Most recent public comments by student Reese Garloch https://nowcomment.com/users/94843 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627633 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627633 Cain walks around the stage, speaks clearly, opens her arms to make gestures, and does not look frightened. All of these elements put together add up to give her good poise. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:11:35 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627631 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627631 Instead of looking down or looking straight ahead, Cain looks all around the audience and makes eye contact with everyone. By doing this, she is allowing herself to directly engage with the audience, which makes them more engaged with her speech. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:11:35 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627550 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627550 Throughout the speech, Cain was able to keep a steady, clear voice. She eliminated "verbal viruses" such as the word "like," and did not mumble her words. This made it easier for her audience to better understand her. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:11:35 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627507 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627507 Cain is seen walking around the stage throughout the speech rather than standing in one place. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:11:34 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627489 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627489 Instead of standing in the same exact position throughout the whole speech,Cain moves her arms around the whole time performing gestures, which makes her look prepared and less nervous. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:11:33 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627481 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627481 Cain gives the audience a background story about how she was listed an outcast for reading and not being "outgoing." Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:11:33 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530140 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530140 By using what you already know from situations from the past, you are able to use those new skills in new situation to avoid any past failure. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:20:26 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530138 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530138 I like this quote because it basically states that if you don't fix your mistake, it turns into another mistake. By doing this, you are refusing to give up and striving for success. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:19:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530136 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530136 If people "keep moving," and are persistent with their actions, they can accomplish success. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:17:12 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530134 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530134 The text basically states that by incorporating these Habits of Mind in your everyday life, many benefits will come from it. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:26:38 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530132 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530132 How is it that we can use the Habits of Mind in our everyday life? Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:01:42 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530131 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530131 What is it about these characteristics make these successful people successful? Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:11:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2526682 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2526682 When Janie talks about Tea Cake, it makes the reader question who this person is and what happened to the character. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:41:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2526681 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2526681 Nanny wants Janie to marry a man three times her age. If I was in Janie's shoes, there is absolutely no way I would do that. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:40:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2526666 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2526666 The people in town gossiped about Janie when she returned, showing how rude people tend to be in a small town. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:38:40 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2526663 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2526663 When the woman commented on Janie's overalls, she suggests that she should be wearing something more fancy than overalls since she was the mayor's former wife. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:37:03 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377053 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377053 The author says, "...some magical habits can become a new universe." I think the quote references how childhood memories can become so much more. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377048 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377048 When the author says the baby was "singing in the trees," he used a metaphor. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377044 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377044 Even though they did not have much, they still stuck together and loved one another. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377043 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377043 Even though they did not have much, they still stuck together and continued to love one another. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377039 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377039 It seems like he has a lot of love for his family. He writes, "...when she was an embryo, a leaf fell in love with her." It is obvious that he adores his daughter. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377022 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377022 When the author writes about being on the swing, he uses imagery to give the reader a clear image of what is going on in that moment. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377019 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377019 When the author writes about being on the swing, he uses imagery to give the author a clear image of what is going on in that moment. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377012 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377012 When the author describes swinging on the swing, he uses imagery that gives the reader a clear image of what is going on in that moment. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377002 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377002 When the author talks about swinging "high as moths," he uses a simile. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:57 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376965 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376965 I think the "story" is just life in general. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376957 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376957 As a high school student, I can relate to the girl because school in general can definitely take a toll on anyone. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376954 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376954 As a high school student, I can understand what the girl is going through. School can take a toll on anyone. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376940 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376940 His daughter is probably having a hard time with school. School can be challenging, and at seven years old, children are just starting to deal with getting used to school. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376931 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376931 When the author writes about the children who stop "daydreaming," I think it is referred to how much of a child's imagination is taken away during school. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:59 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376907 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376907 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:45 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2373930 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2373930 On the first day of classes, the teacher keeps mixing in French words with English words. Part of this could be that she wants to intimidate the students to see who is going to stay in her class. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:38:21 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260954?scroll_to=2356352 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260954?scroll_to=2356352 Malcolm X tells his story of having a self-taught education. He went to prison for robbery, but turned his life around by giving himself an education on his own. He put in the effort, and was able to give himself a fresh start. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:29:13 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260283?scroll_to=2351841 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260283?scroll_to=2351841 Rachel thinks that since Mrs. Price is older than her, and is the teacher, then she cannot argue with her. Even though it is not her sweater, she does not feel capable of proving the teacher wrong. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:15:14 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2351796 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2351796 I think the woman was trying to hold the boy accountable for his actions. He failed to take her purse, so instead of leaving him, she held him accountable and wanted him to think about his actions. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:01:30 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2334976 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2334976 I think the poem is about police brutality against African Americans. When the author says "black," he refers to African Americans, and when she says "blue," she refers to police. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:51:10 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258458?scroll_to=2334942 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258458?scroll_to=2334942 After reading this article a few times, I think the author finds their happiness in the nature. Even though it has apparently changed since the last visit, the author is still reminded of the happiness that nature brings. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:45:24 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247092?scroll_to=2308765 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247092?scroll_to=2308765 Morrie tells Mitch that he envies people are still able to do the things he cannot do anymore. When he starts to envy someone,he reminds himself that he needs to stop envying them. I think Morrie understands that he has already lived his life, which is why he stops himself from envying people. Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:34:58 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301969 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301969 Morrie feels that if he is in a stressful situation where he feels fear or anxiety, he will be able to detach himself from the situation. He does this because he does not want his last moments to be filled with fear. I believe this would be a useful tip for someone who is dying, so their last moments are not situations in which they are anxious. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:07:23 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301879 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301879 Morrie is lecturing Mitch about the love your family is able to give you. The love and security from your family is never going to be found in money or fame. Your family should be far more cherished than the materialistic things. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:51:36 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2266500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2266500 This picture spoke to me because the global pandemic caused many deaths as well as sadness. For me personally,the pandemic was one of those things that I thought could never happen, it just seemed unlikely. But it did happen, and it shocked all of us. People are losing their loved ones with rapidly, with little to no warning. This put the whole world in a slump in 2020, and we are still trying to get out of this slump in 2021. Fri, 08 Jan 2021 13:32:00 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2193387 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2193387 After watching the film, I have learned what life is like for not only the mentally challenged, but how it impacts the social workers working with them. The film allows the audience to see how Jack is struggling to keep a balance between his job and his relationship. It allowed me to take time to be grateful that I do not have any sort of mental illness. Mental illness can put a toll on not only the life of the person living with it, but also the life of the people putting in effort to make sure they can live a safe life. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:46:11 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2188388 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2188388 Sun, 08 Nov 2020 19:34:10 -0500