F2F Class Notes (Tony)

Read a few Edgar Allen Poe short stories:

https://www.poetryloverspage.com/poets/poe/poe_ind.html

Creative Writing:

Write a creative and fictional story.

Location: Mars

You have a Robot-Bird Brother

Brother created the atmosphere on Mars, so THERE IS oxygen.

You are looking for your mother’s lost ring. Which can take you back to Earth.

Vocabulary

I feel like I had to endure my last job.

His endurance for cold was unheard of, he broke many world records, and even climbed Mt. Everest wearing only shorts and shoes.

What is the tallest mountain in the world?  Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.

These lights, illuminate the room.  (Literal)

His rant, although annoying, was actually quite illuminating. It really opened my eyes.  (Figurative)

The movie was given an unfair critique(N. writing). The critic (N. person) hadn’t even seen the movie.

I have a covert interview with an Italian for a new job.

I don’t like him, but in terms of his professional ability I admire him.

narcissist – a person who is obsessed with their appearance, and thinks they look great

eg: I’m not a narcissist, but I have narcissistic tendencies. I am always looking in the mirror.

rant V. – to complain in a way that is unreasonable

eg: My mom always rants about my habit of leaving dirty dishes.

poach V. – 1. when you illegally hunt an animal     2. when you steal a good employee from another company

eg: My interview needed to be covert because they were trying to poach me.

Pronunciation

MT.  –  Mount Everest

The Himalayas  –