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we-be-out-here

-Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury-

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andrewminyartd

* me watching when anne & gilbert finally kiss on the cheek in season 43 *

xxmultifandomqueenxx

When I first found this I started dying of laughter cause how true this is…I’m still laughing 😂😂.

weavemama

SHOUTOUT TO THE MISS PERU 2018 CONTESTANTS FOR GIVING STATS ABOUT WOMEN’S ISSUES INSTEAD OF THEIR BODY MEASUREMENTS

brazilianism

Thousands of women took the streets of Brazil in hundreds of different cities today to say NO to a sexist, racist, homophobic, pro-dictatorships candidate to the presidency that currently leads the polls and man i’m a little emotional

Those are all from different places. Pics posted by mídia ninja.

The future truly is female.

ibhelpdesk

ENGLISH LITERATURE HL: How to get a seven

[this was previously posted on bookfirefly]

(Advice in this section can also mostly be applied to English Literature SL, Literature for other languages, as they have the same basic structure. English Language & Literature students may be able to find some useful advice regarding Paper 2 in this section, although the other components of the subject are rather different).

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thedismaliblife

IB English (HL) Paper 1 (CTA) example/template/sample

Hey guys! Heres the example of the paper 1 that I promised. I got a 7 (20/20, meaning that I got a 5 out of 5 in criterion A [understanding and interpretation] a 5 out of 5 in criterion B [appreciation of the writers choices ], a 5 again in criterion C [organization and development], and a 5 in criterion D [language]. Feel free to use this paper as a template/sample or do whatever you want with it. I was (unfortunately) not able to find the actual texts that Im talking about in this paper. However, this is kind of the only paper 1 that Ive typed up so yeah enjoy!!! I hope this helps.

Text type, audience, purpose – paragraph 1

Text 1 and text 2 both throughout the text indicate the same topic; the influence of the Internet on print media. Text 1 is an editorial (text type) from “networkworld” titled “is the internet killing the news media?” written by Scott Bradner, and published in 2009 (information on text). It is evident that this text is an editorial because of the fact that it contains the writers opinions and because the writer employs more colloquial language. This editorial explores the effect of the internet on print media from a negatively biased point of view and sheds light on the negative consequences that the internet has had on print media by providing statistics from a document titled “pew project for excellence in journalism report” (brief summary of text). Text 2, however, is a newspaper article (text type) from “the guardian” titled “who says print is dead?” written by Mark Hooper and published in 2012 (information). This article explores the reality of both the Internet and print media coexisting and states how the print media should change in order to continue to be in business (brief summary of text). Both these texts target relatively the same audience. Text 1 targets the general public (audience) and specifically those who are interested in how print media is being affected by different factors such as the Internet. Although age is not a significant factor to be able to read this text as the language is colloquial, it is probably aimed towards adults as they are the ones who tend to consume print media the most and towards those who want to pursue a career in journalism, as it summarized the latest “pew project for excellence in journalism report”. Text 2 also targets the general public and those interested in the future of print media (audience). Albeit the fact that both texts focus on the same topic, they clearly differ because their purposes are unalike. Text 1 (negatively) intends to shed light on the probable dissolution of print media on the future due to the increase of people using the Internet as a primary news resource (purpose). Text 2, however, gives a more hopeful output of the topic it addresses and intends to emphasize how print media is not “dead” but will continue to coexist in coalition with the Internet (purpose).

