Introduction
I did not choose this path. I did not choose Accelerated English ¾. I did not choose to stay in this class. However, I did choose to excel in this situation. Sometimes, we are thrust on a path not of our choosing. For me, this path was Accelerated English ¾. But as this class comes to an end, I am glad Fate handed me this opportunity. In this class, we have completed a variety of assignments from which I have gained a multitude of writing, reading, and oral communication skills. Their topics ranged from how character development and symbolism reveal theme in a story, “the Other”, injustice and intolerance, and “Stand and deliver”. As well as, self-reflection, ‘Why do bad things happen to people?’, and outlawing professional boxing …show more content…
Rather than just choosing the work samples with the highest scores, I decided on the samples I had put the most thought into. Similarly, they were the pieces I was most proud of and wanted to improve. Because the prompts were of great interest, my interest in writing them came naturally. I was very pleased with my use of literary and rhetorical devices among these pieces, as well as my textual evidence. For example, “Striking, the boy conveyed an unparalleled impression. Deeper into this utopia however, his once charming disposition, slowly cracked to reveal his true monstrous nature. Out of the dream, emerged a nightmare. Malevolent, malicious, masks fell off to reveal a mentality concealed before.” This excerpt from my “Lamb to the Slaughter” introduction paragraph paints a haunting picture in the reader’s mind, something I was pleased to have executed. But, I understand that I am continuously growing as a writer. When I was given the opportunity to enhance the writings I was already proud of, I gladly accepted it. To improve them, I first began by making the corrections printed on the papers. Throughout this time, I constantly asked questions, making sure I was executing the right corrections. Afterwards, I took my knowledge of writing that has grown since compiling those works and polished the …show more content…
From the “Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allen Poe, “Chac-mool” by Carlos Fuentes, to “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl. Not to mention, Antigone by Sophocles, Mr. Penumbra 's 24 Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan, and Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, my interest in a variety of book genres has grown immensely. Each story has captivated me in its own unique way. Every character was so distinctive and complex. As though they were each a one-of-a-kind painting; a spectrum of colors and techniques brought together to create an awe-inspiring piece of art. Even inspiring me to write with more rhetorical and literary devices, plot twists, mystery, symbolism, and appeal to pathos. They were all written in different formats and point of views as well. Ranging amongst short stories, plays, novels, diaries. Influencing me to experiment with unorthodox ways of
I did not choose this path. I did not choose Accelerated English ¾. I did not choose to stay in this class. However, I did choose to excel in this situation. Sometimes, we are thrust on a path not of our choosing. For me, this path was Accelerated English ¾. But as this class comes to an end, I am glad Fate handed me this opportunity. In this class, we have completed a variety of assignments from which I have gained a multitude of writing, reading, and oral communication skills. Their topics ranged from how character development and symbolism reveal theme in a story, “the Other”, injustice and intolerance, and “Stand and deliver”. As well as, self-reflection, ‘Why do bad things happen to people?’, and outlawing professional boxing …show more content…
Rather than just choosing the work samples with the highest scores, I decided on the samples I had put the most thought into. Similarly, they were the pieces I was most proud of and wanted to improve. Because the prompts were of great interest, my interest in writing them came naturally. I was very pleased with my use of literary and rhetorical devices among these pieces, as well as my textual evidence. For example, “Striking, the boy conveyed an unparalleled impression. Deeper into this utopia however, his once charming disposition, slowly cracked to reveal his true monstrous nature. Out of the dream, emerged a nightmare. Malevolent, malicious, masks fell off to reveal a mentality concealed before.” This excerpt from my “Lamb to the Slaughter” introduction paragraph paints a haunting picture in the reader’s mind, something I was pleased to have executed. But, I understand that I am continuously growing as a writer. When I was given the opportunity to enhance the writings I was already proud of, I gladly accepted it. To improve them, I first began by making the corrections printed on the papers. Throughout this time, I constantly asked questions, making sure I was executing the right corrections. Afterwards, I took my knowledge of writing that has grown since compiling those works and polished the …show more content…
From the “Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allen Poe, “Chac-mool” by Carlos Fuentes, to “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl. Not to mention, Antigone by Sophocles, Mr. Penumbra 's 24 Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan, and Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, my interest in a variety of book genres has grown immensely. Each story has captivated me in its own unique way. Every character was so distinctive and complex. As though they were each a one-of-a-kind painting; a spectrum of colors and techniques brought together to create an awe-inspiring piece of art. Even inspiring me to write with more rhetorical and literary devices, plot twists, mystery, symbolism, and appeal to pathos. They were all written in different formats and point of views as well. Ranging amongst short stories, plays, novels, diaries. Influencing me to experiment with unorthodox ways of