Monday 25 November 2013
Friday 22 November 2013
Dialogue Thoughts
1.
i) To start off my terrible deed of
eavesdropping, I wandered about the school for a few minutes until I thought “Well
where do you usually see students at this time of day in which there is class
going on?” and so I came to the conclusion that the front doors would be the
best outlook, since students would be skipping or on their spares at this time
and might want to leave the school grounds.
ii) The conversation that I listened to
didn’t take place that long; especially considering it’s by the front doors, so
only about a few minutes.
iii) The dialogue I heard was between about
four guys probably in grade 11 or 12 for sure.
iv) Truthfully I was ecstatic to play the
class’s version of “super spy” as I call it. I felt like I was undercover and I
adjusted my behavior to what the situation called for, which wasn’t much. No
one really expects the little girl holding her binder and writing things down
to be spying and listening in to your conversations. I made sure that I didn’t
keep looking at them though.
2.
Since the conversation wasn’t all that long, I gained
some but it was enough. Everyone in the conversation sounded comfortable,
quiet, and they all seemed to be chatting equally and the conversation was of
light topic, just some joking around and talking about their days being good. I
get that. People usually talk with people they can be comfortable around. Why would
you talk to someone who made you feel uncomfortable?
3.
I can apply this to my writing because I know,
unless the emotions or topics are distressing or strained in any way; the
conversation will be very comfortable no matter the topic. I don`t have to
exceedingly worry about the way certain characters will react in situations in
any stories I might write if they are a generally relaxed character like the
boys I observed. In regular writing, I can apply this by keeping things simple.
No need to go and push things further than need be.
4.
Personality I found can really show through when
you`re relaxed because of the way you don`t need to watch everything you say.
Dialogue can show that you are a funny or kind hearted or whatever kind of person
by the way you talk, stand, or even what kind of jokes you make.
5.
Once more than two people are in a conversation,
the conversation often becomes conversations and often times there are a lot of
lost words when someone might not be heard or when a topic shifts, which also
happens when more people join a conversation. In group conversations it`s easy
for some people to not have a word in edge wise, or for them to just get pushed
to the side, depending on what you`re talking about.
6.
The most surprising thing I learned about the
way people converse would have to be the way in which conversation flows. I`ve
always kind of known it in the back of my mind, but never has it really been
brought to the surface to me. Conversations with the right set of friends are
endless and they flow smoothly and effortlessly.
7.
To me, there is a world of differences between
spoken and written conversations. In spoken conversations you can usually tell
what the person you`re speaking to is feeling by their posture, the look they
have in their eyes and what emphasis they are making in conversation by the cadence
of their tone of voice. With written conversation you`re guessing these things
and hoping they mean what you think, or if not, then you have to ask exactly
what they mean, but even then it`s still so much easier to deceive someone over
a text or something like that than in person. Written conversation is dull when
you think about it really. Spoken words bring life to the conversation.
Thursday 21 November 2013
Wednesday 20 November 2013
Visual Imagery
1.
I selected this passage in the book “The Time
Traveler’s Wife” because I found it to be simple, yet also packed with meaning
about how this simple act of Henry disappearing is so common for Clare. I also
thought it was very descriptive so I get a clear visual of what’s happening in
that particular moment. It appealed to me because of the different imagery it
brings. Like most, it brings a visual imagery, some auditory, and also some kinesthetic
imagery. Often times a combination of two of these would combine and I found it
interesting for such a short paragraph.
2.
The most common imagery that is in the passage
is visual imagery.
3.
The best piece of imagery I think is in the
passage would be “The wind is roaring in the grass, and we bend into it and
make our way toward the house.” I think this is the best piece because of how
it has all three of the imageries I mentioned. The entire thing is a visual
imagery, while the phrase ”the wind is roaring in the grass is also an
auditory, while also being a kinesthetic because you can easily hear, feel, and
see strong winds blowing through grass. It’s so effective because of the way it’s
such a simple act but also full of description and visuals that it’s easy to imagine
you’re in that place without it being over the top dramatic in description.
4.
To me this imagery isn’t very positive or
negative on its own. It can be made positive or negative by the passage it’s
been thrown into. This particular visual is kind of negative if used as a
metaphor. Bending into the strong wind might be a metaphor for making her way
through being with Henry who is never permanently with her.
5.
I can’t decide if the mood of this passage is
supposed to be kind of depressing, or if it’s supposed to be foreshadowing, or
possibly both. Since foreshadowing is often both, I am going to go with both. I
think this is it because of how the very last sentence is very short and
clipped and almost freaky if you didn’t know about Henry being a time traveler.
“It’s empty.” I also think this passage has a slight sadness to it because of
the routine that Clare seems to have about folding up Henry’s clothes and
knowing exactly where to put them. It’s only really the easy routine that comes
with this passage and the clipped last sentence that really convey any type of
foreshadowing and sadness to this passage.
6.
I think the purpose to these imageries in
this passage is to let the reader see just how easily Clare has adopted to
Henry disappearing and with how much simplicity she just accepts that now her grandmother
knows about him and what he can do.
