((Author's Note: This is a response to the two songs "Field Below" and "Big yellow Taxi".))
The song "Big Yellow Taxi", is a song about the enviorment and the economy. When you look at the lyrics first and not listen to the song, you may feel a variety of things. Sad, sympathetic, regretful, and the list goes on and on. When I listened to the song, sung by, Joni Mitchell, I was not impressed by her tone to the song's lyrics. If you listen to it, you will be happy. Joni took a sad depressing song and turned it into a happy upbeat song that does not give the listener a clean message to the song. So all-in-all; good song, bad tone.
The second song, "Field Below", sung by Regina Spektor, is also a song about the fight between the enviorment and economy. The lyrics show a sad and depressed mood and when you listen to the song, it gives you exactly that. Her tone really fits the song well; she sounds sad that is what we wanted right? She shares the correct tone and her tone fits the mood. Summery: Good song, great tone.
In conclusion, both songs share a similar message, but one tone is very different from the other. Music helps share feelings and emotion. It can help you be happy when you are sad and open new worlds. Music is powerful and life could not exist.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
A Kidnapped Kid Not Mind
By: Alex Caraulia
Are you totally fooled?
Your mind is like a pair of heels;
fragile and hard to walk in.
But she is not;
her mind is inpenitrable,
clam and relaxed.
No, no, no;
She musn't be fooled,
you are the fools my good sirs.
Poverted hate?
Love for those in poverty?
Or the ultimate want that comes with poverty?
Walking in a store you see want,
even on the streets.
What will you do to get it?
She will not be bought.
Little girl;
she is strong.
You are shaking with cowardice;
shaking in fear,
what is it that you want?
A price for a loved one is not full of worth;
More so worth,
is worthless.
She is loved but are you?
Sirs you need help,
Go get help.
For you,
someone so low;
so worthless.
Just like me;
but I am NOT--
NOT a bad person.
Nor can you be;
just your bad decisions.
They reflect who you are.
Was it possible that it was needed?
Do you need money;
good sirs-sirs-sirs.
You can't get it,
well maybe if you ask;
No...not even then.
This is a parody of the first story in, Vanished. It is about the two men who kidnapped Erica Pratt. This is in the form of the story, Mother to Son. The speaker is Erica's grandmother to the men who kidnapped Erica. The mood is mocking and the tone is playful.
Are you totally fooled?
Your mind is like a pair of heels;
fragile and hard to walk in.
But she is not;
her mind is inpenitrable,
clam and relaxed.
No, no, no;
She musn't be fooled,
you are the fools my good sirs.
Poverted hate?
Love for those in poverty?
Or the ultimate want that comes with poverty?
Walking in a store you see want,
even on the streets.
What will you do to get it?
She will not be bought.
Little girl;
she is strong.
You are shaking with cowardice;
shaking in fear,
what is it that you want?
A price for a loved one is not full of worth;
More so worth,
is worthless.
She is loved but are you?
Sirs you need help,
Go get help.
For you,
someone so low;
so worthless.
Just like me;
but I am NOT--
NOT a bad person.
Nor can you be;
just your bad decisions.
They reflect who you are.
Was it possible that it was needed?
Do you need money;
good sirs-sirs-sirs.
You can't get it,
well maybe if you ask;
No...not even then.
This is a parody of the first story in, Vanished. It is about the two men who kidnapped Erica Pratt. This is in the form of the story, Mother to Son. The speaker is Erica's grandmother to the men who kidnapped Erica. The mood is mocking and the tone is playful.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Thank You Mr. Hughes
By: Alex Caraulia
*(Authors Note: This is a short response to the poem, Mother to Son, by Langston Hughes. This is a letter to Langston Hughes telling him what I think of his poem and how I interpreted his poem.)*
Dear Mr. Hughes,
I read your poem the other day and thought it was magnificent! I loved the way you used the metaphor, --“Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair.”--. It really created a good piece of imagery. I think—and I may be wrong.—that what you were trying to say to the reader, that this person’s life was not a too happy one. Also the mood of the story, made me feel tired and sad, yet at the same time, full of hope.
The second I read the line, --“So boy, don't you turn back. Don't you set down on the steps 'Cause you finds it's kinder hard. Don't you fall now--” – I felt hopeful and I smiled. Sometimes I feel like I have no hope left and I feel like sitting down on the stairs of life; sometimes I feel like falling down. This poem told me to never give up hope and I thank you for that.
