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Thursday, December 4, 2008
Extra credit
I will be using my two get out of jail free cards and my perfect attendance for 10 extra credit opportunities.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Reflection and Action
I have completed every part of the interview except the interview. The only part I need to complete is the recording process of the interview.
I will be finishing the volunteer hours tomorrow Friday the 21st at a Christmas drive for children in the Bay area who are in the lower class.
I need to start building my presentation once these hours have been completed.
I will be finishing the volunteer hours tomorrow Friday the 21st at a Christmas drive for children in the Bay area who are in the lower class.
I need to start building my presentation once these hours have been completed.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
four modes
Arron Tippon’s song Drill Here Drill Now is a great depiction of the southern people feel about drilling for oil. The popularity of his song and style is amazing which means his songs line up well with the millions of people listening. This song is all about how the average person in the U.S. feels about drilling for oil. It is about drilling in and around our country to utilize the vast oil supply we have. This song tells us how much safer and better our lives will be with our own supply.
The film An inconvenient Truth by Al Gore is a very left winged bias on the topic of drilling for oil. He untruthfully shows how the earth will soon die of we use oil or drill for oil. Saving and helping our planet is a very good thing but this film takes the global warming phenomenon to the next level. Also, this is showing how unethical drilling for oil is because of the destruction it can cause. This mode uses science to describe how the oil could fail with the rising of temperature due to man.
The book Oil! By Upton Sinclair is also a left winged point of view which depicts the dangers of drilling and the amazing amount of dependence we all have on oil. This has a wider audience than the two recently mentioned. Also a large novel like this one also brings an audience with a higher education than all of the other three
modes of presentation.
This childish looking picture brings off one main idea. This idea is that marine life and the oil industry can coexist. This picture was drawn by a politician for oil drilling. This picture is something people from all ages and areas can view and understand. Out of all the four modes, this has the greatest audience. This picture shows that drilling oil is a truly ethical and harmless act that has great benefits.
The film An inconvenient Truth by Al Gore is a very left winged bias on the topic of drilling for oil. He untruthfully shows how the earth will soon die of we use oil or drill for oil. Saving and helping our planet is a very good thing but this film takes the global warming phenomenon to the next level. Also, this is showing how unethical drilling for oil is because of the destruction it can cause. This mode uses science to describe how the oil could fail with the rising of temperature due to man.
The book Oil! By Upton Sinclair is also a left winged point of view which depicts the dangers of drilling and the amazing amount of dependence we all have on oil. This has a wider audience than the two recently mentioned. Also a large novel like this one also brings an audience with a higher education than all of the other three
modes of presentation.
This childish looking picture brings off one main idea. This idea is that marine life and the oil industry can coexist. This picture was drawn by a politician for oil drilling. This picture is something people from all ages and areas can view and understand. Out of all the four modes, this has the greatest audience. This picture shows that drilling oil is a truly ethical and harmless act that has great benefits.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Vogler 9
Vogler, Christopher, and Michele Montez. The Writer's Journey : Mythic Structure for Writers. Boston: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007. 3-20.
This portion of the book, pages 197-128, is where Vogler speaks about the resurrection and the return with the Elixir. The Resurrection is where the climax is truly experienced and Vogler makes it very clear this part is not the crisis. “Heroes have to undergo a final purging and purification before reentering the Ordinary World” (Vogler 197). The return with the Elixir is when the hero comes back to the ordinary world with the experience and/or treasure from the journey just traveled. “If they are true heroes, the Return with the Elixir from the special world; bringing something to share with others, or something with the power to heal a wounded land.
Give a famous example of the Resurrection.
Give a famous example of the Return with the Elixir.
Which stage is more important and why?
commence- to begin; start.
Billy had to commence this new adventure.
metaphoric- something used, or regarded as being used, to represent something else
Billy always speaks in a metaphoric way.
vengeance- infliction of injury, harm, humiliation, or the like, on a person by another who has been harmed by that person; violent revenge:
Billy attacked Johnny with a vengeance.
This portion of the book, pages 197-128, is where Vogler speaks about the resurrection and the return with the Elixir. The Resurrection is where the climax is truly experienced and Vogler makes it very clear this part is not the crisis. “Heroes have to undergo a final purging and purification before reentering the Ordinary World” (Vogler 197). The return with the Elixir is when the hero comes back to the ordinary world with the experience and/or treasure from the journey just traveled. “If they are true heroes, the Return with the Elixir from the special world; bringing something to share with others, or something with the power to heal a wounded land.
