You will be studying suspenseful mystery and scary stories and poems, some from a genre of macabre.
Macabre: gruesome, ghastly, horrible, haunting; dance with death Life is full of opposites: light/dark, pretty/ugly, good/evil. Art shows the beauty in these contrasts. How is expression (art) more interesting with the ups and downs? How do you balance the good/bad or ups/downs in your own life? Give examples. What do you think happens when we die? How do you feel about death? Please write a 7-10+ sentence answer.
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Daniel Rojero
10/17/2016 12:49:02 pm
Art is a variety of activities, its drawing or dancing or forming, music and in each of those people find relief, peace. Ups and downs are an essential part of life because without it everyone would be the same and no one wants that. I think horror or thrill is an escape to some because it gets there blood pumping or the suspense makes yoou want more, have you ever read a scary story that had a great ending but you thought that it still needed more like a sequel because it was that suspenseful. I think music is a good way to find peace because there are different types of music and all of them have a meaning to them, no matter what language, instrument, person is singing or not singing its still an escape to some. Suspense is a great way to get your mind off the ups and downs in your life because you dont think about anything except for what's going to happen next. Horror is the greatest form of getting you to the edge of your seat and thats what everyone wants, something exciting or suspenseful. I love scary movies, i think they're great and so are scary stories, ok bye!!
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Anthony Santana
10/19/2020 10:32:59 pm
How I balance ups and downs is if I have a bad day and feel like giving up I put my headphones in and listen to music and see how I can turn it into a good day . Because I was taught if I have a bad day to keep pushing and not to let the day end like that but turn it around . It is very rare to see me down because I’ll always keep a smile on my face . That is my way on how I balance the ups and downs I have . The two questions were what I think happens when we die and how I feel about death . What I think happens is coming from a religious family and hearing that there is such places and heaven and hell I think god puts us in one of those two . The other question is how I feel about death , how I feel about death is unknown because Is like I said no one really knows what happens after death these are just thoughts but I wouldn’t be scared because we all know death is a part of life . Those are my answers for this week’s discussion board .
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Celina Guillen
10/21/2020 12:16:27 am
I balance the good and bad in my life by playing video games to calm me down, listen to music or thinking positive
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Omar Escobar
10/17/2016 03:51:53 pm
Well I believe that we enjoy the dark side of life because it's more realistic and fun. Nobody wants to believe perfect little innocent fairytales because they're unrealistic and boring. There's no adrenaline when all you do is see rainbows and play in perfect safe non risky environments. That's boring. You get excited when something scares you or brings suspense or like when there is an abandoned house or building and it is known for having paranormal activity or dangerous circumstances and you want to go in. Why do people get curious or excited and prefer that then going to the park or their friends house? I believe we do it out of curiosity and the one thing we all have that pretty much Causes us to "sin" and gets us either in trouble or hurt 99.7% of the time, temptation. Not knowing what the dangers ahead of us will bring. And also the hunger to take risks and even though you're scared you get excited. Same reason why you dont care about knowing about a family that seems to be so perfect and happy rather then a mysterious problem surrounded family. Im not saying that people like the dark side of things because humans are maleficient for have foul intentions but i do believe our urge to pursue the dark side of things and life is due to our natural feelings of curiosity and mainly temptation. Which both are Aimed towards negative things. It is rare for someone to be tempted to do their homework and much less usual then for someone to be tempted to sneak out at night and go with their friends to a party rather then do their homework. Same as someone is much more tempted to steal money from a wallet completely abandoned rather then be tempted to turn it in. Those things also lead to the curiosity of what you can do with your friends after sneaking out and what things you can do that cause risks same as the curiosity of what you can buy with the money. But that's a subject for another time.
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Nathan Henriquez
10/19/2020 08:22:16 am
I balance the good and bad in my life by listening to music it can be used in a bad time and good time. it really helps with a lot of things. If anyone says that music doesnt't help or work in the way i explained they just have never tried it. What i think happens when we die is we move on to another life if that makes sense. Like if you die you start over you live in the afterlife to me death is really not the end.To anyone death would be a thing of sorrow whether it is you dying and your family in sorrow or one of your family or friends you will be in sorrow. I just feel like death really isn't the end.
