Word- Ostensible
Source- Politico.com
How it was used- The ostensible topic of the evening was foreign policy, which was defined elastically enough by moderator Jim Lehrer that the financial crisis dominated the first half of the debate.
Definition- –adjective
1. outwardly appearing as such; professed; pretended: an ostensible cheerfulness concealing sadness.
2. apparent, evident, or conspicuous: the ostensible truth of their theories.
I saw the ostensible look on her face after she ran into a pole in front of the entire school.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Journal #2 Media Audiences
I have decided to write about the news coverage of Obama being ahead when it comes to the first presidential debate. When it comes to the newspaper all the articles seem to have 10-15 short paragraphs. There were actually no sources quoted in this article. Instead as their source they used the polls that they had distributed for people to vote on whether McCain or Obama won the debate. The story is accompanied by photos of the presidential candidates in the debate and of the poll databases. There are three articles related to this article.
In television news the story is actually five minutes and eleven seconds. In a television news story there were about 4 sources quotes, most of them were actual interviews. The detail on newspapers doesn't even compare to the detail on television. In newspapers you can use words for details but the best way to show details is through pictures. In television they have pictures and actual footage. You can actually see peoples face remarks which makes a huge difference in your perception of what they say. On television I was able to actually see the candidates debate and see people reacting to it then just reading about it and creating my own visual. Television seems more accurate to me.
On the radio the story is only about 40 seconds long. I did not even hear a source quoted, it was just very fast and right to the point. Radio and television is similar because you can hear the tone of their voices. They are also very descriptive. I noticed that on the radio they use of lot of descriptive words to get their point across easier since they don't have any visuals to show. Radio and television are different because television is longer and has more sources. Radio stories use background sound and interviews to change the scene in the listener's mind by using more attention grabbing words and making everything more direct.
In television news the story is actually five minutes and eleven seconds. In a television news story there were about 4 sources quotes, most of them were actual interviews. The detail on newspapers doesn't even compare to the detail on television. In newspapers you can use words for details but the best way to show details is through pictures. In television they have pictures and actual footage. You can actually see peoples face remarks which makes a huge difference in your perception of what they say. On television I was able to actually see the candidates debate and see people reacting to it then just reading about it and creating my own visual. Television seems more accurate to me.
On the radio the story is only about 40 seconds long. I did not even hear a source quoted, it was just very fast and right to the point. Radio and television is similar because you can hear the tone of their voices. They are also very descriptive. I noticed that on the radio they use of lot of descriptive words to get their point across easier since they don't have any visuals to show. Radio and television are different because television is longer and has more sources. Radio stories use background sound and interviews to change the scene in the listener's mind by using more attention grabbing words and making everything more direct.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Word of the Week #4
Word- Enamored
Source- CNN.com
How it was used- Others aren't so enamored.
Definition-tr.v. en·am·ored, en·am·or·ing, en·am·ors
To inspire with love; captivate: was enamored of the beautiful dancer; were enamored with the charming island.
I was enamored with the dozen roses that I got.
Source- CNN.com
How it was used- Others aren't so enamored.
Definition-tr.v. en·am·ored, en·am·or·ing, en·am·ors
To inspire with love; captivate: was enamored of the beautiful dancer; were enamored with the charming island.
I was enamored with the dozen roses that I got.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Telling Details
He doesn't even notice I'm home. His eyes are glued to the TV. His eyes are staring so hard into the TV screen that you can tell he is focused. Nothing is going to distract him. I hear the noise from his headphones because they are so loud. It sounds like bombing and screaming. Of course he is playing Call of Duty 4 on his XBOX. He makes no sounds unless he is yelling "Fuck," "Get Away," or "I planted it." He's in battle mode or as he calls it "clan" mode. His fingers are sweating to the controller. They have been so scrunched to the controller for such a long period of time that they even look like their cramping. His thumbs keep moving up and down and even his body starts to sway around. His fingers are just pounding the controller so fast that it makes me feel dizzy.I figure he actually feels like the character in the video game because he is moving around like it. During the pause period of the game he starts to just scratch his head in a thinking manner. You can tell he is thinking hard of what to plot next in the clan battle.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Word of the Week #3
Word- Garnering
Source- ABC News Online
How it was used- Biden's supporters maintain that he is connecting with voters and garnering positive media interest on a local level.
Definition- To gather and store in or as if in a granary.
To amass; acquire.
