Category: Writing

Is it fair or even realistic to look for what Bernadette Healy describes as the artist in every doctor in the article “Medicine , The Art?” Do people need an artist as well as a scientist in a doctor in order for them to heal?

Choose a spanish movie ( some choices are listed if needed ) Then, character analysis. Talk about one or two of the main characters of the movie. The analysis should include the following: What is he/she like? Why is he/she like this? What moBvates him/her? ¿What do you think of this character? Also, a movie review. It’s similar to a longer movie critque that you would read in a newspaper or magazine. You should include: a short summary of the plot , your critque of the movie (what works and what doesn’t using examples from the movie) and, what cultural aspects have your learned.
1. Choose a SPANISH movie. ( DOESNT need to be one from the list )
2. Character Analysis and Movie Review
List of Movies if Needed:
1. https://youtu.be/UkuKtS-N1rM (The Orphanage, 2007, Spain)
2. https://youtu.be/ABSvppyQGdE (Volver, 2003, Spain)
3. https://youtu.be/cL6JDYkRa2g (PARALLEL MOTHERS, 2021, Spain)
4. https://youtu.be/RQT0kH2oZxk (EL SECRETO DE SUS OJOS, 2009, Argentina)
5. https://youtu.be/RWBsQArUkQY (The Motorcycle Diaries, 2004, Aregentina, Chile, Peru..)
6. https://youtu.be/FtcP6f8EtE0 (Maria Full of Grace, 2004, Colombia)
7. https://youtu.be/1pknE7rBs1I (Mar adentro, 2004, Spain)
8. https://youtu.be/3WzJcwGA6YM (BIUTIFUL, 2010, Mexico, Spain)
9. https://youtu.be/ebvWj98Yui0 (Amores perros, 2000, Mexico)
10. https://youtu.be/Vnib-mGi6ic (Pelo malo, 2013, Venezuela)
11. https://youtu.be/7EbY4PC7fZI (La teta asustada, 2009, Peru)
12. https://youtu.be/6BS27ngZtxg (Roma, 2018, Mexico)
13. https://youtu.be/hTSz5vjkmx8 (También la lluvia, 2010, Spain/Bolivia)
14. https://youtu.be/g4yKx1IpBZ8 (Una mujer fantástica, 2017, Chile)
15. https://youtu.be/_kBGW1RqUvQ (MEDIANERAS, 2011, Argentina)
16. https://youtu.be/GScdocAhVTw (7 Cajas, 2013, Paraguay)
17. https://youtu.be/J34ZxMKX1hQ (Distancia de rescate, 2021, Argentina)
18. https://youtu.be/YfopzNHLp4o (Ocho Apellidos Vascos, 2014, Espana)
19. https://youtu.be/wIgtBUIOb4c (Toc Toc, 2017, Espana)
20. https://youtu.be/cm49CH4qtSg (Gueros, 2014, Mexico)
21. ANY MOVIE OF YOUR CHOICE THAT YOU WATCHED BEFORE!

What does the author claim is the most important dichotomy when classifying dictionaries?
A. glossary v. encyclopedia
B. monolingual v. bilingual
C. headword v. entry
How are dictionary entries defined? members of the class.
A. Definitions are basic descriptions.
B. First they are classified (i.e. put into a class) and then the entry is distinguished from other
C. Definitions come from a panel of experts in the entries’ respective fields. The panel comes to a consensus on which is the more accurate definition of each word.
D. All of the above.
After the influence of French on English began to disappear, writers faced two problems, one of which was _____
A. writers could no longer use French in academic journals.
B. writers were forced to invent a new spelling system for English.
C. writers could not eliminate all of the French words from the dictionary.
D. writers felt that English was not as good as French or Latin, the languages of academics.
What should one expect to find in a multilingual dictionary in contrast to monolingual dictionaries?
A. Multilingual dictionary “definitions” are mere translations, not actual definitions.
B. Multilingual dictionaries have far fewer entries compared to monolingual dictionaries.
C. Multilingual dictionaries contain more languages than only English.
D. Multilingual dictionaries contain no antonyms, unlike traditional monolingual dictionaries.
A word described as “obsolete” means that _____
A. a new word is now being used with the same meaning.
B. the word does not seem to have been used by anyone since 1755.
C. the word is very rarely used nowadays.
D. all of the above
In William Kenrick’s New Dictionary of the English Language, he used _____ to indicate pronunciation.
A. phonemes
B. the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
C. numbers
D. phonetics
Lexicography is _____
A. the study of maps, especially in the making of maps.
B. the field of dictionary making.
C. the detailing of the insignificance of words.
D. the study of royal succession.
Early English dictionaries usually contained only very common words, as they were more likely to be used. (T/F)
The following are difficulties in using a phonetic transcription for pronunciation EXCEPT for _____
A. There is no finite “stopping point” to express all of the phonetic detail.
B. English has no standard variety, and there is much dialectal variation.
C. Phonetic transcription requires the use of a separate language.
In England, what was a motivation for making dictionaries around the 1400s?
A. to catalog and explain uncommon English words
B. to explain foreign words that had been borrowed into English
C. to increase the authors fame and sales income
D. all of the above

1) What connections do you see between Franklin and Crévecoeur and poor old Rip Van Winkle emerging into the “New America” ? What would Franklin say about Rip? 2) “Adventure of the German Student” is a pretty standard horror story – How many of you anticipated the ending of “Adventure”? If you knew what was going to happen, how did you know? If you did not know, why do you think you were surprised? 3) How does Bryant’s “The Prairies” and/or “To A Waterfowl” reflect Crevecoeur’s view of the American, as well as such writers like William Cullen Bryant? Be specific when you discuss the poem. 5) What happens in “Young Goodman Brown”? Why does Hawthorne deliberately leave the ending in doubt? Is it possible to decide what has happened to Brown? Why does he stay in Salem?

