LITERARY ANALYSIS #2

Cris Macias
11/30/13
Block:3
Lit. Analysis

 Literary analysis #2

1.) In the book "fake ID" By Walter Sorrels a mother and her daughter  Chastity, also known as chass, are on the run getting new identities every time they get to a different town. Chastity has no idea why they're running, who her father is, or even her real name. On chass' 16th birthday her mother disappears. If chass doesn't find her mother in six days she'll be put into foster care. Chass is followed by people who want to kill her while she is looking for her mother. Along time ago Chass' mom gave her a key to open a deposit box, all she found was a CD and she played it and it was a clue of a murder. On the CD a guy named Kyle Van Epps told chass'  mom that he killed some girl he used to go out with and that he and two of his best friends were when it happened. Chass then realized the people that were trying to kill her with people who worked for Van Epps' company. Chass then got a text from her mom saying that she was fine and that she would meet her at 12 o'clock in a bar. When she got there her mom was with Van Epps and he told her to give him the CD. As soon as Van Epps got the tape he then ran away with her mom and the tape. Soon enough Van Epps goes to jail and chass' mom was rescued. Chass was still wondering who her father was she then figured out that her father was person recording the tape that Van Epps wanted so bad. Van Epps always knew that chass' mom had the tape that's why they were always on the run. Chass even figured out her real name but she ended up changing it to Chassity pureheart because that's what everyone knew her by.
2.) The theme if this book can be combined by many little themes throughout the book. The author uses friendship in the story. The author also uses character and values in this story. This shows how the author uses many different themes in the story.
3.) I chose this book because my friend recommended it to me. The cover really appealed me because of its colors and the picture of a mysterious girl. What made me keep reading is that the main character chass was on the run from something.
4.) I didn't really find the book realistic. I can't make any connections to it either because I have never been through a situation similar to any of this.
5.) The authors tone in this book is scared and curios because chass wants a lot of questions about herself to be answered.
6.) symbolism- "All I have to do is grab my bag of clothes and my new guitar "(45)
Flashback- "I mean I've gone to a zillion school talent shows, watched all these kids making wreckage out of perfectly good songs, banging away on the piano or torturing some pour violin or whatever, and let's face it, most kids suck at playing music."(23)
Foreshadowing- "I thought about bolting but didn't"(176).
Setting- "we were in some Podunk part of Alabama"(1)
Internal conflict-" I could just get my things and leave." (45)
External conflict-"But I'm staying with Ben! I said."(35)
Flat character-"Mrs. Oglesby gave me her disapproving look"(37).
Static character-"Ben's mom is kind of a hippie type too."(35)
Exposition-"Mom is weird about music. Like she won't listen to it. I mean, at all. She says music is bad luck."(1)
Motivation- chass is motivated by her mom to figure out how she disappears.

CHARACTERIZATION
1.) "Mom is weird about music."(1)
"Ben's mom is kind of a hippie type too. "(35)
2.) The authors diction changes when he talks about chess because she is more demanding and more independent. "But I'm staying with Ben! "(35 )
3.) The protagonist in this story is more static and flat because she just remains the same about what she wants to know she doesn't really change through out the story all she wants to do is figure out where her mom is and just figure out more about herself through the whole story.
4.) I feel as if I've met Chass because I figured out a lot about her past, how she doesn't know her father, has been on the run for basically most of her life, and how she has lost her mother now and basically how she acts throughout the whole story makes me figure out how she is and why she acts certain ways. "How you holding up? He said. I shrugged. Fine, I guess. I didn't feel fine. "(80)

ENDURING MEMORY Paragraph

when idea that I will remember for a long time is that if you commit yourself to do something you want really want to do and, you can succeed. Chass for example is committed to finding her mom, and because of her commitment later in the book, she does succeed at what she wanted to do which was to find her mom. Another idea that I remember for a long time Friends can have a big impact in life whether is good or bad. Ben for example has a big impact on chass' life because he helps her find her mom and his parents are the ones who take her in when hermother disappeared.

Vocabulary #10

1.) bemoan-complain about-My sister started to bemoan about not being able to go to her friends house.
2.) pensive-think deeply about-My dad was very pensive about going on a vacation.
3.) devoid-entirely without- My cousin cannot live to devoid of his toy car.
4.) melancholy-sad/emo-My father was melancholy about selling his car.
5.) mollify-to calm someone-I had to mollify my sister after the car crash.
6.) Momento-A keepsake or souvenir-My mom and dad brought me a Momento from Cancun.
7.) illicit-illegal-The man in the corner was selling illicit drugs.
8.) ascend-The climb/go up- The plane started to ascend as soon as it took off.

Leopard Man Essay

Macias 1

Cris Macias

Mr. Ostini

English 2

October 27, 2013

Leopard Man Essay

Society try's to keep people from expressing their own ideas and/or interests. Since society thinks this way, many people feel as if that is the only way to think. In the short story, The sociology of leopard man the author Logan Feys states," society tends to discourage people from expressing their unique ideas and behaving in ways that are different from their peers". In my opinion there's definitely a time to act serious but there is also a time to get loose and get away from society and just be yourself.

The author makes a valid point when he said we should all get away from society every once in a while. The author also says we should be on our own person in society. Logan Feys shows he is very respectful of leopard mans decision. "I'm in no position to judge his particular choice". Leopard man is a man who has decided to completely escape society and live as a leopard in the nature having most of his body tattooed and most of his teeth pulled out to look even more like a leopard. He spends most of his time in the nature by himself; however, he does go to the city to get food and his basic necessities.

"But from time to time to society out of your life and out of your mind-not permanently (necessarily)". This quote explains Logan Feys' point showing that he wants people to society out of your head, but not permanently. Also this quote says to get society out of your life when necessary. For example if you had a hard day at work then go for a walk in the park or take a nap.

