Metaphor Graphic Card

I am a Computer (FINAL)

I am a Computer

Intelligent, I will always find a solution

Endless amounts of knowledge

Rest in my fingertips

Versatile, convenient, and advanced is my definition

I am a Computer

There is no doubt that

I am needed in everyday life

I am the solution

To all of your questions
I am a Computer

Never underestimate my possibilities

With every click

There is more and more to reveal

But it takes time and effort

For me to show them

I am a computer

Be careful how you treat me

One careless move

I am broken

Sometimes without hope of being restored
Being sensitive to the littlest things makes me a fragile person

I am a computer

When used right

I am a joy to have

But when abused

I will show you my wrath
Don't be fooled by how gentle and nice I may seem
For I will show my true colors when forced
I am a computer
Complicated
I am hard to figure out
Most people give up after the first try
and never give enough effort
This causes me to start losing hope

I will reach a point

Where nothing can fix the damage

That has been done

I am a computer

Take care of me

I am a Computer (DRAFT)

I am a Computer

Intelligent, I will always find a solution

Endless amounts of knowledge

Rest in my fingertips

Versatile, convenient, and advanced is my definition

I am a Computer

There is no doubt that

I am needed in everyday life

I am the solution

To all of your questions

Never underestimate my possibilities

With every click

There is more and more to reveal

But it takes time and effort

For me to show them

I am a computer

Be careful how you treat me

One careless move

I am broken

Sometimes without hope of being restored

I am a computer

When used right

I am a joy to have

But when abused

I will show you my wrath

 With continuous efforts of getting me fixed,

I will reach a point

Where nothing can fix the damage

That has been done

I am a computer

Take care of me

"A Coney Island Life":Literary Analysis

Many people live their lives as if there is always a tomorrow. When will they come to the realization that life is too short to take for granted. In “A Coney Island Life” by James L. Weil, he compares life’s opportunities to popular attractions at amusement parks. Weil uses Coney Island as a metaphor to convince the reader to make the best out of their life with no regrets.

The poem shows that life may have its struggles but when you work hard you will be rewarded for it. Just like in the poem, “on roller coaster ups and downs”, it also means that you will encounter unsteady roads, but all will be over when you finally come to a stop. In life, when you put the effort you will be rewarded for it. In the poem it states, “now arms filled with dolls I threw so much for”. After you have continuously been trying to knock over the pins, you are rewarded with a plush when you finally do. Even though some things make you want to give up and pull your hair out there is always a happy ending when you succeed.

This poem tries to use amusement park rides as a comparison to living life to fullest before your chances are all gone. It mentions, “I take perhaps my last ride”, meaning that you don’t know when the next opportunity is for you to accomplish something before your time is up. Some amusement parks are only there for a limited amount of time before it is gone until the next annual event. Weil also states, “how many more times round I have to catch that brass-ring-sun before the game is up.” Life can move so fast sometimes you won’t realize how much time you have wasted. There are so many things you want to achieve in a lifetime that each day must be a step towards that goal. If not, with a blink of an eye it is all over.

Weil uses Coney Island as a metaphor to convince the reader to live everyday a little more risky with the idea that there might not always be a tomorrow. We end up realizing how precious every minute really is. 

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Portfolio Reflection

Overall, I feel I have greatly improved this past semester. I never enjoyed the writing process growing up, so now I am glad to say that it is something I no longer find like a waste of time. I am very proud that I can make a boring essay sound somewhat exciting for the reader and for me. I have noticed that with some assignments I have trouble with my organization skills. In the next semester I will strive to plan out exactly where I want certain parts of my essay to be. This goal will make the assignment seem less stressful for me and would make it easier for the reader to distinguish my thoughts. Im excited for more obstacles to come my way in the next semester so it can teach to become a more advanced writer for the years to come. Please write a short comment answering the following questions:

What piece of writing did you like best in my portfolio and why? 

What did you like about my portfolio and sharing and what would you like to see me improve on?

Which of the writing traits (ideas, organization, voice, word choice) do you feel was most successful for me?

Which of the traits of writing would you like me to improve on in the coming semester?

First Semester Portfolio

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