Word of the Week

Word: Oeuvre


Source: New York Times


How it was used: " As an admirer, mostly, of Mr. Apatow's Oeuvre, I was inclined to believe that 'Drillbit Taylor' was a cheap knockoff, that producer credit Mr. Apatow Receives at the beginning was akin to Rolex insignia on the watch I bought for $20 on Canal Street a while back."


Dictionary Definition:the works of a writer, painter, or the like, taken as a whole.2.any one of the works of a writer, painter, or the like.


My sentence: the oeuvre of the artist Dali is a bit strange and completely amazing.

NPR Radio interview analysis

From listening to the NPR show Fresh Air and the interview with Scott Spencer I learned a lot about interviewing. First off just from listening to the interview, I now want to read his book Willing. The interviewer had obviously read the book and therefore she was able to ask Spencer many questions related to the book. She would ask him questions about what the character was feeling at the moment in the story, or why he decided to add certain parts into the story. Having read the book it make it possible for her to more easily transition into questions. She would also ask Spencer questions around his topic, for example from the interview I found out that much of his story was based on the war that is happening in Iraq.
The style of talking was more like a conversation between friends. The interviewer has obviously researched Spencer and so when she talked to him she was able to ask about things happening in his life with out seeming to pry. Many times she would site parts of the book or have him read excerpts from his book and then ask a question about the story. I was also surprised to see the number of personal questions she asked, like if the novel related to his life, or the loss of his father. She seemed to be very relaxed and the interview was much more like a conversation than anything really. She would read things from his book that made her laugh and she would joke with Spencer. Over all I found the interview very interesting and I look forward to reading his book.

Query Letter for Final Feature

There are few activities in the world that allow a person to work and be one with the elements, earth, wind, fire, or water. With the sport of surfing three of the four elements are essential to the surfer’s success. I would like to write a research paper on the fundamentals of the sport of surfing. I will go into what creates waves, the elements, and how they work together to form waves that a human can ride. I will talk about the location of popular surf spots and incorporate the first topic. I will go into the history of the sport from it’s start in the Hawaiian Islands, how it came to America and how it has changed over the many years of the sports history.
I would like to write about surfing because the sport has been part of my family for generations and I would like to pass on the gift that surfing can bring into people’s lives.

Word of the Week

Word: Impasse



Source: New York Times


How it was used: "After a week of shadowboxing, Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama on Wednesday issued their clearest statements yet on the impasse over the disputed Florida and Michigan primaries."


Dictionary Definition:

a position or situation from which there is no escape; deadlock.

2.
a road or way that has no outlet; cul-de-sac.


My sentence: After hours of telling elaborate lies he found himself at an impasse and decided it was better just to tell the truth.

Mystery Character

His outrageous antics along with his wide range of wild facial expressions have made you laugh throughout his comedies. He surprised audiences with his ability to act in his more dramatic roles, achieving two Golden Globes. He has played a number of roles; from a detective to a Dr. Suisse character, he has had his life watched and had his memories erased.
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Word of the week.

Word: Ingress

Source: Los Angeles Times

How it was used: Infinite Ingress

Dictionary Definition: –noun
1.
the act of going in or entering.
2.
the right to enter.
3.
a means or place of entering; entryway.

My sentence: "Although a few minutes late, I was still granted ingress."