Most recent public comments by Austin Densmore https://nowcomment.com/users/94641 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627543 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627543 Now I don't really think this fall under any of the categories of PVLEGS but I just thought it was very important to mention the use of visual aid. For starters, it is a great callback to her exordium and keeps the audience engaged. It also traps this sense of wonder and mystery for the audience. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:11:34 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627529 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627529 So to start, Susan carries herself very well throughout her presentation. The poise is very strong here and you can tell she cares deeply about the subject based off of the life in her voice. The addition of visual aid is also a great strategy in keeping your audience engaged. Her exordium was a great transition into her presentation as well. Gestures were strong and weren't pointless and weren't flying all over the place with no real representation of her voice. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:11:34 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627513 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627513 She throws her hands up to say "That's how it is" when referring to a fact reinforced by statistical research. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:11:34 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627509 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627509 Her having her hands in a claw and bringing them in represents a congregation of students. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:11:34 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627505 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627505 To simulate what her typical classroom was like which was in rows, she faced her palms together and moved them right and up and down to simulate the desks. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:11:34 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562848 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562848 I really appreciate her creation of acceptance of other races and by her creating this type of art, it may motivate others with malicious thoughts about other races can change through her art. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:14:44 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562781 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562781 Her work was described as incredibly unique, it was unlike any other kind of work at the time. She used parts of literature, ads, labels, and other things of that nature to create her art. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:14:44 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562770 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562770 Sister Corita was described by many as a hard worker, she took on the tasks that were physically demanding and was in her studio many hours of the day creating and scheming new ideas for her art. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:14:44 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562763 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562763 Sister Corita created a new viewpoint to life and it's great secrets and mysteries. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:14:44 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562719 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562719 Sister Magdelene was a pillar to Sister Corita's success due to Sister Magdelene's unrelenting push to succeed. She would push Corita up to speak and helped her become the respected woman she was at the time, and still is today. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:14:45 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562714 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562714 In reference to the many interviews in this short film, Sister Corita was seen as joyful, always fulfilled by her work and always brought a wonderful presence everywhere she went. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:14:43 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2531211 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2531211 Every human being is born with a sense of empathy, unless you are mentally ill. It is undoubtedly important to understand others problems and feel a sense of empathy when your friends or family are met with challenges. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:47:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2531196 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2531196 Impulsivity can lead to many negatives when attempting to focus on the task at hand. Technology plays a major part in this problem. When we hear notifications from our personal devices we impulsively and instinctively look to see if someone has responded to us or messaged us first. So if try to manage this impulse, only then can we learn and tackle the challenge at hand. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:56:17 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2531165 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2531165 Persisting is very important when met with a difficult decision or challenge. When met with a challenge, continually thinking of a solution even when you haven't found it yet will help you eliminate answers that would have previously not had made sense. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:03:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2531162 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2531162 I will be using this in my reflection of this article. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:52:12 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2531126 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2531126 HOM are also a fun way to represent critical thinking when met with a difficult task. But putting it this way does create a sort of visual when tackling problems. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:47:45 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2531064 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2531064 Keeping the mind busy is important due to the negativity that can breed from a mind full of TV static and nothingness. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:44:30 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2379423 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2379423 This just shows that school is a stressful, anxiety inducing part of most people's lives. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:34:16 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2379406 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2379406 The teacher's belittling of students is a interesting use of teaching. If I were to assume, I'd guess that she does it to assume authority and show who is in charge. She also does this to show that they have more to learn as well. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:28:07 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2379402 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2379402 I find it interesting that his teacher use a question that requires some critical thinking to introduce yourself. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:18:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2379398 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2379398 Daniel's use of unintelligible language does give the reader the same scene and feeling as Daniel felt within the class. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:11:59 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2379396 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2379396 This definitely describes it similar to a battle or fight. You either give up and drown or you swim to shore by working hard to succeed within the class. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:07:13 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2379388 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2379388 This gives us an introduction to our narrator and the current environment he has found himself in. