Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Vocabulary:

            #1: Word: Juxtaposition

                  Source Sentence: “he argued that body language, facial expression, and stock                mannerisms function ‘in juxtaposition to words’ impartial feelings, attitudes, reactions, and judgments in a different register.

                    Source: Why Gen-Y Johnny can’t read non-verbal cues

                    Type of Context Clue: Inference

            #2: Word: Acculturation

                   Source Sentence: “…and how could they, for the ‘Silent Language’ is acquired through Acculturation, not schooling.”

                     Source: Why Gen-Y Johnny can’t read non-verbal cues

                     Type of Context Clue: Example

            #3: Word: Diffidence

                   Source Sentence: “Lots folks grumble about the Diffidence, self-absorption and general uncommon inactiveness of Generation Y.”

                     Source: Why Gen-Y Johnny can’t read non-verbal cues

                     Type of Context Clue: Example


Reflection:

            The things I carry in my backpack are: Family, Knowledge, and Hope. Family is important, because they will always be there for you in your darkest moments, regardless of who you are. Knowledge is what helps us to better understand ourselves, and the world, in hope of preparing us for a future, and overcome whatever life throws at us. Hope is what gives us the determination to live out each day, regardless of how bad it gets, in hopes of something better coming along for us. All these things are important to people, but they can mean different things, depending on the person and where they come from.


            When it comes to family, one should never come to underestimate the bond one has with his kin, for it can last through any predicament, and they will never let you down, no matter how hard the situation might turn out to be. Knowledge is something that can be passed between family, friends, or from the most unlikely person, but it is these lessons we learn that keep us from repeating the same mistakes again. Hope is what we carry with us in our darkest moment, it is the will to carry on through any situation, good or bad, for things will turn out better in the end.