Transcript for Drawing Activity

Beth: in the top left hand corner (.) there's (3) like an eight (.) but on its side (5) Exactly ^ um (.) on the (.) to the right of the eight (1) there's like a (.) circle which is a bit bigger than the infinity sign (1) so it's like a (.) thumb (.) size (3) a circle (3)

Rachel: I'll redraw it (3)

Beth: Done? ^ (4) and then (.) to the right of that (.) a bit further down (.) there's a rectangle (.) but it's like (2) the longest side is (2) on the (.) bottom (.) on the top (/) if you get what I mean?^ (4) um (.) below the infinity sign (/) like quite a bit below (.) so about a fingers length below (2) there's a star (4)

Overview: Beth's spontaneous description was effective and came across with clear instructions, however it took a long time to get her point across due to fillers, pauses and use of interrupting herself with different bits of information. Nonetheless, the understanding between Beth and Rachel is clearly portrayed as there is not a huge confusion, and the way that Beth is describing the objects to Rachel is clear and imaginative, full of common socialect that both Beth and Rachel are familiar with.

500 Words Film Review

 Skyfall

The name’s Bond, James Bond

Skyfall- A James Bond like never before

License to kill... James Bond pulls the trigger: 

a license to thrill. 

Photograph taken from: 

http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/skyfall-breaks-uk-box-office-record.html

Since Dr. No, the collection of James Bond films has not failed to disappoint, and neither will Sam Mendes’ (director) new Bond movie- Skyfall. James Bond (Daniel Craig) unwinds an action packed mission, full of twists and stunts the MGM Studios have never seen before, argued to be the best Bond movie yet. In a world of fighting, guns and Bond girls, 007’s mission continues.

With an intense opening scene, you’ll find your heart in your mouth as James Bond’s opening chase for a computer drive that holds the documents of all British agents. However this is no typical Bond car chase, as rivalries Patrice (Ola Rapace) and 007 end up fighting on a moving train. Sidekick, Eve (Naomie Harris) is meanwhile trying to keep up, like most of us! Using the JCB on the train to Bond’s advantage, the intense fight at break-neck speed runs for fifteen minutes, however Eve is losing track, and time. As the train heads towards a bridge, she finds herself in the position of having to take a shot by the instructions of MI6 manager, M (Judi Dench). The shot is not clean. POW! But it’s Bond that skyfalls into the river below. Surely James Bond can’t be dead?

The British government and M are truly upset for losing the data file and 007, and M refuses to retire until she has resolved the mess that has been made. However, on her way back to work, MI6 is blown up right before her own eyes. Meanwhile, James Bond who is actually still alive finds himself in a difficult place, enjoying the normal life a little too much, resulting in a drinking and drug addiction. He learns what has happened back at MI6, and decides to return to fulfil his duty.

Before Bond’s mission is extended, being out of the field has set him back a few steps, so training is required to become fit to work how he used to, but the results are worrying when he finds himself frustratingly lacking in his old skilful Bond ways. However, Daniel Craig soon finds himself yet again performing stunts for Bond’s next mission. For the first time in 007 history, we get a slight insight to not only M’s past, but also James’ past, and they both find themselves against villain, Raoul Silva, an ex agent of M’s past.

The music and subtle hidden messages refer back to the older traditional 007 movies, especially when James Bond takes off a cover, revealing the timeless Aston Martin DB5 with the famous injector seat. Mendes also cleverly decided to introduce the classic famous character of Q (Quartermaster) back into the James Bond movies, supplying Bond with simple however technological gadgets for his missions ahead. Through various thrilling fight scenes, beautiful scenery and passionate association with Bond girls, 007 finds himself trying to get out of the spider web of traps that Silva has had planned for years. Silva has waited a lifetime for this moment- payback. Will his payback go to plan, leaving the MI6 in jeopardy once more?

 Word count: 539

 Bibliography:

Style Model: http://www.theguardian.com/film/2010/jul/15/inception-review

http://www.skyfall-movie.com/site/

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1074638/

'Lounge'- Total Film- The Total Film home entertainment bible

November 2013 edition- page 140-141 skyfall behind the scenes + director information

500 Words Article

Photographs: Google Images

MILEY CYRUS: SHE CAN'T STOP

AND SHE WON'T STOP!

