: Sort of like casualties, an event with a lot of casualties would be a calamity
Connotation: Neutral
Curro
My guess: currency, money
Definition: run
Examples: current, precursor, courier, recur, incursion
Remember: Courir in French is to run
Facio
My guess: face
Definition: make, do
Examples: factory, benefactor, faction, manufacture, perfect
Remember: think of factory, a place that makes things
Jungo
My guess: jungle
Definition: join
Examples: join, joint, conjugation, junction, subjugate
Remember: reminds me of that scene in the Princess and the Frog, the two of them joined together
Photos
My guess: pictures
Definition: light
Examples: photograph, photometer, photogenic, photoelectric, photosynthesis
Remember: photosynthesis is when plants turn light into energy
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Sunday, October 23, 2016
TOW #6- visual text
Visual text:
Something that Trump does is he only has the words "Donald Trump" and "Make America Great Again!" on the poster, which proves that these are the only things that are important enough to be written out. His name lets people know who he is, and the "make America great again" shows what his goal is. Since these are the only things written out, they are what catches the eyes of his audience. It's a quick slogan that gets his message across: that by electing him we will be able to bring America back to the way it used to be.
Something else that Trump does is include an image of him standing, with arms crossed, in front of the American flag. This implies that he will defend America and represent the country well. Since they're the only pictures, the audience also immediately associates Trump with the American flag, which makes him seem like the better candidate.
Trump's audience is all of the Americans who will be voting this year. His goal is to get them to vote for him, which I believe he has succeeded in doing. Though many Americans think Trump is ridiculous, his slogan and intense opinions have won the hearts of many republicans. And while some don't support him, a great number of republicans will be voting for him anyways in order to keep another democrat from getting into the office.
We will be seeing many more posters like this everywhere up until the election occurs. Trump and Clinton will be using posters like this one to quickly catch the eye of Americans and gain their vote. May the best candidate win!
Sunday, October 16, 2016
TOW #5
Article: Little Mix’s Perrie Seemingly Slams Sex With Zayn on New Single, ‘Shout Out to My Ex’
On October 16th, 2016, the girl band Little Mix released their new single, Shout Out to my Ex, setting the tone for the rest of their new album. This female-empowering tune calls out all of the ex boyfriends who have left you heartbroken. However, member Perrie Edwards has been accused of attacking her ex-fiance Zayn Malik in this new song.
Erica Russell from PopCrush Magazine breaks down the lyrics to find out why people think that Perrie is singling out her ex. She connects events to specific lyrics and utilizes shocked diction to convey that Perrie did, in fact, write her new hit about Zayn.
Russell writes, "There also appears to be a reference to the former One Direction member’s famed tattoos, with another line that goes, 'Guess I should say thank you / For the ‘hate yous’ and the tattoos / Oh baby I’m cool by the way / Ain’t sure I loved you anyway.' Ouch." While dating, Zayn had gotten Perrie's face tattooed onto his bicep, something that most people disapproved of. It's not much of a stretch to connect this to the angry lyric about tattoos.
Following each debrief of the lyrics and how they relate to real life, Russell writes simply, "ouch," or "oof," or even, "yikes." This repetition of these words with shocked connotations shows that if this was an attempt to attack Zayn, then it definitely worked.
Russell is writing to all of those who are bitter about Zayn dumping Perrie. It is her way of showing that Perrie definitely got her revenge.
This purpose was definitely achieved as Russell sets Zayn up to be the bad guy who deserves whatever he gets. "The tabloid also reports that Edwards refused to warn Malik about the savage pop tune in advance, with band-mate Jesy Nelson explaining, “We don’t think he deserves a warning! He’ll just have to wait and see.”" This quote sort of justifies what was done and portrays Perrie as a heartbroken girl who was just doing what she thought was right.
Either way, the song is such a bop and I recommend you go listen to it!
On October 16th, 2016, the girl band Little Mix released their new single, Shout Out to my Ex, setting the tone for the rest of their new album. This female-empowering tune calls out all of the ex boyfriends who have left you heartbroken. However, member Perrie Edwards has been accused of attacking her ex-fiance Zayn Malik in this new song.
Erica Russell from PopCrush Magazine breaks down the lyrics to find out why people think that Perrie is singling out her ex. She connects events to specific lyrics and utilizes shocked diction to convey that Perrie did, in fact, write her new hit about Zayn.