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:59:16 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377519 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377519 This is showing that students hate to read due to the lack of representation among the black community and having reading become a chore. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377518 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377518 The students have finally realized that they are the minority and understand that some things are not equal including representation in children's literature. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377514 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377514 I am not exactly sure what the author meant by this, I'd like to assume that her womb is like a library and she read about her daughter and fell in love during her pregnancy. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377513 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377513 I find it interesting that he used books as their amenities. It goes to show how the lower income communities tend to enjoy the simpler things. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377510 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377510 This quote refers back to the days of the slaves and implies that our schools always hold back hardest workers no how well they do in class. The standardized testing holds the students back. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377507 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377507 The format that the author wrote this page really adds to the message due to the fact that he built his literature like a standardized test. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377505 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377505 I feel as if the author is suggesting that they will need more than just wishful thinking to climb out of their "hood". Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377502 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377502 "My son keeps begging me to take him to see the world. i am afraid there are only swamps for him to dip his head in". I think what the author meant by this is that there may be nothing left for his son to see if things don't change. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:49 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377495 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377495 The author implies that his son can't reach his dreams due to the circumstances he is in. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:49 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377034 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377034 I feel like the author implies that this student has never experienced any form of luxury or the water. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377000 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377000 "what do they think the story is going to be mostly about?" "They shout: not us..." The author recognizes the lack of racial identification within literature, Only about 21% of children's literature is about the African American Community according to the CCBC (2017). Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376978 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376978 This gives the notion that our children are stuck inside technology and not reading and learning physically, which often tends to be true. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376972 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376972 This goes to show how school can be so crushing to a child's spirit and imagination. Most students go through like a drone, mindless and going through the motions. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376953 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376953 The author's use of the children's names really gives a sense of depth and imagery to this piece of literature. It really makes me imagine a class room full of young kids being unaware of life's horrors and living blissfully. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376946 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376946 The author projects a very realistic outlook on life and does not try to hide life's imperfections but does show how it can be changed, through minds of our youth. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376932 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376932 This quote seems to imply that he does not care what his son's dreams are. As long as hes happy he can reach for the stars if he wanted to and he would be proud. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376919 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376919 The implication of line 4-5 really just shows how influential school tries to be on it's students. The author seems to imply that he was allowed to see life through his eyes and was forced to see it through a different lens. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:45 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376914 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376914 "My son runs his hands across a puddle outside our apartment, pretend it's an ocean he can swim in." The creativity and imagination of a child is so precious and crucial to their upbringing. The mind of a child is the most pure state before growing older and seeing and understanding the imperfections of life. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:45 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376900 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376900 This quote seems to infer that we are unaware of our oppression until we are experiencing it first hand. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376896 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376896 The butterfly wings does show a form of innocence among the children and does give the audience of this book a sneak peak in what they will be reading. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2373923 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2373923 That is a very good point, in school, we are taught that there are leaders and followers. Why does that have to be the case? Can we not be what we are usually described as a student body? I believe that there should not be only one leader or multiple, but all, every piece of knowledge or opinion is important to hear and articulate these thoughts together. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:32:07 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2373918 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2373918 These faults are usually ignored, which is just truly awful. We as the student body are not their lab rats, we want to be the future. Every single student deserves to succeed no matter what. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:28:20 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2373914 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2373914 This statement, is a message, the message that is being conveyed is that the separation of "regular" students and "honors" students is wrong. I think this ties in with a sort of favoritism seen within schools. The students who walk through school without a single care in the world and succeed tend to frustrate those who struggle. A lot of those times, the students who struggle, do not receive the proper help and support they need to make it just like the honors do. In fact personally, me being a student who does not have to much trouble in school I see these students that struggle, I understand the lives the live and the stress and the responsibility they put on themselves is astronomical. These students need our attention, not the honor role who breeze through. Punishment is not the answer for the students who struggle. