AP Test Exam (bold- correct answer)
1.C
2.E-A
3.C
4.B-E
5.B-D
6.C-D
7.E
8.A-B
9.E
10.C
11.C-D
12.D-B
13.B
14.D-C
15.B-A
16.C-B
17.C
18.C-E
19.B-A
20.B
21.E
22.E
23.A
24.A
25.D-C
26.A-E
27.A-D
28.A-C
29.A
30.C-B
31.B-D
32.D-B
( 33- 46 cut off)
47.B
48.A
49.D-C
50.D
51.A-C
52.B
53.E
54.C-B
55.E-A
56.B
57.C
58.D
59.E
60.A-B
61.B-A
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Time
#1 time is mutual - bad / good
#2 time is democratic - everyone is given the same amount of time
#3 time is nonnegotiable
all categorized in :
- outer directed selling
- other directed
- inner spending
- non directed (passing)
#2 time is democratic - everyone is given the same amount of time
#3 time is nonnegotiable
all categorized in :
- outer directed selling
- other directed
- inner spending
- non directed (passing)
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Beowulf Essay
What exactly is a hero? Must a hero always be one who fights ? I say not, characteristics of a hero have evolved over time. Starting off as men in armor, warriors; to men who didn't take action but spoke on wisdom such as Gandi. Later following with superhero's such as Batman or Spiderman. Leading to a romantic stage of hero's and soon involving women as hero's as well.
Take Spiderman and Beowulf as an example. Although both viewed as hero's, both have their differences. Beowulf is a hero in earlier time. Characterized as a warrior of the time. He battles for the protection of others such as any other hero. But also does so with a sense of revenge and confidence . In my opinion doing it as a source of seeking some attention. He is viewed as a magnificently strong man, who dares to confront anyone and anything.
On the other hand Spiderman is given his powers, he is far from normal. This is an example of the idea of a hero transforming. Transformation from a natural powered person vs. a hero who is given extremely powerful powers. Beowulf faces more of a external conflict. Having to focus on Grendel, his mother and later the dragon. It continues as a constant battle to protect. Beowulf is the one who walks himself into the situation. Spiderman on the other hand is bit, later having to struggle internal conflicts. Unsure of himself and his abilities, causing him to step out of his element. Putting his strength into positive action.
The time period in which both hero's were glorified in are evident. Beowulf was in the earlier time. When men were obligated to be a form of protection and strength. Weakness was not an option in the earlier days. The story plot itself gives off the idea of older plots. Spiderman is seen in the era where superhero's and comics were finding it's way into the literature world. It's plot being the typical, Superhero minding it's own business when all of a sudden he sees a citizen in danger.
It's obvious to say both are hero's no doubt about that. But both face differenced because of the time era both were publicized.
Take Spiderman and Beowulf as an example. Although both viewed as hero's, both have their differences. Beowulf is a hero in earlier time. Characterized as a warrior of the time. He battles for the protection of others such as any other hero. But also does so with a sense of revenge and confidence . In my opinion doing it as a source of seeking some attention. He is viewed as a magnificently strong man, who dares to confront anyone and anything.
On the other hand Spiderman is given his powers, he is far from normal. This is an example of the idea of a hero transforming. Transformation from a natural powered person vs. a hero who is given extremely powerful powers. Beowulf faces more of a external conflict. Having to focus on Grendel, his mother and later the dragon. It continues as a constant battle to protect. Beowulf is the one who walks himself into the situation. Spiderman on the other hand is bit, later having to struggle internal conflicts. Unsure of himself and his abilities, causing him to step out of his element. Putting his strength into positive action.
The time period in which both hero's were glorified in are evident. Beowulf was in the earlier time. When men were obligated to be a form of protection and strength. Weakness was not an option in the earlier days. The story plot itself gives off the idea of older plots. Spiderman is seen in the era where superhero's and comics were finding it's way into the literature world. It's plot being the typical, Superhero minding it's own business when all of a sudden he sees a citizen in danger.
It's obvious to say both are hero's no doubt about that. But both face differenced because of the time era both were publicized.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Vocabulary #4
accolade - award, honor
* Renaissance night is a night to accolade students for there outstanding effort throughout the semester.
acerbity- bitterness
* It was hard to apologize as she gave off a acerbity mood towards the apology.
attrition- reduce/ decrease in size, strength or numbers
* As volunteers signed up to help, we had an attrition in numbers; leaving us with only five volunteers at the end of summer.
bromide- comment intended to sooth someone
* He made a bromide comment directed to his friend to cheer him up about the incident.
chauvinist- patriotic, devoted to military
* Our vets are the most chauvinist people we know.
chronic- constant
* Her absence became chronic as she continued to procrastinate in school work.
expound- detailed
* Spark notes did a horrible job of expounding the story .
factionalism- facts
* The book was filled of factionist pictures.
immaculate- spotlessly clean
* Her mother commanded for a immaculate restroom and bedroom.
imprecation- cursing
* The old mans imprecation scared the children who rang on the doorbell.
ineluctable- incapable of being evaded
* It was ineluctable to approach the dog's new born pups.
mercurial- changeable
* Her dirty car seat was unmercurial, the new owner commanded for a decrease in the price she intended to sell the car for.
palliate- comment in relieve without cursing
* The old mans wife commented in palliate, overruling her grumpy husband.
protocol- main/ official procedure
* The substitute changed the protocol of the classroom.
resplendent- shining brilliantly
* Her resplendent present caused students around her to fear class involvement.
stigmatize- to set some mark of disgrace
* Her sister's actions set a stigmatized attitude.
sub rosa- confidentially, secretly, privately
* Her diary was sub rosa get away from reality, she felt violated when the boys took it and read it.
vainglory- excessive pride in someone's achievements
* Her mother constantly vainly glorided her children's achievements.
vestige- a mark or trace of evidence of something that once existed
* Scientists have vestige evidence that dinosaurs once existed.
volition- the act of willing, willing, choosing
* The family walked out of the family discussion volitionally.
