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My brother left many different impressions on me, but I think in overall he has made on clear impression on me: my brother is untrustable. I have seen this many many times throughout my whole entire life. In the second grade, our family was out shopping. My dad was poking around samples and my mom was pushing the cart. My brother smiled real nice and as soon as my mom looked the other way, he smacked me. Yes, even yesterday, I saw this happen again. We were peacfully playing basketball, it had rained that day so the ground had puddles here and there. I was going for a lay up when out of the blue, my brother trips me and I fell smack into one of the puddles. I was soaked, but what happened next was still shocking. My brother laughed, took the ball, and scored. I felt so cheated, I expected him to atleast help me up. Since it was a game point, my brother won, and then he just ran off after that. Therefore, my brother is an untrustable person. He would urge you to do something and back stab you. My brother is like a chameleon, waiting for his prey.

Clue 4

1. I admire my dad. I admire him because he gives so much while recieving so little in return. As a father, he needs to provide his children with education, food, and literally everything. Therefore, this repsponsibility as a father has made him hard working. I know it would be hard for me to do so much things as it takes a lot of sacrifice.


1. Well, I think that setting plays a major role in a story. A lot can change if the setting was changed. The setting provides that extra detail for a reader to figure out more of the character. The setting in a story holds more details of the character so that the reader could understand the character better. Such as, if a character was from Texas, we can imagine him having an accent and more comfortable in hot weather compared a boy living in Alaska.

2. I think that the most author drop clues about characters in details. The details are the most important part of a story. Without it, we dont know anything about the character, and the character is who does everything in the story. What the character does can lead us to the theme of the story. The actions of the character is what leads to the main conflict. The main conflict is where we can find the theme of the story.

3. China has been the strongest setting I have ever encountered in my life. Since I lived most of my life in China, I have a lot of memories there and learned many things there. God has taught me taht He will be with me. When I was first in China, I wasnt sure what to do. I had to adapt and be flexible. The culture was different, the food, the language, basically everything. However, god showed me that he was with me and I was able to live 10 years in China.

Clue 3

1.What is a literary theme? Provide an explanation and then 3 one-statement examples of a literary theme that reveals truth about the universal human experience.

Literary theme is the main point of the story.

2. What is the theme of your life, as you see it right now?

The theme of my life is that "STUDYINg IS EVERYTHING." My theme does seem quite sad but then again keep in mind I have asian parents. :) Well, since I am an American citizen, I would like to live in America when I grow up. However, as a minority in America, I have a disadvantage. Therefore I have to work extra hard to get a spot at the top. I do hate to admit this, but studying seems to be literally everything. I have to study well so that I can get into a good college. After graduating from a good college, I will be able to land an efficient job that will be able to support me and my family. However, there will be competition in getting there, therefore I need to do more than just normal.

3. In your opinion, what is the theme of God's plan for this world?

It is that we as humans can have a chance to have a relationship with God and that we have peace among ourselves. If you look at our world, it is seriously messed up. There is so much crime and sin. Not only do we as individuals commit crime but even countries and powerful rulers do so too. Strong nations gathered up thetop scientists and created a bomb that can kill off lots and lots of people at the same time. Therefore, I think that God's plan is that we learn from this and that we would all have peace and get to believe in Him because we are all sinful.

1.How can you figure out a theme in a short story? Describe the proccess.

First we need to analyze the characters, such as making connections and finding out what his or her personality is like.

Secondly we need to identify the conflict. The conflict always somehow involves the main character in the short story. The main conflict can reveal a lot of things about the main character, therefore it is crucial to understand the conflict.

Lastly, look at the short story generally. The characters and their personalities, understanding the conflict, and just basically getting to know the story itself.

2. What is theme of "The Utterly Perfect Murder" and how does this theme relate to your own life?

I think that the theme of The Utterly Perfect Murder is that small things we do can have bigger impacts and change a person. Ralph bullied Doug and at that time, it was just pretty innocent. Ralph would have never thought Doug would have all these different mixed emotions and anger. However, as Doug grows up he still remembers his childhood scars. Ralph cant imagine Dough was still hurt of his childhood acts. Doug decides to get revenge on Ralph but when he sees Ralph he doesnt literally kill him. The fact that Doug faced Ralph after all those of years of childhood scars was enough to show he was strong. On the other hand. Ralph recongizes Doug but is not completley sure it is him. When Doug just leaves without saying anything Ralph is only left hanging. Doug has changed because of his childhood scars.

3. How is a moral of a story different from a theme?

A theme is what the author wants the reader to understand about the story. Therefore, a theme can be anything. It can be a statement about anything and it can be ture or false. Themes can also be opinions or just simply facts. In the other hand, morals are completely different. Morals are true. Also, morals can not be about anything. Morals are life lessons, they must teach about a standard in life. Therefore, morals and themes are different.

