Vocabulary #10

1) Most little kids bemoan when they don't get the toys they want from a store.

2) People who don't care about school are pensive, but they cheat their way through tests sometimes.

3) There are some who are devoid of family they lose all feelings toward everyone else.

4) When someone in your family dies you can get more than melancholy you might go through depression.

5) When your boyfriend or girlfriend breaks up with you, you're melancholy even if someone tries to mollify you.

6) Many people collect mementos because they like keeping memories of where they went to.
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7)Many teenagers in this generation are starting to do illicit things just to fit in

8) There are tons of tourists that visit the Grand Canyon because they like to ascend the mountains.

Leopard Man Essay

People believe that those who dress and act different do it just for attention. In Logan Feys' article "The Society of Leopard Man" he says, "Society tends to discourage people from expressing their unique ideas and behaving in ways that are different from their peers." I believe that not all people act different for attention, like some people might drink or smoke to relieve stress. Others might just do 'weird' things just because it makes them feel comfortable.

In this article Feys argues that 'ordinary' people ,like himself, shouldn't like the weird, freakish, abnormal, and extraordinary people. Because he believes people who act and look different do it just to get attention. Feys also argue that people who act different tend to have psychological disorders. While Feys tries to persuade us to stay away from people who act different, because we don't understand them, the evidence suggests that we should get society out of our lives from time to time.

The author's claim is that ordinary people should stay away from the extraordinary individuals because they can be dangerous, and he supports this claim by writing, "Abnormal people suffer from psychological disorders. Indeed plenty of weird people do have serious mental problems." I agree with the author to a certain point. There are a lot of abnormal people suffer from psychological problems. But because there are people who have those problems it doesn't mean all of them do.

"But from time to time, get society out of your life and out of your mind not permanently (necessarily), but from time to time." I agree with the author's statement. It is good to just have some time away from everyone. Like Feys said not permanently, unless you feel like you want to.

Just because you act different it doesn't necessarily mean you are doing it for attention. You are just not being what others are, a conformist. If you are an 'ordinary' person then try and talk to an 'abnormal' person for starters. You never know if the person just needs someone to be there for them.

Vocabulary Sentences #9

1) The savory taste of the mango stayed for hours after I had eaten it.

2) The enticing Louis Vuitton bag had me debating whether or not I should buy it.

3) The boys tactless manners had him in detention often.

4) Integrity and honesty are what people look for in a partner. 

5) The girl was compensated for having found the lost dog.

6) The aloof boy told the girl he couldn't go out with her.

7) When I goaded the cat it scratched me.

8) My cohorts are so stupid thy get annoying sometimes.

Five Things You Can Do To Pay Attention in Class Better

1. Try and ignore any distractions in class. Try to focus more on what your teacher is teaching you. Block out the voices of those who are the talkative ones. Look straight forward and don’t turn back. (Studygs)

2. Ask for help. Ask your teacher for help on what you’re learning.  If the teacher continues to talk about the subject and you don’t want to interrupt them write down a key word. if the keyword doesn’t work for you, quickly jot down the question. (Studygs , Health)

3. Take Notes. In class when you are writing notes write them down so you will be able to understand them. If you don’t study good with the notes you directly copy from the teacher then tell the teacher. (collegeforreal.wordpress)

4. Take a quick break. If you get tired of just sitting in a class doing work take a break. Ask your teacher for a hall pass and get a drink of water. Just don’t get caught up with a friend and talk for too long. (Health)

5. Find a quiet place. When you take your time to study find a quiet place. If your school library and domicile are too loud go to a public library. Public libraries are a good place to study when quiet places are hard to find. (Health)

Work Cited

"College: For Real." College For Real. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Oct.

"Health.com: Fitness, Nutrition, Tools, News, Health Magazine." Health.com: Fitness, Nutrition, Tools, News, Health Magazine. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2013.2013

"Study Guides and Strategies." Study Guides and Strategies. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2013.

My Favorite Mistake

One day when I came home I greeted my mom like i always did and she told me to gather all my laundry so we could go wash them. After I had gathered all of my clothing i took them to the living room while I waited for my mom to bring her laundry downstairs. As I waited for my mom, I decided to go to my sisters room so she could help me with my math and history homework.

As I was finishing my homework i headed out of my sisters room and into the living room. Once I reached the living room I saw my mom carrying the last of her things downstairs. After having the laundry ready in the living room my mom, sister, and I loaded it into the car.

Once all of the laundry was in to car i got inside and sat in the drivers seat. Once my mom got to the door on the drivers side she inquired, "Why are you sitting in the drivers seat?" , I responded, "Can I try driving the car out of the garage and into the streets this one time, please?" I sat there watching her as she contemplated this situation until she finally gave in and replied with, "Okay, but only to the street no further." I clapped my hands together and gave her a wide smile as to tell her thank you.

