Most recent public comments by Ryan Moore https://nowcomment.com/users/23739 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607943 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607943 make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better www.dictionary.com/browse/ameliorate Sat, 29 Oct 2016 13:46:26 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607942 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607942 very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail www.dictionary.com/browse/fastidious Sat, 29 Oct 2016 13:45:35 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607938 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607938 Walton seems to respond to the man in a caring manner. He seems to have found a like minded individual who shares many of his own traits. Because of this he because attached to the man because the man might be the friend that Walton was looking for. Sat, 29 Oct 2016 13:42:02 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607936 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607936 Here we see a man of ambition. When he finds a ship and other human beings his only care is where the ship is headed. Rather than being happy that he finally found safety he only cares about finishing his ambition. You get the sense that if the ship wasn't heading toward the north pole he wouldn't board. So the only reason he got on board the ship was because it matched up with his ambition. Sat, 29 Oct 2016 13:39:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607772 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607772 The dog sled and the figure seem to be an almost supernatural occurrence. Mostly because the mere presence of anyone would be a little strange. I don't know who or what the figure is but if I had to guess I would say it might be the monster. Fri, 28 Oct 2016 23:15:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607761 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607761 He has encountered a merchant ship on his journey so he hasn't gone far enough to pass out of contact. Just where he is so far in his voyage? Fri, 28 Oct 2016 22:55:21 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607760 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607760 official meaning - acting with or showing care and thought for the future. www.dictionary.com/browse/prudent Fri, 28 Oct 2016 22:53:56 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607759 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607759 I've never seen this phrase before but if I had to quess it might mean something large enough to stand out in a letter. Fri, 28 Oct 2016 22:52:57 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607758 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607758 Sailors know of currents and seasonal winds and take them into account when planning voyages. It seems that Walter put quite a bit of thought into his plan to reach the North Pole which might also explain the calm beginning of his voyage. Fri, 28 Oct 2016 22:51:18 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607755 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607755 The ambition of Walter seems to be to overcome what seems like an impossible goal. He wants to explore an area which as never been seen before or even reached. Personally I think this is a noble purpose, in that he has a goal to do something that has never been done before as it is incredibly difficult. But despite this he is going anyway. Fri, 28 Oct 2016 22:48:32 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607753 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607753 http://www.theblaze.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/shutterstock_161737412.jpg copy the link to see the image Fri, 28 Oct 2016 22:45:30 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607749 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62809?scroll_to=607749 I think the mood of the passage is cheerful. For one thing he is happy to be on his way and nothing particularly adverse has happened yet. It seems like a good start to what might be a trying journey which he is happy to be undertaking. Fri, 28 Oct 2016 22:40:36 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62808?scroll_to=602978 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62808?scroll_to=602978 Meaning something that is alluring or tempting. Basically he is saying this is what is tempting me. Wed, 26 Oct 2016 01:46:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62808?scroll_to=602976 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62808?scroll_to=602976 Meaning a readiness to engage in daring or difficult action. Not to be confused with the noun meaning a business venture. Wed, 26 Oct 2016 01:44:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62808?scroll_to=602975 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62808?scroll_to=602975 When we hear the word romantic we think of a person who likes romance. However at the time of this story a movement was taking placed called the romantics. Maybe the word could describe a person who is associated with the romantic movement rather than the modern definition we have. Wed, 26 Oct 2016 01:42:57 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62808?scroll_to=602973 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62808?scroll_to=602973 Dauntless is a word often used with courage. However I never really knew what it meant. It just helps enforce how courageous he is. Wed, 26 Oct 2016 01:40:22 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62808?scroll_to=602972 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62808?scroll_to=602972 The second Byronic figure is a man Walton heard about who gave up the woman he loved because she loved someone else. But more than that he gave his home and money to both of them so that they would be happy even though he ended up with nothing. Wed, 26 Oct 2016 01:37:53 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62808?scroll_to=602968 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62808?scroll_to=602968 He makes an allusion to the "Ancient Mariner" where he says he won't kill an albatross. In the ancient mariner killing an albatross is what start a series of unfortunate events. He means that he won't take any unnecessary risks that might endanger himself or the ship. Wed, 26 Oct 2016 01:33:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62808?scroll_to=602908 