Reflection #21

 Summary: Today we did a complete assessment on Emily Dickinson. The test covered 3 different poems, their meanings, imagery, and themes. It also covered maybe trivial knowledge I don't remember hearing, like the people she loved in life (I remembered Susan, but none of the other guys). I ended up with an 84 on the test, which is more than enough for me, considering the scores I get on some of the other tests I've done this week (bad).

Reflection: I don't think I've ever been very good at analyzing texts, so poetry is always a pretty complex unit for me. The test wasn't that bad, though. Most of the analogies or imagery that were on it weren't too out there, or hard to grasp. I'm just ready to be in a different unit, or at least study a different poet. 

Evaluation: As I said, we've been on Dickinson for I think 2 or 3 weeks, and as much as I take interest in her life and views on things, it's been a while. Other than this, nothing really stood out to me today. I had a considerably easier time finishing before the bell than I did yesterday (It would be of considerable concern if I didn't). 

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