* Renaissance night is a night to accolade students for there outstanding effort throughout the semester.
acerbity- bitterness
* It was hard to apologize as she gave off a acerbity mood towards the apology.
attrition- reduce/ decrease in size, strength or numbers
* As volunteers signed up to help, we had an attrition in numbers; leaving us with only five volunteers at the end of summer.
bromide- comment intended to sooth someone
* He made a bromide comment directed to his friend to cheer him up about the incident.
chauvinist- patriotic, devoted to military
* Our vets are the most chauvinist people we know.
chronic- constant
* Her absence became chronic as she continued to procrastinate in school work.
expound- detailed
* Spark notes did a horrible job of expounding the story .
factionalism- facts
* The book was filled of factionist pictures.
immaculate- spotlessly clean
* Her mother commanded for a immaculate restroom and bedroom.
imprecation- cursing
* The old mans imprecation scared the children who rang on the doorbell.
ineluctable- incapable of being evaded
* It was ineluctable to approach the dog's new born pups.
mercurial- changeable
* Her dirty car seat was unmercurial, the new owner commanded for a decrease in the price she intended to sell the car for.
palliate- comment in relieve without cursing
* The old mans wife commented in palliate, overruling her grumpy husband.
protocol- main/ official procedure
* The substitute changed the protocol of the classroom.
resplendent- shining brilliantly
* Her resplendent present caused students around her to fear class involvement.
stigmatize- to set some mark of disgrace
* Her sister's actions set a stigmatized attitude.
sub rosa- confidentially, secretly, privately
* Her diary was sub rosa get away from reality, she felt violated when the boys took it and read it.
vainglory- excessive pride in someone's achievements
* Her mother constantly vainly glorided her children's achievements.
vestige- a mark or trace of evidence of something that once existed
* Scientists have vestige evidence that dinosaurs once existed.
volition- the act of willing, willing, choosing
* The family walked out of the family discussion volitionally.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Will Study For Food
With being a bit unsure of the amount of money needed for a csu student. I went ahead and used CalStateedu to give me estimates.
I plan to receive as much scholarship as possible. The more scholarships the more money that will be saved up for my younger sister. The remaining costs are planned to be paid with my dad's vet money. Therefore, with my sister being only two years apart. I hold the weight of spending that money wisely.
I plan to receive as much scholarship as possible. The more scholarships the more money that will be saved up for my younger sister. The remaining costs are planned to be paid with my dad's vet money. Therefore, with my sister being only two years apart. I hold the weight of spending that money wisely.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Honor our troops, i have an idea !
As we grow older death become common. I personally believe Righetti High School should begin some type of memorial for those who have passed serving our country. Such as Manny Meraz and Kenny Alavarez bpth Righetti students. Just an idea ! As for now I need SLEEP !
Why this book ?
As I began to scroll down the list I began to draw attention to the most frequently used. That day I happen to get home early and so did my mom from work. We headed to the public library, as I approached the librarian for assistance she seemed busy. So in no particular order I handed her the list of about 6 books I was interested in . She randomly selected one that she seemed to know of and automatically directed me towards the shelf. So I can say..... my librarian picked my book.. opssss !
Voacabulary #3
Vocabulary #3 <<< it really is. ive tried posting my vocab ! this is my third time and for some odd reason it exits me out when im about to finish !! * fingers crossed ! please don't do it again !! I mean on the bright side my laziness is paying off. instead of looking them up im memorizing them ! :)
Apostate- abandon religion, church
After my grandfathers dead my grandmother apostate the church
Effusive-lacking reserve, unduly
My old neighbor never seemed to be a kind greeter, she was always so effusive.
Impasse - no escape
Although I am a senior I feel like I have no impasse during lunch due to my fifth class.
Euphoria - happy self confidence
Being nominated as homecoming queen was such a euphoria moment.
Lugubrious - sad mood
Lugubrious moods set bad tones for things to happen, as well as setting a bad vibe fpr those around you.
Bravado- courage
It took a great amount of bravado for the lady to swim from Cuba to Florida.
Consensus- agreement
After various minutes of disagreement we finally came to our consensus.
Dichotomy- two, pairs
Twins are dichotomy, is that a clue ?
Constrict- to make narrow
As io worked on my self portrait I frequently went back to constrict my nose.
Gothic- Those who follow the goths
People who wear black, listen to loud music, and have piercings are automatically viewed as gothic people.
Punctilio-fine point, detail, conduct, procedure
Surgery is a punctilio event, any such thing can cause a serious injury.
Metamorphosis- transform
I love how X-men is based on metamorphosis.
Raconteur- skilled in anecdotes
I would imagine raconteurs are writers !
Sine Qua non - necessary
Makeup has become a sine que non of my everyday routine.
Quixotic - romantic
Quixotic movies draw my attention, what do expect im a teenage girl !
Vendetta - revenge
My older sister was always after vendetta, when someone did something towards her.
Mystique - mystery
Mystique from X-men totally lives up to her name !
Quagmire- Hard position
I can only imagine quick sand how Quagmire it must be.
Parlous- Dangerous
Walking home alone at a young age is parlous
Apostate- abandon religion, church
After my grandfathers dead my grandmother apostate the church
Effusive-lacking reserve, unduly
My old neighbor never seemed to be a kind greeter, she was always so effusive.
Impasse - no escape
Although I am a senior I feel like I have no impasse during lunch due to my fifth class.
Euphoria - happy self confidence
Being nominated as homecoming queen was such a euphoria moment.
