8.19.A Use And Understand The Function Of Various Elements Of Speech

Behind my drum set was the one place I felt completely like myself.

This was because I had never been part of any particular group.

Janis had seemed so confident, but she was just as self-conscious as me.

It was the perfect place to practice my drumming without anyone bothering me or judging me.

a strong sense of self-worth

a fear of being judged

pride in her physical appearance

a desire for personal change

expect to achieve greatness

feel disconnected from the world

want to be accepted by others

recognize their own uniqueness

Impress, implant,

My signature,

my own sun and rain.

I am myself,

questions the importance of her contribution

embraces the qualities that make her different from everyone else

is uncomfortable letting others know who she really is

is aware of her feelings

commitment

challenge

distraction

mystery

I’ve learned that some writers are quiet and shy, others noisy, others just plain obnoxious. Some like enchiladas and others like sushi; some like rap and others like rancheras.

We don’t just talk about writing. We sit by ourselves inside or outside, writing at airports or on kitchen tables, even on napkins.

Living hurts, so sometimes we write about a miserable date, a friend who betrayed us, the death of a parent. Some days, though, we’re so full of joy we feel like a kite.

When I was in grade school in El Paso, Texas (where I was born), I read comic books and mysteries and magazines and library books. I was soaking up language.

Mora entertains readers with a story about writing, while the poet does not.

Mora persuades people to start writing, while the poet describes a writer’s effort.

Mora describes the writing process for readers, while the poet does not.

Mora provides information about writing strategies, while the poet encourages a writer to use a specific strategy.

writing develops a person’s sense of self

searching for ideas in various places improves writing

writing helps others resolve their conflicts

expressing thoughts orally is easier than writing

The author gets her inspiration to write from her feelings, while the speaker is inspired by others.

The author expresses a willingness to begin writing, while the speaker has difficulty transforming thoughts into words.

The author prefers reading more than writing, while the speaker enjoys both reading and writing.

The author is content with her first attempt at writing, while the speaker continuously edits and revises.

compares various uses for the same material

focuses on a project specific to a location

expresses concerns about a new idea

discusses the future potential of an idea

Both inform people about an opportunity.

Both provide a resource to a community.

Both prevent landfills from overflowing.

Both are found in urban and rural areas.

But the citizens of Lima and other cities in arid regions around the world are hopeful.

Additionally, UTEC recorded a 28 percent increase in enrollment since the installation of the billboard.

They made a billboard that extracted moisture from the air and converted it into drinkable water.

This can supply hundreds of families with water each month.

using technology to keep the environment clean

collaborating to solve an urban problem

recycling materials that are typically considered trash

redesigning an object to serve a new purpose

Noah’s mother applauds the behavior of others, while the author criticizes the behavior of others.

Noah’s mother thinks that computers are not useful tools, while the author understands the value of technology.

Noah’s mother believes it is young people who are not courteous, while the author believes that some adults also lack courtesy.

Noah’s mother encourages her sons to appreciate their elders, while the author explains how adults need to demonstrate more respect for young people.