Take a Ride

Author’s Note: This piece is on how well I know about Figurative Language and how I can tell tones in a story.

Have you ever wanted to ride on a train? Ever wanted to see a train wind its way through a hilly landscape? In Emily Dickinson riddle- like poem, she describes this animal kind of a creature as a powerful, speedy thing, almost like a train! Emily doesn't describe it in just simple, more of lame terms, she describes in beautiful figurative languages! This language she is using makes the reader want to go on, and not stop and say, “Wow I just wasted 30 seconds reading something this boring.” This can relate to life, You may be boring or normal, but the best kinds of people or the freaks, with a tint of color in their life.

            And neigh like Boanerges, is an allusion, as in reference to something more historical. Now that sounds kind of odd right? Well it’s not. Emily put that splash of color in her poem to make it shine! I like to see it lap the miles, would be a personification giving human traits. Punctual as a start its own, would refer to a simile, by combining to examples into one sentence using as or like. All these sentences use figurative language, without it, I would say this piece would be a F. It’s what makes this piece exciting and fun to read. I would honestly say this piece is mostly a personification piece. 

Not only does the descriptive words a big part of this piece, but the tone defiantly expresses this poem. I feel like when the author was writing this, she was imagining it. She would be nervous, or scared. If you put the two sentences, And stop to feed itself at tanks and  In horrid, hooting stanza, sounds like he is getting himself ready to pounce on you, or another object. The tone effects this piece on the way you want to read it. It you want to read it with more excitement, you would get a different point of view then just babbling it off with no effort put into it.

As you read, you should now understand why figurative language and tone play a huge role in the Language Arts world. It shouldn't be easy learning it, you should run into some difficulties. With some good help, from a great teacher, or even some peers, you will be on the right track. Just don’t forget, always put a dash of color in life. 

Back Together?

Authors' Note: This piece is about how well I can demonstrate point of view from another ones observation.

Have you ever been through I break up? Ever heard the words, maybe we can be friends, or don’t ever talk to me again? Throughout your life, these words will be recognized every day, either hearing them from a friend, or even being the person saying those words.  In the song “We are Never Getting Back Together,” written by Taylor Swift, she shows how these words, can me nothing to her. Taylor is an idol to many young people. She literally shows us, how this relates to our own lives, and not just hers.

  

Baby, I miss you and I swear I'm gonna change. Trust me, remember how that lasted for a day I say, I hate you, we break up, you call me, I love you. As Taylor mocks her ex boyfriend, she teaches us that we shouldn't just listen to the words, we should understand them. She may have loved him, but in reality, things don’t always go your way. Their relationship was a repeating motion. If this song was written as the guy’s point of the view, the song could have a whole new meaning. 

Dear Taylor,

I remember when we broke up, THE FIRST TIME. I can't take this anymore, I need my space. Maybe we just need a break?

July 14

JULY 29(On the phone)

Boy: Baby, I miss. I swear I’m gonna change! Trust me?

Taylor: I remember how that lasted for a day.

Boy: But I Still love you!

Taylor: We are never ever, ever, getting back together.

You can tell that Taylor doesn't buy his lame excuses. She doesn't even trust the fellow, but the guy’s point of view he thinks they will be back together within the snap of a finger. He has been sending her mixed signals, and Taylor doesn't know how to respond to it. This then might lead up to angry, upset, or even confused relationships, but most of all, them Never Getting Back Together.

As you can see, relationships are a pain, but if you truly love someone, you would risk getting hurt. You’re going to want to shrivel up like a raisin and ignore everyone that tries to talk. With a little encouragement from Taylor, you will be back on your feet and as new as freshly picked strawberries.