It all started when I was sat on my own on a rollercoaster. No one told me what was coming around the corner, nor if it was fun or scary. I was left to it. I was fascinated to see what this would be like, but the other half of me just wanted it over and done with, or to even get off of this ride. I had no idea how high I was and didn't want to know. But I could tell I was no where near the ground. I looked over to the right and down, it was dark. This frightened the living daylights out of me! The coaster was made from steel, but what I was sat in was hard wood, the track the rollercoaster was on was rusting away, I imagined the rollercoaster to not be so fast as it was so rusty, but then I figured maybe I was just being dumb. I felt a tug. The rollercoaster was moving.. uh oh I thought. My heart was beating unbelieveably fast, I almost thought it would be in my mouth any second! Next thing I know, I'm outside, I could finally see people, they were queuing for the ride I am on right now, it was a rather big que so I thought maybe this ride isn't so bad after all. I thought way too soon. I looked in front of me I was making my way up to a darkened place, I was extremely high at this point, even higher than I was when I first started. It looked as if I was making my way into a mountain. I couldn't see a thing, I was absolutely terrified, I'm afraid of heights which didn't help me one bit!!
I got into the extreme dark and gloomy mountain, but at this point I was right at the very top. The rollercoaster had stopped for a minute or two, everyone was silent. No one had no clue what was going on, everyone thought we were stuck, we all had mixed thoughts going through our heads, children were crying. I was on my own, I had no one to cry to or talk to, I was only 11! The rest of the ride was a huge rush. All of a sudden the ride roughens up and I feel myself getting pulled backwards. It started slowly then all of a sudden it got faster and faster, I was hating it so much I just wanted to jump off! I was getting tossed around like a football or like I was vegetables in a food processor! All I could feel was my stomach turning as I would go loop to loop. I had no idea what was going on as I was in pitch black, all I could feel was the wind and speed. My eyes were watering like madness and I just couldn't stop them from falling. Tears were appearing instead of a scream. My breath was gone and my scream was just trapped inside of my body. I remember thinking this isn't as fun as playing in the park when I was younger. The ride came to a stop after about 5 minutes of complete brutity. I think getting off of that ride, was the fastest I have ever moved up until this day! I only felt excitement in my body knowing that I've actually survived! All of that gushing of wind to my face, the tears and the no screams has made me think twice when I attend a theme park. But to be honest they are not my number one choice for a day out thats for sure! I hate rollercoasters. Next time I go to Florida, I will not be back on that ride, that's for sure.
Monday, 10 October 2011
Thursday, 22 September 2011
Analysis of Florida guide
Analysing practical information. (Florida holiday guide)
This week in English, we have looked at a travel guide for Florida, we have looked at all the different features that had been used in the guide. It was interesting t0 spot the layouts and text which were used.
The purpose of practical information is just basically telling the reader facts and important information for when they go on their travels to Florida. In the opening of this information, the text is very persuasive, the reason for this is to persuade the reader to go on holiday. The text also uses hyperbole to try and entertain the reader. This is another way to persuade the reader to go on holiday also. The guide explains to the reader about Visas, Custom Allowances, Tourist Information, Admission Charges, Opening Times, Traveling With Children, Senior Citizens, Etiquette, Travelers With Disablities And Electrical Appliances. They have also included a directory on the side. All of this information is all facts.
There is a little use of deictic expressions. It is telling a story of what Florida is like, for example, 'informal lifestyle and excellent facilities make traveling with youngsters a real pleasure.' This is a typical thing a guide would do. Writers of guides are mainly very formal, the reason for this is because telling information doesn't need to be persuasive, the information given are all facts so it needs to be straight to the point. Telling the reader what there is, not what could be there. For example, 'Dress in Florida is casual.' The guide could be including some personal prounouns, but not actually involving it in the text, but because of the opening being persuasive, it is giving off a vibe that everyone will love it in Florida, especially children.
The layout on the guide has been designed in a certain way because of the amount of text given. The text is in columns, but the text is also in different sections, to make the reader understand the guide and to make it clear. Above each section, there are bold subtitles to show clearly wat the section of the text is about, but also helps the reader to find the information they need quicker. This is a huge help when traveling. On the right hand side, there is a directory of useful numbers, just in case they are needed. For example, 'Australia, 1601 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 797-3000.' The guide has also included recongniseable features. They have a picture of a disabled badge 'Accessible to wheelchairs.' There are quite a range of big clear pictures spread around the guide, all the pictures are linked to the text given. The text is very clear and seperated, this helps include a lot of information.
There isn't any emotion in the text, except for the opening paragraph which shows a little excitement. The guide is too formal for emotion.
This week in English, we have looked at a travel guide for Florida, we have looked at all the different features that had been used in the guide. It was interesting t0 spot the layouts and text which were used.
The purpose of practical information is just basically telling the reader facts and important information for when they go on their travels to Florida. In the opening of this information, the text is very persuasive, the reason for this is to persuade the reader to go on holiday. The text also uses hyperbole to try and entertain the reader. This is another way to persuade the reader to go on holiday also. The guide explains to the reader about Visas, Custom Allowances, Tourist Information, Admission Charges, Opening Times, Traveling With Children, Senior Citizens, Etiquette, Travelers With Disablities And Electrical Appliances. They have also included a directory on the side. All of this information is all facts.
There is a little use of deictic expressions. It is telling a story of what Florida is like, for example, 'informal lifestyle and excellent facilities make traveling with youngsters a real pleasure.' This is a typical thing a guide would do. Writers of guides are mainly very formal, the reason for this is because telling information doesn't need to be persuasive, the information given are all facts so it needs to be straight to the point. Telling the reader what there is, not what could be there. For example, 'Dress in Florida is casual.' The guide could be including some personal prounouns, but not actually involving it in the text, but because of the opening being persuasive, it is giving off a vibe that everyone will love it in Florida, especially children.
The layout on the guide has been designed in a certain way because of the amount of text given. The text is in columns, but the text is also in different sections, to make the reader understand the guide and to make it clear. Above each section, there are bold subtitles to show clearly wat the section of the text is about, but also helps the reader to find the information they need quicker. This is a huge help when traveling. On the right hand side, there is a directory of useful numbers, just in case they are needed. For example, 'Australia, 1601 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 797-3000.' The guide has also included recongniseable features. They have a picture of a disabled badge 'Accessible to wheelchairs.' There are quite a range of big clear pictures spread around the guide, all the pictures are linked to the text given. The text is very clear and seperated, this helps include a lot of information.
There isn't any emotion in the text, except for the opening paragraph which shows a little excitement. The guide is too formal for emotion.
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