The book “Portable literature: Reading, Reacting, Writing” defines understatement as “Intentional downplaying of a situation’s significance, often for ironic or humorous effect” (Kirszner and Mandell), or as “saying less than is meant” (Kriszner and Mandell) . In “Out, Out-” by Robert Frost, we see an understated tone used throughout the poem. I believe that by using an understated tone, Robert Frost builds suspense and bringing out the true meaning behind his words. I feel that if Frost had…
eating. We went outside and lined up our bikes where we were going to race. My mom came outside and told us not to race because someone is going to get hurt, I kinda just shook her off and we raced anyways. At the starting line my brother had his hands up getting ready to start the race. He says, “ready set go.” We took off pedaling as fast as our little feet would go. The race was intense I was determined to win at any cost. We were racing for about 100 feet, neither of us were really winning…
spots in the corner, his hands on the blue and yellow spots directly in front of his left foot. Dan had his right hand on the red spot directly next to Alfie’s right foot, his other hand free from any spots. His right foot was on the yellow spot next to Alfie’s hand, and his left foot on the green spot in between the two yellow spots where Phil had his feet. Phil was leaning back on his palms, his legs in front of him. His hands were on the red spots right next to Dan’s hand, leaving one red…
just in case someone like Hensley would hear me and know my secret. So I ignored it and continued on. We had a year meeting in the hall. I found an empty chair at the back and sat down. Naturally, my head dropped down and I began fiddling with my hands. Our year coordinator stood up on the stage with a microphone and told us our geography classes are changing. They handed out timetables to everyone and said our new classes will start tomorrow. I don’t have many friends, I never have over my…
There are three things that all gentlemen fear. A night without a moon. A storm in the sea. And the anger of a gentlemen. But there is a new thing that should be added to that list, the death, or almost death, of a loved one and someone you hold close to your heart. There was one point where I experienced one of my friends getting stabbed. He almost died, but another friend helped him. Like the play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ took a course over three days. Mine, only happened over the course of thirty…
her more willing to submit to his desire. "Liz, you like to have sex with me in the shower and you believe it's your own idea." Jamie's is now ready for the sexual activity and give her some more command. "Great sis, now turnaround and place your hands on the wall." Jamie grin devilishly, the powers he has over his sister such a rush. "Excellent Liz, now I want you to spread your legs wide apart for me."…
helped me with porting these data from the tilt sensor into their DynaTIm data sorter. Which could handle the data flow and maintain a graphic user visual towards the parameters. For comparison we also connected the tree to a DynaTIm sensor from RinnTech. This process yielded us with some amazingly accurate values to the degree of 10000th. Even though the millisecond part of the code was a software oriented one and had minor calibration issues, our sensors worked just fine. They were actually…
depends on the severity of the fracture. If the bones are still in place, the finger may be splinted to keep the finger still while it heals (immobilization). If the bones are out of place, your health care provider may move them back into place by hand (manually) or surgically. You may also need to do exercises to regain strength and flexibility (physical therapy) in your finger. Follow these instructions at home: If you have a splint: Wear the splint as told by your health care provider.…
Every comment, touch, exchange of endearments, whisper or wink caused Duke's anticipation to grow ever more intense. Whilst the teasing and banter was enjoyable, and added to his appreciation of the woman, it also increased his desire to do something about it, and prove himself to be a man of his word, and to discover if Karmen was a woman of hers. Not that there was much doubt in his mind she would be. Apart from the few hours he'd slept, there wasn't more than five minutes had passed that his…
Derrius and Derrick met when they were young kids growing up in Idaho. Derrick was an innocent little boy until he got possessed by Derrius. He was an easy target for Derrius who was evil and soon began to do bad things to those around him. Growing up Derrick had very few friends. In the third grade Derrius mysteriously moved into town. Derrick never knew exactly where he lived or where he had come from. They soon became inseparable friends. One day Derrick asked, “ Derrius where did you…