From:
” Don’t You Hear the Dogs Bark”
Juan Rulfo
1. What is the circumstance of the two men at the beginning of the story? What is the relationship?
2. Where are they going? What does the father remember from the past?
3. What are the most important elements of the end of the story?
4. The trip is a leitmotif of universal literature, investigate what a leitmotif is, how is it used in this story?

Canto 32-34. What does Dante’s Lucifer look like? How is he placed at the bottom of the slope? Is there anything about Dante’s Lucifer that surprises you?

Compare Beowulf to two other “epic heroes” you have seen in this course( achiles,oddysey). Describe in at least three detailed paragraphs comparing and contrasting the three. Use examples and quotations form each work to support your answer. State how each hero represents important ideas in their respective cultures.
Which, in your opinion, is closer to what you would consider the “ideal” epic hero?

The following questions are regarding Beverly Cleary’s Newberry Medal winning novel, Dear Mr. Henshaw.
Question 1
Why does Beverly Cleary tell the story through a boy’s letters and diary entries? How does his writing develop through the course of these letters and diary entries? How do the letter writing and diary entries convey the intellectual and emotional development of the narrator, Leigh Botts? Why do you think Beverly Cleary made Leigh Botts see himself as “medium”, and how does his self-image change as the story progresses? You must support your interpretation with specific details and examples from the story.
Question 2
Beverly Cleary is able to convey humor with serious subject matter in the way Leigh Botts writes about his situation to Mr. Henshaw, and then in his own diary. Describe some of the humorous passages in the story and explain what makes them humorous. What does the humor say about Leigh’s personality? How does the humor help readers connect to Leigh Botts without feeling pity for him?
Question 3
Discuss the following characters and provide examples of their positive influence: Mr. Fridley, Miss Neely, Angela Badger, Leigh’s mother, Leigh’s father, and Mr. Henshaw. Explain in detail a specific example with each adult character and discuss how Leigh sees the impact the adult has had on him? Discuss the role that reading and writing plays in the positive influence of these adults on Leigh and how he sees himself.
Question 4
What do we learn about Leigh’s mother and father through his letters and diary entries? Give details and provide your own interpretation of Leigh’s parents and their affect on Leigh, their only son. What do the following reveal about his father: losing then returning Bandit, calling Leigh “kid,” and trucking cross country? What is the symbolism of Bill Bott’s truck and his CB name? What is the significance of the following reflections on his mother: her love of reading, her explanation for why she cannot remarry Bill Botts, her reaction to Leigh’s repeatedly being let down by his father? What is the significance of Leigh’s mom going to community college for a nursing degree while working part time as a caterer?
Question 5
Cleary avoids a stereotypical happy ending to her story. Why do you think she ends as she does? What do readers learn with such an ending that would not be learned if she had ended “happily ever after”? How has Leigh grown and developed intellectually and emotionally by the end of the novel? You must provide specific details and examples.

1. Which statement is true about handwashing?
A. You can use hand sanitizer in place of soap.
B. Rinsing your hands with warm water removes germs.
C. You should scrub your hands together for at least 10 seconds.
D. You should dry your hands with a disposable paper towel.
2. Many energy drinks contain a of ingredients and don’t list the actual amount of each ingredient on the label.
A. tolerance
B. prescription
C. proprietary blend
D. herbal blend
3. Jordan has been getting sick frequently. Her mom wants her to start eating healthier and getting more exercise to help strengthen her
A. respiratory system.
B. digestive system
C. immune system
D. mental health
4. Which statement is true about e-cigarettes?
A. e-cigarettes contain tobacco similar to regular cigarettes.
B. Smoking e-cigarettes is a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes.
C. The aerosol released into the air from the e-cigarette isn’t harmful to breathe in.
D. Aerosol from e-cigarettes contains substances known to cause damage to the lungs.
5. Monica’s use of drugs has started to impact her everyday life. She has missed family events and gotten into trouble at work, but she continues to use drugs despite these concerns. Monica has developed a/an
A. eating disorder
B. chronic disease
C. anxiety disorder
D. substance use disorder.
6. Tony recently started eating foods containing probiotics to support the health of his gut. Foods he added to his diet include
A. yogurt and sauerkraut
B. kombucha and artichokes.
C. buttermilk and avocados
D. fermented foods and almonds
7. happens when your body loses more water than you drink.
A. Hyperhydration
B. Hyponatremia
C. Dehydration
D. Hydration

In the story “Mericans” written by Sandra Cisneros how are the grandmother, the grandchildren, and the relation between them characterized in the story? What role, if any, do cultural differences and perceptions play in that relationship? In these terms, how might details of setting become significant? allusions? narration, including when and how the narrator uses first-person plural (“we”) and/versus first-person singular (“I”)?