Thursday, January 28, 2010
150 word blog response 3
I opened my car door, jumped inside slamming the door and I froze as I looked in my rear view mirror seeing the body just laying there. I didn't know whether to get out and see if he was okay, or if I should leave? For a minute, I just sat there, thinking of what could go wrong or right. I could get out the car and try to help him, but what if he tries to harm me in some kind of way? Or maybe, I could get out of the car and and help him and get a reward like money or something nice like that. So, I decided to get out and check on him. While I was getting out of the car, I could tell he was still breathing, which was definitely good. I rolled him over to find blood everywhere. I tried to get him to talk to me, but he wouldnt respond. I layed him in the back of the car and rushed to the hospital. When we got there, the nurses rushed him to a room to get immediate surgery. About an hour later, the doctor came out to the waiting room and told me all about the guy and what happened to him. The doctor said if it wouldnt have been for me, the guy wouldnt have made it. Then he handed me a check for $1,000,000. He told me, it was all mine for being such a great citizen. :) :) :) :)
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
150 word blog response 2
If I was in lunch and someone dropped a five dollar bill, I would probably pick it up and give it to them. It actually depends on who dropped it. If I know who dropped it and I am friends with them, I would probably give it back to them, just to be nice. But, if I didnt know them or if I didnt get along with them, I would just keep it. Because, it takes alot for me to not like someone, so im sure they would deserve to lose five dollars. If I knew that the person needed more than I did, whether I liked the person or not, I would definitely return it to them. I know what its like to lose money, or to have something stolen and not returned and I really dont like it, so I dont understand why anyone else would. So, yes, I would return it, unless I thought that they really didnt deserve to get it back.
Monday, January 25, 2010
The Black Cat DQ's
1. Discuss the significance of the following quote: "There is something unselfish and self-sacrificing love of the brute, which goes directly to the heart of him who has had frequent occasion to test the paltry friendship and gossamer fidelity of man.
It means "Dog is a man's best friend.
2.What is the significance of the cat's name, Pluto?
Pluto was the Greek god of the underworld.
3.Why did the narrator initially restrain himself from maltreating the cat while maltreating other animals?
He had a special affection for Pluto.
4. Why does he eventually mistreat the cat?
He couldnt deal with the fact that the cat loved him.
5. Describe the narrator's feelings after abusing the cat. Why is that significant?
He doesnt feel that bad about it because it showed how sick it was.
6.How does the narrator define "perverseness"? Do you agree with his definition? Do you agree that it is human nature?
despicable by god. "lord of the flies" yes, yes in a way it is human nature.
7. Discuss the significance of the following quote: “[I] hung it because I knew that it had loved me, and because I felt it had given me no reason of offense; because I knew that in doing so I was committing a sin.
He wanted to be evil. He wanted the cat to suffer because it loved him.
It means "Dog is a man's best friend.
2.What is the significance of the cat's name, Pluto?
Pluto was the Greek god of the underworld.
3.Why did the narrator initially restrain himself from maltreating the cat while maltreating other animals?
He had a special affection for Pluto.
4. Why does he eventually mistreat the cat?
He couldnt deal with the fact that the cat loved him.
5. Describe the narrator's feelings after abusing the cat. Why is that significant?
He doesnt feel that bad about it because it showed how sick it was.
6.How does the narrator define "perverseness"? Do you agree with his definition? Do you agree that it is human nature?
despicable by god. "lord of the flies" yes, yes in a way it is human nature.
7. Discuss the significance of the following quote: “[I] hung it because I knew that it had loved me, and because I felt it had given me no reason of offense; because I knew that in doing so I was committing a sin.
He wanted to be evil. He wanted the cat to suffer because it loved him.
Killing Mr. Griffin DQ's Ch. 10-12
CHAPTER TEN
1. How do Mark’s aunt and uncle feel about him?
His aunt thinks he weird, and his uncle says he just different.
2. Why do you suppose Mark’s mother has a nervous breakdown and says she never wants
to see her son again?
He's the one that caught the house on fire.
3. What does David’s grandmother remember about the day before that upsets David?
She remembers him not eating Jell-O.
4. In the conversation with his grandmother, what mistakes does David make that may hurt
his alibi?
He's talking about not poisoning the Jell-O.