Lugubrious - sad mood
Lugubrious moods set bad tones for things to happen, as well as setting a bad vibe fpr those around you.
Bravado- courage
It took a great amount of bravado for the lady to swim from Cuba to Florida.
Consensus- agreement
After various minutes of disagreement we finally came to our consensus.
Dichotomy- two, pairs
Twins are dichotomy, is that a clue ?
Constrict- to make narrow
As io worked on my self portrait I frequently went back to constrict my nose.
Gothic- Those who follow the goths
People who wear black, listen to loud music, and have piercings are automatically viewed as gothic people.
Punctilio-fine point, detail, conduct, procedure
Surgery is a punctilio event, any such thing can cause a serious injury.
Metamorphosis- transform
I love how X-men is based on metamorphosis.
Raconteur- skilled in anecdotes
I would imagine raconteurs are writers !
Sine Qua non - necessary
Makeup has become a sine que non of my everyday routine.
Quixotic - romantic
Quixotic movies draw my attention, what do expect im a teenage girl !
Vendetta - revenge
My older sister was always after vendetta, when someone did something towards her.
Mystique - mystery
Mystique from X-men totally lives up to her name !
Quagmire- Hard position
I can only imagine quick sand how Quagmire it must be.
Parlous- Dangerous
Walking home alone at a young age is parlous
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Beowulf Questions
[Prologue: The Rise of the Danish Nation] (lines 1-85, pp. 33-34)
1.Realize that this prologue introduces the Danes, not Beowulf or his people the Geats. What was unusual about the way Shield came to be ruler of the Danes? What was his funeral like? What relation is Hrothgar to Shield?
It was unusual Shield was ruler of the Danes because of his past as an orphan. The day of his funeral he was carried onto a ship. He sailed off into the ocean with various amount of his treasures.
[Heorot is Attacked] (lines 86-188, pp. 34-36)
1.What magnificent work did Hrothgar undertake? Who attacked it, and with what result? How long did the attacks last? What was the response of the Danes?
Hrothgar created the grand hall which was soon attacked by Grendal. The Danes feared Grendal due to the vicious past.
[The Hero Comes to Heorot] (lines 189-490, pp. 36-42)
1. What does Beowulf do when he hears of Hrothgar's problems with Grendel?
When Beowulf hears of Hrothgar's problem him and his mean set sail to put an end to the situation.
2. Whom do the Geats first meet when they arrive in Denmark? What does he do, and what do they do?
Upon arriving in Denmark the Geats run into Hrothgar's lieutenant. He begins questioning them about their arrival . After responding the truth the Lieutenant takes them to Herot.
3. They next meet Hrothgar's herald. Who is he? What does he tell them? What does he tell Hrothgar? What does Hrothgar respond? Are you surprised that Hrothgar knows Beowulf so well?
Hrothgar's herald happens to ne Wulfgar . In the first glance he questions them on the amont of armor they wear.
4.What does Beowulf tell Hrothgar when he enters? What did Hrothgar do for Beowulf's father?
Hrothgar paid his fathers feud in battle. Beowulf explains of his awareness in the situation, his experience, and how he plans to go through the plan.
[Feast at Heorot] (lines 491-661, pp. 42-46)
1. What does Unferth accuse Beowulf of? How does Beowulf answer him? How is this episode relevant to the poem as a whole? What does Beowulf accuse Unferth of?
Unferth envy's Beowulf bringing up an old memory of one of Beowulf's not so good battles. Beowulf explains that he later killed that monster.
2. What is Queen Wealhtheow doing during the feasting?
She is thankful for Beowulf, handing out mead goblets to him and his men.
[The Fight with Grendel] (lines 662-835, pp. 46-49)
1.Heroic poetry normally has a scene in which the hero arms for battle. What is different about Beowulf's preparations for his fight with Grendel?
Beowulf makes it a point to fight him with out any advantages, he decide to fight him bare hands.
2.What happens when Grendel enters Heorot? How does Beowulf fight with him? What happens when Grendel tries to leave? Does Grendel escape? What does he leave behind?
Grendel continues on with his routine of eating the mean, as he approaches Beowulf he soon escapes leaving his arm behind.
[Celebration at Heorot] (lines 836-1250, pp. 49-60)
2.How does Hrothgar respond to Beowulf's deed? What does he offer to do for him? What does Unferth have to say now?
He announces him as a son and never be forgotten.
he offers him a various amount of gift's including a sword
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3.The singer sings of Finn during the feasting (lines 1070-1158). The exact details of the Finn story are not clear, but in general, what happens? What does it suggest about the wisdom of using a woman as bride to heal enmity between tribes?
Finn was later killed out of revenge. But the idea was so the families wouldn't feud again.
4.When the feasting resumes, what does Wealhtheow ask Hrothgar not to do?
Wealhtheow comments to Hrothgar to rethink of it, desiring it to stay with in family.
5.Wealhtheow gives Beowulf a large, broad necklace. What later happens to it? What does Wealhtheow ask Beowulf to do?
Wealhtheow asks for the protection of her children and the reassurance of there throne.
6.Why do so many men remain in the beer hall to sleep? Why is it a mistake?
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Men decide to remain in the beer hall because Grendel has been defeated. That turns into a huge mistake because his mother comes back and takes her sons arm with her.
BEOWULF AND GRENDEL'S MOTHER (lines 1251-2199, pp. 60-79)
[Another Attack] (lines 1251-1382, pp. 60-62)
1.Why has Grendel's mother come to Heorot? Is it the same reason Grendel had?
Grendels mother returns for revenge just as Grendel had.
2.What is Hrothgar's response? Whom has Grendel's mother killed?
Grendel's mother continued to kill the men in the hall when she went back for her sons arm. Grendel's mother ends up killing a close friend of his . Only causing him to send Beowulf to finish her off just as he had with Grendel.