Is Miley Cyrus behaviour getting out of control?

Since Miley Cyrus’ first single of her new album Bangerz, We Can’t Stop has managed to 'twerk' itself up to number one in the UK charts. It seems she has also managed to swing in and out of the newspaper’s headlines due to the outrage of her provocative actions in her new music video, Wreckingball and conflict between her and singer, Sinead O’Connor. We’re all thinking the same thing- right? Where did the old Miley go? Of course I love a bit of Miley Cyrus, don’t we all? I think that she is a very beautiful, inspiringly strong icon to many. However I have found myself asking myself that certain question quite a lot recently- where the hell did she go? 

It seems that Miley has taken the whole ‘grown up’ aspect to another level, trying to part from her old Hannah Montana ways; however I think that its message to the public hasn’t been so successful. In fact, I think that she has given off more of a childish impression, especially when watching her performance at the VMA’s. I feel as though she is trying too hard to give off a different look compared to her younger acting days, especially during her performance at the VMA awards, where she sexually exploited herself with a skimpy outfit, 'twerking' upon Robin Thicke. The shock horror hit Twitter with tweeters and celebrities raging and posting tweets about Miley’s behaviour, where everyone seemed to have shared the same views- her performance, Blurred Lines, with Robin Thicke went too far and instead, she crossed the line.

Miley Cyrus’ new single, Wreckingball was also criticised and left the nation shocked when her video was released of her swinging on a wrecking ball in full nudity, and licking a sledge hammer. I was in total shock, let alone the public, and this seemed to flag up the chance for many people, even celebrities themselves to mock Miley’s music video. Now don’t get me wrong, publicising yourself as much as possible to increase your popularity is a given in the music industry, however since when has it been okay to publicise through an explicit way? Is this the kind of role models we want young girls to aspire to be like - bringing them up to follow Miley’s inappropriate behaviour? What must her father thought- as he watched his daughter swing on a wrecking ball naked?

It’s just so disappointing to see Miley in the newspapers so much, being slated for what she has done or said, and knowing that she is a role model to so many people. I admire people who have the confidence to show off that they love the skin they are in, but since when was it acceptable to post pictures and videos of you half naked or even fully naked? The fact that she is relying on her presence and sex appeal to make her music career is beyond me. Does she not want people to appreciate the talent within the music she makes?

 Word Count: 546

Bibliography:

Style model: http://www.company.co.uk/magazine-hq/jameela/jameela-jamil-company-column-april-2013

http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/miley-cyrus-liam-hemsworth-split-2237625

http://metro.co.uk/2013/10/03/miley-cyrus-hits-back-at-sinead-oconnors-advice-compares-her-to-amanda-bynes-4133651/

http://metro.co.uk/2013/10/03/the-music-business-doesnt-give-a-st-about-you-sinead-oconnor-gives-miley-cyrus-a-stark-warning-in-frank-open-letter-4132603/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Miley_Cyrus_Bangerz_(Album_Cover).jpg

Twitter Article Intro

TECHNOLOGY BLOG

Twitter's Popularity Flying Sky High?

With the number of Twitter accounts growing, will the world of internet become the world of Twitter?

Giving daily updates on your day seems to be the new craze.
Photograph: Google Images

The world of social networking is expanding rapidly, and looking closely at the fashion of the internet, Facebook seems to be pushed aside with the uprising reputation of Twitter. With an incredible number of 100 million twitter users, fifty percent of these twitter users actively log on and use Twitter every day. Founders of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, Evan Williams, Biz Stone and Noah Glass released Twitter in 2006, has profited £92,408 from records of last year, with the pound numbers rising drastically every year.

Twitter allows members of the public to post 140-character updates to their micro-blog. These posts, which are called "Tweets" appear on the timeline of the people who follow you. Unlike Facebook, you do not need to accept a friend request, or a 'follow' in Twitter's case. This is because Twitter is less private, and daily updates are usually made on the Twitter account, such as tweets and retweets (tweets reblogged onto your own Twitter account).