"He may not be a hero, but he is free. Be psychologically free enough and strong enough to live independently leaving society and entering society In no ones terms but your own". This quote is another example which says you don't have to be physically strong, but mentally strong. You must be able to get away from society when possible and come back being a better you and follow your own terms, no one else's.

So once again you must remember that getting away from society is important. You must be able to relax and get away from work, school, and just drama in general. Lastly you should never be getting stressed out. You must be like Leopard man from time to time and be mentally free when you want.

Vocabulary #9 definitions and sentences

1.) Savory- Delicious- The food my mom made was so savory.

2.) entice- to tempt- The nerd started to entice the guy on probation.

3.) tactless- insensitive-The new kid in school was acting very tactless.

4.) integrity- self respect or self worth- My cousin lost his integrity when he went behind his moms back.

5.) compensate- pay for service- My aunt forgot to compensate the plumber for fixing the toilet.

6.) aloof-disinterested/ spaced out- I started to aloof during my geometry class.

7.) goad- to taunt- My little cousin started to goad the lion in the cage.

8.) cohort- friend- My friend lost a very trusting cohort when he lied to his face.

Five Ways to Become a Better Soccer Player

Cris Macias

October 21, 2013

Block 3

Five Ways on How To Become a Better Soccer Player

1.) Dealing with Bigger opponents. When playing against a bigger player it is always better to play the ball quickly. Also a simple one two touch is always very effective because bigger players cannot react as fast. “I also keep a distance from them so that I can turn quickly and we don’t find ourselves going for the same ball”. This  quote from Andres Iniesta shows how he deals with bigger opponents by keeping your distance from that player.

2.) Quick Thinking. During a game you don’t have a lot of time to think so the few things you do have are crucial you must think of where your teammate is running to. Where does your teammate like the ball? Which teammate is onside? Does that teammate have space to move? “You can be the best passer in the world, but without your team-mates being in the right position, it’s no good”. This is also another good point from Iniesta stating how your teammates must also be open and make themselves available for a pass from any position you may be in.

3.) Technical skill. Another extremely important factor in soccer is technical skill. This is important because you have to be able to pass/receive a ball and shoot and dribble. Not only do you have to do these, but you must be able to pass/receive with control. You must be able to shoot with accuracy. You also must be able to dribble with speed.

4.) Training. When training you must know how to train and what to do. You must be aware that when training you have to push yourself to train hard. It is usually better to have a partner that can help motivate you to train hard. Also you can do simple exercises such as touch and pass and sprints or suicides; however, it is better to do complex exercises such as flying changes and dribble and shoot.

5.) Shooting from far. Shooting far from the goal can be very difficult if you can't aim or control the ball. When shooting you must think where you can aim to make it most difficult for the goal keeper to reach. Also when shooting do not be selfish if you don't have a gap to shoot from look for a teammate that has a better chance of scoring that's what makes a good soccer player not one who scores but who makes the best decisions for the team.

Works Cited

Iniesta, Andres. "Andres Iniesta: How to Boss the Midfield." Performance Train. Think. Play. Like a Pro. FourFourTwo, n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2013.

Scott, Lucas. "World Football." Bleacher Report. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2013.

Tladi, Lerato. "CMFD." CMFD. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2013.

My Favorite Mistake

Macias 1

Cris Macias

Mr. Ostini

English 2

16 April 2013

My Favorite Mistake

My biggest mistake took place in many places. It all started during a soccer game. The second Halve of the game started, one of the players on our team had the ball and he wouldn't pass the ball. He thought he could take everyone on the other team . Soon enough he got injured and the other team took the ball and scored, we lost that game from that score. No One ever really liked him. Especially after he lost that game for us.

So we all decided to kick him off the team, Obviously he was very upset. Soon enough that sadness he had turned into anger. His anger made him spread rumors about everyone on the team. He even talked bad about the coach. So one day we had just got out of practice and we all decided to go get something to eat. As we were walking to get something we just happened to see him leaving his house but he didn't see us. So my friend Anthony gets an idea, “ Ey foo lets get his bike”. My other friend Braulio says, “I’m down haha”. So since he was talking bad about everyone we all decided to take his bike and ride it down to McDonald’s.

Macias 2

After we were done eating we broke his bike and threw it into a nearby lake. “ Ey run I think I see his car”, says Braulio so we all got scared and ran as fast as we could over a fence but some of the players couldn't hop the fence since it was like eight feet

high so we had to help them as fast as possible. We weren't sure if he had seen us so we just played it cool.

Later that week at practice a cop shows up and talks to each player separately. 

Everyone on the team didn't want to rat anyone out so we just said it was like two people 

we knew would have to go to court anyways. After that everyone ended up going to court. 

By the end of this whole court we all got community service and had to pay for his bike. 

One we were done with the community service. The crybaby whose bike we broke and 

his dad to this day talk bad about everyone but everyone knows what happened and 

everyone knows that he is a bad player and a bad person in general. Whenever he talks 

bad about us today it does get to us; however, we don’t let it get to us we just let it go.

Vocabulary #8

1.) My dad found out that our neighbor is malignant because he used to beat his children.

2.) My new baby cousin was acting very ornery in the middle of the night.

3.) During the weekend, my dog was indolent after we took a run around the neighborhood.

4.) The bully at school belittled the new kid in the class.

5.) On the game show deal or no deal, the man decided to take the deal because he didn't want to jeopardize losing all the money.

6.) A couple of years ago, my grandfather reached his demise.

7.) On our way to universal studios everything went awry when the car got a flat tire in the middle of nowhere.

8.) The new clothes my sister bought were very frugal because they ripped in one day.