3.What sort of place is the mere?
The mere is where Grendel and his mother are reported to live; a lake near by a dark forest.
[Beowulf Fights Grendel's Mother] (lines 1383-1650, pp. 63-68)
1.How does Beowulf tell Hrothgar to respond?
Beowulf gives Hrothgar to feel no sorrow
2.What happens at the mere before Beowulf enters it?
they kill a sea monster
3.How does Beowulf prepare for the battle? What sword does he take with him?
Unferith gives up his sword and Beowulf puts on his armor.
4.What happens when Beowulf enters the mere? What is surprising about where Grendel and his mother live in the mere?
As he enters the mere he is attacked by numerous sea monsters, Due to his armor he is unharmed but is very surprised with the amount of time it took to get to the home.
5.What happens to the sword Beowulf borrowed from Unferth?
The sword breaks while in battle with the mother.
6.At one point Beowulf is on the floor, with Grendel's mother sitting on him and drawing her knife. How does Beowulf escape?
He used every ounce of strength to throw the mother off, the armor was also a key element.
7.How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother? What weapon does he use? What happens when she dies? What does Beowulf take with him from her home? What happens to the sword he used to kill her?
He cuts her throat,.
8.What happens when Beowulf returns to the surface? Did his men expect him to return?
His mean were no where to be seen when arriving to the surface due to the simple fact that they thought it would be impossible to defeat her.
[Further Celebration at Heorot] (lines 1651-1798, pp. 68-71)
1.What does Beowulf give to Hrothgar?
Gentle's head and sword.
2.What message does Hrothgar have for Beowulf?
To be a fair ruler.
3.What does Beowulf give to Unferth as he leaves?
His sword.
[Beowulf Returns Home] (lines 1799-2199, pp. 71-79)
1.What future does Hrothgar predict for Beowulf?
He predicts him as a protector of the Danes.
2.Who is Hygd and why is she not like Modthryth?
Hyd- Queen of the Geatlands, she does not kill people who look at her.
3.Beowulf reports to Hygelac that Hrothgar may marry his daughter Freawaru to Ingeld. Why does he plan to do that? What does Beowulf expect the result will be? (Remember the Finn story, lines 1070-1158.) How does Beowulf think the peace will be broken? Is this the type of report we expected from the hero Beowulf, or are we seeing a new side of him?
Having his daughter marry will cause peace. But is viewed as only causing another feud.
4.How does Beowulf report about his own adventures? Does he report accurately?
He doesn't not say what is not true, he repots as accurately as possible.
5.What does Beowulf do with the treasure he was given? What does Hygelac give him?
Beowulf gives the gifts to Hygd and Hygelac. Hygelac gives land, and home while king gets weapons, armor, and horses.
[The Dragon Wakes] (lines 2200-2509, pp. 79-86)
1.How much later does Part 2 take place? What kings have died in the meanwhile? What danger now exists? 50 years later, Beowulf becomes king
3.What did the dragon destroy that evening?
Because losing the treasure he burned down the housing.
4.Why does Beowulf think his home was burnt? Why does he order a new shield? How will he fight this battle? What will happen to him? He orders a new shield because he believes his house was targeted by the dragon. He planned to fight the dragon.
5.How did Hygelac die? (The description in lines 2354-2379 begins one of several versions of Geatish history and Hygelac's death we will get.) What did Beowulf do after Hygelac's death? What happened when he returned home? Did he accept Hygd's offer to become king?
Beowulf turns down the offer of running the kingdom, Hygelec is killed.
6. What happened to Hygelac's son Heardred? (That's the story in lines 2380-2390.) How did Beowulf plan to revenge Heardred's death (lines 2391-2396)?
Swedes are allowed into the kingdom Orneala kills his brothers (Swedes) Beowulf than sets off to kill Orneala.
7.How many men accompany Beowulf as he goes to meet the dragon?
11 men come along with Beowulf.
8.What happened to Hygelac's oldest brother Herebeald? Who killed him? What did this do to his father King Hrethel? (This passage, lines 2425-2509, is the second account of Geatish history and of the death of Hygelac.) What happened between the Swedes and Geats after Hrethel's death? What happened to Haethcyn? How die Beowulf revenge Hygelac's death?
Haethcyn accidently killed Herebeald. King Hrethel soon died of grief.
[Beowulf Attacks the Dragon] (lines 2510-2820, pp. 86-92)
1.What does Beowulf tell his companions to do?
Beowulf plans to fightthe dragon on his own but tells his men to wait and observe.
2.What happens the first time Beowulf and the dragon fight? What do his companions do? How is Wiglaf different? What does he tell the others? What does he then do?
Beowulf confidence all goes down the drain once his shield begins to melt. Allhis men begin to leave except for one.
3.What happens the second time Beowulf meets the dragon? What happens to Beowulf? Who kills the dragon? Bewoulf and Wiglaf team together.
4.What does the dying Beowulf ask Wiglaf to do? What happens when Beowulf sees the gold? How does Beowulf want to be buried? He asks to see the gold once glancing at it he thanks god for allowing him to defeat the dragon. He wished for his body be burned , and named Beowulf's Barrow.
[Beowulf's Funeral] (lines 2821-3182, pp. 92-99)
1.What happens when the companions return? What does Wiglaf say to him? What does he expect will happen in the future?
Wiglaf is angered with the men who left as he tries to bring Beowulf back to life.
2.What does the messenger tell the city? (This passage, lines 2900-3027, is the third account of the history of the Geats and the death of Hygelac. These are the enemies that will attack the Geats when they learn of Beowulf's death.) What happened overnight in Ravenswood after Ongentheow killed Haethcyn? What happened the next morning? What happened to Ongentheow? What does the messenger say to do with the gold? What is the final image (animal) of the messenger's speech?
