Most recent public comments by Collin Bracy https://nowcomment.com/users/133679 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347721?scroll_to=3071584 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347721?scroll_to=3071584 The grammar is incorrect making it harder to read ad understand Wed, 24 May 2023 09:49:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347721?scroll_to=3071582 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347721?scroll_to=3071582 Was he rightfully accused of this Wed, 24 May 2023 09:48:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347721?scroll_to=3071580 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347721?scroll_to=3071580 The importance of this statement is to point out the differences in dialect between northern and southern regions of the United States. This shows the diversity and uniqueness of the American culture, highlighting the need to be aware and respectful of culture and dialect. The funny part of this statement is that people from the north find the southern dialect of words amusing. Wed, 24 May 2023 09:47:49 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347065?scroll_to=3068195 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347065?scroll_to=3068195 “…He had thrust the receiver to his ear, and was listening intently.” - from “City of the Living Dead” by Arthur Conan Doyle. Tue, 16 May 2023 21:41:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347065?scroll_to=3068193 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347065?scroll_to=3068193 ? Answer: Impoortant: In readings of Long Division, it is important to understand the historical context of the material being discussed and analyze the connections between the text and the larger themes present in the narrative. Funny: A funny personal connection to Long Division is the grammatical difficulty of trying to pronounce the title of the book. Where did the title Long Division come from? The title Long Division is likely a reference to the practice of numerical division, which is used to solve complex problems. It could also be a metaphor for the lengthy examination of history that is presented in the book. Tue, 16 May 2023 21:40:24 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347065?scroll_to=3068192 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347065?scroll_to=3068192 Tue, 16 May 2023 21:40:24 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347065?scroll_to=3068190 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347065?scroll_to=3068190 What does the house look like, and why does it look creepy? What are the strange occurrences that happen in this house? Are there any supernatural forces at work here? Why do the characters feel a presence in the house? Who are the people they meet in the house and what do they want? Are there any secrets hidden in the walls that the characters uncover? What challenges do the characters face while they explore the house? Tue, 16 May 2023 21:38:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347059?scroll_to=3066569 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347059?scroll_to=3066569 This is an important aspect of the family history and can be both enlightening and humorous at the same time. It's an opportunity to learn more about the family's past and hear stories from relatives that can be humorous or heartfelt. Knowing one's family history is a great way to understand more about one's own place in the world and values. Thu, 11 May 2023 14:13:06 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347059?scroll_to=3066564 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347059?scroll_to=3066564 It could be something serious or something fun – like a treasure hunt she has hidden for you! Thu, 11 May 2023 14:05:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347059?scroll_to=3066559 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347059?scroll_to=3066559 The important takeaway from this is that developing a personal connection with one’s faith is often done through the values and teachings of parents and family members. It can be an important part of understanding and connecting with one’s faith in a meaningful way. The funny part is the “heathens” comment, reminding us not to take ourselves too seriously and to be able to laugh at the memories of our youth. Thu, 11 May 2023 14:00:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347059?scroll_to=3066553 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347059?scroll_to=3066553 The shed is also a comical element in the story, as the protagonist often spends time there amusing themselves with various items found within the shed. Thu, 11 May 2023 13:57:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347059?scroll_to=3063080 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347059?scroll_to=3063080 This reminds me of the adversity that people of color had to face during times of the Civil Rights Movement. Thu, 04 May 2023 13:59:29 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347059?scroll_to=3062122 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347059?scroll_to=3062122 It seems to get weirder and weirder if Grandad passed from drowning why weren’t the proper arrangements made Wed, 03 May 2023 10:08:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347059?scroll_to=3062102 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347059?scroll_to=3062102 I find it hard to connect the dots going from a shed that contains saws and cutters to their Grandad drowning in a pool of unknowns Wed, 03 May 2023 10:00:32 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347059?scroll_to=3062091 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347059?scroll_to=3062091 If Grandma feels the need to hide the key from the shed, that makes me wonder if she has something to hide. Thu, 11 May 2023 14:05:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051001 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051001 I honestly wonder why too Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:11:21 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051000 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051000 I denfinitly noticed this to Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:10:37 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3050999 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3050999 I agree with you that he is disliked Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:10:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3050997 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3050997 "I must stand for what is right" Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:09:23 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3050995 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3050995 Chapter 4 Character is the first thing that stands out regardless of whatever side you start with, notably City, the storyteller. He has to share a lot with you, including his ideas on Lavander Peeler, Principle Reeves, the "Can You Use That Term in a Sentence" contest, Melahatchie, Baize Shephard, and himself. He is self-conscious in a way that prevents him from always giving an accurate picture of his inner thoughts, yet he nevertheless digs much further than the majority of 14-year-old protagonists do. City is worried and depressed about a number of things despite his braggadocio. He occasionally acknowledges this to himself, and other times, he merely acknowledges how it feels in his body Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:04:43 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3050994 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3050994 Chapter 3 In "Book Two," in the year 1985, City, a black kid from Melahatchie, Mississippi, falls in love with Shalaya Crump. He learns from Shalaya that she has discovered a means to go into the future (2013) and that she is concerned that she will not be alive there. She has the ability to go back in time to 1964, where the KKK is going to murder her and City's grandpas. The two encounter Evan Altshuler in 1964, who wants to assist them in rescuing both their grandparents and his own family. They come upon Baize Shephard in 2013. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:03:45 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3050993 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3050993 Chapter 2 There, he has to deal with aggressive racists, his grandmother's church, the fallout from his competition outburst (which has gone global in the manner things could go viral back in 2013), and the disappearance of his neighbor, a young woman called Baize Shephard. In addition, he discovered the unusual novel Long Division, in which he plays the lead role. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:02:51 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3050985 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3050985 Chapter 1 While Laymon claims you may read them in any sequence, I went with the apparent one. "Book One" is set in 2013 and centers on a black Mississippian youngster named City. After creating a commotion in the national "Can You Use that Word in a Sentence" competition with his school rival Lavander Peeler, City is banished to live with his grandmother in the little village of Melahatchie. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:49:20 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041492 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041492 This contest seems very financially beneficial to all the students Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:43:51 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041471 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041471 I like that they are using this it feels more engaging Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:33:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041468 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041468 I like the imagery that the author is grading Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:29:07 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3040910 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3040910 I like the first quote because it is different from the usual saying Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:23:24 -0400