Sources: Collier, S (16/07/12) 20 illuminating facts about Twitter: 2012 edition article on PR Daily http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/20_illuminating_facts_about_Twitter_2012_edition_12138.aspx#  [accessed 11/07/13]

Bevan, K (06/03/08) article for The Guardian Why are there no spam or trolls on Twitter?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/mar/06/socialnetworking.spam [11/07/13]

Bowers, S  (05/07/13) Twitter UK reports retained profits of less than £100,000  Guardian article http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2013/jul/05/twitter-uk-report-retained-profits [11/07/13]

Twitter, which is tipped for an $11bn (£7.3bn) stock market flotation in New York, has filed small company accounts in Britain, reporting retained profits last year of just £92,408.

Travel Writing // London

Looking for somewhere that includes history, family fun and shopping? London is the right place for you. With the buzzing atmosphere that hums throughout London, there won't be a boring moment during your visit. London is full of places to see, whether it's for families or couples. The history that London holds is phenomenal, whether its from the London Dungeons, to Buckingham Palace. The Royal Family is a popular interest at London, as well as the famous monuments such as the Tower of London, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament or Tower Bridge. Festive Christmas lights are decorated throughout the streets of London near Christmas time, creating a beautiful high-street of well known, however expensive shops. Take a visit down Regent Street, Bond Street and Piccadilly Circus, where you will discover the stunning boutiques and enormous shops, such as Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and many more designer brands. Cosy pubs are also apparent through the streets of London, if you want a British pub meal or drink. For beautiful scenery that captures the hearts of the lovers, the London Eye continues to watch over London, allowing spectacular pictures to be taken, whether it's day or night. The pleasant ride to the top of the eye and back down allows couples to see London from a calmer perspective. Visit London- the heart of England.

My Monologue (Homework)

http://www.ace-your-audition.com/support-files/son.pdf

Absently Present

My Monologue:

The clean cut. The line of my jaw, perfectly smooth. (Pause) It didn't hurt, but I could feel each hair being tugged from its root as the blade glided over my skin. My manly skin. I'm no longer that 14 year old I was twenty-four hours ago. I'm a changed person. A man. (Pause) (Smile of reminiscence) My mother would nag "It's gonna grow back thicker" every time she was there when I picked up the razor. I put the razor back. But I finally managed to do it. However after a couple of times, pimples would appear on my freshly shaven face. It began to feel like I had tiny needles growing out of my skin. No matter how much I popped them, no matter how much I let them grow out and shaved again, the needles would find a way to push back out of the pores of my skin. I knew mum was right. I knew I should have listened. (Pause) But how could you blame me, when all a fourteen year old wants to do is feel the way an adult should? The smooth skin that is underneath the hairs on my face. (Pause. Ponder) Did you do this to me? I would ask myself that question every night. Were you the needles underneath my skin? How did you get so deep underneath my skin?

Magazine Article - Gossip Magazines

Tiny Waists? More Like a Big Fat Waste of My Time!

Do you read every page of gossip magazines to squeeze out every drop of the juicy stories, or do you let them squeeze out every drop of your self esteem?

So the other day, I decided to purchase a gossip magazine, seeing as I don't usually read gossip magazines. Now I know why. I started to read through the magazine that was saturated with juicy gossip, however I was disgusted when I realised that every time I would turn to the next page, another bitchy article would lay in front of my eyes. They all had one thing in common. They were all about weight. Weight loss, weight gain, how to start an 'effective' diet. Every article was screaming 'WEIGHT' at me. By the end of this, I found myself screaming 'WAIT' at the magazine. Wait a minute- am I the only one who is fuming about this? Am I the only one who can't see the obsession with wanting to lose weight or slating a celebrity just because they've decided to have a cake or two?

I think that it is absolutely disgusting, that gossip magazines such as 'Heat', 'Now' and 'OK!' are crammed with 'beach bod' pics, before and after pictures, details and a record of how certain celebrities' weight has fluctuated throughout the years. Rubbish. I think that these magazines should be put where food wrappers should be left too- in the bin!