5. Why does Lt. Baca ask Mrs. Griffin if there is trouble in their marriage?
To see if Brian had any reason to leave her.
6. What does Mrs. Griffin say that convinces Lt. Baca to begin searching for Brian?
CHAPTER ELEVEN
1. Why isn’t Susan surprised to hear her name over the loudspeaker?
Sge was the last person to see Mr. Griffin.
2. Compare Susan’s attitude toward her family at the beginning of the story with her attitude
now.
She is wanting to be with her family more now.
3. Why does Susan agree to Mark’s lie?
So that the cops wont look at them.
4. Why does Mark want her to lie?
So they wont get caught.
5. Do you think Mark really believes everything will be all right? Why?
No, he thinks Susan is gonna blow it because she is nervous. He says "Christ" as she enters the room.
CHAPTER TWELVE
1. What is the real reason Betsy says nasty things about Susan?
She is jealous that Mark was holding Susan.
2. Find an example of allusion in this chapter.
Its a reference to Hamlet, Jeff says he is starting to feel like one of the grave diggers from Hamlet.
3. Briefly describe Mark’s mood during the burial. Jeff? David? Betsy?
Mark is excited and happy. Jeff is kind of annoyed, he just wants it to be over. David is ready for it to be over and he wants to feel the life of Mr. Griffin. Betsy is jealous of Susan and she is nervous.
4. Why does David recite the Lord’s prayer?
He feels guilty and wants to honor Mr. Griffin's "funeral".
5. Why does Mark keep Mr. Griffin’s credit cards?
To send them to a friend to lead the cops to Colorado.
6. Why does Mark tell them to leave the car unlocked with the keys in the ignition?
So someone might might steal it.
7. What mistakes do the four make burying Mr. Griffin?
It was not deep enough.
8. What is the implied but not stated reason that the policeman recognizes Betsy at the
airport?
It was the cop that pulled over Betsy earlier.
1. How do Mark’s aunt and uncle feel about him?
His aunt thinks he weird, and his uncle says he just different.
2. Why do you suppose Mark’s mother has a nervous breakdown and says she never wants
to see her son again?
He's the one that caught the house on fire.
3. What does David’s grandmother remember about the day before that upsets David?
She remembers him not eating Jell-O.
4. In the conversation with his grandmother, what mistakes does David make that may hurt
his alibi?
He's talking about not poisoning the Jell-O.
5. Why does Lt. Baca ask Mrs. Griffin if there is trouble in their marriage?
To see if Brian had any reason to leave her.
6. What does Mrs. Griffin say that convinces Lt. Baca to begin searching for Brian?
CHAPTER ELEVEN
1. Why isn’t Susan surprised to hear her name over the loudspeaker?
Sge was the last person to see Mr. Griffin.
2. Compare Susan’s attitude toward her family at the beginning of the story with her attitude
now.
She is wanting to be with her family more now.
3. Why does Susan agree to Mark’s lie?
So that the cops wont look at them.
4. Why does Mark want her to lie?
So they wont get caught.
5. Do you think Mark really believes everything will be all right? Why?
No, he thinks Susan is gonna blow it because she is nervous. He says "Christ" as she enters the room.
CHAPTER TWELVE
1. What is the real reason Betsy says nasty things about Susan?
She is jealous that Mark was holding Susan.
2. Find an example of allusion in this chapter.
Its a reference to Hamlet, Jeff says he is starting to feel like one of the grave diggers from Hamlet.
3. Briefly describe Mark’s mood during the burial. Jeff? David? Betsy?
Mark is excited and happy. Jeff is kind of annoyed, he just wants it to be over. David is ready for it to be over and he wants to feel the life of Mr. Griffin. Betsy is jealous of Susan and she is nervous.
4. Why does David recite the Lord’s prayer?
He feels guilty and wants to honor Mr. Griffin's "funeral".
5. Why does Mark keep Mr. Griffin’s credit cards?
To send them to a friend to lead the cops to Colorado.
6. Why does Mark tell them to leave the car unlocked with the keys in the ignition?
So someone might might steal it.
7. What mistakes do the four make burying Mr. Griffin?
It was not deep enough.
8. What is the implied but not stated reason that the policeman recognizes Betsy at the
airport?
It was the cop that pulled over Betsy earlier.