Give a famous example of the Resurrection.
Give a famous example of the Return with the Elixir.
Which stage is more important and why?
commence- to begin; start.
Billy had to commence this new adventure.
metaphoric- something used, or regarded as being used, to represent something else
Billy always speaks in a metaphoric way.
vengeance- infliction of injury, harm, humiliation, or the like, on a person by another who has been harmed by that person; violent revenge:
Billy attacked Johnny with a vengeance.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Vogler 7
Vogler, Christopher, and Michele Montez. The Writer's Journey : Mythic Structure for Writers. Boston: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007. 3-20.
This portion of the book, pages 143-173, is where Vogler speaks about the approach to the inmost cave and the ordeal. The approach to the inmost cave is where the hero is rights at the point to face the great challenge, at the brink of danger. “Now the hero stands in the deepest chamber of the inmost cave, facing the greatest challenge and the most fearsome opponent yet”(Vogler 155). These stages are truly where the audience is at its’ most excited. Both of these stages together can make a good movie great of a great movie terrible.
Give a famous example of the approach to the inmost cave.
Give a famous example of the ordeal.
Which stage is more important and why?
Veil- a piece of opaque or transparent material worn over the face for concealment, for protection from the elements, or to enhance the appearance.
The bride lifted the veil and kissed your new husband.
Ganglion- A mass of nerve tissue existing outside the central nervous system.
The football player injured his ganglion with the big hit.
Triumph- the act, fact, or condition of being victorious
The Rays triumphed over the very old and talented Red Sox.
This portion of the book, pages 143-173, is where Vogler speaks about the approach to the inmost cave and the ordeal. The approach to the inmost cave is where the hero is rights at the point to face the great challenge, at the brink of danger. “Now the hero stands in the deepest chamber of the inmost cave, facing the greatest challenge and the most fearsome opponent yet”(Vogler 155). These stages are truly where the audience is at its’ most excited. Both of these stages together can make a good movie great of a great movie terrible.
Give a famous example of the approach to the inmost cave.
Give a famous example of the ordeal.
Which stage is more important and why?
Veil- a piece of opaque or transparent material worn over the face for concealment, for protection from the elements, or to enhance the appearance.
The bride lifted the veil and kissed your new husband.
Ganglion- A mass of nerve tissue existing outside the central nervous system.
The football player injured his ganglion with the big hit.
Triumph- the act, fact, or condition of being victorious
The Rays triumphed over the very old and talented Red Sox.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Vogler 6
Vogler, Christopher, and Michele Montez. The Writer's Journey : Mythic Structure for Writers. Boston: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007. 3-20.
This portion of the book, pages 127-141, is where Vogler speaks about crossing the first threshold and enemies, allies, and tests. Crossing the threshold is where the hero commits fully to the adventure. Tests, allies, and enemies: in this stage the most important part in the section is testing. These stages I feel are the most dramatic stages in a story. Still, this portion of Vogler’s text seems like a redundant passage we have already read at the beginning.
Give a famous example of crossing the threshold.
Give a famous example of tests, allies, and enemies.
Which stage is more important and why?
Coherent- logically connected; consistent:
The inmate wasn’t coherent to what the doctor was saying.
Microcosm- a little world; a world in miniature
The city was nothing like the microcosm Billy was used to.
Allayed- to lessen or relieve; mitigate; alleviate
The drugs allayed the back pain he had been having all night.
This portion of the book, pages 127-141, is where Vogler speaks about crossing the first threshold and enemies, allies, and tests. Crossing the threshold is where the hero commits fully to the adventure. Tests, allies, and enemies: in this stage the most important part in the section is testing. These stages I feel are the most dramatic stages in a story. Still, this portion of Vogler’s text seems like a redundant passage we have already read at the beginning.
Give a famous example of crossing the threshold.
Give a famous example of tests, allies, and enemies.
Which stage is more important and why?
Coherent- logically connected; consistent:
The inmate wasn’t coherent to what the doctor was saying.
Microcosm- a little world; a world in miniature
The city was nothing like the microcosm Billy was used to.