Once I turned on the car I took a deep breath, and pressed hard on a random pedal. What I didn't know was that I stepped on the wrong pedal as the car went shooting forward and I got scared, I didn't know what to do. My mom was yelling at some near by police officers to help me. As the officers were running my way i turned to my right and pulled the lever that was next to me, which I later found out was an emergency brake, and the car came to an immediate halt. After my mom and I had our small heart attack I just got out out of the car and hugged my mom.

So that was one of my traumatizing and favorite mistakes. From this experience I learned that I shall not do something without knowing how to do it correctly. So I now now for a fact, that I will not drive until i have my license.

Vocabulary Sentences #8

1.) Everyday someone around the world gets diagnosed with a malignant disease.

2.)When people don't shut up I tend to get in an ornery mood.

3.)In the mornings when I wake up I am too indolent to get ready for the day.

4.)In general I feel like people belittle teenagers because they feel like they're too immature.

5.)Most people jeopardize their lives when they decide to learn how to drive a motorcycle or become a police officer.

6.)The demise of many great people is that they get too cocky.

7.)The surprise party went awry when one of the people invited let it slip to the birthday boy.

8.)The frugal ornaments broke before the Christmas tree could be decorated.

Vocabulary #7

1.) The cross guard inhibited the car from running the kids over.

2.) Throughout the day there are always aberrant things that happen.

3.) People shouldn't loathe others if they don't even know the person.

4.) There are certain kids that have prowess to a certain subject in school.

5.) Most teenagers type incoherent words on their tests or homework which causes them to lose points.

6.) On my grandmother's epitaph she decided to only have her birthday to the day when she died.

7.) The Mona Lisa is very elaborate so many artists' admire the painting.

8.) There are certain countenance's that cause people anger.

The Monkey

If I had three wishes they would be: 1.) to find a cure for cancer because no one deserves to have a limit on their life they should be able to see what they want to see around the world, 2.) to not have anyone hate me based on what others say because it is just something asinine for anyone to do, 3.) to be able to help my mom through anything because she has done so much for me throughout my entire life and I believe it is only fair if I give her the same support she gave me.

No, I am not superstitious about anything, because i think it's stupid believing something that will most likely end up being false or made up by someone else who was out of their mind and told someone else and that person was so gullible to them.

Antigone Compare and Contrast Essay

In this tragic story called Antigone, written by Sophocles, we all know the main character ends up losing someone they love, whether the expect it or not. In this story some will break the rules, get punished, and lose their loved ones. Creon gets a warning from a blind prophet, whom never lies, but refuses to listen to him.Since the beginning Creon should have listened to the prophet, but once he decides to, it's already too late.

Both Antigone and Creon have differences, one of them is who they are loyal to. Antigone is loyal to her family, she argues, "... But I will bury him; and if I must die, I say that this crime is holy: I shall lie down with him in  death, and I shall be as dear to him as he to me." (Prologue lines 57-60 page 816) As loyal as Antigone is to her family, she is to the gods as well, "... It was not God's proclamation that final Justice that rules the world below makes no such law." In Scene 2 Antigone tells Creon that he has no right with making laws since he isn't God. She also tells Creon that she agrees with him on she herself dying. On the other hand Creon is loyal to the state, " And yet you dared defy the law." (page 783 line 64) Creon defends the rules and the state as if he created them with his bare hands. He also finds it stupid that she would break the law when he clearly stated them himself. Creon isn't as loyal to his family, as he is with the laws and state, "... It is hard to give in! but it is worst to risk everything for stubborn pride."(Page 802 lines 99 and 100) In Scene 5 Creon is proving that he is willing to risk anything, including his family, just to keep himself fine. He is acting as if nothing besides him and his image mattered.

Just as Antigone and Creon have differences they also have some similarities. "I do. I deny nothing."(page 783 line 59) After Antigone says this it shows arrogance because she says it like it doesn't matter to anyone. So what Antigone is proving is that it doesn't matter if she gets killed for properly burying her brother's corpse. " No; death will do that for me."(line 180 page 786) This shows arrogance because Creon is proving that he means too much to kill Antigone himself, as she will suffer and die on her own, because death will take her.

In conclusion Creon deserves most of the blame because he didn't care about anyone but himself. Although he did provide a home, clothing, money, and food for his family, he did nothing else. If anyone of his family members got hurt, he wouldn't care, unless they died. Antigone doesn't really deserve to get blamed for anything except for breaking the 'rules'. But at least she will be happy with her brother.

Vocabulary #6

1.) Death for human beings and animals is inevitable.

2.) Many people have the same phobia and that is spider's.

3.) When your girlfriend wants to meet your parents you have to seclude all of your baby pictures.

4.) There are many people that rebuke others by their looks or based on what others say about them.

5.) Teachers like to fluctuate their students' seating charts so they won't be so chatty. 

6.) There are many singers and rapper's that are notorious.

7.) There are many people that need someone candid in their lives.

8.) There is always a kid in every class that is so sophmoric.