Thank you Mr. Hughes,
Alex Caraulia
*(Authors Note: This is a short response to the poem, Mother to Son, by Langston Hughes. This is a letter to Langston Hughes telling him what I think of his poem and how I interpreted his poem.)*
Dear Mr. Hughes,
I read your poem the other day and thought it was magnificent! I loved the way you used the metaphor, --“Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair.”--. It really created a good piece of imagery. I think—and I may be wrong.—that what you were trying to say to the reader, that this person’s life was not a too happy one. Also the mood of the story, made me feel tired and sad, yet at the same time, full of hope.
The second I read the line, --“So boy, don't you turn back. Don't you set down on the steps 'Cause you finds it's kinder hard. Don't you fall now--” – I felt hopeful and I smiled. Sometimes I feel like I have no hope left and I feel like sitting down on the stairs of life; sometimes I feel like falling down. This poem told me to never give up hope and I thank you for that.
Thank you Mr. Hughes,
Alex Caraulia
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Erica Pratt By: Alex Caraulia
By: Alex Caraulia
(Author’s Note: This is a piece on the character Erica Pratt in the story, Vanished True Tails of the Missing. This is about what happened to her and how she got out alive.)
Erica Pratt is a playful young second-grader that lives in Philadelphia. One thing you might not realize about her though is her unconditional bravery. Some might say she could fight a bull and live! Maybe she should become a fighter in the famous Roman Colosseum. On July 22, 2002, young Erica was walking with her sister on the sidewalk. All of a sudden, Erica was abducted by two men right in front of her sister’s eyes. As the kidnappers, Edward Johnson and James Burns, drove away the police were immediately informed of this very tragic incident.
After three days of being duct-taped to a mattress that was locked in a dark basement, Erica bit through the tape to escape. She navigates her way through the house to find a window to scream for help. The wind carried her shout through the woods and it acts as a guide to her safety. Luckily, help isn’t far off because two teens come to help her out. Her bravery lucked out for her and she never gave up. She wasn’t someone who just lay there helplessly; like a building waiting to be demolished into rubble. She took action and helped herself to get the help that she needed.
(Author’s Note: This is a piece on the character Erica Pratt in the story, Vanished True Tails of the Missing. This is about what happened to her and how she got out alive.)
Erica Pratt is a playful young second-grader that lives in Philadelphia. One thing you might not realize about her though is her unconditional bravery. Some might say she could fight a bull and live! Maybe she should become a fighter in the famous Roman Colosseum. On July 22, 2002, young Erica was walking with her sister on the sidewalk. All of a sudden, Erica was abducted by two men right in front of her sister’s eyes. As the kidnappers, Edward Johnson and James Burns, drove away the police were immediately informed of this very tragic incident.
After three days of being duct-taped to a mattress that was locked in a dark basement, Erica bit through the tape to escape. She navigates her way through the house to find a window to scream for help. The wind carried her shout through the woods and it acts as a guide to her safety. Luckily, help isn’t far off because two teens come to help her out. Her bravery lucked out for her and she never gave up. She wasn’t someone who just lay there helplessly; like a building waiting to be demolished into rubble. She took action and helped herself to get the help that she needed.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Erica Pratt
By: Alex Caraulia
(Author’s Note: This is a piece on the character Erica Pratt in the story, Vanished True Tails of the Missing. This is about what happened to her and how she got out alive.)
Erica Pratt is a young second-grader that lives in Philadelphia. One thing you might not realize about her though is her unconditional bravery. Until you hear her story that is. On July 22, 2002, young Erica was walking with her sister on the sidewalk. All of a sudden, Erica was abducted by two men right in front of her sister’s eyes. As the kidnappers, Edward Johnson and James Burns, drove away the police were immediately informed.
After three days of being duct-taped to a mattress that was locked in a dark basement, Erica bites through the tape to escape. She navigates her way through the house to find a window to scream for help. Luckily, help isn’t far off because two teens come to help her out. Her bravery lucked out for her and she never gave up. She wasn’t someone who just lay there helplessly. She took action and helped herself to get more help.
(Author’s Note: This is a piece on the character Erica Pratt in the story, Vanished True Tails of the Missing. This is about what happened to her and how she got out alive.)
Erica Pratt is a young second-grader that lives in Philadelphia. One thing you might not realize about her though is her unconditional bravery. Until you hear her story that is. On July 22, 2002, young Erica was walking with her sister on the sidewalk. All of a sudden, Erica was abducted by two men right in front of her sister’s eyes. As the kidnappers, Edward Johnson and James Burns, drove away the police were immediately informed.
After three days of being duct-taped to a mattress that was locked in a dark basement, Erica bites through the tape to escape. She navigates her way through the house to find a window to scream for help. Luckily, help isn’t far off because two teens come to help her out. Her bravery lucked out for her and she never gave up. She wasn’t someone who just lay there helplessly. She took action and helped herself to get more help.
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