Russell writes, "There also appears to be a reference to the former One Direction member’s famed tattoos, with another line that goes, 'Guess I should say thank you / For the ‘hate yous’ and the tattoos / Oh baby I’m cool by the way / Ain’t sure I loved you anyway.' Ouch." While dating, Zayn had gotten Perrie's face tattooed onto his bicep, something that most people disapproved of. It's not much of a stretch to connect this to the angry lyric about tattoos.
Following each debrief of the lyrics and how they relate to real life, Russell writes simply, "ouch," or "oof," or even, "yikes." This repetition of these words with shocked connotations shows that if this was an attempt to attack Zayn, then it definitely worked.
Russell is writing to all of those who are bitter about Zayn dumping Perrie. It is her way of showing that Perrie definitely got her revenge.
This purpose was definitely achieved as Russell sets Zayn up to be the bad guy who deserves whatever he gets. "The tabloid also reports that Edwards refused to warn Malik about the savage pop tune in advance, with band-mate Jesy Nelson explaining, “We don’t think he deserves a warning! He’ll just have to wait and see.”" This quote sort of justifies what was done and portrays Perrie as a heartbroken girl who was just doing what she thought was right.
Either way, the song is such a bop and I recommend you go listen to it!
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Vocab #2
Portentous
Context: APUSH reading
My guess: precious
Definition: an indication or omen of something about to happen, especially something momentous
History: 1555-65; < Latin portentum sign, token, noun use of neuter of portentus, past participle of portendere to portend
Own sentence: The signing of the Declaration of Independence was a portentous occasion.
Definition: the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn
Connotation: Neutral
Own Sentence: A feeling of contempt washed over the audience as the magician kicked the puppy.
Expediency
Context: On the Duty of Civil Disobedience
My guess: following the rules
Definition: a regard for what is politic or advantageous rather than for what is right or just; a sense of self-interest
History: 1605-15; < Late Latin expediential
Example: On one hand, it seems oddly principled of Romney, a candidate who has always been guided by expediency when it comes to abortion
Procession
Context: SAT study guide
My guess: movement
Definition: the act of moving along or proceeding in orderly succession or in a formal and ceremonious manner, as a line of people, animals, vehicles, etc.
Mnemonic device: Proceed, move along
Own sentence: The funeral procession passed by slowly but in an organized manner.
Pulpit
Context: Three Guineas, Virginia Woolf
My guess: a hole
Definition: a platform or raised structure in a church, from which the sermon is delivered or the service is conducted
History: 1300-50; Middle English < Late Latin pulpitum pulpit, Latin: platform, stage
Own sentence: The priest stood upon the pulpit as he delivered the sermon, and as he broke the bread.
Agitate
Context: Three Guineas, Virginia Woolf
My guess: to bother
Definition: to move or force into violent, irregular action
Mnemonic device: if you were being shoved that would irritate you, which kind of sounds like agitate
Own Sentence: The winds of the storm agitated the ocean.
Ad
My guess: to add to, increase
Definition: to, toward
Words: advance, advice, adapt, advent, adhere
Remember: think of advance, moving in towards someone
Ignis
My guess: A rock
Definition: fire
Words: ignite, igneous, ignition. ignitable, ignis fatuus
Remember: ignite, like Lavagirl
Biblos
My guess: reading
Definition: book
Words: bible, bibliography, bibiology, bibliophile, bibliolatry
Remember: Biblioteque is library in French
Context: APUSH reading
My guess: precious
Definition: an indication or omen of something about to happen, especially something momentous
History: 1555-65; < Latin portentum sign, token, noun use of neuter of portentus, past participle of portendere to portend
Own sentence: The signing of the Declaration of Independence was a portentous occasion.
Antipathy
Context: APUSH reading
My guess: having no feelings
Definition: an object of natural aversion or habitual dislike
Mnemonic Device: pathos, feeling, anti is negative
Other example: The antipathy toward America in the Middle East continues even after the architects of the Iraq war have exited the stage.
Contempt
Context: APUSH assignment
My guess: to be happyDefinition: the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn
Connotation: Neutral
Own Sentence: A feeling of contempt washed over the audience as the magician kicked the puppy.
