Rachel+B

Imagery from Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why. "My breathing begins to slow. The tension in my muscles start to relax. Then, a click in the headphones. A slow breath of air I open my eyes to bright moonlight. And Hannah, with warmth. Thank you." I like this imagery because it's just after the climax in the book and it puts all of the sadness to an end and creates closure for Clay. Clay is sad that Hannah killed herself but he is glad he was on the tapes for a different reason then everyone else, he was on there for a good reason instead of bad. The click means the end of Hannah's story on the tape, but she in a way is still with Clay.
 * **My favorite poetic device in literature is...**

From Lord Loss by Darren Shan Lord Loss sows all the sorrows of the world Lord Loss seeds the grief-starched trees
 * **My favorite characterization in literature is...**

In the center of the web, lowly Lord Loss bows his head

Mangled hands, naked eyes Fanged snakes his soul line Curled inside like textured sin Bloody, curdled sheets for skin

In the center of the web, vile Lord Loss torments the dead

Over strands of red, Lord Loss crawls Dispensing pain, despising all Shuns friends, nurtures foes Ravages hope, breeds woe Drinks moons, devours suns Twirls his thumbs till the reaper comes

In the center of the web, lush Lord Loss is all that is left

I like this characterization because it's describing Lord Loss as this ruthless evil demon, yet it is sad at the same time. Lord Loss is the absolute personification of fear itself but in the end, after he destroys, he is alone. The last line really gives me that sense of loneliness, which is probably why he is always making deals and playing games with people constantly moving on to the next in line.

"The more powerful you become, the more others will find ways to master you. They'll do it through those you love and those you hate. They will find the bit and the briddle that fits your mouth and will make you yield." - Ironside by Holly Black I like this quote because it is true the more you have the more people can hold against you or hurt you with.
 * **My favorite quote in literature is...**

"I hate you" My sister said it different than she said it to my dad. she ment it with me. She really did. "I love you" was all I could say in return. "You're a freak, you know that? Everyone says so." "I'm not trying to be." From Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephan Chbosky This is my favorite because he sees all the good in his sister even if she has a bad reputation and is mean to him. He observes and knows the real her so he understands that she maybe mean on the outside but is hurting on the inside, and he wants to help her.
 * **My favorite dialogue in literature is...**

The theme of perspective from The last Lecture by Randy Pausch. He says "I'm not going to die when I hear it or the next day or the next. So today, right now this is a wonderful day and I want you to know how much I'm enjoying it." He is dying from cancer and is in a lot of pain, but he still finds a way to enjoy life and make the best of it.
 * **My favorite theme in literature is..**

Her father doesn't know or understand who Rachel really is, nor will he take the time to try. The perfect daughter is his goal, but Rachel doesn't seem to fit the expectations. Wanting the sun, while she is only a moon. This is one of my favorite lines because in saying so little I was able to say so much on what is happening and how I feel. I especially love my allusion to the moon and the sun because everyone is wake for the sun and it's brightness, while the moon everyone is sleeping and it's only a little bright. So for me it,s really powerful saying that I feel like a moon (ignored and unappreciated) to my father rather than a sun.
 * **A favorite line of my own writing is...****﻿**

When Rachel reaches for her dad's car door, she can feel it shiver in fear of what's to come. I love this because it personifies the fear I feel and the car and into the car that represents where my fear is coming from. (awkwardly phrased I know but I'm not sure how else to say it) This is also something that saying so little I say so much on how I really feel without saying it outright.
 * **My favorite poetic device of my own is...**

I apologize deeply for worshiping the devil and cutting myself. I never really noticed how I did these things in life. I guess it's because I wear black all the time, and it blinds me from reality. I never see any cuts on myself but I must have them somewhere because I wear black. They are probably under my black sleeves. I never cared if I fit in or not, so I must be spending my time worshiping the devil then. I didn't think that reading and drawing ment worshiping the devil, but I wear so much black, it must mean I do. I also listen to my music a lot so it must make me sad and want to kill the world. Because I wear all this black I listen to songs so I can cut myself (although I still can't find any cuts). This is some of an unapology I wrote last year and I like it because I indirectly characterize myself. I say things that people assume about me while comically and indirectly denying them. People assume because I wear a lot of black that I'm a bad person, worship the devil, and cut myself. However i just wear black, I read, I draw, and listen to music. Nothing more, nothing less, but because of these stereotypes people assume the worst.
 * **My favorite characterization of my own is...**