Monday 18 November 2013
Thursday 14 November 2013
Quick Write: Rabid Unicorn
It's starting to come to the end of a terrible day. Normally everything is perfect here where only unicorns live. The mountains appear especially vast and dusk is quickly approaching. A breeze stirs the fields and I smell the slightly pungent air. The smell brings disgust and a feeling of dread invades me. Today we have gotten word of a rapid unicorn amongst our secluded bunch. Suddenly I see something dark ahead. In the growing darkness it's hard to make out. Suddenly a courser breeze coming my way brings in the scent and that's all I need before I take off at an almost disorienting speed. The scent that means Rabid. The Rabid One will only bring death and must be destroyed before the disease is carried on. I suddenly crash into it and a sudden coldness overtakes me. The Rabid One is huge, pitch black, hard as stone and even colder. Bright red drips from his mouth and suddenly I get dizzy once I realize that it's blood. I do the only thing I think could work- I charge forward, head bent, hoping to spear him straight through the heart. The air stirs and I realize he moved. Thinking I have to defend myself I stare defiantly in his direction to see a dark shape hurtle towards the path that leads out of our territory. I stand there confused, heart beating wildly, wondering why someone so large and fast would need to run away from me. I wonder who died from being in the path of his rage. Anger courses through me but I don't give chase. Heading through the mountains isn't our territory and he is no longer our problem. Praying that he is killed before his disease spreads, I gallop back home to spread the news of his speedy departure. As I go I see the stars breaking out through the wispy clouds. Relief I can feel is evident on my face. We're safe for now.
http://io9.com/concept-art-writing-prompt-the-rabid-unicorn-1441184880
http://io9.com/concept-art-writing-prompt-the-rabid-unicorn-1441184880
Wednesday 13 November 2013
Quick Write: Candy
It's finally here. The scariest night of the year. Thousands, maybe millions of us are savagely ripped apart and eaten while our remains are thrown carelessly away. It's Halloween. I know I'm just a simple Reese Cup, but I have to think about my little Reese's Pieces. What will become of them? Will they be painstakingly eaten one by one? Or will they be spared and thrown away to save themselves by human children who happen to be allergic to our peanutness or just happen to despise our taste? I'm glad we have a slight immunity, being made with peanut butter and all, but also being made of chocolate puts my family and I in the line of fire for the chocoholics. I have to face the inevitable. My children and I will most likely not make it through Halloween. I've buried us at the bottom of the bag we've been handed off to. I'm terrified because we're together, but also immensely relieved. It's only a matter of time. Being at the bottom doesn't always mean safety. I see the hand searching for just the right one of us. I see Rockets leave us, she was always a dear friend of the family. Another hand has shot in. I have been grabbed. I take these precious few seconds to reflect on my life. Having all of my Reese's Pieces. Moving into the community of other candies and making so many friends like Smarties and Rockets. If I could cry I would. If I could scream I would. Suddenly I feel a blinding pain-
Quickwrite: Minions
If I had a set of minions from Despicable Me, I would use them every chance I get. Mostly because they are really adorable no matter what they do, not so much because I'm lazy. I would probably have a whole whack of them mostly so they could carry me places almost like royalty. I would make sure they are well treated and get everything they need. They would also be my friends. Minions are really funny and they speak funny too so I'm sure we would all get along great and have a lot of laughs. It would be like having a ton of friends except I don't think my friends are willing to carry me to most places. Also I would use them if I needed some kind of construction or something like that that I wouldn't be able to do on my own. Mostly because I think the minions are pretty capable, at least more than I am. To say the least, minions would be a welcome addition to my family.
Reading Assignment #6
@younghenry Henry :)
Wait, what’s with all this time travelling? Can ANYONE
explain? #pleasehelpme
@olderhenry Henry DeTamble
Trust me, you’ll figure it out. I’ll help you whenever
we’re together @younghenry
@younghenry Henry :)
Thank you so much. This beats ending up naked and/or with
the police even if I don’t like pickpocketing @olderhenry #stillnervous
@clareabshire Time Traveler's Wife
@oldhenry will you ever stop leaving? #iwish
@oldhenry
I’m so sorry. @younghenry has a lot to learn and you know
I can’t control any of this L
@younghenry Henry :)
I’m so glad my first time doing this went well. I was so
nervous. I know it’s what I need to do to survive even though it’s wrong
@olderhenry
@olderhenry
That’s right. I was right where you were. Remember we are
the same?
@younghenry Henry :)
I almost forgot. I wish it wasn’t this way. Why aren’t
there other time travellers besides myself? #wondering
@olderhenry Henry DeTamble
@clareabshire remember that time you threw your shoe at
me? I certainly do #stillbleeding
@clareabshire
Oh! I am pretty sure that I never threw my shoe at you?
But why are you bleeding?
@olderhenry
You did, just as a little girl. You do have a good throw
though.
@clareabshire Time Traveler's Wife
Oh dear. Well you know how stubborn I am. Don’t think I
was any different as a child. So sorry I guess I better fix up my mess :/
@clareabshire
You know, @olderhenry, I think I remember bringing you
clothes whenever you stopped in my clearing
@olderhenry
Yes and I have to tell you that they were horrendous
combinations
@clareabshire
Well I thought you were grateful just for getting any
clothes at all! Better than walking around naked
@olderhenry
And better than getting caught by the police and making
up some radical explanation
@clareabshire
Anyways do you really expect a young schoolgirl to really
know that much about men’s fashion?
@olderhenry
I suppose I don’t. I’m just glad you never threw your
shoes at me again ;)
@younghenry
Why can’t there be more time travelers @olderhenry? I’ve
never run into another one before?
@olderhenry
#goodquestion but I think we, well I, am the only one. I
know it’s a lonely way of thinking and I know how disappointed you are now.
@younghenry
What!? But if I’m all alone, how will I know for sure
that everything will be okay?
@olderhenry
Because I am you and I’m alright am I not?
@younghenry
I guess that is a big resurence
@olderhenry
Do you mean reassurance, @younghenry?
@younghenry
Oops, yes I do I guess
Tuesday 12 November 2013
Wednesday 6 November 2013
sorry!
I have just noticed that I am missing tons of updates from my daily blog entries! I have been updating it from my phone in class so I blame it on that, but I also could have checked to make sure they have been updated. So I will be hopefully updating those in mass soon even though it might not be in order :(
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