Thinking About Dialogue

1) At first it took a little while to find somebody whose conversation we could follow. We found a group of 3 people who were talking in the power-mech hallway; we sat about 10 feet away from them and listened for 10 minutes or so. It felt awkward and rude, but at the same time it was kind of fun!

2) We noticed that the boys in the group spoke in a very mono-tone voice and didn’t say as much as the girl did. One of the boys in the group hardly spoke at all; this could show that he was uncomfortable. People won’t talk if they feel uncomfortable.

3) If you want to make a character feel uncomfortable or unwelcomed you could cut out their dialogue or have them not be talked to.

4) The personality of the girl was revealed as being very happy and bubbly. Dialogue can reveal if somebody is quiet/shy or if they tend to be loud and bubbly. One of the boys in the conversation was probably shy because he talked very little.

5) If there are more than two people, a conversation will usually jump topics faster. More opinions get expressed because there are more people talking about the same thing. This could speed up a conversation and cause it to go on for longer.

6) It is kind of surprising how people don’t really care about what other people like and how they are so willing to interrupt others.

7) Real life conversation is much less enthusiastic and much more interrupted. People in books tend to never get interrupted, when in real life that is not the case.

By: Paige and Rebecca 

Imagery Questions

1. I selected this particular passage because as I was reading it I noticed it had a lot of imagery. It had four different types, and it really helped create an image of the scene in my head. The author used visual, auditory, kinesthetic and smell imagery, and it was very effective in creating the overall scene, so I figured it was a good choice for the assignment.

2. Visual imagery is the most common imagery in this paragraph, but smell is also very evident.

3. The best imagery in this paragraph is the smell imagery. I think it most accurately describes everything around Toby the way a dog would, since dogs use smell as their main sense. The author does a great job of describing the way most things smell, which isn't easy.

4. I think that both types of main imagery used are different from each other in the positive/negative aspect. The man also came to the truck "holding Hungry's limp body". These words and actions come across as negative. However, the smell imagery is more positive because he says he " was quickly distracted by the wonderful odors flowing through the cage." This sheds a more positive light on the situation. 

5. Sorrow, fear, and a little bit of excitement are being created in this passage. They're sad because they are being shown their dead brother's limp body, and they are being taken away from the place that they know as home. Fear is also shown because they are taken by the humans, who they are supposed to stay away from, and placed into metal cages They don't know what is going on, and they can tell from their mother that they should be scared. Toby is a little bit excited though, because the humans are nice and there are so many new and wonderful smells on this truck, so he's excited to see where they're going. 

6. The purpose of this imagery is to enhance a dogs point of view of life. The smell imagery helps us see how dogs use their senses differently than we do. We can also see things how they do. For example, a metal cage may not look very menacing to us as humans, but to a dog it's highly threatening and something to avoid at all costs. Imagery helps create that difference. 

Imagery Quickwrite

http://writingprompts.tumblr.com/post/63232025861/777-a-rainy-day-lost-luggage-and-tangled

    "Great," I grumble to the customer service clerk at the airport. "Just absolutely fabulous." Lost luggage is the last thing I need right after a rough 16 hour flight to Chicago, much less lost $600 Burberry luggage.
     "I'm sorry," the clerk apologizes, looking at me through sympathetic eyes, "but there's not much we can do at the moment. We will get your luggage to you as soon as it's found, but until then you're just going to have to make do." I'm so furious I could strangle him. Of course, it's not this poor man's fault my luggage is lost, and I might be overreacting just a tad, but I can't help it. This jet lag is really getting to me; I practically turn into the Hulk after any flight longer than 8 hours. Adding lost luggage to the equation doesn't make it any better.
    "Thanks for the help," I mutter to him sarcastically, and turn around and storm away.
     'I just need to find my mother so I can go back to the house and have a long, cozy nap in my old fluffy bed,' I think to myself. As if she's read my mind, my phone buzzes in my pocket and I see it glowing with her name when I take it out of my pocket.
    "Hi Mom, I'm just about to come look for you. The stupid airline lost-" I'm interrupted by the usually sweet sound of my mother's voice, which is now frantic and apologetic. She's telling me she won't be able to make it to the airport to pick me up, so I'll have to take a taxi.
    'Of course. As if lost luggage isn't enough, now I have to stand out in the pouring rain to hail a taxi.' 
   "Okay, see you soon," I sigh, shutting the phone and slipping it into my carry-on. I pull myself together and prepare myself for the monster that is the weather outside, wishing I had an umbrella.
    'God,' I mutter in my head. 'Could this day get any worse?'

QuickWrite - Rewind or Pause?

http://writingprompts.tumblr.com/post/47279759393/this-is-writing-prompt-703-but-its-been

If I could choose between a rewind or pause button in my life, I would choose a pause button. Sure, it would be cool to rewind my life and go back to relive special moments, but if I could rewind, I wouldn't be able to change the outcomes of any situation. Rewinding just takes you back to that time, and I would rather be able to pause the current moments in my life. That way, I can sit and enjoy all the really awesome moments happening from now on. There's an endless amount of situations coming that I can pause, but you can only go back to a certain amount of past ones. You never know what things are coming, and I want to be able to enjoy all of them for as long as I can.

