Comments by Braxton Shields Most recent public comments by Braxton Shields https://nowcomment.com/users/94406 Opening passages https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2529464 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2529464 The author writes about the different perspectives of life between men and women in the story. Sun, 29 Aug 2021 22:15:51 -0400 Irony https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2529144 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2529144 I agree that it's ironic, a man with principles wouldn't go after a married woman. Sun, 29 Aug 2021 15:57:26 -0400 Imagery https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528359 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528359 The Author's use of imagery gives the reader a good image of the sunset. Sat, 28 Aug 2021 00:57:32 -0400 reality https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528358 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528358 I agree that her imagination was broken.. Sat, 28 Aug 2021 00:39:31 -0400 Imagery https://nowcomment.com/documents/158358?scroll_to=2509579 https://nowcomment.com/documents/158358?scroll_to=2509579 I agree that the Author uses imagery to create a image in the reader's head. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:40:57 -0400 The author hopes his son doesn't have to experience the struggles of being poor like he did. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377546 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377546 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:58 -0400 Perhaps they're too poor to go travel to the ocean, the only proof of the ocean's existence to the kid is through a computer screen. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377542 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377542 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 The author decided to send his child to the school he dropped out of in hopes that the school has changed and is better at giving a better education to everyone equally. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377538 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377538 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 The title "We made it to school alive" is rather dark, it's a good title if you want to grab the readers attention quickly. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377537 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377537 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 The emphasis on the word "alive" is first rhetorical choice that I've noticed so far. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377535 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377535 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 The book is entirely made up of poems. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377532 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377532 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:52 -0400 It's hard to believe that so many people can live without an air conditioner in their home. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377530 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377530 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 Lack of representation https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377521 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377521 They burn the books because they are sick of getting no representation in the books they read. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 This passage makes you feel sympathetic to the author. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377515 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377515 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 I believe this is a good title because the passage is about child birth. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377506 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377506 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 I can relate to this all the time. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377501 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377501 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:49 -0400 This passage shows that school can ruin the desire to learn for many students. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377498 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377498 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:49 -0400 The author doesn't believe that test show 100% of the person and their knowledge of the subject. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377497 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377497 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:49 -0400 Young children are easy to influence and persuade, saying the wrong thing would completely change their feelings on a topic or thing. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377480 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377480 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:49 -0400 The author hopes that his son doesn't have a rough childhood like he did. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377466 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377466 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:49 -0400 This is probably referring to that most black people don't learn about slavery and segregation until they are in school. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377463 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377463 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:49 -0400 James Baldwin is best known for He is perhaps best known for his work of a Native Son,Nobody Knows My Name, and The Fire Next Time. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377460 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377460 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:49 -0400 Cover. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377447 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377447 Quartez Harris is an educator and author, his only poem/story so far is "We Made It To School Alive," He currently lives in Cleveland Ohio with his son. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:49 -0400 Cover https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377443 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377443 Neither children appear to be wearing shoes, perhaps they are too poor to afford shoes. The title "We made it to school alive" may be referencing to the struggles and possible dangers of being poor. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:49 -0400 I believe that the wings represent the innocence, adventure, and creativity of childhood. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377441 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377441 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:49 -0400 "Me Talk Pretty One Day" https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377025 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377025 The comedic relief greatly improves the story. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:58:50 -0500 "Me Talk Pretty One Day" https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377010 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377010 I agree, assigning everyone a adjective next to their country of origin added a comical tone to the story. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:53:25 -0500 "Me Talk Pretty One Day" https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2376994 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2376994 Trying to learn some Spanish was really tough for me too. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:48:16 -0500 "Me Talk Pretty One Day" https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2376992 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2376992 This is relatable because every time I start something new I get a little nervous. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:47:33 -0500 Humor https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2376922 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2376922 Without the humor the poem would of been much more dull. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:29:12 -0500 Repetition https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2373309 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2373309 I agree with what Gavin said. "This is a training ground" reinforces the idea that school is only training us and not teaching us. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:46:34 -0500 Thank you, ma'am https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2352168 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2352168 Perhaps Mrs. Jones can relate to Roger in some way, she may have been poor like roger and tried to steal things when she was younger. Because of this she feels pity for Roger and wants to help him. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:01:28 -0400 Family https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2302123 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2302123 Talking about his family and reminisce about the past could be good way for Morrie to come to terms with his upcoming death. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:14:22 -0500 Selfless https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2302021 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2302021 I believe Charlotte is being selfless by allowing other visitors to come visit Morrie,taking away her time to stick by him, and say goodbye. She understandably is heartbroken that her husband is dying and that she wants to stay by his side until he passes, but there are others who were close friends, family, and other close people who want to meet with Morrie in private too. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:27:38 -0500 It's crazy to see all these pictures of empty subway trains. Before Covid, you would never not see a subway train that wasn't packed to the brim with people. https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2267049 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2267049 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 21:50:33 -0500 Arnold failing to return the groceries. https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187429 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187429 When Arnold tries to return the groceries to the store, the cashier starts talking over him and is quickly scanning the items in the cart. Arnold is too nervous to tell her that he wants to return the groceries rather than buying them again. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 20:34:06 -0500 What is the arguable purpose of this scene at the beginning of the film? https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187419 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187419 The scene's purpose is to introduce Jack to the audience. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 20:02:55 -0500 The opening scene. https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187418 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187418 The opening sequence introduces the audience to characters. They're preparing for a dance. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 19:58:17 -0500 3. Receipt/Audience https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2176093 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2176093 The target audience for the poem is everyone going through a hard time. Everyone experiences mental problems or a tough time every once in a while. The Author tells the audience to “stay strong” which is good advice for anyone going through a tough time. Fri, 30 Oct 2020 20:36:06 -0400