4. Read John 3:16. Is this a theme statement for God's story? How does this relate to the truth you might in literature?

Yes, I think that this is a theme statement for God's story. God wants all of us to with Him, and therefore he had to make a sacrifice for all of us. God had to send Jesus to die for our sins. Because of this we are able to have a relationship with God. We can see this truth in literature many times. We cant always be perfect and get whatever we want. There must be a sacrifice to it, and this appears many times in literature. Even in Harry Potter, Harry's parents sacrificed themself to protect their son, we can still see this truth in modern literature.

Clue 6

Define a metaphor and a simile.

Metaphor is using one thing and comparing it to another without using like.

Simile is comparing one thing thing to another but by using "like" or others.

Why do authors use figurative language?

Authors like to use figurative language to engage the reader to read more of the story and keep the story detailed. Figurative language also makes the story more unique and makes it easier for readers to understand. Readers can visualize more about the details and have a more clear understanding of the story. Authors always want to keep their readers interested and in order to do so, you need clear and good details. Figurative language and help the author achieve this.

List 3 metaphors that you think are really beautiful or interesting.

He reeks of suspicion.

Star-crossed lovers

A diamond is forever

Find a metaphor for Jesus in the Bible and list the Bible verse.

You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14

4. What does this metaphor reveal about God's world and your understanding of it?

This metaphor reveals that God does care about us, even if we are in the darkest part of the world. In this verse it clearly says that Jesus is the light of the world. Then it uses a example to show the extent of Jesus' power. It claims that even a city on a hill cant be hidden from Jesus' light for us. Therefore, I think that this verse has helped me shift my understanding of what God's workd is really like and how He cares about us. God was willing to send His son so that we could be forgiven. This vserse clearly helps us see God's care for us. Light is something that is powerful. When we feel down something colorful, something bright, can cheer us up. Also, light can go far and wide, shining on anything. This verse shows that Jesus is like that too, he can help us, cheer us up, and shine far and wide, on anything.

Reader Response

In your own words, please summarize what Reader Response analysis is, and what steps are involoved.
Reader response is basically what is sounds like. It the reader's response to a text, however most of these responses are through connections that the reader can make with the text. Either if its through the characters, the settings, or anything else. The reader can relate through emotions, experiences, how they feel, or whatever. Reader response analysis just basically states that it is impossible to have only one point of view of a text. The basic steps involve the reader reading the text and then making connections along as he reads. Since there isnt really a specific part of texts in which we all make connections, some people may view connections in the end, beginning, or the middle. However, we can always view texts with different angels and views.

How can reader response open our eyes to more truth as we read?
If we respond to the texts we read, and connect to them, we can easily understand the essence of the text and realize the TRUE meaning of it. Also, when we relate to the the text, we can understand it more clearly because we have a connection. For example, when some people read the miracles of Jesus, they do not believe that a man could do such things. However, if you were one of those people standing there and watching what Jesus was doing, or if you saw something similar, then you could relate to the story. You would be able to know the "truth", that Jesus DID perform miracles.

Why is it important for you to interact/ connect with literature?
Well, this can help us look at all kinds of things in different views. We can look at things at a new angle and realize the essence of what stories tell us. We can have a different mindset to things, and think "outside the box". Also, when we read the text and connect with it, we can be more engaged with it. We can understand fully what the author is tthe trying to say and can appreciate more of what the author has done to get his message across. We will learn not only to think in different ways, but learn English language itself with an engagin attitude. Therefore, it is important for us to interact with literature.

Reflect on a book or story you have read recently and what new truth about the world you learned from that narrative.

I read an article about how the amount of calories are in different milkshakes. One milk shake had 2350 calories, which is over a normal person's amount of calories for a DAY. One day, three meals compared to ONE milk shake! I realized that through this article that people in our world barely do care for others when it comes to money. People would give another person a cup full of literally JUNK for 5 dollars. Therefore, I realized that whenever money is involved, even our closest friends could be the total opposite of who we thought they were.

Clue 1

What is beauty?
I think that beauty is mostly made up of looks, however characteristics do play a minor role in beauty. Beauty is something that looks stunning, and the qualities about beauty helps her seem even more stunning. For example, we think that some celebrities are "beauty", however there are some celebrities that do not show good quality. Some do drugs, some do just crazy things, however, there are ones that do show a good example unto others, some would teen celebrities. I also think that beauty can not be a THING, it must be HUMAN. People may say a soccer goal is "beauty", or a big block of gold. However, looks doesnt mean everything. Although looks does play a major role, characteristics still needs to come into play. Overall, beauty is something that is stunning in looks and characteristics.

Verses:
Matthew 5:8
"God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God." God's view is that beauty lies in the heart.

Psalm 53:2
"God looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God."

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