English 33: Sir Gareth and the Kingdom’s Gem PT 2

This is not a complete story! Part 1 can be found here.   The Suspicion Even since that day he recovered the diamond, things had been different. It wasn't just the reward of gold that was worth it, but all the thankful comments from everyone around him. He knew they were still out there, he …

English 36: Class Survey

I felt like this class was very well put together. Other than a few things that could have been changed, it was _. For the most part, I thought the assignments weren't too boring or difficult, and other than some of the poetry and the plays, most of the books were fairly enjoyable. One thing …

Term Paper (Final Draft)

INTRODUCTION This essay means I'm very near the end of this class. I can't believe it's almost over already, yet at the same time I'm extremely relieved. I'm so looking forward to the fun books and assignments of next year's work, as well as the extra class I'll be taking! PRE MIDTERM The first thing …

Term Paper Rough Draft

INTRODUCTION This essay marks the very near end this class. I can't believe it's over already, yet I'm very relieved. I can't wait to start on next year and the extra class! PRE MIDTERM The first thing we studied this year was the types of literature. Though it's the most popular, a novel is just …

All My Vocabulary Words This Year

POETRY Rhythm: the measured flow of words and phrases in verse or prose as determined by the relation of long and short or stressed and unstressed syllables. Blank Verse: Verse without rhyme, especially that which uses iambic pentameter. Stanzas: a group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem; a verse. Chorus: …

English 32: The Dandelion

  The dandelion, the dandelion, Oh, look how its fluff is flying; The way it comforts girls and boys, Is rarely matched by plastic toys, It wisps away their childish fears, It's just as simple as wiping tears.   The dandelion, the dandelion, And its beautiful mane just like a lion's, Many think they're like a …

English 31: The Odyssey (Books IX and X) Summary

*This essay is based off a different translation than the one provided by RPC. Some aspects may be different. - - Odysseus, son of Laertes, a hero of the Trojan War, begins his story. This begins his story; the story of his journey, and the many misfortunes that came along the way. - Book IX …

English 30: Elon Musk

Elon Musk, He works past dusk, Laughing at adversity; Overcoming, Won't stop running, Walking ain't enough for him; He always perseveres, To no rule adheres, Except do tomorrows best; The best prevails, All others fail, Will they ever realize? He does it right, He'll soon take flight, Oh wait! He already has.

English 29: Sir Gareth and the Kingdom’s Gem PT 1

The Outlaws It was about a half hour after midnight when the tragedy happened. A group of thieves had broken in and taken the treasure; they were no ordinary ones, however. They weren't just doing it for the money; no, they were doing it for more than that: revenge. After wanting to become knights of …

English 28: Macbeth

The Tragedy of Macbeth is an old and famous play by William Shakespeare. It takes place not long before the Battle of Hastings and became very popular soon after it was published in 1606. It's the ultimate story of jealousy, revenge, plotting, and murder for power between the characters listed below. The important characters you …