Content and theme – paragraph 2

Even though text 1 and text 2 both revolve around the same topic, the influence of the Internet on print media, they do so in different ways (theme). Text 1 is an editorial, and therefore focuses on conveying the authors opinion on the recent “pew project for excellence in journalism report”. After reading the article it is clear to se that the author has a negative bias towards the topic; he does not believe that print media will survive in the following years and believes that if the print media does not “completely rethink its business model”, the internet will continue to gain influence and will obliterate the need for print media. This is clear not only because he provides the reader with negatively biased statistics, e.g. “twenty percent of the journalists who whored in newspapers have lost their jobs in the last two years”, but also when he states how “the bottom line is that the business (journalism) is toast unless you are in the internet side”, and when he specifically highlights how “power is shifting from institutions to individuals” after the increase of news on demand. It is also clear that the author’s message (message), in this case, is that unless print media changes its strategies, it will probably cease to exist at some point in the future. The author does believe, however, that by changing strategies it might be possible that print media will not completely go out of business (CONTENT). Text 2, however, is quite different from text 1a in regards of content and of how the topic is presented. This objective piece of writing deals with how even though it is believed that “print is dead” and that the internet is negatively affecting the print media business, this might not necessarily be true as the propagation of the internet might actually be encouraging the development of print media. Because of this it is clear to see the slightly positively biased point of view of the author and the people quoted in the article. The fact that print media is permanent unlike articles and webpages on the Internet is also mentioned as a factor that benefits the print media business. Moreover the fact that print media and the Internet can coexist and should support each other is stressed specifically when Gerald Richards is quoted; “it is not an either/or situation. It works in tandem. One is a resource for the other”. Taken the pervious statements into consideration, it is clear that the authors message (message) in this text is that print media is not dying off, despite reports of the “death print” have stated, and that it is and should continue to coexist with the internet but also suggests that print media should separate itself from the internet in order to succeed (CONTENT). There are some similarities between the texts, however, because as text 1 mentioned, this text (2) states how “they (print media and the internet) need to do different things.” It goes on to mention how “To survive, the newspaper and the physical book, needs to set itself apart from the web”.

Tone and mood – paragraph 3

It is evident that the tone and mood in text 1 and text 2 are different, because of the diction used by both authors. On one hand, text 1 utilizes words and phrases such as sobering, the business is toast, depressing, shifting, bleak, unlikely, go out of business, and fewer, (diction) as to be able to create a certain tone. The tone created is negative, bleak, and hopeless, and contributes to the readers mood therefore enforcing the authors purpose (tone), as it makes the reader feel negatively towards the effect that the internet has on print media and makes one feel hopeless about the future of print media. By creating a disheartened and pessimistic mood (mood) it therefore achieves the author’s goals because it keeps the audience engaged. Text 2, however, uses different diction to establish its tone. It uses words such as greatly exaggerated, savior, opinions, permanent, using traditional media to refresh, immortalized in print, exciting, permanence of print, power, physical, own, co-exist, support, resource, valuable, reward, and luxury (diction), to establish an informative, positive, and hopeful tone (tone). This tone affects the reader’s mood, as it makes these feel hopeful towards the future of print media and creates an optimistic mood (mood), achieving the authors goals to emphasize how print media is not “dead” and will continue to coexist in coalition with the internet.

Form and structure – paragraph 4

The form and structure of text 1 and 2 are somehow different. Text 1, as I previously mentioned, is an editorial (form). Due to the fact that it is an opinionated piece of writing and mixes facts with emotions it tends to use fairly simple language. Moreover, most of the paragraphs are short and consist of 2 to 3 sentences, and the editorial even contains bullet points. The bullet points and first paragraph are crucial parts of the editorial: they summarize the event that the author will be assessing. The following paragraphs contain the author’s opinion and the last three paragraphs contain a conclusion and the author’s personal advice (structure). Text 2, however, is a newspaper article (form). It is therefore structured differently as it uses longer paragraphs and its sentences are more complex. It also contains statistical information and quotations, unlike text 1. The article starts by giving statistical information and background information about the topic. The author then goes on to include opinions and quotations of other individuals such as webpage managers and magazine editors. After this he concludes the article by quoting Sara Cremer, MD at costumer communications agency redwood, who summarizes the purpose of the article and highlights the benefits and importance of print media and the internet as well (structure).