I was garnering all the information my teacher gave me so that I would be prepared for the test.
Source- ABC News Online
How it was used- Biden's supporters maintain that he is connecting with voters and garnering positive media interest on a local level.
Definition- To gather and store in or as if in a granary.
To amass; acquire.
I was garnering all the information my teacher gave me so that I would be prepared for the test.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Word of Week #2
Word-Disingenuous
Source- FOX news.com
How it was used- "To have the first vice president of our lifetime on the Republican ticket being a woman and to sit it out regardless of what her personal political beliefs were was disingenuous, we felt,” the group’s First Vice President Cindy Graves told “FOX & Friends” on Wednesday morning.
Definition-Adjective. Lacking in frankness, candor, or sincerity; falsely or hypocritically ingenuous; insincere: Her excuse was rather disingenuous.
I felt it was disingenuous when my friend tried to apologize to me after forgetting to pick me up after school.
Source- FOX news.com
How it was used- "To have the first vice president of our lifetime on the Republican ticket being a woman and to sit it out regardless of what her personal political beliefs were was disingenuous, we felt,” the group’s First Vice President Cindy Graves told “FOX & Friends” on Wednesday morning.
Definition-Adjective. Lacking in frankness, candor, or sincerity; falsely or hypocritically ingenuous; insincere: Her excuse was rather disingenuous.
I felt it was disingenuous when my friend tried to apologize to me after forgetting to pick me up after school.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
My Favorite Writing
The piece of writing that I absolutely enjoy would be song lyrics. I chose the song Bonnie and Clyde by Jay-Z and Beyonce. These lyrics could fit into multiple categories such as fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. This writing appeals to me because it is a story written as a poem. This is an example of good writing because Jay-Z uses a wide variety of words, and some how gets them to connect and rhyme to each other, while still saying a story at the same time. If someone can write rhymes like that, then they're a very talented writer.
Word of Week #1
Word #1- Ailing
Source- CNN.com Democrats attack Lieberman saying he lied to delegates
How it was used- "Apparently, John McCain's belief that we've made 'great progress' economically over the last eight years means he doesn't have to offer any plans at all to fix our ailing economy."
Definition- Adjective- Sickly, Unwell, Unsound or Troubled. Ailed, Ails- Verb-to feel ill or have pain, to cause physical or mental pain or uneasiness.
Your Sentence- With all the robberies going on down my street, we had an ailing community.
Source- CNN.com Democrats attack Lieberman saying he lied to delegates
How it was used- "Apparently, John McCain's belief that we've made 'great progress' economically over the last eight years means he doesn't have to offer any plans at all to fix our ailing economy."
Definition- Adjective- Sickly, Unwell, Unsound or Troubled. Ailed, Ails- Verb-to feel ill or have pain, to cause physical or mental pain or uneasiness.
Your Sentence- With all the robberies going on down my street, we had an ailing community.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
All About Me
My name is Stephanie. I am 22 years old and I'm a waitress at California Pizza Kitchen. I am currently a student at San Jose State and I'm majoring in Public Relations. I transferred to San Jose State from De Anza and this is my second semester. At this point in my life I'm probably the most focused I have ever been when it comes to school. Now that I'm taking classes that have to do with my career, I am more interested in them and I am more motivated to learn and do well. I'm looking to get a lot out of this class. In Public Relations most of your work is writing so I know this class will benefit me in many ways. I also want to broaden my vocabulary. When people have a wider range of vocabulary they automatically sound more intelligent.
When I'm not in school I'm either studying, or working out. I love to make time for my family, friends and boyfriend. I also love eating out because food is my favorite thing. I also love to make money. If I'm not working at California Pizza Kitchen I'm working for a promotional company or cock tailing in the city. I also scrapbook in my spare time. Lately I have been very interested in watching CNN and being updated with the current events going on in our society.
My ultimate main career goal is to one day be the host of E News. I just think that would be the best job ever. I also want to either work for an entertainment company or do crisis management.
When I'm not in school I'm either studying, or working out. I love to make time for my family, friends and boyfriend. I also love eating out because food is my favorite thing. I also love to make money. If I'm not working at California Pizza Kitchen I'm working for a promotional company or cock tailing in the city. I also scrapbook in my spare time. Lately I have been very interested in watching CNN and being updated with the current events going on in our society.
My ultimate main career goal is to one day be the host of E News. I just think that would be the best job ever. I also want to either work for an entertainment company or do crisis management.
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