Expository writing

The Differences between Reading and Watching The Giver. All around the world, some people prefer watching movie versions of stories, while others enjoy reading books. Students like to read or to watch The Giver. At UMBC, both reading and watching The Giver are the requirements for the students, who learn the English language. In general, both versions are popular. However, there are some differences, such as the time needed to finish the story, the characters, and the reader’s interest. Despite…

The Journey of Amy Lowell’s Life Stood only five feet tall and weighed as much as 250 pounds. Who is this woman? She published many of famously known poems around the world. Who is this woman? She was left alone in her early adulthood after her parents’ death. Who is this woman? Even after her death, she remains a legend. This woman spoken so highly of is Amy Lowell. Amy Lowell’s family surrounded her with poetry throughout her childhood which influenced her to become a poet. Personal Life…

Ever since I first started school, I have always loved learning and challenging myself to do more. School and learning have always been fun for me when I take a test or am assigned a large project, and whenever I have the opportunity to do something that interests me, I seize it. Now as I prepare to enter high school, I have the opportunity to challenge myself further as a student in the Latin Lyceum program. The Latin Lyceum is the best choice for me because it will enable me to think in…

The Adventures of Ibn Battuta follow the travels of Ibn Battuta from Morocco through much of Africa, Arabia, Anatolia, Central and Southeast Asia, India, and China as he searches for an Islamic judicial position. Based on his accounts in the Rihla, each city he goes to and each person he meets is highlighted in the book. I think that Ross Dunn’s goal is to give a clear picture of the Islamic world through Ibn Battuta’s journey. I agree with almost everything of what Danny Yee says in his book…

Guhgalski, Guglinski, Giggleski, Googalski. Despite having a relatively easy Polish last name to pronounce (Gugulski), people always find ways to mispronounce it. I have heard my name butchered so many times, I have come to dread the first day of school. My Polish heritage has really shaped the way I have developed as a student, member of society, and person. Without it, I would not have achieved as much as I currently have. Polish was my first language, and I continue to speak it at home.…

First of all, let me to talk about two little events: The first one was in 1997. The indian activist and writer Arundhati Roy, published a book tittled «The God of Small Things». Some of you you can have read it, but in case you haven't done so already, don't worry: I'm not going to spoil it. The book sets in the town of Ayemenem in Kerala, India. It is a story about the childhood experiences of fraternal twins and describes the life of an Indian girl (the author) and her brother. Roy captures…

Sir Philip Sidney, born in 1554, was an English poet, literary critic, essayist, and government official and he is alluded to at least once in Ray Bradbury’s dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451. He was mainly known for writing genres such as poetry, fiction, and criticism. This is primarily done by his works being quoted by various characters throughout the book. Firstly, Captain Beatty quotes one of Sidney’s words to Montag when he says, “‘Sweet food of sweetly uttered knowledge, Sir Philip Sidney…

I have always had an interest in the Victorian time in England. Though it is odd, I also have a fascination for crime novels and television shows. Stories of Sherlock Holmes and the later Hercule Poirot were interesting and caught my attention at a young age. When I was researching books to read for this project I knew that I wanted to pick a time period. Victorian life was always interesting and through my research I discovered my second book first. The other book I read was Invention of…

In the novella The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, the limited points of view from Mr. Utterson only give the reader a specific detail to focus on, this affects the reader’s experience. The fact that the book is written in first person, from Mr.Utterson’s point of view, only gives certain information to the reader. It only gives details, like only seeing part of the picture. In other words what the character does not see the reader will also not see it either.…

reasons why King’s short-term memories become long-term memories. By providing visual, aromatic, and touch-based cues, King was able to locate some of his childhood memories and apply them to his writing. These memories were used for King to develop creative new ideas as well as bring up old ones in his writing. This correlates to what Foer says about creativity and memory, Foer states, “If the essence of creativity is linking disparate facts and ideas, then the more facility you have making…