summer assignments

Men’s Men

 The Woods and Water ad eases the mind with its peaceful wilderness and pure freedom, which allows a man to possess the manly state of mind. The advertiser is guaranteeing their products will make those outdoor experiences more enjoyable with the people who are important to you. The catch phrase “making memories that last a lifetime” gives you the idea that the memories will be so strong you won’t need something to capture the moment. The visual for this commercial consists of gorgeous scenery and a couple of men doing what they love best, while giving the men a sense of masculinity of bringing home the food for his family and teaching the young ones to do the same. The advertiser will benefit from Wood and Water with men who hold this hobby.

 

Men’s Women

 The Axe Deodorant ad reels in women from unknown places to its divine smell pandering the thought of the product bringing such fantasy. The advertiser is trying to point out the marvelous scent that Axe gives off, how long it lasts, and how you can smell it from a distance. The catch phrase “spray more get more the axe effect” is used to encourage the audience that there is some effect in purchasing Axe and the more the product lingers, the greater the chance of the result. The visuals start off out in the middle of nowhere with women on the prowl while desperate to reach the source of the scent. The advertiser will profit from the company of this specific brand of deodorant with men whose ambition is to be desired, feel masculine, and wants to gain respect from others.

Women’s Women

 The Jenny Craig ad shows a happy and healthy woman who is comfortable in her skin and is encouraging others to make the decision she did that made her confident with whom she is now. The advertiser is trying to show how placing this healthy diet in your life can help you lose weight in just months. The phrase “eat, walk, lose weight” reflects back to how hard it was for women to get rid of baby fat or unnecessary weight before the product. The visual composition consists of bright colors to emit the satisfaction with oneself and to give the audience a positive vibe. The advertiser will benefit from the company of this particular way to lose weight with women who crave to be vigorous, confident, and healthy.

Women’s Men

 The Venus embrace reveals the intensity of the close shave by several women being closely accompanied by their man. The advertiser is trying to point out the softness of the skin by the man touching the woman’s skin and noticing the incredible feel, so the man continues to caress her. The slogan “reveal the goddess in you” reflects back to the perfection of Goddesses and in order to get part of that power back is to use this product. The different segments of a woman and her man that are continuously touching each other gives off a seductive vibe. This can relate back to the Goddesses being irresistible. The advertiser will benefit from the company of this specific type of razor with women who want attention from her lover.

Bucket List

AP Lang Bucket List

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

            After discovering “Water for Elephants,” I watched it obsessively this whole summer. By reading Water for Elephants, I was hoping to understand a little bit more of why Jacob made the choice to give his veterinarian career up after his parents died, knowing they left nothing for him because it went all to his future. I am curious to see if the books adventure and romance will draw me in the same and let me be apart of Jacob’s experiences.

Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson

            History isn’t normally appealing to me, but Snow falling on Cedars is rich of romance for a Japanese girl and a white boy after World War II. Memories are thick and stagnant on San Pierdo Island, so I am eager to see how the girl’s family deals with her marrying the boy accused of murder especially one of their own race.

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

            I have always been drawn to the fantsy side of the book world, so I wasn’t surprised that this book intrigued me. Lena is being haunted by a curse that has taken hold of previous generations. Ethan has had repeatitive dreams of an unseen girl, when she moves to his town he is determined to find out the secrets of the hidden connection. I love not only a romantic book, but a determined man in that romance. Beautiful Creatures received good reviews, and I plan to read it to enjoy my favorite genre.      

Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

            I have had the attention span of a guppy my entire life, and it’s hard for me to stay focused. I have always craved paranormal phenominan whether it be movies, tv shows, or even books. I am curious to read Anna Dressed in Blood to find out the reason behind Anna sparing Cas’s life when he traveled to the deserted Victorian to kill her.

Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

            Several different people have suggested me to read The Hunger Games. When the movie came out I kept telling myself that I was going to see it, but that never managed to happen. During the summer I finally came around to it and ended up loving it. I want to read the book because numerous people said it is more intense, and you actually feel connected to the character. I want to be able to visualize the adventure and scare Katniss is taken through.

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

            As I said before, I am more of fiction reader. I enjoy reading about supernatural creature and embedding myself in mythical stories. I like reading about impossibilities, they tend to hold my attention more. A friend of mine recommended this book to me. In City of Bones, Clary Fray witnesses a murder of nothing, just like that; the body vanished into thin air. I indeed to learn about her encounters with the face of an angel, and the meeting with a demon.

Bitter End by Jennifer Brown

            I am a sucker for any romantic book, especially one that I can relate to in some ways. I am excited to experience the ups and downs of Alex’s relationship with Cole in Bitter End. Will she choose to persevere through her boyfriend’s flaws or go back and try to rediscover who she once was?

The Beginning of After by Jennifer Castle

            In The Beginning of After, Laurel is struck breathless when her parents are killed in car accident by her bad-boy neighbor’s father. They have an unwanted connection due to their loss of loved ones. I intend to find out how they end up working out as a couple or as best friends. I think a hopeless romantic one of the best books you can find.

City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

            I attempted to read City of Ember when I was in 7^th grade, but it never could seem to catch and hold my attention. Ever since then, friends have recommended this book to me. Now that I am older I think I might be able to dog into this book. I plan to figure out what the message reads and how they decide to go about fixing the lights for their survival.

Pearl by Jo Knowles

            In Pearl, Bean and Henry are the opposites but are the best of friends. When Bean’s drunken grandfather passes away, many secrets are exposed risking Bean and Henry’s relationship. I want to figure out those secrets and why they would make such a drastic impact on them. A mysterious romantic book is by far my favorite, due to it being intense and exciting throughout the entire book.