Killing Mr. Griffin DQ's Ch.6-9
CHAPTER SIX
1. What little things go wrong with the kidnapping?
He dies.
With David’s alibi?
His grandma took to long to fall asleep.
With Betsy’s alibi?
The cop pulled her over so she didnt get there on time.
2. In what way does Mr. Griffin earn the respect of his kidnappers?
By staying strong.
3. Why is Susan especially upset about her part in the kidnapping?
He was looking out for her.
4. Why does Betsy say the following to Susan? “Honestly, I don’t understand you.”
She didnt want to go to the mountains.
CHAPTER SEVEN
1. What do Mr. Griffin and Mark have in common?
They are the only ones Betsy cant persuade with her "cuteness".
2. Find a flashback in this chapter. What important facts about Mark do we learn?
Mark got Lana to steal a paper for him to get a good grade and she got caught.
3. What mistake(s) does Betsy make with the police officer?
"Big wig"
4. Why do you think Betsy participates in the kidnapping?
5. Why do you suppose the incident with Shauna Berman is included?
Shows how vindictive and cruel Betsy is.
6. Who finds the container of pills? Where?
Betsy; They were on the ground.
7. How does Mr. Griffin’s tie appear here?
In place.
8. What does Mr. Griffin think of his kidnappers?
They are five years old.
9. What question does David ask him?
About his ring.
10. Who wants to let Mr. Griffin go? Why don’t they?
David. He got out voted.
CHAPTER EIGHT
1. Explain, with examples from the story, how David begins to see Susan as a real person.
When they are driving and he feels like they are alone.
2. Why does David doubt that Mark and Jeff are going to release Mr. Griffin after the game?
He thinks they will want to go eat.
3. How does David know Mr. Griffin is dead?
Open eyes and no breathing.
4. What is the implied but never stated cause of Mr. Griffin’s death?
How he died.
CHAPTER NINE
1. Betsy and Susan both have fathers to turn to for help. Why do you suppose Susan wants
to go to her father for help, but Betsy doesn’t suggest going to her father?
Susan's family is closer than Betsy's.
2. What two things does Mark say that they need to do to be safe?
Hide the body and the car and keep their alibis.
3. How does Mark convince Susan they need to bury the body?
No one would believe them so they would go to jail.
4. How does Mark’s father die?
Their house burnt down.
5. What does David’s father have to do with his decision to go along with Mark’s plan to bury the body?
His father disappeared so, so could Mr. Griffin.
6. Why does Mark comfort Susan?
So she wouldnt turn them in.
1. What little things go wrong with the kidnapping?
He dies.
With David’s alibi?
His grandma took to long to fall asleep.
With Betsy’s alibi?
The cop pulled her over so she didnt get there on time.
2. In what way does Mr. Griffin earn the respect of his kidnappers?
By staying strong.
3. Why is Susan especially upset about her part in the kidnapping?
He was looking out for her.
4. Why does Betsy say the following to Susan? “Honestly, I don’t understand you.”
She didnt want to go to the mountains.
CHAPTER SEVEN
1. What do Mr. Griffin and Mark have in common?
They are the only ones Betsy cant persuade with her "cuteness".
2. Find a flashback in this chapter. What important facts about Mark do we learn?
Mark got Lana to steal a paper for him to get a good grade and she got caught.
3. What mistake(s) does Betsy make with the police officer?
"Big wig"
4. Why do you think Betsy participates in the kidnapping?
5. Why do you suppose the incident with Shauna Berman is included?
Shows how vindictive and cruel Betsy is.
6. Who finds the container of pills? Where?
Betsy; They were on the ground.
7. How does Mr. Griffin’s tie appear here?
In place.
8. What does Mr. Griffin think of his kidnappers?
They are five years old.
9. What question does David ask him?
About his ring.
10. Who wants to let Mr. Griffin go? Why don’t they?
David. He got out voted.
CHAPTER EIGHT
1. Explain, with examples from the story, how David begins to see Susan as a real person.
When they are driving and he feels like they are alone.
2. Why does David doubt that Mark and Jeff are going to release Mr. Griffin after the game?
He thinks they will want to go eat.
3. How does David know Mr. Griffin is dead?
Open eyes and no breathing.
4. What is the implied but never stated cause of Mr. Griffin’s death?
How he died.
