July 31, 2007 by maggienelson. This age-old question presents itself once again in this nonfiction novel,. The Story Behind a Nonfiction Novel. The New York Times on the Web. July 30, 2007 by maggienelson.

April 27, 2008 by maggienelson. When you think of the stereotype of a nerd, or an overachiever someone who performs well in academics what do you see? Drive cautiously home and begin his work for that night. Like that much-needed burst of endorphins to get me settled down after my workout, willing and ready to begin work.

Love is patient; love is kind and envies no one. Love is never boastful, nor conceited, nor rude; never selfish, not quick to take offense. I have learned how to stretch my mind and think more deeply on subjects that are given to me. Taking those hard pieces of poetry and trying to figure them out are very challenging, and I would never had tried figuring out these peices before now.

January 12, 2009 by maggienelson. I have over-used the phrase half-thought to the exasperation of those around me, and I have learned, if not anything else, that it is always the fault of the Catholic Church. But really, it has been a wonderful experience, and I cannot wait for second semester! Thank you, Mr. R, for a greatly enjoyable fourth period.

8220;and the Candle is Blown Out. Next, I remember exploring little songs or sonnets. Shakespeare also filled his sonnets with enjambment which I found out is the breaking of a syntax unit at the end of a line or between two verses.

To the surprise of anyone who knows me, I am all for capital punishment. Perry did deserve to be put to death. He committed the crime and admitted it was him who did all 4 acts. Regardless of his perception at the time, he knew that killing was wrong. He did it any way. What was human in him had long-ago died. Everyone has something intrinsic to them that may or may not be desired.

What have I learned? January 13, 2009. English this year has taught me a lot. From the conventions of an epic to time management, I have learned something new every week. In the beginning of the year we learned about epics. Christianity during the time period. But it was definitely an influential piece of literature.

A novel that would put. S seventeen million words to shame could be written solely on what I learned over the past eighteen weeks. We started the year reading .