“He heard people singing. Behind him‚ across vast distances of space and time‚ from the place he had left‚ he thought he heard music too. But perhaps it was only an echo.” Jonas woke up in a cozy bed in a clinic‚ wrapped in three blankets‚ and his head accommodated in soft feather pillows. For a moment he forgot everything that had happened. He looked around and noticed Gabe sleeping soundly next to him. Then‚ he remembered the nightmarish event that luckily was over. He also remembered his community
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Denise Rico English II Honors 3 April 2013 Fahrenheit 451 Dialectical Journals “Come off it. It doesn’t like or dislike. It just ‘functions.’ It’s like a lesson in ballistics. It has a trajectory we decide on for it. It follows through. It targets itself‚ homes itself‚ and cuts off. It’s only copper wire‚ storage batteries‚ and electricity” (Bradbury 26) Irony: I thought it was ironic how Beatty mentioned that the mechanical hound just “functions” because that’s how the citizens
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City of the Beasts Dialectical Journal “In the center‚ the pale light filtering through the window” (8). At first I thought the dad was hurting the mom because she was crying. Then I realized he was holding the razor in‚ there were clumps of hair on the floor‚ and she was bald. I think this is a good example of visual imagery. I also think that this is an intense scene in the chapter. “I don’t know”…and bandaged his hand” (11). I like this because it shows that the father cares for Alex
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Dialectical Journals: 1989 By: George Orwell "War is peace‚ freedom is slavery‚ ignorance is strength" pg. 14 They are the Party slogans‚ and are written in big letters on the white pyramid of the Ministry of Truth. "Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past." The people controlling the present control everything and can ultimately change the past and‚ therefore; the future. Big brother controls the present. The slogan is an example of the Party’s technique
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Dialectical Journals 1. "His fame rested on solid personal achievements." Pg. 3 paragraph 1 All fame begins when you do something noticeable. For example‚ actors and actresses build upon their careers and reputations by achieving excellence in their personal goals‚ as well as perfecting their public performance. 2. " It was said that when he slept‚ his wives and children in his houses could hear him breathe." Pg. 4 paragraph 1 One question that comes to mind when I read this is if
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mind or the pleasing chirrup of the house sparrows greeting the sun with their morning song of joy. It was something more physical‚ something visceral‚ an inherent perception of a long-forgotten pleasure slowly rising from within. His body was awakening. A low moan tumbled from his lips‚ and rolling over‚ he pressed against the muscular body lying next to him. With his mind suspended between sleep and consciousness‚ his movements were intuitive‚ and instinctively seeking friction‚ he ground his
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Bless Me‚ Ultima Dialectical Journal Passages from the text and References: Commentary: 1. “The magical time of childhood stood still‚ and the pulse of the living earth pressed its mystery into my living blood” (1.1). (P) This thought that Antonio has builds up the possibility that he will later form a deep connection and bond with the earth and nature. 2. “ The war sucks everything dry‚” my father said solemnly‚ “it takes the young boys overseas‚ and their families move to California where
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strongly uses mood and naturalism to help the reader visualize his depiction of the novel’s current setting. The stream is described as “sorrowful blackness” which instills a bleak and dreary feeling while you read. The army is called “it” which was awakening. The river is described as “amber-tinted” like as if it was tainted by soldiers’ blood. The figurative language used in the passage to describe the weather such as “retiring fogs” and “cold passed reluctantly” feels like description of the soldiers’
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John Liveringhouse Due Date Tuesday Journal 2 I am reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ and I am on page 42. This book is about the main character Scout and her farther and brother Jem as they try to solve the mystery of Boo Radley. In this journal I will be predicting and evaluating. G Predict kids will not meet Boo Y Locked up R Gang R Stab R Family secluded Y Scared R house R Boos scary activities R real life G Wont meet because _________ and _____. I
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Journal #1: Just the Way I liked it When Holden was in New York‚ he purchased the red hat when he got out of the subway in a sporting goods store. He wears his hat by swinging the peaks around the back. Holden always wears his in different ways‚ either the correct way or backwards.The hat symbolizes uniqueness‚ individuality‚ and confidence. When he wears it towards the back means that he is frustrated or mad. His red hunting has is red with long peaks. The purpose of the hat is to make himself comfortable
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