CHAPTER NINE
1. Betsy and Susan both have fathers to turn to for help. Why do you suppose Susan wants
to go to her father for help, but Betsy doesn’t suggest going to her father?
Susan's family is closer than Betsy's.
2. What two things does Mark say that they need to do to be safe?
Hide the body and the car and keep their alibis.
3. How does Mark convince Susan they need to bury the body?
No one would believe them so they would go to jail.
4. How does Mark’s father die?
Their house burnt down.
5. What does David’s father have to do with his decision to go along with Mark’s plan to bury the body?
His father disappeared so, so could Mr. Griffin.
6. Why does Mark comfort Susan?
So she wouldnt turn them in.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Killing Mr. Griffin DQ's. Ch. 1-5
Killing Mr. Griffin Study Guide 1
CHAPTER ONE
1. Briefly identify the children in the McConnell family.
Craig(12 years old); Twins(7 years old); Susan, Mom, Dad.
2. What does Susan mean by “someday”?
A fantasy of a different life.
3. Who is David Ruggles? How does Susan feel about him?
President of the Senior class. Susan likes him.
4. Several other students of Room 117 are introduced. Briefly identify them.
Mark(Crazy, Sly, Mischievous); Jeff(Athlete); Betsy(cheerleader).
5. In the classroom scene, what emphasizes Susan’s feelings of being an outsider?
Shes tries to be ignored. She doesnt want others to notice her, because she doesnt fit in like the rest of the class.
6. Two teachers are introduced. Briefly identify them.
Mr. Griffin(Strict); Dolly Luna(Air head)
7. Mr. Griffin is very strict and stern with the students. Do you think these qualities make
him a good teacher? Briefly explain your answer.
No, its good to have some rules, but there is no sense in someone being that way towards people for no reason.
8. An allusion is when a writer refers to a person, place, poem, book, or movie that the
reader, is expected to recognize. Find an example of allusion in this chapter.
Hamlet. Songs of Ophelia.
9. In what ways does Susan think she and the dying female in Hamlet are similar?
She feels like shes drowning because her brothers are good looking and she is not.
10. A metaphor is a comparison of two things that are basically unlike, in order to create a
sharp picture. In this first chapter find the metaphor involving a bird that helps the author
define how Susan is feeling about her life.
The bird smacks the window and is almost suspended in air.
11. Jeff says, “That Griffin’s the sort of guy you’d like to kill.” Why doesn’t Susan think he is serious?
No one really seriously thinks about killing people.
12. Frequently, objects which seem inconsequential when first mentioned become an
important part of the plot later. In the last six paragraphs do you notice any object that might be foreshadowed?
The pills. "Griffins the kinda guy you'd like to kill."
CHAPTER TWO
1. Why does Mark say the following? “Jeff’s done a neat job of lining us up for a mass flunkout.”
Griffin is out to fail everyone.
2. Explain Mark’s special dislike of Mr. Griffin.
Mr. Griffin made him repeat the class.
3. “Jeff had seen that look before, and it always meant something.” What look does Jeff see? What does Jeff think it means?
Gleam in his eyes, looks like he wants to do something to someone.
4. Why do Jeff and Betsy go along with Mark’s plan to kidnap Mr. Griffin?
They think its not serious, like with Dolly Luna.
5. Why does Mark believe Dave will go along with the plan?
He has nothing to lose and needs a passing grade to go to college.
6. What does Mark know about Susan that makes him think she will be their decoy?
She likes Dave.
7. A flashback is a scene that interrupts the ongoing action to show an event that happens
earlier. Briefly describe the flashback in this chapter. Explain why the author chooses to
include it.
When mark set a cat on fire. It includes insight for mark's character.
CHAPTER THREE
1. The members of David’s family are introduced. Briefly identify them.
Mrs. Ruggles-David's Grandma(invalid), His mother works as a secretary to support them. His dad left when he was young.
2. Why does David think he needs a good education?
To support his family.
3. Find the metaphor in this chapter that helps illustrate the emptiness of David’s life.
Sterile, dark, lonely.
4. Support or refute the following statement:
David goes along with Mark because he dislikes Mr. Griffin and needs a better English
grade to get into law school.
Support. He needs to support his family.