Messenger spread the tragic news of Beowulf's death. They believe the gold is cursed.
3. What does Wiglaf tell the crowd that comes to see the dragon and Beowulf?
He mentions Beowulf in great respect.
4.What happens to the dragon?
The dragon was pushed of a cliff and dunked into the ocean.
5.What happens during and after the funeral celebration?
Beowulf's funeral lasted ten days, as everyone mourned him
6.What did the Geats say about Beowulf in the last three lines of the poem? Are these the terms one would expect to be used to describe a military hero?
The mentioned him as a lovely and caring hero.
1.Realize that this prologue introduces the Danes, not Beowulf or his people the Geats. What was unusual about the way Shield came to be ruler of the Danes? What was his funeral like? What relation is Hrothgar to Shield?
It was unusual Shield was ruler of the Danes because of his past as an orphan. The day of his funeral he was carried onto a ship. He sailed off into the ocean with various amount of his treasures.
[Heorot is Attacked] (lines 86-188, pp. 34-36)
1.What magnificent work did Hrothgar undertake? Who attacked it, and with what result? How long did the attacks last? What was the response of the Danes?
Hrothgar created the grand hall which was soon attacked by Grendal. The Danes feared Grendal due to the vicious past.
[The Hero Comes to Heorot] (lines 189-490, pp. 36-42)
1. What does Beowulf do when he hears of Hrothgar's problems with Grendel?
When Beowulf hears of Hrothgar's problem him and his mean set sail to put an end to the situation.
2. Whom do the Geats first meet when they arrive in Denmark? What does he do, and what do they do?
Upon arriving in Denmark the Geats run into Hrothgar's lieutenant. He begins questioning them about their arrival . After responding the truth the Lieutenant takes them to Herot.
3. They next meet Hrothgar's herald. Who is he? What does he tell them? What does he tell Hrothgar? What does Hrothgar respond? Are you surprised that Hrothgar knows Beowulf so well?
Hrothgar's herald happens to ne Wulfgar . In the first glance he questions them on the amont of armor they wear.
4.What does Beowulf tell Hrothgar when he enters? What did Hrothgar do for Beowulf's father?
Hrothgar paid his fathers feud in battle. Beowulf explains of his awareness in the situation, his experience, and how he plans to go through the plan.
[Feast at Heorot] (lines 491-661, pp. 42-46)
1. What does Unferth accuse Beowulf of? How does Beowulf answer him? How is this episode relevant to the poem as a whole? What does Beowulf accuse Unferth of?
Unferth envy's Beowulf bringing up an old memory of one of Beowulf's not so good battles. Beowulf explains that he later killed that monster.
2. What is Queen Wealhtheow doing during the feasting?
She is thankful for Beowulf, handing out mead goblets to him and his men.
[The Fight with Grendel] (lines 662-835, pp. 46-49)
1.Heroic poetry normally has a scene in which the hero arms for battle. What is different about Beowulf's preparations for his fight with Grendel?
Beowulf makes it a point to fight him with out any advantages, he decide to fight him bare hands.
2.What happens when Grendel enters Heorot? How does Beowulf fight with him? What happens when Grendel tries to leave? Does Grendel escape? What does he leave behind?
Grendel continues on with his routine of eating the mean, as he approaches Beowulf he soon escapes leaving his arm behind.
[Celebration at Heorot] (lines 836-1250, pp. 49-60)
2.How does Hrothgar respond to Beowulf's deed? What does he offer to do for him? What does Unferth have to say now?
He announces him as a son and never be forgotten.
he offers him a various amount of gift's including a sword
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3.The singer sings of Finn during the feasting (lines 1070-1158). The exact details of the Finn story are not clear, but in general, what happens? What does it suggest about the wisdom of using a woman as bride to heal enmity between tribes?
Finn was later killed out of revenge. But the idea was so the families wouldn't feud again.
4.When the feasting resumes, what does Wealhtheow ask Hrothgar not to do?
Wealhtheow comments to Hrothgar to rethink of it, desiring it to stay with in family.
5.Wealhtheow gives Beowulf a large, broad necklace. What later happens to it? What does Wealhtheow ask Beowulf to do?
Wealhtheow asks for the protection of her children and the reassurance of there throne.
6.Why do so many men remain in the beer hall to sleep? Why is it a mistake?
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Men decide to remain in the beer hall because Grendel has been defeated. That turns into a huge mistake because his mother comes back and takes her sons arm with her.
BEOWULF AND GRENDEL'S MOTHER (lines 1251-2199, pp. 60-79)
[Another Attack] (lines 1251-1382, pp. 60-62)
1.Why has Grendel's mother come to Heorot? Is it the same reason Grendel had?
Grendels mother returns for revenge just as Grendel had.
2.What is Hrothgar's response? Whom has Grendel's mother killed?
Grendel's mother continued to kill the men in the hall when she went back for her sons arm. Grendel's mother ends up killing a close friend of his . Only causing him to send Beowulf to finish her off just as he had with Grendel.
3.What sort of place is the mere?
The mere is where Grendel and his mother are reported to live; a lake near by a dark forest.
[Beowulf Fights Grendel's Mother] (lines 1383-1650, pp. 63-68)
1.How does Beowulf tell Hrothgar to respond?
Beowulf gives Hrothgar to feel no sorrow
2.What happens at the mere before Beowulf enters it?
they kill a sea monster
3.How does Beowulf prepare for the battle? What sword does he take with him?
Unferith gives up his sword and Beowulf puts on his armor.
4.What happens when Beowulf enters the mere? What is surprising about where Grendel and his mother live in the mere?
As he enters the mere he is attacked by numerous sea monsters, Due to his armor he is unharmed but is very surprised with the amount of time it took to get to the home.
