Friday, October 24, 2008

Nineth ROAR entry

Comments
1. The Viet Nam war seemed to affect many people because they even protested.
2. I believe that hispanic weren't given to much credit for their help in the war.
3. Chin had bravery for being a part of the rally.
4. This rally quicky turned into a violent riot.
5. Chin didn't care about what people sed and continued to chant and scream.

Questions
1. Why did Chin feel so stringly about the war?
2. Did he have any family fighting in the war at the time?
3. How would the Riot end? Violently, or peacefully?
4. What did Chin have against the police that pushed him to fight so hard?

Vocabulary
1. Moratorium- a legally authorized period to delay payment of money due or the performance of some other legal obligation, as in an emergency. pg 160
2. Berets- A round, soft, brimless cap that fits snugly and is often worn angled to one side. pg 160
3. Melded- To declare or display (a card or combination of cards in a hand) for inclusion in one's score in various card games, such as pinochle. pg 160

Literary terms
1. "Fists pierced the sky" The fists were being personified. pg 160
2. "A stage thundered with speeches" the stage was being personified. pg 161

Summary
1. This chapter was about how strongly people felt about their rights and ;oved ones.

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