It's magazines like this that brainwash the human population to feel the need to follow their celebrity idols, or to look like them, aspiring to be as thin as they are. It is proven that we are exposed to nearly 300 advertisements or articles each day, subconsciously crushing our self esteem a little more every day. The articles that the magazines contain are weight and body size orientated, and if it isn't an opinionated article about celebrity's bodies or tips on how to get a perfect beach bikini body, then it's the progress of celebrity's bodies throughout the winter season, or a new eating regime for the winter.

After reading this magazine, I was fuming, and I also felt deflated to know how many of us in Britain pick up these opinionated, bitchy magazines. If the magazines are so obsessed with losing weight, then perhaps they should just lose weight (pages) themselves! I mean, don't get me wrong, it's great to be inspired to eat healthily because it is proven to make you feel a lot better about yourself, but the way that these gossip infested magazines are coming about the whole weight situation is making body issues grow. A major issue is also the target audience, as a lot of people who read these magazines are young or even in their teens, which can be soul-crushing when you have very little confidence in yourself already. These magazines seem to make out that consuming luxury foods is a crime. People should be encouraged to learn to love the skin that they are in, and to understand that there is only so much you can do to get a more idealised body, however in the meantime, us girls need to love what we have, and wake up every day smiling at what we see in the mirror's reflection.

Style model (monologue)

I am quite confused as to what the homework was for the 'style model', and after looking on other people's blogs for inspiration and ideas, I have interpreted it and tried to achieve the homework, however i am still unsure if this is correct. 

My Style Model

http://www.ace-your-audition.com/support-files/joanna-kramer.pdf

Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)

by Robert Benton

Joanna: Look, during the last five years of our marriage, I was scared and I was very 

unhappy. And in my mind I had no other choice but to leave. At the time I left I felt that 

there was something terribly wrong with me. And that my son would be better off without 

me. And it was only after I got to California that I realized, after getting into therapy, that I 

wasn’t such a terrible person and just because I needed some kind of creative or emotional 

outlet other than my child, that didn’t make me unfit to be a mother.

I know I left my son. I know that that’s a terrible thing to do. Believe me I have to live with 

that every day of my life. But in order to leave him, I had to believe that it was the only thing 

I could do. And that it was the best thing for him. However, I have since gotten some help, 

and I have worked very, very hard to become a whole human being. And I don’t think I 

should be punished for that. And I don’t think my little boy should be punished. Billy’s only 

seven years old. He needs me. I’m not saying he doesn’t need his father, but I really believe 

he needs me more. I was his mommy for five and a half years. And Ted took over that role 

for eighteen months. But I don’t know how anyone can possibly believe that I have less of a 

stake in mothering that little boy than Mr. Kramer does. I’m his mother. I’m his mother. 

Short analysis

I have chosen a monologue as that is what we have been focusing on recently, so I thought it would be useful to choose something that is fresh in my memory.

This monologue has used a repetition of the the word 'and' to start off the sentences. This suggests that the monologue is listing the points that the character is trying to prove her point about. There is a good use of personal pronouns, 'I', 'me', 'I'm' to show the reader that this monologue is about them self and their own situation. There is also a lot of short sentences to make the point come across very firm and straight to the point. The use of intimate language used within the monologue, 'mommy', determines the register of this monologue, fused with a sophisticated informal approach.

Monologue Analysis

http://www.ace-your-audition.com/support-files/vesper-lind.pdf

Casino Royale (2006)
by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and Paul Haggis
Vesper: Alright, by the cut of your suit you went to Oxford or wherever, and naturally think
human beings dress like that. But you wear it with such disdain, my guess is you didn’t come
from money. And your school friends never let you forget it. Which means you were at that
school by the grace of someone else’s charity. Hence the chip on your shoulder. And since
your first thought about me ran to orphan, that’s what I’d say you are...
Oh, you are? I like this poker thing. And that makes perfect sense. Since MI6 looks for
maladjusted young men, who give little though to sacrificing others in order to protect Queen
and country. You know, former SAS types with easy smiles and expensive watches. Rolex?
Ah, Omega. Beautiful.
Now having just met you I wouldn’t go as far as calling you a cold hearted bastard. But it
wouldn’t be a stretch to imagine. You think of women as disposable pleasure rather than
meaningful pursuits. So as charming as you are, I’ll be keeping my eye on our government’s
money, and off your perfectly formed ass.
Even accountants have imagination. Good evening, Mr. Bond.