World War II because there are still some mysteries about things that happened in the war which is creepy and interesting at the same time. A WWII setting is a good way to right a fiction while actually including true facts which make the reader feel like it's more realistic and get more emotions from it.
 * **A setting I would write about is...**

A conflict I would write about is between separated parents. My parents are separated and have been since shortly after my birth. My dad doesn't handle it well either and is very inconsiderate by saying things like "Your mother brainwashes you", "If you lived with me, things would be different", and "You talk to your mother I don't want to deal with her". However I have never heard my mom say anything negative about my father, unless he does something to hurt me. I hate being a middle man and having my whole family not being able to be together just because of my father. I have to spend Christmas eve with my mom and Christmas day with my dad because he wont allow my mom to come with, and even when I had surgery my dad left while I was in operation because he didn't want to sit with my mom in the waiting room. This conflict has had a big impact on my life, and many others are going through similar things so I think it would be a good topic to write about.
 * **A conflict I would write about is...**

(Due posted by class time on Tuesday, 5/17) Finally, you will create an original work. Use strategies we discussed concerning other authors' and poets' works. You will be assessed on your effort, originality, and use of techniques/strategies we've discussed this year. Make sure to include a short reflection of what strategies you applied and how.

In pain I stumble Off to the doctors again I hear them mumble I'm afraid it's not good my dear We will try some simple things first But if they don't work then surgery This foot I have nursed Is just getting worse The shots don't help The medication either It hurts so much I'm about to yelp I'm buried in desperation I can't help but think No not again, why me It's uncommon to get this kink Let alone twice and so young Under the knife I'll go again I'll be afraid and then restricted Eventually the pain will end and when It does I will be free Every other line rhymed in a quatrain set so the pattern is ABAC DEFE etc. Also imagery of me being at the doctor and the dialog that usually occurs. My foot problems inspired me to write this poem because it's something that happened to me before and took a large chunk of my life and having suffer from it again for the past six months and more to come has a major impact on my life.
 * Doctors**

Disembark to a new world Full of adventure it whirled Visiting all the national monuments The clean and clear beach currents Gallivanting and making new friends Hoping this experience never ends Shopping in Paris The sights are truly breathless This country can really entice With a week in paradise This poem I used a lot of imagery to portray what I saw and experianced while I was in France. I also used the AABBCC pattern to give it the up beat tone and the excitement of France.
 * France**

My family has troubles But what family doesn't My sister is being accused Of things she didn't do I'm in and out of the doctors Never with good news My dad claims he can't help he's poor But goes to the Derby, his wife to Vegas My mom has to juggles all this And work on top of that Because a girl lied I'm costing a fortune Between prom and graduation My dad is disinterested And tells me to deal with it My mom is running herself ragged But outside she stays strong My Family has troubles But what family doesn't The tone of being very critical in this poem is the major poetic device I used. My family and all the things that seem to be happening to us all at the same time inspired me to write this inorder to get out the frustration.
 * Family Troubles**

I listen to a sad song And cry myself to sleep Dreams are a great escape That's why they are called dreams When I wake to reality With dried tears on my face Reminds me of what's really going on Does anyone care Is anyone really there I feel alone While the world is crashing Too much to handle Not knowing what tomorrow will bring will we be on the street I need an escape A dream come to life But dreams are for sleep And wishes are for life This poem was inspired when I fell asleep listening to music and I woke up in the middle of the night crying because in my dream my sister had died and everyone except me forgot about her. This got me thinking how things we don't often think about can mean so much to us. I never used to think I have to be nice to my sister because she might not be there tomorrow but now it gave me a new perspective. Inorder to get a powerful emotion I used imagery and diction.
 * Wishes and dreams**

What do people see When they look at me Just another stranger Who colors her hair And wears a lot of black Not knowing she is a stranger to herself She can feel alone In a crowd of thousands She can tell a fake smile from a real one Having practiced herself No one sees what's on the inside All she gets are lies and empty promises Everyone needs her help But she has no time for her own problems Who she is in this world That, she has yet to discover But maybe if she does People will discover her I feel kinda lost sometimes and with all these things going on in my family I feel like me and my problems get left behind sometimes. I don't want to say to my family "hey pay attention to me and not your problems" but I need help too sometimes. Also I don't want to unload my problems on my friends either so I feel like I'm on my own sometimes. This poem I focused on diction and structure that invoke specific feelings or emotions like empty promises or who she is in this world that, she has yet to discover.
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