Ibrahim’s Comments (group member since Oct 04, 2012)

Ibrahim’s comments from the ELEVEN READER'S CLUB group.

New Words:
1.kibitzing- Look on and offer unwelcome advice
2.citizenry- A whole body of citizens
3.sadistic- Delight in cruelty
4.Rigours- Harsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment

Devices
1.The word “stickler” seemed to have been created in honour of Emily.(Hyperbole)
2. still holding my arm as if I
were being escorted out of a courtroom. (Simile)

Images: “Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, I’m Amanda Burke from Turner King and I’m pleased to welcome you to this very special announcement.

This part of the story shows how David is fitting in at his new workplace. As time goes on, David was giving a chance to show them that he has ideas to put on the table. He proposed to start a lottery and the winner would win a trip to space. The board decided to give his idea a try. so basically this part of the story goes into details on how their planning to start and put together this lottery.

New Words
1.Apogee- The point in the orbit of an object (as a satellite) orbiting the earth
2.Bibliophile- A lover of books especially for qualities of format
3.Assuage- To lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses)
4.Inkling- A slight indication or suggestion

Devices:
1. Amanda was just standing there looking like the victim of a purse-snatching (Simile)
2. Did I mention that my sister is a saint? (Metaphor)

Strong/Poignant Word Image:My father died of a heart attack five years ago, shortly after my mother’s first brush with breast cancer.

At this part of the book you really get to just meet the characters and get to know them on a personal level.

The book that grabbed my attention was "Up and Down", by Terry Fallis. This book intrigued me the moment I saw the cover. I know they say don't judge a book by its cover, but in this case I did. Not only did the cover intrigue me, but the title sort of sounded like a ride "Up and Down". As I read the synopsis I could tell this is a humorous sci-fi novel. This story is about a former employee at parliament hill who is now working at a public relations agency in Toronto. On the first day on the job he got assigned to a major assignment: devise a campaign to revitalize North America's interest in the space program. As time progresses he comes up with a plan to hold a lottery where the winner will get to travel to the international space station. This story later goes on to discuss the Canadian and U.S relationship. This book really offers all I look for in a book such as comedy, sci-fi and politics. Can't wait to start reading.