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Nic Duque
10/19/2020 08:39:16 am
Expression is more interesting with the ups and downs because then the viewer can feel the emotions of the artist. Projecting your negative feelings onto something is, I believe, one of the best ways to cope with them. I feel like when you can sense the emotions of the person who made it, you can really start to understand what they were going through and why they made it. I usually try to focus more on the good so that when something bad happens I am able to take a step back and analyze what's going on and figure out how to fix it. Looking at both the good and the bad you can really understand where you are in life. Life isn't going to always be good and there will be some very bad stuff that will happen in the future, but there is no way of avoiding it. I think that after we die our "energy" is released from our bodies and is in the air. I don't really believe in the afterlife, but I do believe that when we die there is a possibility of reincarnation. I feel like death is unstoppable, there is no way of avoiding it. Everyone will die at some point and that is how I've always seen it. I am not really scared of death it is more of an interest of mine. I like learning about the science behind it.
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I balance the good and bad through skateboarding because it fun and can let go of bad toxins in life because your working your legs and your mind it is very fun. When I die I believe I will either go to hell or heaven or maybe even be a ghost. When I feel an evil presence I don’t get scarred because I’m used to horror stuff because My house is haunted and I’ve played multiple demonic and spiritual games so if your ever having trouble with life or your even looking for sum fun I suggest trying skateboarding
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Antonio contreras
10/19/2020 10:11:57 am
I balance my good and bad life by gaming with my friends because it can help me in the good time and bad. When i die i feel like i wont have to stress out anymore or deal with like family issues.When you die you will be in the after life and see the people that died.
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zoey diaz
10/19/2020 12:10:59 pm
i balance the good and bad in life with music and movies. they make me feel inspired to do something depending on the movie or song. i think after we die we move up a level depending on how we lived our last life. if you weren't a good person in ur life you go down levels, and life will continue to be bad until you finally realize how to fix it. once you start ti better yourself as a person you start to go up levels. personally i dont believe in the whole heaven and hell scenario. i think everyone should be given a chance to fix themselves how are they supposed to learn if they arent given a chance too.
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Alexis Aguilar
10/19/2020 01:33:30 pm
I balance my ups and downs in my life by listening to music and it helps a lot whenever I'm feeling down or when I'm in a good mood. I know some people will say that, it won't work but I guess you just havent tried it out by yourself or it doesn't suit you but that's your opinion. Though what I think what will happen to me when I die is that I'll be reincarnated and be in another body and forget about my past life.
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Joseph Garcia
10/19/2020 01:50:57 pm
I balance the good and bad by playing video games. When I play video games I usually play with my friends and I can talk to them about something bad that happened to me. I can also talk about the good things that has happened to me because I know I can trust them. What I think that will happen when you die is you are reincarnated as a different person.
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Jessica dawileebe
10/19/2020 02:05:59 pm
l balance the good and the bad and the ups and downs by listening to music or drawing or talking to my sisters.what i think what will happen is there could be a after life where you are a different person.
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Natalie Ramos
10/19/2020 05:04:54 pm
listen if your reading this and your going through alot or just feel like giving up know that you are here for a reason and know that school is hard and stressful i get your pain and frustration but for me and for the people you love and care most about keep going.you are loved and valued and have so much potential and have so much dedication keep going you got this and you can fight t through the pain!! i balance the good and bad by talking to god. Whenever i feel hurt deeply or scared deeply or just to talk to him in general i enjoy. Hes my comfort most almost all the time. Hes my savior and the bad i learn and understand its what god wants or if he take someone out of my life mainly i know its because he heard conversations i didnt he knows when someone shouldnt be in my life and i have to accept is as i know its gods way i follow on his mind and rules not by the rules of my own because if i do i get hurt. At the end of the day were all go through difficult times and we all wanna give up sometimes and we also know that most of the time its hard to keep going but at the end of the day its what we need to do for ourselves becuase in anything we go through we have to fight and give our all and build up our strength for the next battle we face in life or with ourselves at time. i talk to god and talk to my bestfriend or do my makeup and hair to keep going for myself and the ones who love me.