Reading Assignment #6 - 25 Tweets

1. Anna Fitzgerald (@annafitzxoxo) - Day 1 of the trial is growing nearer and nearer... Can I really do this? #questionable
2. Campbell Alexander (@CampbellTheAttorney) - @annafitzxoxo Do what you think is best. Don't let anyone else's opinion sway you. After all, that's the whole point of this lawsuit.
3. Anna Fitzgerald (@annafitzxoxo) - @CampbellTheAttorney Thanks Campbell, that really helps... #kinda
4. Sara Fitzgerald (@SaraFitz) - Am I punishing Anna too much for this? I just want my family back #DontKnowWhatToDo #ComeHome
5. Brian Fitzgerald (@KeepFighting) - Jesse is causing trouble again and I'm the only one who's noticed. What kind of parents does that make Sara and I?
6. Kate Fitzgerald (@KatesGotCancer) - Everything always comes back to me.
7. Julia Romano (@JuliaRomano) - @CampbellTheAttorney I still have the keys to your houseboat... If you even have enough balls to come get them.
8. Campbell Alexander (@CampbellTheAttorney) - @JuliaRomano Julia, not now. Not where the whole twitter world can see. Coffee tomorrow?
9. Julia Romano (@JuliaRomano) - @CampbellTheAttorney Quit playing games with me Campbell.
10. Kate Fitzgerald (@KatesGotCancer) - Everyone would be better off if I was dead.
11. Kate Fitzgerald (@KatesGotCancer) - Another day, another dialysis #IsItOverYet
12. Julia Romano (@JuliaRomano) - The trial is tomorrow and I still haven't come to a conclusion about what's best for Anna #lost
13. Anna Fitzgerald (@annafitzxoxo) - I cannot testify at this trial. If I do, everyone is going to know the real reason why I can't give my kidney away
14. Campbell Alexander (@CampbellTheAttorney) - @annafitzxoxo Anna, you have to tell me the real reason why or I can't help you to my best abilities
15. Anna Fitzgerald (@annafitzxoxo) - @CampbellTheAttorney I can't Campbell. Kate will kill me. I can't.
16. Sara Fitzgerald (@SaraFitz) - @annafitzxoxo Anna honey, what's going on? Talk to me, why are you doing this?
17. Campbell Alexander (@CampbellTheAttorney) - @SaraFitz @annafitzxoxo You can't talk to my client about the case. Leave her alone.
18. Anna Fitzgerald (@annafitzxoxo) - This trial is almost over and I can't tell who's winning... #uhoh
19. Campbell Alexander (@CampbellTheAttorney) - @JuliaRomano Please tell me you're going to rule in Anna's favor. My case depends on you.
20. Anna Fitzgerald (@annafitzxoxo) - I think I have to testify... I don't have a choice anymore
21. Campbell Alexander (@CampbellTheAttorney) - As if I had an epileptic episode in the middle of the hearing. Shoulda listened to Judge #lessonlearned
22. Anna Fitzgerald (@annafitzxoxo) - WE WON! WE WON! But I don't really feel as relieved as I should...
23. Campbell Alexander (@CampbellTheAttorney) - Another case won by non other than the great attorney that is myself. To the hospital we go!
24. Sara Fitzgerald (@SaraFitz) - She wasn't supposed to die.. Anna wasn't the one who was supposed to die so young...
25. Kate Fitzgerald (@KatesGotCancer) - If she wasn't on her way to the the hospital, she wouldn't have been hit. Like I said, it always comes back to me.

QuickWrite - Minions

http://writingprompts.tumblr.com/post/66027852107/john-spencer-has-created-what-is-possibly-my

If I got a set of minions for a week, I would use them to do all my chores for me. Do my homework, cook my meals, clean my room. I think I would help them though, because they're so entertaining to watch and listen to, I would always want to be with them. They would be my friends and I would tell them everything. They would always tell me jokes and goof off with each other, but still get work done. I would probably want to act like they're my children too, I would want to dress them and take care of them. Our house would always be a party with never a dull moment. They would make me enjoy my free time.

Looking for a pick-me-up song?

I've recently come across the song "Life Happens" by Brandon and Leah. It's a really good pick-me-up or feel good song, and it helps remind you to always be happy, because no matter what things happen and you can't control it. The best way to deal with it is to look at the bright side and try not to let if affect you negatively. I like to listen to this song when I'm upset or not in the greatest mood. It also has a really happy beat, so it's hard to feel bad when you listen to it.

Favorite Quote From My Sister's Keeper

Yesterday, I finished reading my book for Creative Writing, My Sister's Keeper. I've read this book before, but it's been a while. As I was rereading it, I remembered what had happened but I still found each new event a surprise to me. I really liked the book, and it was one of those books that makes you cry at the end, though I won't tell you why. But as I was reading, I found one quote that really stood out to me:

"When you don't know where you're headed, you find places no one else would ever think to explore"

I really liked this quote because of its truth. It was actually talking about a memory the mother had, of when the five of them all got in the car, with no specific destination in mind, and let the kids choose a road to turn down every so often. Eventually they ended up at an old cottage to rent out without heat or electricity. But they found it because they didn't know where they were going, and they ended up having a really good time. I think this applies to real life as well. You don't always have to have everything in your life planned out. If you plan out everything, you'll miss the fun and spontaneous events that happen as a result of just "going with the flow".

Tomorrow's Monday....

25 Reasons To Smile

1. Jesus loves you!
2. The sun rises every morning
3. Whistling
4. Hugs
5. Leaf piles
6. Sunshine
7. New clothes
8. Books
9. New car smell
10. Painted nails
11. Tea
12. Rainy days
13. Warm blankets
14. Somebody loves you
15. Puppies
16. A baby's laugh
17. Doodling
18. Chocolate cake
19. A new haircut
20. Car rides
21. Fresh bed sheets
22. Your favorite stuffed animal
23. Clean laundry
24. Best friends
25. Sunsets

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