5.What happens to the sword Beowulf borrowed from Unferth?
The sword breaks while in battle with the mother.
6.At one point Beowulf is on the floor, with Grendel's mother sitting on him and drawing her knife. How does Beowulf escape?
He used every ounce of strength to throw the mother off, the armor was also a key element.
7.How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother? What weapon does he use? What happens when she dies? What does Beowulf take with him from her home? What happens to the sword he used to kill her?
He cuts her throat,.
8.What happens when Beowulf returns to the surface? Did his men expect him to return?
His mean were no where to be seen when arriving to the surface due to the simple fact that they thought it would be impossible to defeat her.
[Further Celebration at Heorot] (lines 1651-1798, pp. 68-71)
1.What does Beowulf give to Hrothgar?
Gentle's head and sword.
2.What message does Hrothgar have for Beowulf?
To be a fair ruler.
3.What does Beowulf give to Unferth as he leaves?
His sword.
[Beowulf Returns Home] (lines 1799-2199, pp. 71-79)
1.What future does Hrothgar predict for Beowulf?
He predicts him as a protector of the Danes.
2.Who is Hygd and why is she not like Modthryth?
Hyd- Queen of the Geatlands, she does not kill people who look at her.
3.Beowulf reports to Hygelac that Hrothgar may marry his daughter Freawaru to Ingeld. Why does he plan to do that? What does Beowulf expect the result will be? (Remember the Finn story, lines 1070-1158.) How does Beowulf think the peace will be broken? Is this the type of report we expected from the hero Beowulf, or are we seeing a new side of him?
Having his daughter marry will cause peace. But is viewed as only causing another feud.
4.How does Beowulf report about his own adventures? Does he report accurately?
He doesn't not say what is not true, he repots as accurately as possible.
5.What does Beowulf do with the treasure he was given? What does Hygelac give him?
Beowulf gives the gifts to Hygd and Hygelac. Hygelac gives land, and home while king gets weapons, armor, and horses.
[The Dragon Wakes] (lines 2200-2509, pp. 79-86)
1.How much later does Part 2 take place? What kings have died in the meanwhile? What danger now exists? 50 years later, Beowulf becomes king
3.What did the dragon destroy that evening?
Because losing the treasure he burned down the housing.
4.Why does Beowulf think his home was burnt? Why does he order a new shield? How will he fight this battle? What will happen to him? He orders a new shield because he believes his house was targeted by the dragon. He planned to fight the dragon.
5.How did Hygelac die? (The description in lines 2354-2379 begins one of several versions of Geatish history and Hygelac's death we will get.) What did Beowulf do after Hygelac's death? What happened when he returned home? Did he accept Hygd's offer to become king?
Beowulf turns down the offer of running the kingdom, Hygelec is killed.
6. What happened to Hygelac's son Heardred? (That's the story in lines 2380-2390.) How did Beowulf plan to revenge Heardred's death (lines 2391-2396)?
Swedes are allowed into the kingdom Orneala kills his brothers (Swedes) Beowulf than sets off to kill Orneala.
7.How many men accompany Beowulf as he goes to meet the dragon?
11 men come along with Beowulf.
8.What happened to Hygelac's oldest brother Herebeald? Who killed him? What did this do to his father King Hrethel? (This passage, lines 2425-2509, is the second account of Geatish history and of the death of Hygelac.) What happened between the Swedes and Geats after Hrethel's death? What happened to Haethcyn? How die Beowulf revenge Hygelac's death?
Haethcyn accidently killed Herebeald. King Hrethel soon died of grief.
[Beowulf Attacks the Dragon] (lines 2510-2820, pp. 86-92)
1.What does Beowulf tell his companions to do?
Beowulf plans to fightthe dragon on his own but tells his men to wait and observe.
2.What happens the first time Beowulf and the dragon fight? What do his companions do? How is Wiglaf different? What does he tell the others? What does he then do?
Beowulf confidence all goes down the drain once his shield begins to melt. Allhis men begin to leave except for one.
3.What happens the second time Beowulf meets the dragon? What happens to Beowulf? Who kills the dragon? Bewoulf and Wiglaf team together.
4.What does the dying Beowulf ask Wiglaf to do? What happens when Beowulf sees the gold? How does Beowulf want to be buried? He asks to see the gold once glancing at it he thanks god for allowing him to defeat the dragon. He wished for his body be burned , and named Beowulf's Barrow.
[Beowulf's Funeral] (lines 2821-3182, pp. 92-99)
1.What happens when the companions return? What does Wiglaf say to him? What does he expect will happen in the future?
Wiglaf is angered with the men who left as he tries to bring Beowulf back to life.
2.What does the messenger tell the city? (This passage, lines 2900-3027, is the third account of the history of the Geats and the death of Hygelac. These are the enemies that will attack the Geats when they learn of Beowulf's death.) What happened overnight in Ravenswood after Ongentheow killed Haethcyn? What happened the next morning? What happened to Ongentheow? What does the messenger say to do with the gold? What is the final image (animal) of the messenger's speech?
Messenger spread the tragic news of Beowulf's death. They believe the gold is cursed.
3. What does Wiglaf tell the crowd that comes to see the dragon and Beowulf?
He mentions Beowulf in great respect.
4.What happens to the dragon?
The dragon was pushed of a cliff and dunked into the ocean.
5.What happens during and after the funeral celebration?
Beowulf's funeral lasted ten days, as everyone mourned him
6.What did the Geats say about Beowulf in the last three lines of the poem? Are these the terms one would expect to be used to describe a military hero?
The mentioned him as a lovely and caring hero.