CHAPTER FOUR
1. Why are Saturday’s special for Susan?
No one wakes her up so she doesnt have to be around her family.
2. Find a quotation in the chapter that illustrates the idea that Susan feels a part of the picnic group?
"that suddenly and easily she felt like she was one of them."
3. Who is Lana?
Mark's ex-girlfriend.
4. How does Susan feel about Mark before the picnic?
She is scared of him.
5. A symbol is an object, person, or place that has a meaning in itself and that also stands
for something larger than itself. How may the eyeglasses be a symbol in this chapter?
She took her glasses offm so she wasnt seeing clearly during the plan.
6. Foreshadowing is also used to create interest and build suspense. Since this is a mystery
story, there are many examples of foreshadowing. Find an example of foreshadowing in
this chapter that lets the reader know Susan is going to have problems.
Thats the happiest she will ever be.
CHAPTER FIVE
1. How does the author illustrate Kathy Griffin’s stubborn personality?
She wants to cook while she is pregnant.
2. Briefly explain Mr. Griffin’s reason for leaving Stanford to teach high school.
College freshman had a hard time writing.
3. What does Mr. Griffin think about Susan?
He likes her but thinks she is lazy.
4. Why is Kathy Griffin upset by her husband’s description of Dolly?
Kathy didnt do good in school and he was picking on Dolly and Kathy thinks he will do the same to her.
5. How does her husband make her feel better?
He tells her he loves her and she is real.
6. Why does Mrs. Griffin want Brian to compliment Susan on her writing?
Susan needs complments too instead od just critisism.
7. Find an example of foreshadowing in this chapter.
The kiss felt like a goodbye.
8. Why do you suppose the pills are mentioned again? Why does the author bother
mentioning his tie?
To emphasize the need for the pills. The tie is a symbol for his dignity.
9. We learn that Mrs. Griffin is pregnant. How does she hope having a child will change her husband? Why might the author have added the pregnancy into the story.
She thinks it will soften him up.
CHAPTER ONE
1. Briefly identify the children in the McConnell family.
Craig(12 years old); Twins(7 years old); Susan, Mom, Dad.
2. What does Susan mean by “someday”?
A fantasy of a different life.
3. Who is David Ruggles? How does Susan feel about him?
President of the Senior class. Susan likes him.
4. Several other students of Room 117 are introduced. Briefly identify them.
Mark(Crazy, Sly, Mischievous); Jeff(Athlete); Betsy(cheerleader).
5. In the classroom scene, what emphasizes Susan’s feelings of being an outsider?
Shes tries to be ignored. She doesnt want others to notice her, because she doesnt fit in like the rest of the class.
6. Two teachers are introduced. Briefly identify them.
Mr. Griffin(Strict); Dolly Luna(Air head)
7. Mr. Griffin is very strict and stern with the students. Do you think these qualities make
him a good teacher? Briefly explain your answer.
No, its good to have some rules, but there is no sense in someone being that way towards people for no reason.
8. An allusion is when a writer refers to a person, place, poem, book, or movie that the
reader, is expected to recognize. Find an example of allusion in this chapter.
Hamlet. Songs of Ophelia.
9. In what ways does Susan think she and the dying female in Hamlet are similar?
She feels like shes drowning because her brothers are good looking and she is not.
10. A metaphor is a comparison of two things that are basically unlike, in order to create a
sharp picture. In this first chapter find the metaphor involving a bird that helps the author
define how Susan is feeling about her life.
The bird smacks the window and is almost suspended in air.
11. Jeff says, “That Griffin’s the sort of guy you’d like to kill.” Why doesn’t Susan think he is serious?
No one really seriously thinks about killing people.
12. Frequently, objects which seem inconsequential when first mentioned become an
important part of the plot later. In the last six paragraphs do you notice any object that might be foreshadowed?
The pills. "Griffins the kinda guy you'd like to kill."
CHAPTER TWO
1. Why does Mark say the following? “Jeff’s done a neat job of lining us up for a mass flunkout.”
Griffin is out to fail everyone.
2. Explain Mark’s special dislike of Mr. Griffin.
Mr. Griffin made him repeat the class.
3. “Jeff had seen that look before, and it always meant something.” What look does Jeff see? What does Jeff think it means?
Gleam in his eyes, looks like he wants to do something to someone.
