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Actual Document https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O-SbLXZZmUFW-I-CpVvilHLuTtiAIFHbQxJQM0Q-qUs/edit?usp=sharing During lines 184 to 194, Portia makes a speech about mercy in an attempt to persuade Shylock to show mercy towards Antonio. First, she claims that the act of showing mercy is a blessing for both the one shown mercy and the merciful. Secondly, she mentions mercy as the strongest trait amongstContinue reading “Mini Essay on Portia’s Speech about Mercy Rough Draft”

Actual Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ND_TqU7MviZkPjhmoFeV_GREYrUz1tRoueT-U5ww3pg/edit?usp=sharing Brainstorm: The three caskets are disguises, the golden one is for someone who favors appearance over contents and fools the chooser. The silver one is for the common folks, those who are not fooled by the gold but is still too prideful to choose the lead casket which denotes a level lowerContinue reading “Mini Essay on The Three Caskets Brainstorm”

Actual Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qKrTd953LcifzrcHttcq86kMSuDxlO8crDMfzH66S5k/edit?usp=sharing “My hero is always me in ten years. That’s who I chase every day.” This quote by Matthew McConaughey perfectly sums up what life should be about. The meaning of life is for us to reach new heights. For life to receive purpose, we must always have something to chase after thatContinue reading “Research Paper Rough Draft”

Actual Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TAIRiPp55SnoYxCsBm-q-FBK70UlOpqpYtd0VQ5P5p4/edit?usp=sharing You’re 15 and out with your friends, walking to McDonald’s for lunch, as usual. It’s already your fourth big mac this week, and you’re sick to the core with fast food. You want to experience fine dining, but your wallet doesn’t have what it takes. If only there was a place whereContinue reading “Restaurant Review Rough Draft”

Prompt: Read and listen to Act 4 in The Merchant of Venice. Then write a brief one-paragraph essay that discusses three points Portia makes in her speech starting at line 184 about why mercy is so important. During lines 184 to 194, Portia makes a speech about mercy in an attempt to persuade Shylock toContinue reading “Mini Essay on Portia’s Speech about Mercy”

Prompt: In Act 1, scene 2, Nerissa says, “Your father was ever virtuous, and holy men at their death have good inspirations; therefore, the lott’ry that he hath devis’d in these three chests of gold, silver, and lead, whereof who chooses his meaning chooses you, will no doubt never be chosen by any rightly butContinue reading “Mini-Essay on the Three Caskets”

Reflection: The overall experience of presenting my thoughts through artwork was pleasant and relaxing. As much as I appreciate the opportunity to write in College Writing, being allowed to represent my learning through art was refreshing. The brainstorming of what to create was almost effortless as I was covered in ideas upon the announcement ofContinue reading “The Quality of Mercy (Flipgrid Assignment)”

Edwin Mok March 6, 2020 College Writing Meaning of Life Research Paper “My hero is always me in ten years. That’s who I chase every day.” This quote by Matthew McConaughey perfectly sums up what life should be about. The meaning of life is for us to reach new heights. For life to receive purpose,Continue reading “Research Paper (What is the meaning of life?)”

1. Which of your pieces was the most challenging to write? Give three reasons and explain. The most challenging piece of writing I have written is the SAT Essay 3. Having no prior experience with analyzing articles or writing SAT essays, I was unfamiliar with the expectations of this piece. I was confused as toContinue reading “Unit Reflection and Response”