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62808?scroll_to=602908 What he wants is a friend to share in his mission. Someone that he can talk to and strive toward the same goal with. While this isn't a Byron trait itself, it does show the trait of loneliness. A person alone as they struggle through their hardships. Tue, 25 Oct 2016 23:05:18 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62808?scroll_to=602904 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62808?scroll_to=602904 His attitude through out is one of excitement and eagerness. He gives, though his letter, a tone of happiness that he is able to strive towards this goal that he set for himself. This suggests that he is a self made man, both from the fact that he taught himself growing up and that he became well known as a sailor through his own hard work. In short he pushes himself towards what goal he sets for himself and accomplishes it. Tue, 25 Oct 2016 23:02:52 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62808?scroll_to=602888 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62808?scroll_to=602888 He is searching because he wants to accomplish a great purpose. Tue, 25 Oct 2016 22:59:18 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62808?scroll_to=602885 https://nowcomment.com/documents/62808?scroll_to=602885 Robert Walton is a man writing a letter to his sister. In it he explains how he is preparing to go on an expedition to the North Pole. He also gives some insight to his character such as he is self educated. Tue, 25 Oct 2016 22:56:39 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/61935?scroll_to=589665 https://nowcomment.com/documents/61935?scroll_to=589665 The author is making a point about how even though the shepherd is offering so much to the nymph now in a short time his love will fade away. It's probably meant to show how love can feel overwhelming at first but over time it will fade into nothing. Fri, 07 Oct 2016 19:04:25 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/61935?scroll_to=589664 https://nowcomment.com/documents/61935?scroll_to=589664 I think the author is trying to make a point about how people offer many things in the name of love even when they can't realistically provide them. Think about what the shepherd is offering, golden buckles and amber studs to name a few, and think about if a shepherd could really offer something like that. Fri, 07 Oct 2016 19:01:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/61935?scroll_to=589663 https://nowcomment.com/documents/61935?scroll_to=589663 Fri, 07 Oct 2016 18:53:09 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/61935?scroll_to=589662 https://nowcomment.com/documents/61935?scroll_to=589662 Fri, 07 Oct 2016 18:49:42 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/60379?scroll_to=575705 https://nowcomment.com/documents/60379?scroll_to=575705 They three men all planned to betray the others for the gold. However because they all betrayed each other they were all killed and no one got the gold. Thu, 15 Sep 2016 23:57:43 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/60379?scroll_to=575689 https://nowcomment.com/documents/60379?scroll_to=575689 The pardoner was talking about how the men died from the sin of avarice yet he turned around and claimed that he could absolve people of their sins provided they give him money. Thu, 15 Sep 2016 23:55:05 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/60379?scroll_to=575688 https://nowcomment.com/documents/60379?scroll_to=575688 This is situational irony as the three revelers where looking for death to avenge their friend. Yet when they find the gold they forget all about it and start thinking about how they can keep it. Thu, 15 Sep 2016 23:52:39 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/60379?scroll_to=575687 https://nowcomment.com/documents/60379?scroll_to=575687 This is dramatic irony as we the audience know that the two are planning to kill the third when he returns but he doesn't. Thu, 15 Sep 2016 23:51:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/60379?scroll_to=575686 https://nowcomment.com/documents/60379?scroll_to=575686 I think the old man represents death. In the story he points out the tree where they all die saying that they will find death there. While they don't find death the man they were looking for that is where they all died. Thu, 15 Sep 2016 23:49:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/60379?scroll_to=575664 https://nowcomment.com/documents/60379?scroll_to=575664 They were killed by greed as each one wanted the gold for themselves and planed to betray the others. However it all backfired and ended up killing all of them. Thu, 15 Sep 2016 23:28:35 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/60379?scroll_to=575663 https://nowcomment.com/documents/60379?scroll_to=575663 The criticism that Chaucer is making is that the church is hypocritical. The Pardoner denounces the revelers who got too greedy yet he acts more like a salesman trying to sell pardons, offering special chances and even offering the chance to kiss "holy" relics for even more money. Basically Chaucer is criticizing the church for denouncing sins, like greed, yet acting sinful themselves. Thu, 15 Sep 2016 23:27:22 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/57214?scroll_to=559124 https://nowcomment.com/documents/57214?scroll_to=559124 One type of plagiarism that stood out to me is Mosaic plagiarism. Basically what that means is, a person will take a quote or idea and change a few words or paraphrase in a few areas. The plagiarized material will then look different as some parts are the same but some parts are different and it's all connected to together like a mosaic. There are two ways to avoid this type of plagiarism if it was unintentional. One way is to paraphrase but not just words or small sections. In order to avoid plagiarism you have to paraphrase the whole quote or idea so it is in your own words. The second thing that can be done in addition to paraphrasing is citing. Citing is giving credit to the original source of a quote or idea. This is one of the most basic ways to avoid plagiarism as it is giving credit to the original owners of the intellectual property. Citing is very simple but it does change depending on what type of format you are using. In MLA format what you usually do is, at the end of the quote or paraphrase, you put the author's name in parentheses along with the number of the page if the quote is from a book. Wed, 31 Aug 2016 16:42:22 -0400