Language – paragraph 5

The type of language utilized by each author also differs. Since text 1 is an editorial and is mostly focused on the authors opinion about a recent report on print media and journalism, and it therefore uses more colloquial and less formal language; language that is almost conversational. The language that it utilizes also reveals the authors clear negative bias towards the effects of the Internet on print media. This can be seen as soon as one scans the headline, which reads, “is the internet killing the news media?”. Here, the author is using emotive language by using the word killing, which has an extreme and negative connotation in order to achieve his aim: to persuade the reader to agree with his opinion. Bias can be seen again when the author utilizes the following euphemism, “the bottom line is that the business is toast” in order to try and soften the blow instead of stating the simple fact that that journalism, especially in print media, is in his opinion, dead. Bias by omission and selection of detail can also be detected at the start of the article when he summarizes the points that he believes are more important in bullet points. The author also at some points uses vague language, e.g. “most newspapers”, and contains no direct testimonies. Overall, text 1 contains figurative language that aims to create an effect or feeling on the reader. Text 2, however, is different from text 1 as it is a newspaper article. It therefore revolves more around fact than emotions and opinions, hence why the author includes so many quotations and testimonies. This author also uses more formal language as it is more objective and contains more factual information. Moreover, the language used is more unbiased, except for some exceptions. One of these contains the headline, which poses a rhetorical question to the reader; “is print really dead?” This, to an extent, shows bias and persuades the reader to see the effect of the Internet on print media in a more hopeful way. Another exception is presented in the first sentence of the article, when the author says, “Despite what you may have heard”. He is here using vague language, as he is not making a direct reference to the sources that have stated that print is dead. This could have been done to avoid honest reporting, therefore creating a bias.

Conclusion

Even though both texts are similar in a way, because these both make reference to the impact that the Internet has on print media, they approach this theme differently. Moreover, their purposes are different; this can immediately be recognized as text 1 is an editorial containing more opinion than fact and text 2 is a newspaper article. The purpose of text 1 is to diffuse the authors opinion on the probably dissolution of print media due to the growth of the Internet. The purpose of text 2, however, is to provide the reader with factual information that shows how the Internet has impacted print media and whether or not these can coexist. There is also a clear difference between the tone and mood created in text 1 and text 2. Text 1 uses words with a more negative connotation therefore creating a bleak and hopeless tone whilst text 2 uses diction that creates a hopeful and more neutral tone. Although there are minor differences in the structure and form of text 1 and 2, as mentioned previously, a jarring difference between the two can be seen in the language that they utilize. Text 1 uses colloquial and conversational language, euphemisms, and vague language, and is overall more biased, whilst text 2 uses formal language, includes direct testimonies, and contains less bias. In conclusion and in my opinion, it is clear to see that text 2 is much more valuable and useful than text 1 as it contains less bias, is more objective, and provides the reader with factual information such as statistics and direct testimonies, whilst text 1 is an opinion on a report and does not provide the reader with any useful information.

thedismaliblife

How to write a good paper 1 (Comparative textual analysis) - English A: Lang and Lit (HL)

Hey guys!! I’m here today to help you all out and give you some tips on how to write a good paper 1 (comparative textual analysis) for HL English language and literature (within the time restrictions!!!)

First off, you always have to start by planning. The real exam is about two hours long, which means that you should spend about 10 to 20 minutes planning your essay, depending on how you work better. Some people need less planning time cause they’re able to recall things easily whilst others find it easier to just spend some time jotting down everything that they want to include in the essay (in note form, of course) before actually starting to write it. Although planning may seem like a bit of a bore, it may save your life in the exams, because trust me, no one likes having to go back and forth when reading an essay just to try and find that particular asterisk that the student drew on the paper. You know what im talking about.

Here are some tips on how to spend the first 10-20 mins of the exam:

Tables! They’re great. Here’s one that’s really gonna help you out

Ill be posting an example of a paper one in a lil while (currently editing it and adding annotations and stuff)

mickoviches-blog

a compilation of my favourite qaf fics – with a combination of classics, the new, canon, post-513, AUs and gapfillers. Enjoy! ❅ = my absolute favourites

Glowing Rooms by ohmyjetsable ❅

{An AU/What-If fic. Brian got the job in New York and left at the end of Season 1, but Justin was still attacked that night at prom. 27, 274 words.} A precious fic with a special place in my heart. It’s interesting to see how their relationship would’ve developed if Brian wasn’t there for Justin after the bashing. The writing is beyond brilliant, a lovely AU.

