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Something New

2009-05-24T11:31:18-08:00

Author: gentleduck
General
English, Rated: M
Drama/Humor
Chapters: 3, Words: 3,987, Reviews: 1, In-Progress

This is a story inspired by a Vonnegut quote. "There is a tragic flaw in our precious Constitution, and I don't know what can be done to fix it. This is it: Only nut cases want to be president." Political satire and philosophy included. Strong language.

Patience Is My Virtue

2009-05-12T16:32:34-08:00

Author: gentleduck
Essay
English, Rated: K+
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 752, Reviews: 1, Complete

This is a reflective essay I wrote for college applications. Describe your best personal trait. I chose patience.

Row Row, Fight the Powah!

2009-05-04T23:52:24-08:00

Author: gentleduck
Essay
English, Rated: T
Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 455, Reviews: 1, Complete

An assignment for my senior writing seminar class. We were to write a paper that defined something. I defined "nonconformist" and ridiculed all the so-called "nonconformists" in the process.

Squiggling

2009-05-03T19:20:15-08:00

Author: gentleduck
Humor
English, Rated: K+
Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 635, Reviews: 0, Complete

This was my first assignment for senior writing seminar. We had to interview a classmate and write an expose on their writing style and habits. I used the opportunity to make fun of writing itself. Ever notice that letters are actually random squiggles?

So You Want to get into College: College Applicati

2009-05-03T14:28:09-08:00

Author: gentleduck
Essay
English, Rated: T
Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 687, Reviews: 2, Complete

This is another essay I wrote for my Senior Writing Seminar class. This time, the assignment was to write an essay describing a process. I chose to write a satirical essay about college applications.

I Win

2009-05-02T23:09:21-08:00

Author: gentleduck
Essay
English, Rated: T
Humor/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 497, Reviews: 1, Complete

This is a compare and contrast essay I wrote for my Senior Writing Seminar class. I chose to compare the writer to the reader. In the process, I prove that I am a god.

Problem: Lack of Mental Effort

2009-05-02T22:27:26-08:00

Author: gentleduck
Essay
English, Rated: T
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,232, Reviews: 1, Complete

This is a recent essay I wrote for the 2009 Holocaust Remembrance Essay Scholarship. The two topics to address were basically 1. why is it important to remember the holocaust and 2. how can you as a student combat violence and prejudice in the world?