Poetry Post

     The poetry unit has been very helpful to me. I've grown to understand the poetry terms that I had previously heard of, but never understood. Things such as sound devices, and figures of speech.
     Before, poetry to me was just a story or flowing words, but now I understand that there is so much more to it than that. Poetry isn't just random words strung together made to sound nice. There are things the authors have to take into consideration such a where to place that internal rhyme, or weather or not they want that alliteration. Do they want the poem to be told in euphony or in cacophony?  All these new poetry terms that have been introduced to me, and have helped me to further understand and appreciate poetry on a whole new level. It has also added a few new words to my vocabulary!

American Dream

To me, the American Dream is about getting an education for yourself and trying to make yourself into the best person you can be. Also, since many Americans eventually settle down and start a family, I think it is their job as American parents to try their best to raise their children to grow up and live to their potential. I would think you would like a better, easier life for your children. This way the next generation is more efficient than the next.

I think my idea of the American Dream is relatively similar to the usual interpretation. It's slightly different because money isn't as important to me, but the idea of working hard is still the same.