4. Why do Jeff and Betsy go along with Mark’s plan to kidnap Mr. Griffin?
They think its not serious, like with Dolly Luna.
5. Why does Mark believe Dave will go along with the plan?
He has nothing to lose and needs a passing grade to go to college.
6. What does Mark know about Susan that makes him think she will be their decoy?
She likes Dave.
7. A flashback is a scene that interrupts the ongoing action to show an event that happens
earlier. Briefly describe the flashback in this chapter. Explain why the author chooses to
include it.
When mark set a cat on fire. It includes insight for mark's character.
CHAPTER THREE
1. The members of David’s family are introduced. Briefly identify them.
Mrs. Ruggles-David's Grandma(invalid), His mother works as a secretary to support them. His dad left when he was young.
2. Why does David think he needs a good education?
To support his family.
3. Find the metaphor in this chapter that helps illustrate the emptiness of David’s life.
Sterile, dark, lonely.
4. Support or refute the following statement:
David goes along with Mark because he dislikes Mr. Griffin and needs a better English
grade to get into law school.
Support. He needs to support his family.
CHAPTER FOUR
1. Why are Saturday’s special for Susan?
No one wakes her up so she doesnt have to be around her family.
2. Find a quotation in the chapter that illustrates the idea that Susan feels a part of the picnic group?
"that suddenly and easily she felt like she was one of them."
3. Who is Lana?
Mark's ex-girlfriend.
4. How does Susan feel about Mark before the picnic?
She is scared of him.
5. A symbol is an object, person, or place that has a meaning in itself and that also stands
for something larger than itself. How may the eyeglasses be a symbol in this chapter?
She took her glasses offm so she wasnt seeing clearly during the plan.
6. Foreshadowing is also used to create interest and build suspense. Since this is a mystery
story, there are many examples of foreshadowing. Find an example of foreshadowing in
this chapter that lets the reader know Susan is going to have problems.
Thats the happiest she will ever be.
CHAPTER FIVE
1. How does the author illustrate Kathy Griffin’s stubborn personality?
She wants to cook while she is pregnant.
2. Briefly explain Mr. Griffin’s reason for leaving Stanford to teach high school.
College freshman had a hard time writing.
3. What does Mr. Griffin think about Susan?
He likes her but thinks she is lazy.
4. Why is Kathy Griffin upset by her husband’s description of Dolly?
Kathy didnt do good in school and he was picking on Dolly and Kathy thinks he will do the same to her.
5. How does her husband make her feel better?
He tells her he loves her and she is real.
6. Why does Mrs. Griffin want Brian to compliment Susan on her writing?
Susan needs complments too instead od just critisism.
7. Find an example of foreshadowing in this chapter.
The kiss felt like a goodbye.
8. Why do you suppose the pills are mentioned again? Why does the author bother
mentioning his tie?
To emphasize the need for the pills. The tie is a symbol for his dignity.
9. We learn that Mrs. Griffin is pregnant. How does she hope having a child will change her husband? Why might the author have added the pregnancy into the story.
She thinks it will soften him up.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Black Cat Vocabulary
1. Solicit(v)-to seek for (something) by earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.; Synonym/Antonyms-Request, Reject. Sentence-The press solicited for answers from the president about the attack.
2.Mad(Adj)-mentally disturbed; deranged; insane; demented. Synonym/Antonym-Mentally ill, crazy, sane. Sentence- The man became mad and had to go to a mental institute.
13.Intemperance(Noun)-Excessive use of alcoholic beverages. Synonyms/Antonyms-Alcoholic, Sober. Sentence-The drunken women was an intemperance.
14. maltreat(Verb)-To treat in a rough or cruel way; abuse. Synonyms/Antonyms-Badly treated, respectfully treated.
15. Scruple(Noun)-A moral or ethical consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force. Synonyms/Antonyms-Conscience, Anarchy. Sentence- In The Lord of the Flies, The kids have no scruples.
16. Malevolence(Noun)-Ill will; Malice; Hatred. Synonyms/Antonyms-Dislike, Like. Sentence- The fat kid was treated with malevolence.
17. Atrocity(Noun)- The quality of being extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal. Synonyms/Antonyms-Evil, Innocent. Sentence- How wicked the man was, was an atrocity.