The monologue firstly starts off with, 'Alright', using a very casual manner to set a certain tone to portray that the speaker is in charge of the monologue, giving a very structured approach. Although it gives a structured approach, the tone of informality is introduced, 'you went to Oxford or wherever', we can deduce from 'wherever', that although this is a monologue in a film, it is meant to come across as a spontaneous conversation, which is why the use of lexis is slightly vague and informal.

Vesper then uses a rhetorical question, 'Oh, you are?', which answers his previous statement, 'that's what I'd say you are...', highlighting the information for the audience, but to also show a constant flow of correct statements after his theories about describing James Bond to the audience. This allows to audience to collect information about the character and their background to understand the plot of the film successfully. Jargon is also used during this monologue, 'poker','MI6', 'SAS types', this is used for the purpose of the mission themed film, but to also make the audience feel involved in the monologue to understand the terms of working under cover.

Whilst the language that is being used is spontaneous, the character that is speaking the monologue gives a strong impression that they are very smart by the sophisticated style of language and choice of words that are portrayed. We can infer that this is because you need to be very knowledgeable and well educated to be in the spy agency. This is also reflected when Vesper is looking down his nose at James Bond, 'my guess is you didn't come from money', the choice of lexis gives the impression that Vesper is an obnoxious character with high expectations and he is skilled at what he does. This is also shown when he says 'off your perfectly formed ass', also injecting a bit of irony to the monologue, as he is giving him a compliment to his good looks and charm, however still raising his standards for the MI6 team.

Blog Analysis

http://cookingwithamy.blogspot.co.uk/

I have especially chosen this blog as I have an interest in cooking, but also because I knew that this blog would be a very pleasant blog to read. The use of techniques used during this blog are used to involve the audience as the instructions for recipe making is vital that the audience feels involved during the piece for text. This is conveyed during the article by a selection of personal pronouns, 'you've', 'I' and 'you', including the reader in the piece of text. The writer of the blog also uses modal verbs, famously used in recipes, 'you must', 'you should', 'make sure you', telling the reader the instructions of what to do to complete the steps effectively. This is used to set a more bossy tone to the reader, signalling the instruction of following the instruction itself. Finally, Amy, the blogger, uses a use of rhetorical question, 'Is there something you can do with not quite ripe pears?', however, even though this is a rhetorical question, she answers the question herself with 'Yes! I discovered you can roast them', perhaps to inform any new cooks, but to also use enjambment to connect the recipe to her introduction with a smooth flow, metaphorically connecting the texture of the language to the relation of food.

Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High? // Arctic Monkeys analysis

"Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?"

The mirror's image
Tells me it's home time
But I'm not finished
'Cause you're not by my side
And as I arrived I thought I saw you leaving
Carrying your shoes
Decided that once again I was just dreaming
Of bumping into you
Now it's three in the morning and I'm tryna change your mind
Left you multiple missed calls and to my message you reply
Why'd you only call me when you're high?
High, why'd you only call me when you're high?
Somewhere darker
Talking the same shite
I need a partner
Well, are you out tonight?
Gets harder and harder to get you to listen
More I get through the gears
Incapable of making alright decisions
And having bad ideas
Now it's three in the morning and I'm tryna change your mind
Left you multiple missed calls and to my message you reply (message you reply)
Why'd you only call me when you're high? (Why'd you only call me when you're high?)
High, why'd you only call me when you're high?
And I can't see you here wondering where am I?
Sorta feels like I'm running out of time
I haven't found what I was hoping to find
You said you gotta be up in the morning, gonna have an early night
And you're starting to bore me, baby
Why'd you only call me when you're high?
Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high?
Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high?
Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high?
Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high? 