Monday, August 26, 2013
vocabulary #2
accoutrements - accessory
Attending a sports game required spirited accoutrements, such as a jersey or hat.
apogee- climax
Best parts of stories seem to be the apogee.
apropos- straight to the point, concerning
An old Neighbor contacting me with an apropos of my old abandoned home
bicker- bad-temperature argument
As much as I hated bickering I had to make my point heard.
coalesce- together
When are car broke down we all coalesced to push the car down the street.
contretemps- unexpected occurrence
There was a contretemps when the driver ran a red light causing a collision.
convolution- coiled
The opinion of others convoluted the issue even more.
cull- pick out
I rather cull an affordable compact car, rather than a SUV.
disparate- different kind,type
Down the road a restaurant disparate than all the other restaurants due to it's pirate theme.
dogmatic- characteristics, disobey
The dogmatic child continued to do as it pleased.
licentious- lacking morals
The population of licentious citizens continues to grow.
mete- distribute
The library with mete books for all your new classes in the beginning of the year.
noxious- harmful
Overdosing is noxious for the human body.
polemic- controversial arguments, disagreements
Reality Television shows attract people because of their polemic lives.
populous- large population
Orcutt Burger has a populous cliental.
probity- moral principles
Those who enforce their probities have a more structured life.
repartee- witty reply
If woken up while sleeping a shoot back with a repartee comment.
supervene- unexpected
The teachers absence was supervene.
truncate- shorten
I was rushing causing me to truncate most sentences.
unimpeachable- unable to doubt
When a famous athlete has such a remarkable career it is impossible to unimpeach their abilities.
Attending a sports game required spirited accoutrements, such as a jersey or hat.
apogee- climax
Best parts of stories seem to be the apogee.
apropos- straight to the point, concerning
An old Neighbor contacting me with an apropos of my old abandoned home
bicker- bad-temperature argument
As much as I hated bickering I had to make my point heard.
coalesce- together
When are car broke down we all coalesced to push the car down the street.
contretemps- unexpected occurrence
There was a contretemps when the driver ran a red light causing a collision.
convolution- coiled
The opinion of others convoluted the issue even more.
cull- pick out
I rather cull an affordable compact car, rather than a SUV.
disparate- different kind,type
Down the road a restaurant disparate than all the other restaurants due to it's pirate theme.
dogmatic- characteristics, disobey
The dogmatic child continued to do as it pleased.
licentious- lacking morals
The population of licentious citizens continues to grow.
mete- distribute
The library with mete books for all your new classes in the beginning of the year.
noxious- harmful
Overdosing is noxious for the human body.
polemic- controversial arguments, disagreements
Reality Television shows attract people because of their polemic lives.
populous- large population
Orcutt Burger has a populous cliental.
probity- moral principles
Those who enforce their probities have a more structured life.
repartee- witty reply
If woken up while sleeping a shoot back with a repartee comment.
supervene- unexpected
The teachers absence was supervene.
truncate- shorten
I was rushing causing me to truncate most sentences.
unimpeachable- unable to doubt
When a famous athlete has such a remarkable career it is impossible to unimpeach their abilities.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Class notes 8/21 * Heros
Ideas of what a hero can be
* doctor
*someone who saves life's
*someone who goes above the call of duty
*anyone who puts others before themselves
Does a hero have to have the characteristics or just be at the right place at the right time?
* before hero's use be warriors,
* now modern hero's can be a anyone outside of military control
antiheros - reluctant heros
* doctor
*someone who saves life's
*someone who goes above the call of duty
*anyone who puts others before themselves
Does a hero have to have the characteristics or just be at the right place at the right time?
* before hero's use be warriors,
* now modern hero's can be a anyone outside of military control
antiheros - reluctant heros
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
My Opinio isn't (A) Right
"the law gives all citizens a right to life. your right to live means that everyone else has a duty not to kill you. Does your right to life mean that others have a duty to feed you, to house you or to provide you with medical care?"
* do you have the right to replace other peoples opinion with yours?
* social contract / interdependence= all depending on each other
*natural rights than priveledge
*limbic= part of brain that deals with emotion
*Schema= make sense out of the worls
" fiction is the lie that tells the truth"
"how many British citizens are aware for example that they have a right to a good nights sleep"
* do you have the right to replace other peoples opinion with yours?
* social contract / interdependence= all depending on each other
*natural rights than priveledge
*limbic= part of brain that deals with emotion
*Schema= make sense out of the worls
" fiction is the lie that tells the truth"
"how many British citizens are aware for example that they have a right to a good nights sleep"
Reflections Week 1
REFLECTIONS ON WEEK 1
\1. Time would be something that would dramatically impact my class work and participation. Because I am yet to drive I have to work around my parents schedule. Usually meaning I do not get home before 8/9. leaving me with no internet access for most of the day.
2. One of my best learning experiences I have had recently would be one I had over the summer. As I volunteered over the summer with a local Boys and Girls Club I learned a lot about myself. I learned I had way more patients than I thought I did. Working with kids was one thing, but working with kids of different backgrounds was a challenge. I won't forget the siblings that made me want to pull my hair out the very first weeks. As challenging as they were I learned of there background. All they really needed was someone to point out when they did something good, instead of the staff always pointing out when they did bad. As soon as I did so, they began to love the feeling of the positive attentions. I turned from their worst enemy to one of there closest staff members. That alone taught me a lot. We focus to much on the negative rather in the positive. As well as we tend to lack in the area of showing ach other affection now and days.
3. I am most excited for the outcome I will get of the class. Such as just learning more and being more aware of things. I'm just excited to finish the course, that alone would make me feel so great knowing I decided to challenge myself. I feel like it can make a difference in my life, showing me various of writing techniques and what not ; that I might have not learned otherwise.
- Are there any factors that you think are going to affect your participation or experience in this class? Access to a computer? Mobile/smart phone? Transportation? Friends/family? Schedule?