A Thousand Beautiful Things by lemon_bar

{Between his infuriatingly understanding therapist; ‘the gang’ who still insisted, despite his vociferous protests, that he was a part of them; nurses who glared at him for being such a shit, and apparently mistreating their most sacred patient (Justin, his poor mute, helpless roommate), and Justin, not to mention the nightmares he suffered nightly – Brian severely wondered if perhaps choosing a prison sentence might have been easier on him than the fresh hell that was Liberty Hospital. Chaptered fic} A nice and interesting AU. Very h/c and some very sweet moments. There’s also a sequel!

Only Time Series by Xie ❅

{The ultimate post-513 fic series. Basically a fanon season 6, starting from Plans and ending with Directions, with a few stand alone fics written in the same ‘verse too. Chaptered fic} I was sceptical of this series at first, the setting was a little off-putting and first person pov isn’t my cup of tea.. but boy was I proven wrong! Deliciously long and it’s such a classic.

Beyond the Yellow Brick Road by plumsuede

{A very long post-513 chaptered fic. Sequel to Embark and Framed. It follows Justin returning home but is also a very in-depth look at his life in new york before he had returned to Pittsburgh. It jumps through timelines and povs, and has very fleshed out original characters.} It’s WIP but not in a painful way, and has some very lovely and insightful moments. It tackles a huge feat but manages to pull it off well. Fair warning, it may seem a little off-track at times but the b/j moments are worth it.

Things I Cannot Change by Suzvoy ❅

{A season one AU, starting around 107. Brian is an alcoholic and Justin does something about it. 181,525 words} I cannot express how much I love this fic! I’ve read it so many times, I adore season one britin and this hits the mark. It’s surprsingly fluffy – don’t let the beginning scare you. It’s really very good, and honestly you’re missing out if you haven’t read it.

I Don’t Mind If You Don’t Mind by sakesushimaki

{Justin has been waiting for the right moment. A post-513 fic about wedding rings. 901 words} It hurts but heals at the same time. Short and sweet.

On the Edge of Falling by Frayach

{Spring’s on the edge of falling into summer; Justin’s on the edge of going where no man has ever gone before – Brian Kinney’s heart, and Brian is on his own edge – the edge of falling in love. Set during season one between the King of Babylon contest and Brian’s receipt of the “Ad Person of the Year” award. 3,988 words} Such as nice season one gapfiller, and has their dynamic down to a T.

Subject to Change by soundczech ❅

{A Post-S1 AU, Brian left for New York for that job offer and Justin had moved on – until they bump into each other in NYC years later} Such a beautiful fic. The friendship they build is so precious and heartfelt. I could go on about the spectacular writing and the painful pining, but you should just read it and see for yourself – or listen for yourself, if you’d rather a podfic!

Raw by burnitbackwards ❅

{There’s one thing left they haven’t tried…} The title says it all – they have unprotected sex after waiting the necessary three months and it’s fuckin’ hot. PWP basically, but in the best way.

Divergence by ragingpixie

{An alternate post-S4 timeline. Justin stayed in LA} It’s quite angsty but so good at the same time.

Name Your Wish by JustVisiting ❅

{A season 2 AU diverging from canon right after the vermont episode. There’s no Ethan and no Hustlers for birthdays} It’s kind of a dream season two AU but that doesn’t render it plotless. It’s still painful but in it’s own way. Lovely chaptered fic.

Particles by discothequey

{The adventures of Brian, Justin, and their family eleven years post-s5. 40,270 words} A very enjoyable fic. It’s interesting to see Brian and Justin build a family and teenager Gus is so very precious in this fic. There’s also a wip sequel.

The Lightening Strike by AHS

{Set two years post-513, Justin is back in Pittsburgh with Brian, where he belongs. No sooner do they enter into the shocking world of monogamy than they find themselves in much more daunting and unfamiliar territory… Justin’s pregnancy. 16,806 words} The author says that it’s “the mpreg fic for people who don’t usually like mpreg” and she was right! God, I was surprised by how much I loved this fic, I’m so glad I gave it a chance.

Lo Siento by methylethyl ❅

{In which Brian is an emotionally-retarded empath, Justin accidentally bonds to him, and Lindsay is an unhelpful guru of magic with ‘contacts’. 3,958 words} I love the way the whole 'empath’ thing was executed and being set in season 1 was defintely a bonus. Such an amazing fic.