 I love the song Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High? by Arctic Monkeys (lyrics written by Alex Turner), however when I look at the lyrics, there is a lot of meaning and techniques used within the lyrics of the song. Alex Turner uses alliteration within the lyrics, 'multiple messages' to add complexity to the song. Throughout the song, rhetorical questions are sang,  'Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high?', 'Well, are you out tonight?', 'And I can't see you here wondering where am I?', this is to portray the constant hum (pun not intended) of confusion and questioning to the person that this song is aimed at. The rhetorical questions are repeated throughout the song, making the song relatable and obvious what the message is about.

As well as alliteration and rhetorical questions, contraction is also used, 'why'd', ''cause' and 'it's', to portray a more informal approach, also allowing the syllables to fit within the pattern of the rhyme/song. As well as the register being informal, there is also a hint of intimate language that is used when Alex uses the word 'baby' to approach the person he is singing to/aiming the song at. Furthermore, the endearment also addresses the general audience with a slight hint of sarcasm throughout the song.

Additionally, during the last chorus, Alex Turner uses a synonym for the word 'call', as the lyrics change from 'Why'd you only call me when you're high?' to 'Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high?', perhaps to also reduce over repeated words/phrases.

Armstrong and Miller - RAF Pilots - D Day

The video ‘Armstrong and Miller- RAF Pilots- D Day’ is a sketch of two army men who speak in a very posh accent/manner, and are fighting for their country, however the word choice and dialect is seen as a ‘chavvy’ socialect. This appears to be humorous to the audience watching as it is expected that the two men are very well spoken and are expected to be using sophisticated words and proper English considering the time period and how well they are dressed and presented. They use words such as ‘blud’ and ‘fam’ which implies a common socialect of which young teenagers tend to use. The use of shortening words such as ‘aint’ is also known as a common word to people nowadays whereas back in that period of time, you would be expecting them to say ‘aren’t’ or ‘isn’t’ if anything. They also use swearwords and a lexical set of words, such as ‘pubes’ that would be seen as inappropriate back in that time period. There is a constant repetition of the word ‘like’, which is a very popular filler that many people use in everyday spontaneous conversations. This witty, comical language allows the viewer to relate as hundreds of thousands of people around Britain are victims of using this type of language. Putting it into the prospective of British army men makes us realise how unnatural and bad it sounds to have these words as part of our daily dialect/idiolect.

The controversy throughout this sketch is a light-hearted approach considering the situation that they are in. They are dressed smartly in army/navy suits, sleek hair and smoking on a pipe, however one man is holding a rubber ring and the other man is holding a bucket and spade. This adds to the funny manner of the sketch as they are expected to be fighting for their country for peace; however they have taken on a completely different approach as they think that they are going to the beach, due to being told that the fighting area and drenches are called ‘The Beach’. They have taken this literally, not realising the mistake that they have made. At the end they say how it is too busy to leave the ship and there won’t be any more sunbeds left on the beach, not realising that they should be a strong, determined soldier willing to fight for their country.

Lyrics Transformation of Register Homework

So seeing as Christmas will be here soon, I thought I'd choose a song that everybody knows!

Register: Lyrics- Last Christmas --> Formal/ Frozen

Original lyrics:

Last Christmas

I gave you my heart

But the very next day you gave it away.

This year

To save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special.

Once bitten and twice shy

I keep my distance

But you still catch my eye.

Tell me, baby,

Do you recognize me?

Well,

It's been a year,

It doesn't surprise me

(Merry Christmas)

I wrapped it up and sent it

With a note saying, "I love you,"

I meant it

Now I know what a fool I've been.

But if you kissed me now

I know you'd fool me again.

[Chorus 2x]

Oh, oh, baby.

A crowded room,

Friends with tired eyes.

I'm hiding from you

And your soul of ice.

My god I thought you were someone to rely on.

Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on.

A face of a lover with a fire in his heart.

A man under cover but you tore me apart, ooh-hoo.

