Comparing stories

bad as the start of a story can get. And then my Mom dies, and I’m stuck in a lifeboat with a flesh-eating cook, and a poor sailor that doesn’t speak my language; you know, the trivial stuff. From the beginning, I said “Wow, slow down. Too much to take in,” and that’s why my mind made it even more unrealistic. Playing along with the cards of “I read a similar story so I will probably have a similar ending” just seemed way simpler back then. It’s always easier to make up a story in your mind, and make

is due. Suddenly I’ve got knots in my stomach. Just thinking about it gets me worried. So, I tell myself that after church while everyone else is napping I will sit down and make myself come up with something. I tell myself there has got to be a story in my brain worth telling. Some life happening that has changed me or my way of thinking. That afternoon goes by uneventful. Still nothing. Monday morning brings in a new day with great expectations. The smell of my coffee and the warmth of my

they should get to know each other better. The next thing to do is to tell a story about yourself, regarding the issue you are trying to bring awareness to. For example, when I was little I was uneducated about pool chemicals and being a girl who likes exploring. I found the pool tablets and smelt them. Little did I know inhaling the chemicals are not good for you. So, I had to get rushed to the hospital. This is a story that could be an example for Safety Town. If I would have been informed about

I have learned that life is about learning new and exciting things and allowing your self to open your mind to the possibility of new perspectives. In my life, I have always found that it’s important to learn something new every day. With that I make it my goal to learn something new every day. When I began this class, I knew that there would be many opportunities to learn. From grade school, I had a basic understanding of the world and how the perspectives of others varied from my own. After reading

My life has always been boring. It’s always been the same things again and again, but without my music, family, friends, and my daydreaming, I would never have a chance to at least try overcome my problems such as social anxiety. Without those things I probably wouldn’t be able to do things like die my hair wacky colors. The first thing that comes to mind would be my love for music. Ever since I was really young, music has been in my life. Whenever I’m down, angry, frustrated, or stressed, I listen

Writers have a story to tell, but exactly how they tell it depends upon the actual contents of the tale. If the narrative is written outright, it can be tedious to read. Both the writer and the readers tire quickly if the story gives all of the information, and leaves nothing to be figured out by the reader. To avoid boredom, many writers will change up the format of the story and include multiple literary elements to make it more interesting. This applies to Paul Haven's story, "The Curse of the

The story “Car Crash while Hitchhiking” seems like a story about a man who hallucinates while on drugs, but it has a far deeper meaning. The narrator is reliving a personal experience in his head. The car crash that he is in reminds him of his family who died in a tragic accident. This analysis will show this by using examples of the setting, emotion, memory, and “medicine”. The majority of this story happened in the past which is what makes it memory-like. The setting of this story changes as time

who are enduring the consequences of smoking. Although they are not celebrities, they are living proof of the types of consequences that come from smoking. They are not experts or rich. They are former smokers. Using real people, with their real stories, builds credibility. Details Explanation It is not always possible to rely on outside sources to make an idea credible. In many instances, ideas have to vouch for themselves. People tend to believe more in ideas when they are given details. For

gone, people realize that it’s much more difficult to stay sane without them. In Lord of the Flies, the boys start out doing great on the island and see it as more of an opportunity for adventure rather than a predicament. At the beginning of the story, one of the boys exclaims quite enthusiastically “No grownups!”(Golding 8) which shows his anticipation for having a fun time on the island without anyone telling them what to do. However, once their rules system falls apart, they give in to a savage

device is all they can see, feel, and think about. Anthony Doerr wrote the article “Am I Still Here?” to share his own experience of this addiction in hopes to open the eyes of others who have also fallen into the same trap. Anthony started his story of by introducing his twin whom he called “Z”. “Z” wasn’t his actual twin, but rather a whole other part of himself. He then goes on to explain that “Z” hates anything that doesn’t have to do with the internet. His twin is always in the back of Anthony’s