18. Debauch(Noun)-A period of want on self-indulgence, an excessive party which includes comsumption of alcohol. Synonyms/Antonyms- Binge, Soberness. Sentence- The drunken man was in a debauch.
19. Sentiment(Noun)-A mental feeling; emotion. Synonyms/Antonyms-Sincere, Rude. Sentence-The vase had a lot of sentimental value to the young girl.
20. Remorse(Noun)-Deep and painful regret of wrong doing. Synonyms/Antonyms-Guilty-conscience, Innocent. Sentence-The girl was full of great remorse after she cheated on her boyfriend.
3.Succinct(adj)-Expressed in few words; concise; terse. Synonyms/Antonyms-Short, shy. Sentence- The new girl was very succinct when we tried talking to her.
4.Phantasm(noun)-An illusory likeness of something. Synonyms/Antonyms-Not really, exactly. Sentence-The sky was a phantasm.
5. Docile(Adj)-Easily managed or handled. Synonyms/Antonyms-Simple, difficult. Sentence- The new position opening is very docile, anybody can do it.
6.Disposition(n)-The predominant or prevailing tendency of one's spirits; natural mental and emotional outlooks or mood; Characteristic attitude. Synonym/Antonym-Opinionated. Sentence-The disposition of the girl was very negative.
7.Sagacious(Adj.)- Having or showing keen discernment. Synonyms/Antonyms-Sympathetic, Not caring. Sentence- My friend was very sagacious today.
8.Paltry(Adj.)- Lacking in importance or worth. Synonyms/Antonyms- Trivial, Cherished. Sentence- The pencil was very paltry.
9.Gossamer(N)-Something delicate. Synonyms/Antonyms-Fragile, Indestructable. Sentence- Her heart was a gossamer.
10. Fidelity(N)-Faithfulness to obligations. Synonyms/Antonyms- Loyal, Un-trustworthy. Sentence-The girl was a great fidelity at work.
11. Procure(V)-To get by special effort. Synonyms/Antonyms-Obtain, Dismiss. Sentence-The thief procured money from the bank.
12. Allusion(N)-The act of alluding. Synonyms/Antonyms-Indirect reference, direct. Sentence-"stay Gold" was an allusion of The Outsiders.
13.Intemperance(Noun)-Excessive use of alcoholic beverages. Synonyms/Antonyms-Alcoholic, Sober. Sentence-The drunken women was an intemperance.
14. maltreat(Verb)-To treat in a rough or cruel way; abuse. Synonyms/Antonyms-Badly treated, respectfully treated.
15. Scruple(Noun)-A moral or ethical consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force. Synonyms/Antonyms-Conscience, Anarchy. Sentence- In The Lord of the Flies, The kids have no scruples.
16. Malevolence(Noun)-Ill will; Malice; Hatred. Synonyms/Antonyms-Dislike, Like. Sentence- The fat kid was treated with malevolence.
17. Atrocity(Noun)- The quality of being extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal. Synonyms/Antonyms-Evil, Innocent. Sentence- How wicked the man was, was an atrocity.
18. Debauch(Noun)-A period of want on self-indulgence, an excessive party which includes comsumption of alcohol. Synonyms/Antonyms- Binge, Soberness. Sentence- The drunken man was in a debauch.
19. Sentiment(Noun)-A mental feeling; emotion. Synonyms/Antonyms-Sincere, Rude. Sentence-The vase had a lot of sentimental value to the young girl.
20. Remorse(Noun)-Deep and painful regret of wrong doing. Synonyms/Antonyms-Guilty-conscience, Innocent. Sentence-The girl was full of great remorse after she cheated on her boyfriend.
Monday, January 11, 2010
150 word blog response 1
Everybody has their own opinion, but I think the nature of humankind is basically evil, because the things and decisions people choose each and everyday that affects their lives and the lives of others. I think there are more evil people in this world than good. To me, evil is the way people act after they change the things they do, People who come from a troubled childhood can become evil people very easily. If a child starts killing animals at a young age, they can become mentally ill. People who are cruel to other people or even animals are considered evil people. People can become evil over time due to the people and things they surround themselves with. I dont think people are born evil or good, it is a thing that progressive over time. Peer pressure can cause people to be good or evil. People influence others to be like them.
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