Le Final

Man oh man! It's been a real good couple of weeks for my reading life and It's improved a lot! Had I never taken this class I would of missed out on a lot of good reading! I was introduced to the hunger games, World War Z, a number of Stephen King novels and so many more that I still plan on reading! This class has made me more open and has taught me to really not judge a book by its cover. You don't really know if you'll like a book until you're done reading it because sometimes those last 50 pages make all the difference. I'm really glad I was introduce to this class and it has helped me mature as a reader and as a writer. There is not a doubt in my mind that I will end up using these skills for the rest of my life.

Practice Diction Analysis. The Mezzanine by Nicholson Baker

The diction in Nicholson Baker's The Mezzanine is controlled and refined yet it is also business like and precisely figurative. The scenery described is radiant and flowery place yet a bustling hubcap of many different people engrossed in their own business.

World War Z is a MUST for Zombie people

THIS BOOK IS SO FREAKING AMAZING well if you like anything zombie you'll find its amazing... The book is set in post zombie apocalypse era, well at least while its dwindling down. Its told by a reporter or reporters (it doesn't really say) and it interviews people who experienced or had to do with the events that happened from the beginning to the end of the war. And the detail is simply astonishing!  Max Brooks really did think of everything when he wrote this because everything that happens in this book seems like it could happen in real life! If you are a zombie enthusiast like me and have read  the zombie survival guide you can not afford to not read this book!!!

Dexter

So I started reading Dark Dreaming Dexter Which is a novel by Jeff Lindsay and I have to admit its a pretty good read. Well the only problem for me is that whenever I start reading something that has been made into a film I always get side tracked and watch the film first. Dexter is a 6 season show based on this 288 page book and its a really good TV series. I found it really hard to concentrate on the book when I was always watching the TV show instead... I'm finally finished with it though and if you liked the movie The Silence of the Lambs you'll like this book. It Explores the mind of someone who is deranged.

My Sentences of the month

"Some walks you have to take alone" - The Mocking Jay

"I can smell and excellent meal being prepared, but it doesn't block out the odors of mildew and rot" - Catching Flames


"No. He's not crazy. I wish he were. But he isn't"  -The mist







I would have to say that my favorite one of all the sentences so far is the first one from the mocking jay. This sentence just strikes me as very true. I like it.         

Paul Eluard: My Favorite poet so far

Paul Eluard

was  an amazing poet who wrote over seventy books in his life time. I like the poems he wrote after his wife left him (that might seem kinda strange) because they exude a sense of calmness and sorrow. Kind of like he accepted the fact.  

My Favorite Eluard poems:

Absence

A Single Smile

She Looks Into me

You Rise the Water Unfolds

Claims of the Day

Phyllis
[In this scene from Vincent van Gogh's Cafe Terrace at Night , his colorful and exciting use of setting, busy but pleasant mood, and inviting cozy buildings]
 portrays [a sense of playful benevolence and lighthearted liveliness.]
Noodles
This dance battle shows a magical setting, energetic choreography, vibrant attire, and upbeat sound that captivates the crowd and all who watch.
Lucky
Emerson's chubby cheeks, varying moods, and melodic giggles highlight the sincere, playful, and cheerful innocence of children.
Lake, Kyle
In this picture of lightning striking the Serengeti you are overwhelmed by it's explosive power, seductive presence, and docile setting which creates a sense of euphoria, fear, and loneliness.
As Told By Ginger
The music group Ok GO and dance group Pilobolus' smooth and elegant costumes along with the modern aspects of movement portray the lyrically pleasant mood of the collaboration in the music video.


My Favorite one is the one by Lake, Kyle. I Like it because I find his use of words good and I could see myself writing something Similar to this.