Oranges by Gary Soto. When the author told us in the story he said “I took my girl's hand.” Representing a feeling of warmth I think is a great technique. In the text, he also says “A light in her eyes.” evoking a feeling of love.…
Another literary device present in, “Oranges”, that develops the theme of love is a hyperbole. When they are standing eating the chocolate and the orange, the orange was “bright against the gray of December”, and looked like a “fire in [his] hands”(Soto, 56).…
Throughout history, many people from the same country have immigrated to different lands where their new lifestyles had very little in common. This was obvious in the settlement of the New England and Chesapeake colonies before 1700 which caused the development of dissimilar societies. The people of New England and the Chesapeake colonies formed different governments upon arrival to North America. They had different motives and incentives for immigrating to America. The composition of the colonists of New England and the Chesapeake area were nothing like one another during the settlement of the colonies.…
You have been warned! Dusk was creeping away in the horizon leaving a fresh wound smeared across the face of the sky. Decayed marshes emanated a sour scent; forming a revolting tempest in my nostrils that cascaded like shattered glass through my windpipe. A foreboding aurora dissipated every ounce of bravery in my heart and displaced it with an unprecedented trepidation.…
Butterflies in the stomach, losing composure to find the right words, delusional daydreaming, and constant questioning, “ Does she like me, does she not? You may need to consult your doctor because these are all symptoms of having a crush. There is not a thing as torturous to a teenager as having a crush. It is like the two sides of a coin that the human heart can not control. It can be the best thing to happen to someone or the worst. Gary Soto, in his poem “ Oranges”, satirizes the conundrum that is having a crush. “Oranges” tells the story of young love between a boy and a girl.The boy takes his crush for a walk and end up at a candy store. He does not have enough to pay for the candy so he gives one of his oranges as a sort of payment so that his lady friend could have what she wanted.…
Starting off with the end of eighth grade year is when I realized how much my life would change after one decision. My small group of friends consisted of them being in band. I’ve always been a shy person when it comes to meeting new people which is why I never tried out. I remember seeing posters announcing to come try out for color guard which is a performing arts program during marching season in high school. I had a couple of friends who were convincing me to join since that would mean we would all be in band. My best decision was going to try out and making the team.…
The human existence is made up of energy known among others as chi, prana, or orgone. Orgone is one of the most adaptable and high functional energies for crystal healing. This energy can be generated by Organite crystals.…
The ice beneath the snow is as hard as concrete and sharp as a knife. Stone hard to step on and slippery at times, it’s exceedingly peril. The broken sharp ice leaves bruises underneath the thick clothing. He can feel his feet are starting to freeze and he can’t feel his toes anymore. His torment is made even more challenging by thick, cumbersome clothing and heavy gear a burden for his body to…
Winning a state level open water swim event was one of my proudest moments because it showed me that you should always try something even though you may not succeed; you might end up surprising yourself. Having confidence in yourself is important in anything you do whether you think you are adequate at it or not.…
I awaken, my feet cold under the sheets . The room is strangely quiet as I slip out of bed and realize the sea of white snow. I hurry to get dressed and start bolting for the back door of our beautiful, city home in Tualatin. Today I will walk through my snow-covered yard as if I am swimming through the ocean.I stopped at the door that faced Nelson Street aligned with beautiful fall colored trees, silently watching the snowfall. The tiny ice crystals drift peacefully down from the sky. As the door slowly creeps open, I carefully step onto the front porch so as not to slip and fall. I now have a full view of Nyberg Woods, a wintry paradise on top of the hill that is covered in the whitest snow.…
Can you think of a time when you were feeling down and everyone else is having a good time? The best think you can do is cheer someone else up. That sometimes makes me feel better. Not to long ago I wasn't cheerful around my friends. I was just having a bad day. Neither was my friend Mark. We both were on the same team for badminton in gym. Our other good friend Wade was cheating on us. So that was making Mark mad. I had to cheer Mark up to cheer myself up. Mark was mad as a bee gets when humans come near their nest. My main points are that Wade was cheating and upsetting me and Mark. Wade then cheered me up with a dollar for a drink. Then Mark and Wade made me choose who is a better friend.…
ORANGE She felt it needed just something more, so she made a trip to the candy store. At the place full of treats and wonderful things Sally saw Brady squishing orange beans. They were gummy and juicy and tasted so sweet that she knew that she had to use this messy treat. Brady and the gummies flew off with her quick, to make the next colorful, wonderful, drip.They hovered over the stain in the sky and with a big squeeze they made the beans cry. The juices fell again so perfectly right that the orange stained up that space in the night.…
If you walk down a road in mid-winter under a bright blue starry sky, with the air so called it seems to thaw only as you breathe in, you see mountains piled up against each other, stone fences stretching across fields of dried cornstalks ,and white birches with crackling black branches. Your feet crunch against the snow ,while the crow caws ,caws ,caws about the called.…
My grandfather was surely a diligent and decent farmer who had deep affection for me and his orange grove as well. As long as I memorize him, the image of the orange grove would be evoked in my mind subsequently. Though eventually his orange grove has been destructed as a result of a mandatory demolition, which aimed at promoting industrial productivity via expanding a local steel factory, the vivid impression of its sourness and sweetness would never fade away just like my loving grandfather. The orange grove rendered me a magical childhood. It located closely in front of my home, and was about the size of half a football field. To be sure, I still remember the first time I saw it flowering that was definitely miraculous and eye-catching. The day before it blossomed the orange trees had have not leaked any information. However, the orange grove were in full bloom with lovely and numerous flowers as if each plant was dressing a snow-white skirts. When I opened the door and saw the orange grove blossomed all of sudden, the satisfaction of sightseeing and freshness of smell thus made it a paradise. The orange grove flowered at the early summer and fruit late fall when the trees produced a vast number of delightful oranges that allowed the family to get rid of poverty. Every October was a cheerful but fretful time for my grandfather since his oranges were so juicy and tasty that the grove tempt thieves one after the other. Eventually my grandfather figured out a way and made up his mind to live in the grove to shield his treasured fruit. It is exhausting for my grandfather naturally, however, he felt really happy as long as the thieves were gone and the oranges haven’t decreased any more in the end. On the contrary, life could not be more joyful for my childhood every October when I climbed trees to get larger and tastier oranges, played games with friends and enjoyed the endless delicious fruit together. Unfortunately, the orange…
It was late December. Snowflakes were gently falling to the ground as I waited for Lady Macbeth’s plane to arrive in Kelowna. The fresh blanket of snow that covered the runway glistened in the light. I was so excited but also very nervous that my boss picked me to entertain Lady Macbeth for the entire weekend.…