Lit Terms 3 Remix

exposition - introduces background information about events, settings, characters etc


expressionism - modernist movement originating in Germany that presents the world solely from a subjective perspective, distorting it radically for emotional effect in order to evoke moods or ideas.


fable - a fictional story where non human elements are personified to tell a moral 


fallacy - faulty reasoning; misleading or unsound argument


falling action - occurs after climax has been resolved


farce - a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay and typically including crude characterization and ludicrously improbable situations

figurative language - using language to compare one element to another


flashback - an interruption of the chronological sequence (as of a film or literary work) of an event of earlier occurrence


foil - a character that shows qualities that are in contrast with the qualities of another character with the objective to highlight the traits of the other character


folk tale - a story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth

foreshadowing - a warning or indication of a future event


free verse - poetry that does not rhyme or have a regular meter

genre - a category of literary composition determined by literary technique, tone, or content

gothic tale - literature that combines fiction, horror and Romanticism


hyperbole - exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally


imagery - visually descriptive or figurative language

implication - the conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated in the story

incongruity - something that doesn't fit in its location or situation


inference - a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning


irony - opposite of what is expected

In class discussion: Great Expectations

I talked to Marcel and we discussed about how there is enough evidence to view it in 2 ways. First, how there is a definite  correlation between the two because class determines whether or not you had to struggle to rise up in society born in the lower end of society. The 2nd is vice versa, with being rich. For example, Joe started on the lower end of society and rose up to be good and not evil. Dickens uses a negative tone regarding material wealth. The tone reflected the dark, true nature of society regardless of class.

Collaboration between Marcel and I

Lit Terms 2 Remix

Circumlocution - the use of many words where fewer would do

Classicism - the following of ancient Greek or Roman principles and style in art and literature

Cliché -  an expression, idea, or element which has become overused to the point of losing its original meaning or effect

Climax - the most important or exciting point in a story

Colloquialism - a word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation

 

Comedy  - literary genre with an emphasis on humor

Conflict - a literary element that involves a struggle between two opposing forces usually a protagonist and an antagonist

 

Connotation - words that carry meaning beyond its literal definition

 

Contrast - describes differences between two elements

Denotation - the literal meaning of the word/idea

 

Denouement - the final part of the story where loose ends are tied together

 

Dialect -a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group

Dialectics - The practice of arriving at a conclusion by the exchange of logical arguments, usually in the form of questions and answers

Dichotomy - a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different

 

Diction - the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing

Didactic - intended to teach, moral

Dogmatic - of or relating to dogma

 

Elegy - a sad poem or song

 

Epic - a story of a hero

 

Epigram - a pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way

Masterpiece Talk

I talked to Michael about his masterpiece.

His topic is " how to blow sh*t up with my mind."

He told me that it was in reference to a movie called Accepted. I see a possible connection between quantum consciousness and how the human mind can do things that can't be explained by classical mechanics. I know this is supposed to be humorous, but why not not make it fun and try to establish a connection to real theories?

AP PREP POST 1 SIDDHARTHA

1.  
1. What is meaning of knowledge? How does it differ from wisdom?
2. What does the novel ultimately suggest about the quest for knowledge?
3. Is this a novel about activity/experience/striving or about passivity/acceptance?
4. What are the conflicts in Siddhartha? What types of conflict (physical, moral, intellectual, or emotional) did you see in the novel?
5. What are some themes in the novel? How do they relate to the plot and characters?

http://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/s/siddhartha/study-help/essay-questions

http://www2.d125.org/~rtompson/Enlightenmentdiscussion.pdf

1. The meaning of knowledge is skills and information learned from living. They are facts used to formulate wisdom, which is the ability to make good choices. You cannot have wisdom without knowledge, because knowledge influences and shapes your wisdom.
2. The novel suggests that the quest for knowledge is also a quest of wisdom, enlightenment, spirituality, etc. Although I only inferred this from the passage I read, I think that this is the overarching idea from the novel.
3. Siddhartha is about activity/experience/striving. From the passage, it seems that Siddhartha goes through many activities, experiences, and is striving towards a bigger vision.
4. I would need to read the entire novel to answer this question.
5. I also need to read the entire novel to answer this question. I have a general sense of what the theme is, but knowing the entire story would help me do a better job answering this question.
3. These questions tell me that AP questions requires you to read between the lines and really think about the themes, characters, plot, techniques, and how they all synthesize together to create a story.

Masterpiece plan

“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” -Alan Kay

My question is “how will technology shape the future?” Since there are so many ways I can go about with this, I will focus on three main fields: consumer electronics (smartphones, computers, etc), connected living (cloud, homes, cars, etc), and quantum computing. I came to be interested in these topics because I love technology, and how it is evolving where everything is connected  and computerized. Also, quantum computing grabbed my interest because of what it can do. It can solve complex problems, such as simulating protein folding in genes to find better drugs. I can also predict when and where crime will happen by analyzing large amounts of data. I care about these topics so much because I like to research these now so in the future I can create something innovative myself. Also, if I know a new form of tech will rise in a decade or so, I can prepare myself to be a leader in that industry when everyone else is barely getting to know what it is.

Learning about these topics will enrich my life and create value for everyone in many ways. First, I be able to learn about upcoming tech, so that when I get my college degree in engineering, I will know what society will demand and use this info in entrepreneurship. Technology is always evolving at a fast paced. This info will be beneficial to all. For example, 3D printers, which is becoming a consumer product today, has the possibility of printing human organs. This information is beneficial to people who are in need of organs like kidneys. Or, if someone wants to go into the biotech field, knowing that technologies like this can change how they will contribute to society.

This field requires knowledge of social science, computer science, math, computer/electrical engineering, IT, quantum physics, cloud systems, industrial design and creativity.

I have been learning about my topic for years by reading tech articles on sites like Engadget, Techradar, and Slashgear. I already know a lot about the current consumer electronics industry, and how it will start to shape the future. I plan to do most of my learning through this way using the internet. I will learn more about connected living and quantum computing. My goal is to gain enough knowledge and data to present an accurate depiction of future tech. In addition to online research, I plan on going to Mountain View and visit the Computer History Museum (possibly get a group).

I would want to meet engineers at Google, Intel, Apple, Asus, and D-Wave. I want to know how these companies actually make today’s products, and how they envision the future. I am thinking of using infographics like easel.ly.