Expediency
Context: On the Duty of Civil Disobedience
My guess: following the rules
Definition: a regard for what is politic or advantageous rather than for what is right or just; a sense of self-interest
History: 1605-15; < Late Latin expediential
Example: On one hand, it seems oddly principled of Romney, a candidate who has always been guided by expediency when it comes to abortion
Procession
Context: SAT study guide
My guess: movement
Definition: the act of moving along or proceeding in orderly succession or in a formal and ceremonious manner, as a line of people, animals, vehicles, etc.
Mnemonic device: Proceed, move along
Own sentence: The funeral procession passed by slowly but in an organized manner.
Pulpit
Context: Three Guineas, Virginia Woolf
My guess: a hole
Definition: a platform or raised structure in a church, from which the sermon is delivered or the service is conducted
History: 1300-50; Middle English < Late Latin pulpitum pulpit, Latin: platform, stage
Own sentence: The priest stood upon the pulpit as he delivered the sermon, and as he broke the bread.
Agitate
Context: Three Guineas, Virginia Woolf
My guess: to bother
Definition: to move or force into violent, irregular action
Mnemonic device: if you were being shoved that would irritate you, which kind of sounds like agitate
Own Sentence: The winds of the storm agitated the ocean.
Ad
My guess: to add to, increase
Definition: to, toward
Words: advance, advice, adapt, advent, adhere
Remember: think of advance, moving in towards someone
Ignis
My guess: A rock
Definition: fire
Words: ignite, igneous, ignition. ignitable, ignis fatuus
Remember: ignite, like Lavagirl
Biblos
My guess: reading
Definition: book
Words: bible, bibliography, bibiology, bibliophile, bibliolatry
Remember: Biblioteque is library in French
Sunday, October 9, 2016
TOW #4- IRB
Book: Picking Cotton by Jennifer Thompson and Ronald Cotton
Jennifer Thompson was raped at knifepoint by a man who broke into her apartment while she slept. She was able to escape, and later identified Ronald Cotton as her attacker. While Ronald insisted that she was mistaken, Jennifer's positive identification was enough to put him in jail. Ten years later Ronald was able to take a DNA test that proved his innocence. Picking Cotton is about the two of them, who later met and discussed their sides of the story. Overall, their goal is to challenge our ideas of memory and judgement while demonstrating the power of forgiveness. The book begins with Jennifer's point of view, as she recounts the story of her rape and the trial that put Ronald behind bars. Something important she does in order to achieve her purpose is utilize cause and effect to show what irrational thinking and judgement can do. She writes, "I knew it. If I didn't get him, he was going to come after me. The terror simply took my breath away. He was standing right in front of me, and if the police didn't lock him up, surely he would walk out of there, find me, and finish the job. The next time, I was certain, I would not get way. He would kill me." (37) Jennifer's fears of not immediately locking up her attacker caused her to make a mistake and incorrectly identify Ronald Cotton. This shows how we cannot just rely on our memories in certain situations, because sometimes we are wrong, and it also helps prove their point. As I continue to read this book, I will find out what happens when Ronald Cotton is released from prison, and learn more about injustice and redemption.
Jennifer Thompson was raped at knifepoint by a man who broke into her apartment while she slept. She was able to escape, and later identified Ronald Cotton as her attacker. While Ronald insisted that she was mistaken, Jennifer's positive identification was enough to put him in jail. Ten years later Ronald was able to take a DNA test that proved his innocence. Picking Cotton is about the two of them, who later met and discussed their sides of the story. Overall, their goal is to challenge our ideas of memory and judgement while demonstrating the power of forgiveness. The book begins with Jennifer's point of view, as she recounts the story of her rape and the trial that put Ronald behind bars. Something important she does in order to achieve her purpose is utilize cause and effect to show what irrational thinking and judgement can do. She writes, "I knew it. If I didn't get him, he was going to come after me. The terror simply took my breath away. He was standing right in front of me, and if the police didn't lock him up, surely he would walk out of there, find me, and finish the job. The next time, I was certain, I would not get way. He would kill me." (37) Jennifer's fears of not immediately locking up her attacker caused her to make a mistake and incorrectly identify Ronald Cotton. This shows how we cannot just rely on our memories in certain situations, because sometimes we are wrong, and it also helps prove their point. As I continue to read this book, I will find out what happens when Ronald Cotton is released from prison, and learn more about injustice and redemption.
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