Definitions and Examples of Progressive Time, Digressive Time, and Suspense

Definitions and Examples of Progressive Time, Digressive Time, and Suspense

October 25, 2011

Definitions:

Progressive Time: “to be” is a helping verb and combines with ING to show an action that is happening, at this moment, right now.

Digressive Time: a use of speech that changes the subject intentionally. The speaker introduces a story that seems to be unrelated, and then they will return to the subject, and later reveal how the story illustrates the speaker's point.

Suspense: The state or quality of being undecided, uncertain, or doubtful.

Examples:

PT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yNGo4TjSOg&feature=player_embedded

DT: Spanglish. Is about a girl who is trying to get into a college, to do so she has to right a story. This story is the movie Spanglish.

S: CSI MIAMI is full of suspense. Any kind of mystery/murder type of show most of the time is full of suspense.

novel review

Novel Reviews:

Pablo: I love the way you explain how Alice is such an angelic girl and how she always has a smile on her face. But how during the story she starts to change into a less tolerant person. I loved how you described the book in such a magical way.

Daniela:  Sutton sounds kind of like the chief of the school (popular, pretty, rich). But Emma sounds more like one of her soldiers (not so much in command, shy, doesn’t talk as much).  The plot seems VERY interesting. It combines family, violence, tradigy and maybe even a happy ending at the end.

Harry Potter 5: I liked how you describe how the plot describes the mood of the story. I’ve never looked at it like that! LOVE!!! Suggestion: space every thing out better and bigger font. Makes the reader more comfortable. 

Little Bird Tails Reviews:

Little Bird Tails Reviews:

Antonia: I loved it. I liked how it was more about a teacher and how it actually took place in Greece. I really liked the way you talked about Ms. Zaga and how PERFECT she is. When Charles died you could actually feel the sorrow and the agony for Ms. Zaga.   

GRAMMAR VIDEO "SUPER BASS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF81DOEBTHg

My Audience Behavior:

My Audience Behavior:

     My audience behavior is average in my opinion. Most of the time I respect and pay attention to the speaker. Neither do I interrupt. Maybe sometimes a phrase of Spanish slips out; but the rest of the time I am pretty good. Something I could work on could be sitting up straight. Your back is pretty important, but by the end of the first period we are all exhausted. I need to remind myself to have good posture. 

If I Were a God or a Goddess I would . . .

If I Were a God or a Goddess I would . . .

     If I was a goddess I would make sure every child would get an education. I believe education is important because it will help the world become a better place. If the kids of developing countries would have a better education, then the country could advance. There would also be fewer problems in the world, because people would be smarter, and fewer conflicts would start. More problems would be solved because more people would be aware and have accurate information about the problem. Maybe we could even say Earth would become a MUCH better place in this universe.  

WORST AUDIENCE BEHAVIOR:

WORST AUDIENCE BEHAVIOR:

     I think the worst audience behavior is talking. I believe this because when someone talks during a performance it’s distrustful to the people who are presenting. It’s the worst type of audience behavior because its something that you do on purpose. Not only is it disrespectful to the people who are presenting, but also it is disrespectful to the people who want to see the presentation. The best way to stop this is to either A) have a monitor who calls out people when they talk or B) to turn around politely and ask them to stop. Talking will always be an issue during a presentation.  I have been both a victim and an offender of talking while a presentation.

COMMENTS

MYTH:

Daniela p.7: I loved it! I can relate in so many ways. It was long, but it made me want to read more. I would say indentation is really important; and it's something you don’t have! Overall I loved it. 

Anna Maria p.7: I really liked it. It was different because it was about revenge. I've seen other myths, and their main character is usually like a passive victim. I would say space your paragraphs out more, because they are all together. You should also indent.

Sammy p.7: I liked how his name is very simple; very ordinary. He sounds like the all-American boy who has a good heart but isn't so good at school. I also like how he starts out being just another kid, and turns out to be a monster. I would say add some more events and info about how and why he turns into a monster.

Mine: Liked it. Could use more details; more events. Explains very well who the character is, her thoughts and emotions.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT:

Alejandro Samper p.3: LIKES: You can get a feel that she is a wholesome Californian native. (EX: blonde hair, surfs ect.) You can tell even though she's the best surfer her age she doesn't let the fame go to her head.

IMPROVE: More detail. want to know more!!!

Mariana p.3: LIKES: Your title caught me eye instantly; it was simple but had a powerful message. She sounds like more of a victim type of character; very passive.

IMPROVEMENTS: Don't start a sentence with and or use the following: And she says . . . Use quotations also.

Camila p.3:  LIKES: Your character started out ugly. Instead of a beautiful girl who is picked on because the others are jealous. I also liked how it was spiritual and religious. EX: GOD, Virgin May
IMPROVEMENTS: Make it have a little more wow factor to it. Maybe like something surprising.

MINE: Very well done. Easy to read, well presented. Maybe some more detail.

PARAGRAPHS:

Tomas Urrutia p.1: LIKES: Your character started out ugly. Instead of a beautiful girl who is picked on because the others are jealous. I also liked how it was spiritual and religious. EX: GOD, Virgin May
IMPROVEMENTS: Make it have a little more wow factor to it. Maybe like something surprising.

Juliana p.3: LOVED YOUR STORY! Indent prettier and double-space them out girl.  

Sam p.3: I like the way you use quotations in your myth :) great story!

MINE: BEAUTIFUL PARAGRAPHS SOPHIE!!! 

character analysis on novel for quart. 1

Project October 2011

The Breakup Bible

Jenifer Lewis is the main character in the book I read this quarter. The book is about how her boyfriend of six months … breaks up with her out of the blue. One day her grandmother gives her this book with a bright pink cover and gold letters that said “The Breakup Bible”. Jenifer has brown hair and is obsessed with righting (she is also VERY good at it). She is a big part of her school newspaper. Her dream is to become a journalist. I guess you could say she doesn’t really have a secret; the last six months she’s been pretty busy with her boyfriend Max. She doesn’t have enemies either, except for Anya. She is also in the school newspaper; she finds her annoying because she’s stupid and doesn’t participate. Later on in the book she SEES Anya and Max at the movies. Jenny’s backbone behind this entire scandal is her best friends Martha and Clara. I think Jenifer carries a notebook, a novel, some lip gloss and a pen in her purse. The author, Melissa Kantor influences my opinion on these characters indirectly. Jenifer is an all over wholesome American girl who studies hard and works for what she wants. Martha is the type of friends who gives you her up right honest opinion no matter if it hurts; on the other hand Clara is the sweet type of friend who tells you what you want to hear. Max started off as the perfect guy little did we know he was a total jerk.

Focus Point:

     The focus point of my book is when Jenifer see’s her ex-boyfriend Max, with Anya. She saw him from a far standing by the bathroom. As she walked closer out came Anya from the woman’s restrooms. Max put his arm around her and kissed her. Max suddenly looked over his shoulder and saw Jenifer. Suddenly Clara took Jen by the arm and walked her to the car; Jenifer still in shock. This is the focus point of the book because it’s a kind of closure for Jenifer. She realizes that she needs to get over Max because OBVIOUSLY he’s already over her. 

Jennifer Lewis "The Breakup Bible" - Jennifer Lewis "The Breakup Bible"

Jennifer Lewis "The Breakup Bible" - Jennifer Lewis "The Breakup Bible":