Allayed- to lessen or relieve; mitigate; alleviate
The drugs allayed the back pain he had been having all night.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Kafka Quiz
1. The ordinary world, is the avergage day of waking up and going to work. Just like evryone else. Wake up in the morning and go to work.
2. The social issue which stuck out the most was the way parents feel is correct to raise their children.
3. He turned into a bug, or cockraoch
2. The social issue which stuck out the most was the way parents feel is correct to raise their children.
3. He turned into a bug, or cockraoch
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Vogler 5
Vogler, Christopher, and Michele Montez. The Writer's Journey : Mythic Structure for Writers. Boston: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007. 3-20.
Through this portion of the book, pages 83-105, Vogler describes two stages, the refusal of the call and the meeting with the mentor. Vogler has already discusses the significance of all these stages towards the beginning of this book and the redundancy is kind of disinteresting and distracting.
The refusal to call is when the hero faces the challenge and journey and develops fear which causes this hesitation. Meeting with the mentor is commonly needed after the refusal of the call in order to better the hero’s knowledge and chances. The meeting with the mentor helps protect, train , test, teach, and guide the hero.
Give a famous example of the refusal to call.
Give a famous example of the meeting with the mentor
Which stage is more important, common, or noticeable in today’s movies?
Commence- To enter upon or have a beginning; start.
It is time for you all to commence this new adventure you are about to take.
Disoriented- confused as to time or place; out of touch
Billy was disoriented because he was in such a new unusual place.
Bestow- to present as a gift; give; confer
I bestow this sword upon you for your duty to this kingdom.
Through this portion of the book, pages 83-105, Vogler describes two stages, the refusal of the call and the meeting with the mentor. Vogler has already discusses the significance of all these stages towards the beginning of this book and the redundancy is kind of disinteresting and distracting.
The refusal to call is when the hero faces the challenge and journey and develops fear which causes this hesitation. Meeting with the mentor is commonly needed after the refusal of the call in order to better the hero’s knowledge and chances. The meeting with the mentor helps protect, train , test, teach, and guide the hero.
Give a famous example of the refusal to call.
Give a famous example of the meeting with the mentor
Which stage is more important, common, or noticeable in today’s movies?
Commence- To enter upon or have a beginning; start.
It is time for you all to commence this new adventure you are about to take.
Disoriented- confused as to time or place; out of touch
Billy was disoriented because he was in such a new unusual place.
Bestow- to present as a gift; give; confer
I bestow this sword upon you for your duty to this kingdom.
Monday, October 6, 2008
ethos, pethos, legos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p61Q_DOwtps
firehouse--love of a lifetime
ethos---how to life a good life
pethos--kind of obvious it is a big love song
legos---the logic on what truly makes people happy
firehouse--love of a lifetime
ethos---how to life a good life
pethos--kind of obvious it is a big love song
legos---the logic on what truly makes people happy
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Vogle anno. 9/30/08
Vogler, Christopher, and Michele Montez. The Writer's Journey : Mythic Structure for Writers. Boston: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007. 3-20.
Through this portion of the book, pages 83-105, Vogler describes two stages, the ordinary world and the call to adventure. Vogler discusses the significance of all stages as extremely important, but I feel the first stage to be one of the most important of them all. Vogler said the ordinary world “must hook the reader or viewer, set the tone of the story, suggest where it’s going, and get across a mass of information without slowing the pace.” This is the first thing your audience will experience which is extremely important to how your story will be perceived. Call to adventure is the first step into the true adventure. This is where the defining story is shown and this will mark where the adventure will begin.
Give famous examples of a hero’s ordinary world.
Give famous examples of a hero’s call to adventure.
Which step do you feel is more important?
Shanghaied-- to enroll or obtain (a sailor) for the crew of a ship by unscrupulous means, as by force or the use of liquor or drugs.
I was shanghaied by captain hook, he was out after the treasure since the beginning
Conked-- To hit, especially on the head.
Little Billy was conked on the head by the bully at school.
Reconnaissance-- Military. a search made for useful military information in the field, esp. by examining the ground.
I was on a reconnaissance mission to find out how many nuclear missiles Iran had, and it was a lot.