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Kristanyia
10/20/2020 11:48:52 am
If I ever have a bad day this is how I would balance out the bad and the good , I would just think about the good things that would come out sooner or later . The bad things just have to fade away and just think of the good things .
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Damian Uriarte
10/23/2020 01:01:17 pm
Most of the times when I have downs in life I usually do something I love, I love playing sports so when I am sad or angry I go outside and I play basketball on my basketball court until I am tired and don't have enough energy to be mad. I taught myself if I'm ever in a bad mood or having a bad I need to go do something that makes me happy.
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Michael Chavez
10/23/2020 05:14:43 pm
Good and evil people can even say what is the difference between both good and evil or what makes a person evil or good. My opinion is that we all have both in us it’s just are choice on what side we show to the world. I also think we can all admit that sometimes evil come out when we don’t want to but I’m use the phrase ups and downs like you used. Sometimes we can had they say wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Just even small things can make us have are ups and downs. One thing I do to help with this is just listen to some music like if the world gets me mad just put them earbuds in and play some chill music. Another why I deal with my downs is football because it’s a way for me to let out that anger out because it’s never good to leave it in you. If you can take anything from this is just yes there is good and evil in us and we will have are ups and downs but has long has you take it head on you will be find.
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Katelyn Mitchell
10/23/2020 10:11:52 pm
I balance the good and bad in my life by drawing and listening to music. If its something big like family problems or something I go ride quads in the hills, hang out with friends, ride my horses, or anything that gets me out of the house. I try to stay positive. My friends consider me the loud/happy one in the group. The only reason I try to be happy is because I know that how people act can have a big impact on others.
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Luis Rocha
10/24/2020 11:31:46 am
I balance the good and bad in my life by enjoying the little moments. I usually keep my hopes up when I play with my friends because we lose track of time and enjoy the moment. Life can be sad at moments but life is also good at times. Many people hear music when they are sad because they want to forget the past. Death is something that will happen to everyone. People should not be scared of death because everyone will die sooner or later. People should enjoy life because once you leave this world, you can't come back.
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MariAnne Rivera
10/24/2020 06:28:59 pm
when i have a bad day i usually do something i like to do. I balance the bad and good by either playing video games with my friends or go make a dance to a song i like. This puts me in a better mood and ill have a better day or night,
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Christian Ramirez
10/24/2020 09:40:47 pm
Art has many types of different feelings. I feel that whatever happens in my life whether it's bad or good I will always remain humble. For example, if my dog dies I will be sad but I won't go out in public starting a riot because my dog died because that is not the type of person I am. When we die we may die happy or sad depending on how you were feeling. I feel that death is a terrible thing that could happen to anyone.
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evan camacho
10/30/2020 02:13:32 pm
art is something bright in life according to a lot of people. I have a different opinion on that i think art is boring. my ups and downs are bad i think everyone has ups and downs and everyone has bad times in their life.
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Christian Gutierrez
10/30/2020 06:58:25 pm
When I’m having bad days I just play video games with friends, listen to music, or play soccer. I don't know how I feel about death because I don’t know anyone who has passed.
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gabriela
10/17/2022 10:33:42 am
i am still learning to balance the good and bad things that happen throughout my life. As a human its our nature to not like changes in our life but some handle it better than other. I am the type of person that adjusts pretty quick to change but its still a pretty hard thing to do. I have accepted the fact that not things don't last forever. for example in middle school i had a really big group of friends and we told each other we would be friends forever, 2 years later i look back and laugh because I don't talk to any of them anymore. Sometimes change is for the better. Change helped me grow as a person. Death has always been something i was scared of but now that i'm older im not scared. Everyone has to die eventually and we cant do anything about it. So, just live your life and dont regret anything.
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Vanessa Garcia Torres
10/17/2022 01:49:48 pm
It's more interesting because it shows the differences. It shows the answers to both. It gives you the other side of the story. Essentially it shows you the missing piece. I try to balance the ups and downs in my life taking breaks. If I begin to feel tired of life and school I take some time to myself to do what I enjoy. I think we just disappear when we die. Things just end basically. There's nothing else for us after death. I used to be scared of death when I was younger but now I've just come to accept that it's unavoidable. I don't feel anything for it personally for myself. I do still find it sad when people in my life die though.
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