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 22:44:39 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260954?scroll_to=2356368 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260954?scroll_to=2356368 Malcolm's determination is certainly powerful. He yearns for knowledge and to be able to understand conversation and to write. These actions he made, I believe created the shell that he grew into. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:57:14 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260283?scroll_to=2352313 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260283?scroll_to=2352313 The feeling of turning a year older hits you when you have another birthday. Sometimes we forget that we grow old. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:47:59 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2351881 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2351881 Mrs. Luella seems to take a form of pity on Roger, and a sense of forgiveness. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:01:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258458?scroll_to=2334987 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258458?scroll_to=2334987 Just as a few of my fellow classmates have said, this stanza describes a familiarity within the situation. I feel like the author was envisioning a scene of the botanical garden in complete disarray but she still relives the memories that she once experienced there. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:53:30 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2334899 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2334899 When June says this, I believe she is trying to say that these evil men have no control over her or her actions during the day, and controls herself over her own power and independence. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:42:59 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301998 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301998 I really appreciate the acceptance from Mitch and the fact that he understands where Morrie comes from within his thoughts. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:10:36 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301971 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301971 Morrie shows determination to continue on and talk about life's hardships even though his body has been slowly dying throughout the whole duration of Mitch's visits. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:07:32 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/243457?scroll_to=2301882 https://nowcomment.com/documents/243457?scroll_to=2301882 To describe life as a wrestling match is a good representation of life can sometimes be tiring and can seem to always throw the right punches. In the end, no matter how many punches and how many times we get life on the ropes, it always comes back swinging hard. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:52:34 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/243457?scroll_to=2301864 https://nowcomment.com/documents/243457?scroll_to=2301864 This shows the humility within Morrie, he is not embarrassed by his own sickness and the inconveniences that come with it. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:50:09 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/243457?scroll_to=2301846 https://nowcomment.com/documents/243457?scroll_to=2301846 His promise was not kept, Mitch had lost contact with a lot of the people he previously knew, including Morrie. It goes to show that some promises cannot be kept Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:47:04 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/243457?scroll_to=2301840 https://nowcomment.com/documents/243457?scroll_to=2301840 this statement is a reminder that Morrie Really appreciates Mitch and their time together, It shows the connection between them is very strong. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:45:15 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2266514 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2266514 I was working at a pizza joint at the time when I saw on the news that he died. I never really watched a lot of basketball but the videos I would see of him, he was always trying his best to be an inspiration and leader for his teammates and others around him. His daughter was a up and coming prodigy in the basketball space. It was not Kobe's time to go, and it wasn't Gianna's either. Fri, 08 Jan 2021 13:37:48 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2266507 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2266507 In our lovely United States of America, a lot of people like to say that democracy does not work, or it's failing. These people, that live in a communist country ruled by a selfish, corrupt ruler are fighting for their independence. They want to fight for their ideology of government, democracy. Fri, 08 Jan 2021 13:33:45 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2266489 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2266489 I've always wanted to visit there and see the art. I completely agree that it is very bizarre, hopefully it will be different this year. Fri, 08 Jan 2021 13:24:15 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2266487 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2266487 This photo represents the trial and error of 2020. This photo in my opinion represents a hope for 2021 and could possibly mean a safer, more simple life for us this year. Fri, 08 Jan 2021 13:23:15 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2186669 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2186669 Barry's father comes to visit after some odd years. They chat at Barry's home and then they go to the golf range after Barry reveals that he gives golf lessons. His father wants him to hit the ball but he cannot. Barry's dad grabs him and forces him to hit it, and then storms off. Barry has an episode and Jack comes to help him. Barry's dad is a very likely suspect for Barry's case of schizophrenia, the emotional damage he as caused has ruined Barry. Wed, 11 Aug 2021 08:15:56 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2186597 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2186597 In this scene, the board members give off this feeling of sadness for Lucien, or are feeling bad that he is the way he is. And I also think that the way the lines are delivered shows how they probably feel and think that this is a waste of time. Overall, this a super important scene to help understand who Lucien is as a person. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:53:48 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2186594 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2186594 This line is delivered so well and I feel like this line expresses that Lucien internally feels like the rest of us "A simple man" he describes himself, and he just wants to be treated like such, "a simple man.". Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:50:22 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2184928 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2184928 This dance is truly a very powerful scene. It may just seem like a normal dance in every other movie, but it is between two people with mental handicaps. The dance shows people that everyone deserves the rights to be in love or be in a relationship. Everyone is allowed to be happy, especially someone who is seen as "retarded" or "slow". Thu, 05 Nov 2020 13:28:27 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2184911 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2184911 In this scene, Jack and his wife go to marriage counseling to speak about their issues. Jack is torn about feeling the burden and guilt of getting mad and feeling like he is abandoning them. Jack bursts out that he has to take care of them, and their marriage counselor asked who made that rule, Jack replied with "I didn't make the rules, not me, God." I believe Jack says this to express his frustration with God and to show how God is a unfair being with who gets to be cursed with disability. Thu, 05 Nov 2020 14:17:48 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2167554 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2167554 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 17:11:27 -0400