Through this portion of the book, pages 83-105, Vogler describes two stages, the ordinary world and the call to adventure. Vogler discusses the significance of all stages as extremely important, but I feel the first stage to be one of the most important of them all. Vogler said the ordinary world “must hook the reader or viewer, set the tone of the story, suggest where it’s going, and get across a mass of information without slowing the pace.” This is the first thing your audience will experience which is extremely important to how your story will be perceived. Call to adventure is the first step into the true adventure. This is where the defining story is shown and this will mark where the adventure will begin.
Give famous examples of a hero’s ordinary world.
Give famous examples of a hero’s call to adventure.
Which step do you feel is more important?
Shanghaied-- to enroll or obtain (a sailor) for the crew of a ship by unscrupulous means, as by force or the use of liquor or drugs.
I was shanghaied by captain hook, he was out after the treasure since the beginning
Conked-- To hit, especially on the head.
Little Billy was conked on the head by the bully at school.
Reconnaissance-- Military. a search made for useful military information in the field, esp. by examining the ground.
I was on a reconnaissance mission to find out how many nuclear missiles Iran had, and it was a lot.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
vogler 3
Vogler, Christopher, and Michele Montez. The Writer's Journey : Mythic Structure for Writers. Boston: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007. 3-20.
Through this portion of the book, pages 49-80, the main purpose was to define characters and distinguish the different archetypes. Christopher Vogler described the threshold guardian, herald, shapeshifter, shadow, ally, and the trickster. During this portion of our reading, he stressed the importance and variations these characters have in stories. He makes it well known these characters
Threshold Guardian- An obstacle to keep the unworthy from entering. Represent ordinary problems most people can relate to. Primary function- testing the hero.
Herald- Alert the hero and the audience of a challenge, brings the hero into the adventure.
Shapeshifter- often opposite sex. Two-faced and change mood and characteristics often.
Shadow- dark character or force.
Ally- helpful companion who will fights by your side, give advice, and helpfully challenge you.
Tricksters- “embodies the energy of mischief” bring hero’s and audiences down to earth. Comic relief.
Subvert- to overthrow
I feel we need to subvert king Arthur
Hypocrisy- a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles, etc., that one does not really possess.
This is a hypocrisy, Bob is not a good man.
Vanquish- To defeat or conquer in battle
We will vanquish them once we face them today.
Give an example of each?
Which archetype is the most important in making a quality story?
Through this portion of the book, pages 49-80, the main purpose was to define characters and distinguish the different archetypes. Christopher Vogler described the threshold guardian, herald, shapeshifter, shadow, ally, and the trickster. During this portion of our reading, he stressed the importance and variations these characters have in stories. He makes it well known these characters
Threshold Guardian- An obstacle to keep the unworthy from entering. Represent ordinary problems most people can relate to. Primary function- testing the hero.
Herald- Alert the hero and the audience of a challenge, brings the hero into the adventure.
Shapeshifter- often opposite sex. Two-faced and change mood and characteristics often.
Shadow- dark character or force.
Ally- helpful companion who will fights by your side, give advice, and helpfully challenge you.
Tricksters- “embodies the energy of mischief” bring hero’s and audiences down to earth. Comic relief.
Subvert- to overthrow
I feel we need to subvert king Arthur
Hypocrisy- a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles, etc., that one does not really possess.
This is a hypocrisy, Bob is not a good man.
Vanquish- To defeat or conquer in battle
We will vanquish them once we face them today.
Give an example of each?
Which archetype is the most important in making a quality story?
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Breck is Shrek
If I were to relate myself to one Disney Character, it would have to be Shrek. Shrek is a man with great morals and an even better personality. There are no luxuries that would get in the way of him being with his family and being in the comfort of his own home. Like Shrek I wouldn't need a castle and a kingdom to make me happy, just give me my swamp and my familiy and I too would be the happiest ogre in the land.
I have never been chased with pitch forks of rescued a princess from a fire breathing dragon, but I have found what I want in life and what makes me happy. I too have found my feona and have always had my "Donkey" that is also why Shrek is like Breck, and Breck is Shrek.
I have never been chased with pitch forks of rescued a princess from a fire breathing dragon, but I have found what I want in life and what makes me happy. I too have found my feona and have always had my "Donkey" that is also why Shrek is like Breck, and Breck is Shrek.
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