Now I've found a real love, you'll never fool me again.

[Chorus 2x]

A face of a lover with a fire in his heart (I gave you my heart)

A man under cover but you tore him apart

Maybe next year I'll give it to someone

I'll give it to someone special.

Special...

Someone...

Changed Lyrics (Register)

I granted you my heart

However the very day after you sent it away.

This year

To defend me from sorrow

I'll deliver it to an extraordinary individual 

I keep my breadth 
Nonetheless you constantly capture one's view.
speak to me, honey,
Do you find me familiar?
Well,It's been 365 days,
It doesn't flabbergast me
(Merry Christmas)

I wrapped it up and delivered it
With a post-it saying, "I cherish you,"
I meant it
Now I know what an idiot I've been.
However if you shared an intimate moment with me now
I know I'd fall into your trap again.

[Chorus 2x]

Oh, oh, honey.

A busy compartment,
Friendly acquaintance's with lethargic eyes.
I'm avoiding you
Plus your glacier disposition.
My lord I comprehended that you were someone to depend on.
Me? I suppose I was a shoulder to let your emotions out on.

An identity of a partner with a fire in his blood pumping organ.
A male under cover but you ripped me in half, ooh-hoo.
Subsequently I've discovered a true love, you'll never fool me repeatedly.


[Chorus 2x]

An identity of a lover with a blaze in his heart (I proclaimed you my heart)
A masculine figure under cover but you shredded him apart
Perhaps in future years I'll deliver it to someone
I'll deliver it to one divine.

divine...
Someone...

Book Blurb, The Perks of Being Rachel (homework)

Rachel is a student. She's not the shyest person in the college, however she is by no means a loud mouth. She comes across shy at first, but once you get to know her she is a bubbly, chatty girl, and seems to be forever caught between trying to live her life and trying to run from it, coming first place in her secondary school cross country's. Rachel is trying to navigate her way through the unknown paths of her future, trying to paint the perfect picture of what she wants to do in her career. Whilst running through a forest of her thoughts, along the way she's constantly discovering the world of first dates and mixed tapes, family dramas and new friends; the world of indie and rock music, and horror Blu Ray DVD's, when all one requires is that perfect Foals song on that perfect summer's day to feel infinite. But Rachel can't stay on the safe side forever, standing on the edge of the poolside where she used to swim, she has to dive into life to find out how life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the other side of the enchanting novel and acoustic guitar.

The Conjuring Film Review

"For sale: one haunted American farmhouse with period fixtures and fittings. Five well-presented bedrooms, each with jack-in-the-box, wooden doll, or other terrifying prop as standard. Nursery features delightful solid oak wardrobe (doubles as portal to Netherworld). Spacious cellar with mood lighting and 'draught-style’ ventilation — ideal for exorcisms. House is positioned in a quiet neighbourhood (ghosts), but is conveniently located for vibrant local nightlife (also ghosts).

Come on, don’t say you’re not tempted. Everyone else is. The Conjuring, the new horror film from James Wan, has been the American box office success story of the summer: over there, it has taken almost $87 million in two weeks, leaving the likes of Pacific Rim and The Lone Ranger lumbering in its wake."

The Conjuring is a creepy, spine-chilling horror movie that is by far one of the scariest films I have seen. I am not a massive horror movie lover, however I thoroughly enjoyed this film which is why I enjoyed the film review that was written on The Guardian website. The reason that I chose this particular example of text is not only because film reviews are one of my favourite pieces of texts, but I also found this particular review very interesting. The article starts off with and introductory paragraph in the style of a selling pitch, 'For sale: One haunted American farmhouse', instantly concluding the eerie atmosphere during the film, which then continues to list features of the haunted house 'spacious cellar', 'nursery features', followed by a sudden change of mood, opposing to a light humoured style,  'Come on, don't say you're not tempted. Everyone else is.'. The light hearted response during this article appeals to me the most, as you get to feel involved with the discussion throughout the use of rhetorical questions and puns made throughout the article.


Article link: The Conjuring Film Review- http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/filmreviews/10216767/The-Conjuring-review.html