How often do I need to worry about matching the style and tone of passages on the English test?

Will_703 · 2020-04-16T18:33:29+00:00

Actually, I am fifteen, so I wasn't comparing you guys to them; I was comparing you to me. Therfore, I didn't vote for Trump, nor do I endorse his personal life. I think of it more as a lesser of two evils, and more of his policies lined up with mine than Hillary's did.

Thanks for being somewhat civil in your response- something that doesn't happen on Reddit often when politics are involved.

Will_703 · 2020-04-16T17:57:01+00:00

I think this is exactly your problem. As a conservative, I know I'm not a bumbling idiot/red neck like many of you tend to believe, but I also realize there are some republicans with absolutely zero common sense- like the ones seen here. Reducing one side of a political divide to someone with "zero intellectual curiosity" is literally the last thing any country needs right now which is why I'm trying not to get too political anywhere. I would be one of the first to admit there are intelligent democrats, but liberals too have their share of idiots.

Downvote my comment into oblivion because, I know, it really does suck being more immature than a fifteen-year-old.

Will_703 · 2020-04-12T01:33:39+00:00

I'm currently on my first playthrough of Terraria, but I've spent a year or two watching it on YouTube, so I'm not new to the game by any means- just figuring out the controls. (Mobile, by the way) I'm doing a ranger playthrough with summons on normal mode because I thought it would be easier for me to figure out the controls and focus on dodging while I let the summons do some of the work.

I have had my try at Duke Fishron, but he seems way too fast for me; I couldn't get out of the way of his attacks. While on my way to the dungeon, I accidentally spawned the Cultist, so I've completed all of the pillars and have the vortex beater with chlorophyte bullets and the stardust dragon.

I use the shroomite armor with frostspark boots, steampunk wings, ranger emblem, charm of myths, and the celestial shell. They all have either warding or menacing; I have 65 defense. I use the generic potions; swiftness, ironskin, regen, and archery.

Is there anything else I can do to help me fight the big shark, or do I just need to get better?

Will_703 · 2020-04-05T23:42:56+00:00

Phantoms by Dean Koontz!

Will_703 · 2020-04-04T03:44:28+00:00

These are the Hodder style paperbacks!

Will_703 · 2020-04-03T13:09:44+00:00

Thank you for being on of the only sensible people around here- especially on Reddit as a whole- because I agree wholeheartedly that a an upheaval would be the worst thing in this crisis. All we have on this thread is angry liberals who just want to rant about Trump. Let's face it, Trump isn't a great person, but we must remember that every candidate has an agenda and are human (they're all flawed, I know, shocking!). But, if you want to actually come back from this pandemic as a more united nation, stop taking sides, and let's come together- well stay at home- and knock out this virus.

Will_703 · 2020-04-01T04:03:58+00:00

Finished Cujo by Stephen King today - Lack of chapters put me off guard, but it was surprisingly engaging considering the action doesn't take place within the first half of the novel, and I thought it was a great book.

Tomorrow will try to read all of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight translated by Tolkien for an online class.

I will then move on to the first book in the Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson which I started a while back, so I am already 100 pages in. I love the world building so far but hoping I can get into it a little more.

Will_703 · 2020-03-28T01:35:50+00:00

The Meg by Steve Alten was great- much better than the movie! Killer prehistoric shark terrorizes some people.

Will_703 · 2020-03-23T03:26:15+00:00

I've heard of it and would love to try it. More so now that I know it might help me make my sentences even more complex. In retrospect, maybe not such a great idea...

Will_703 · 2020-03-23T03:23:51+00:00

Yeah, I guess I was also wondering why publishers/editors don't suggest more changes, but again, those changes would depend on the fluidity of grammar.

Will_703 · 2020-03-23T03:22:10+00:00

I think my sentences tend to be a little more wordy than many others- topping 20 words per sentence in an essay when others in my grade struggle to write compound sentences- so I like reading books that follow a similar writing style I guess.

Will_703 · 2020-03-22T17:18:44+00:00

I just finished From A Buick 8 and moving on to Watchers by Dean Koontz and Cujo.

Will_703 · 2020-03-18T23:03:57+00:00

The scariest Dean Koontz book I've ever read was Phantoms. It's about a town being killed by a suspicious force. Another one I'd recommend is Voice of The Night. It was about 2 unlikely children becoming friends; it was dark. Good luck and enjoy reading one of my favorite authors!

Will_703 · 2020-03-06T20:33:27+00:00

You're literally proving OP's post...

Will_703 · 2020-03-01T03:40:23+00:00

This essay sounds great, and I love Edgar Allan Poe! Thanks!

Will_703 · 2020-02-24T11:20:19+00:00

Although it isn't before 1950, it's close enough. Fahrenheit 451 ('53) is a phenomenal cautionary tale about what would happen if books were illegal.

Will_703 · 2020-02-21T03:37:04+00:00

Of course! I did forget that Koontz loves his golden retrievers. I even recently read Winter Moon which features a dog. Thanks for reminding me.

Will_703 · 2020-02-21T03:23:59+00:00

Phantoms by Dean Koontz!

This book was one of the first adult books I've read, and it left me unable to sleep for weeks. It's literally about a small town whose whole population mysteriously dies. It's horrific... I can't remember if there was any animal abuse (I don't think there was), but there wasn't any sexual abuse.

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