- Think of an awesome best ever learning experience that changed you. What did you learn? Where were you? What happened? Who else was there? Did it teach you anything about how you learn (or pay attention... or remember, or think?) How did you know what was happening?
- What are you most [excited/concerned] about in this class? What do you look forward to in learning? How do you think it can/will make a practical difference in your life?
\1. Time would be something that would dramatically impact my class work and participation. Because I am yet to drive I have to work around my parents schedule. Usually meaning I do not get home before 8/9. leaving me with no internet access for most of the day.
2. One of my best learning experiences I have had recently would be one I had over the summer. As I volunteered over the summer with a local Boys and Girls Club I learned a lot about myself. I learned I had way more patients than I thought I did. Working with kids was one thing, but working with kids of different backgrounds was a challenge. I won't forget the siblings that made me want to pull my hair out the very first weeks. As challenging as they were I learned of there background. All they really needed was someone to point out when they did something good, instead of the staff always pointing out when they did bad. As soon as I did so, they began to love the feeling of the positive attentions. I turned from their worst enemy to one of there closest staff members. That alone taught me a lot. We focus to much on the negative rather in the positive. As well as we tend to lack in the area of showing ach other affection now and days.
3. I am most excited for the outcome I will get of the class. Such as just learning more and being more aware of things. I'm just excited to finish the course, that alone would make me feel so great knowing I decided to challenge myself. I feel like it can make a difference in my life, showing me various of writing techniques and what not ; that I might have not learned otherwise.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
1987 AP Exam
1.c
2.e
3.c
4.b
5.b
6.c
7.e
8.a
9.e
10.c
11.c
12.d
13.b
14.d
15.b
16.c
17.c
18.c
19.b
20.b
21.e
22.e
23.a
24.a
25.d
26.a
27.a
28.a
29.a
30.c
31.b
32.d
(numbers 33- 46 are cut off)
47.b
48.a
49.d
50.d
51.a
52.b
53.e
54.c
55.e
56.b
57.c
58.d
59.e
60.a
61.b
Notes
As I tried to apply myself into taking the test; I challenged a bit to focus. The first time I ever saw an AP test was around September of last year as our teacher prepared us to test in the later months of that year. Our English teacher always had us test and in the duration of a class period. Although I agree on getting better with focusing. I still struggle with my timing. As I did on last years AP test.
2.e
3.c
4.b
5.b
6.c
7.e
8.a
9.e
10.c
11.c
12.d
13.b
14.d
15.b
16.c
17.c
18.c
19.b
20.b
21.e
22.e
23.a
24.a
25.d
26.a
27.a
28.a
29.a
30.c
31.b
32.d
(numbers 33- 46 are cut off)
47.b
48.a
49.d
50.d
51.a
52.b
53.e
54.c
55.e
56.b
57.c
58.d
59.e
60.a
61.b
Notes
As I tried to apply myself into taking the test; I challenged a bit to focus. The first time I ever saw an AP test was around September of last year as our teacher prepared us to test in the later months of that year. Our English teacher always had us test and in the duration of a class period. Although I agree on getting better with focusing. I still struggle with my timing. As I did on last years AP test.
Poetry #1
1) Poem is that of Charles Bukowski " The Laughing Heart"
2) What make is ironic is that it repeats the words " your life is your life". But yet it is used to advertise the famous brand of jeans Levi's . The commercial tries to convince it's audience to fall into the urge to be like everyone else.
3) I was unsure of Charles Bukowski which lead me to look him up. I learned of his reputation, which the poem reflects. The poem encourages viewers take charge in what they believe. But in reality that was exactly what Bukowski was doing.
4) I found the answer for number one by simply looking up the title of the video. Also leading me into the #3
2) What make is ironic is that it repeats the words " your life is your life". But yet it is used to advertise the famous brand of jeans Levi's . The commercial tries to convince it's audience to fall into the urge to be like everyone else.
3) I was unsure of Charles Bukowski which lead me to look him up. I learned of his reputation, which the poem reflects. The poem encourages viewers take charge in what they believe. But in reality that was exactly what Bukowski was doing.
4) I found the answer for number one by simply looking up the title of the video. Also leading me into the #3
My Big Question
After a busy and tiring weekend I have finally got around to catching up in class. Although I was a bit unsure of staying in AP; I have decided to do so ! My first post being My Big Question, has turned to My Big Question(s) .
1) What does it truly mean to succeed? Do we all have the same idea of what success is?
2) Does our background keep us from achieving ? Even when we try so hard to do good.
3) Are 8th grade teachers truly preparing students for High School ? Are all teachers even teaching as they are suppose to ? Are they challenging students?
4) Am I the only one who seems to think teaching has become like a police job? Like the old joke goes, cops like donuts. Giving the allusion of laziness. Do the actions of teachers now in days cause the dramatic decrease in success?
5) Will the success of one sibling influence the success of another?
6) Why do we get so use to our everyday routine? Causing us to distant ourselves from the closest people in our lives.
7) Why we ALL seem to focus more on the negative than the positive? (especially parents)
1) What does it truly mean to succeed? Do we all have the same idea of what success is?
2) Does our background keep us from achieving ? Even when we try so hard to do good.
3) Are 8th grade teachers truly preparing students for High School ? Are all teachers even teaching as they are suppose to ? Are they challenging students?
4) Am I the only one who seems to think teaching has become like a police job? Like the old joke goes, cops like donuts. Giving the allusion of laziness. Do the actions of teachers now in days cause the dramatic decrease in success?
5) Will the success of one sibling influence the success of another?
6) Why do we get so use to our everyday routine? Causing us to distant ourselves from the closest people in our lives.
7) Why we ALL seem to focus more on the negative than the positive? (especially parents)
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