A Serious Point, and then, a Spoof

1. Beauty is more than one's perception.
2. Money, the root of the fashion industry, takes precedence.
3. Magazines and other media are full of images like the ones below.
*4* The stylist curls the hair

* This sentence you must diagram. See pg 488 of the grammar book & your notes from 8/31






This is satire:



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The Urban Animal in his Landscape

1. The art of parkour originated in France.
2. Watch this video, and tell me your reaction.
3. A bad landing will break your face pretty well.



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Literary Term of the Day: IRONY

A definition of irony:

1. Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs
2. An occurrence, result, or circumstance notable for such incongruity.

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 1. Situational irony rarely gives so many so much satisfaction.
2. Alanis Morrisette does not know the difference between "ironic" and "annoying."
3. Reading this morning's story, I laughed my face off.

ps, click here to see why Alanis Morissette fails, too.

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One of the most American American Heroes Ever.

1. Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest boxers ever.
2. His appearance at the 1996 Olympics gave the world the opportunity to cheer him.
3. He suffers from Parkinson's disease today.

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1. The unemployment rate in America has been rising steadily.
2. Underemployment skews the statistics.
3. Regardless, many workers are an underused resource in our economy.



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I want a light saber.

1. I am the hugest Star Wars geek ever.
2. Watch these videos with me.
3. James Earl Jones has earned voice-over immortality.

 

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Shrimping in the Gulf to Re-Open

Seafood to be tested

1. Shrimp season has re-opened in the Gulf of Mexico.

2. Fisherman will hopefully make money again.

3. Scientists will test the seafood for toxins.







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I Heart Geeky Michael Cera

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1. Michael Cera stars in movies
2. His movies make mad cash.
3. Theaters will play "Scott Pilgrim Vs The World" this weekend.

Recognizing Bias

New York Times

Fox News


While both of these articles cover the same subject, their approach is very different.