An allusion is a reference to something the author thinks the audience should know.
Plot is the most important or main event.
Theme is the central idea or lesson.
Diction is the words the author uses.
Syntax is the way the author words things.
Indirect Characterization is the way the author describes the character without saying it in exact words.
Direct Characterization is when the author tells the audience directly about the characters.
A static character is a character that stays the same throughout the story.
A dynamic character is a character that changes at some point during the story.
Symbolism is when the author uses something to represent something else.
Synecdoche is when a part of something represents the whole thing.

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This picture sums up my entire year, i was so tired from beginning to end but still managing to get what I had to do done.

From Arturo’s master piece I took in to dedicate yourself to things you love & have a passion.

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I’m super excited for this weekend!!

Gatsby Prompt

          Jay Gatsby is an interesting individual. Some would argue he is living “the American dream,” some would argue otherwise. He has all of these luxurious objects that people would die for. I think he is, but isn’t living “the American dream.”
          Gatsby has a huge mansion that is filled to the brim when he has all of these astonishing parties. So many people are rather impressed when they see the inside of this house. The people are catered to while at gatsby’s parties by his servants. Gatby’party is where you want to be and he is who you want to be.
          On the other hand, even though he has the house, the car, and the amazing parties, he is lonely. “The American Dream” is to have fancy objects and have loving  and caring people surrounding him. After all of his parties are over, he is in his ginormous house all alone in the dark once again. What is the point in having fancy cars and a mansion if you have no one to share it all with?
          In conclusion, Gatsby has the house and the cars everyone wants. He also has the loneliness and sad emotions everyone dreads. So wether or not that’s “The American Dream” I’m not sure.

Emerson Essay

           Emerson's essay was on self-reliance. He used the quote "Ne te quaesiveris extra" which means to look within yourself, rather than to look outside for answers. He wanted his audience to be true to his/herself.

           His main idea was supported by diction because he used sophisticated words to help get his point across. He was being true to himself and used the vocabulary that please him.

           When Emerson wrote this, his tone seemed a little frustrated. He didn't want people to be ignorant any longer. He believed people were highly intelligent. he wanted his audience to be on his/herself.

          Emerson's main idea was supported by syntax. He worded every sentence a certain way, because he was setting an example to his reader. He wanted the reader to be true to their selves, so that's what he did as well. He phrased things in the best way he knew how.

          Maybe Emerson's essay would be helpful if our society was different and humanity wasn't so harsh, but wee were trained as though we were robots and if it wasn't the way adults trained us, it was wrong. our ideas are belittled because they were different. Though I do believe people should be self-reliant, we can't, at least no in this society.