christina's english blog

 After viewing my classmates' digital posters and reading the feedback comments left on my work, some new ideas and perspectives I gained about my poster is that many of my classmates like the color scheme and format I used for my poster. This feedback influenced the way I think about my creative choices  because I will continue to use bright and appealing colors whenever I do a project.

 While completing the simile and metaphor worksheet, the topic that challenged me the most was the finding your identity part because I feel like I haven't really discovered my identity yet. I think that I know myself as far as my personality and things I like but I'm not sure what I want to truly become in the future. However, this uncertainty helped inspire my figurative language. 

Today I created similes and metaphors that reflect my struggles, growth and resilience. Through doing this I learned many things about myself. One thing I learned was that even when I am faced with struggles, I don't let it discourage me and instead I let it motivate me instead. I also learned that I am a quiet and reserved person and sometimes I feel like I don't fit in with the crowd. 

 Over the break, I mainly just took this time to rest and get some sleep. I found that the break went by fast because I spent most of my days sleeping. However I don't regret it because throughout the school weeks I find myself feeling very tired and fatigued. By taking this time to rest, I feel refreshed and have a clear mindset to take on the rest of the school year. 

 I would choose a curated playlist , a notebook , and a warm cup of tea to show how I care. The playlist represents my habit of paying attention to your moods and sharing things that might make your day better. The notebook shows that I value your thoughts and want to help you organize your brightest ideas. Finally, the tea symbolizes my calm and steady personality, offering a sense of comfort whenever you need to focus or relax.

 Writing this rhetorical analysis essay has definitely boosted my confidence by showing me how to break down tough arguments into smaller pieces. I realized that using a planning guide makes drafting much smoother because my evidence and main points are already organized. This experience taught me how to look past the surface of a speech to find the speaker's true intentions and strategy.

 Analyzing the rhetorical situation was the most helpful step because it provided the necessary context for the entire speech. I learned that understanding the speaker's persona and the audience's needs reveals the underlying motivation behind the message. This improved my ability to see the speech as a strategic reaction to a specific moment rather than just a collection of words. By establishing this foundation, I can now accurately evaluate whether the speaker's choices truly resonate with their intended listeners.