Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Final Blogger Assessment - English 1B

This is my blog with the best voice.
http://cooperjosephblog.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-best-part-about-my-book-infinite.html#comment-form


One example of a sentence that demonstrates my writer’s voice is when I say “It won't do it literally of course. If a book did that, then the author would be covered in lawsuits”. This sentence talks about how earlier I said “…a massive battle will just jump right out at you”. This demonstrates my voice because I include some humor which can help you hear my voice more easily. Another phrase that demonstrates my writer’s voice is “…shows some of my favorite heroes”. This demonstrates my voice because I’m talking about my favorite heroes and you can hear my voice.


In my blog post, I have purposefully included informal diction. One example of informal diction is “Also, the action sequences aren't like the ones that you saw on TV as a kid”. This is informal diction because it talks directly to you so it feels like a normal conversation. I included this in order to better connect with the reader. A syntax technique that I include in my blog post is that I ask questions. An example of one that I ask is, “What about your book?” I include this in my post so that I can talk to the reader and make him/her able to interact with me.
 

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Advertisement (Infinite Crisis)

Superheroes: they work countless hours to save the day from those evil super villains who threaten the lives of humanity. They have always defeated super villains. Their missions have always been moderately easy - until now. Hordes of threatening villains now endanger the lives of the population, the heroes, and even Earth itself. Blood will be shed. Lives will be taken. Reality itself lies in the hands of the superheroes. Will the universe be saved? Will it collapse and die? What evil maniac would do such a thing and why? Read Infinite Crisis and find out.



                                                             You before reading this book:


You after reading this book:


Sunday, February 2, 2014

Real Life Issues (Infinite Crisis)

One of the real life issues that is apparent in Infinite Crisis is one that happens inside of us. The issue is that whenever we do something that is preposterous, antagonizing, or embarrassing, we as humans have a tendency to dwell in the past. For example, maybe you released feelings of anger in public and then you regret the decision thinking something like "No, I didn't mean to do that! I'm not a bad person! I wish I could go back and change what happened!"

In events prior to Infinite Crisis, Wonder Woman had to kill a man because he was controlling Superman's mind. The man was manipulating Superman into becoming a killer. Wonder Woman regretted the time that she had to kill him. It would always bother her and haunt her in days to come. Later in the story, however, Wonder Woman learns that you must not focus on what has already happened, but what lies ahead. Greg Cox, the author of this book, is saying that you should not dwell in the past.