Inescapable by Suzvoy ❅

{An AU set in 510 wherein Brian meets Justin right after the Babylon bombing, and their relationship grows from there. A very long fic, +100,000 words} One of my favourite Qaf fics of all time. Very well written and in character. It’s lovely watching B/J fall in love all over again but under very different circumstances.

Your Kingbird by sweetestdrain

{An AU set in 312. Justin is a hustler and a friend of Hunter’s. In this fic, Brian had already fucked him in 1x01 but Justin left him alone instead of going after him. Chaptered fic.} What a great read! Really lovely and angsty at times.

I’ll Be Home For Christmas (And Maybe New Year’s, Too) by sakesushimaki

{A post-513 fic set during Christmas like the title suggests. Long distance relationships can be painful but rewarding too. 4,075 words} I love everything sake writes and this is no exception. It really highlights how painful it must be for both of them to keep this thing going.

Experiment by Wren

{A post-314 AU. Brian is out of a job but he and Justin are in a really good place. He decides to try out an experiment. Chaptered fic} I enjoyed this fic, though the format was strange at first – it changed to a more traditional styled fic in later chapter. Fair warning, it’s very anti-Mikey.

Call It a Good Marriage by Kel ❅

{Set in season 2 and 3. Brian realises that he and Justin don’t need marriage to validate their love. One-shot} I love this fic dearly. It’s written before season 5, so during a time when marriage and Brian Kinney was not considered very compatible. The end made me smile so much, and there’s also a podfic available if you’re interested

Mart Miracles by Etharei

{“The first thing she has to struggle to make her brain accept is the sight of Brian Kinney amongst factory-produced consumer products…” Set post 314 in Claire Kinney’s POV} I love it when outsiders get a glimpse of the b/j love and this fic does it perfectly!

I Sing the Body Electric by reinabelle

{Set early S1. Justin’s first time in the backroom. Short one-shot} This captures their early season one dynamic completely and it’s written very well.

Willow Hill, PA, Pop. 317 by Jude ❅

{A 1x10 AU. What if the Jeep had broken down on the way back from New York? One-shot} This fic is such a classic. It’s funny, well-written and so very hot.

The Roommate Diaries by Frayach

{A post-513 fic written in the POV of Justin’s roommate in New York. 21,453 words} Usually I’m wary of original character’s povs but I couldn’t help but love Moira and cheer on B/J alongside with her. Very well written and lovely ending.

If You Needed Me by Myrna

{post 2x20 AU, set in four parts from four different povs (Ethan, Michael, Brian and Justin) Justin has brain tumor. 131,156 words} Though it’s h/c, a lot of the fic concerns b/j reconnecting after almost a year a part. A long and satisfying read and a b/j classic.

Precious by flowrs4ophelia

{set post-513. Too many times it has taken some kind of tragedy to bring Justin and Brian closer together. Chaptered fic} Very well-written and also rather angsty. It’s a death fic, though of a minor character.

Twelve Years of Christmas by bigboobedcanuk

{like the title suggests, 12 years of christmas starting post-S4. Chaptered fic.} It was written before S5 was aired. Lovely snapshots of b/j’s lives during christmas.

Reverberations by Wren

{basically a season five re-write. Justin is the one who gets syphilis. There’s also a much longer sequel, Homecoming. Chaptered fic} I have a love/hate relationship with season five, so I guess it was satisfying to read alternate events to the canon. Be warned, it’s rather anti-gang.

And Every Morning After by JustVisiting ❅

{A post-314 AU fic of b/j picking themselves up after the Stockwell fiasco. Chaptered fic} Very well written and in character, and with such a sweet ending.

Pyscho by Layla

{Post-513. A happy, harmless vacation turns into a nightmare when Brian and Justin are faced with a murderous psycho who’s out to get them and their loved ones.134,310 words} Interesting crime fic with a lot of angst. It’s not my usual type of fic, but I enjoyed it nonetheless!

Justin and the Sea-Monkeys by Frayach

{Set season five. Justin isn’t sure what he thinks of Brian’s odd present, and Brian isn’t sure he can say good-bye even though he knows he has to. 3,026 words} A very sweet fic with a lovely ending.