Titanic is one of the most romantic movie that I have yet to come across. It's about two people who meet unexpectedly and completely fall for one another, yet at the same time they have to go through many obstacles long the way. Although they are from two different worlds (actually classes but it mind as well be the same thing back then) they risk everything to be with one another.


"Promise me you'll never give up, no matter how hopeless"

The tone is what I would call an "informative, drama" because it tries to make its audience believe in true love while exposing them to historical information that they may not have looked at otherwise. At the same time is pathos because they want you to feel bad for the characters. This movie is touching in many ways such as, over 1100 people died in the sinking of Titanic and the loss that everyone must of felt. The quotes above shows the two lovers in the movie want the absolute best for each other no matter what. This is a movie that everyone should watch and if you haven't seen it you definitely should!

Dosen, Jack. "Titanic." Web. 1997.

Jordan Sparks and Chris Brown's song is about how they can't be away from each other because if they are they feel as though they wouldn't be able to survive.

But how do you expect me
to live alone with just me
'Cause my world revolves around you
It's so hard for me to breathe

[Chorus:]
Tell me how I'm supposed to breathe with no air
Can't live, can't breathe with no air
It's how I feel whenever you ain't there
It's no air, no air
Got me out here in the water so deep
Tell me how you gonna be without me
If you ain't here, I just can't breathe
It's no air, no air

In this song, the tone seems more so as them being desperate. They want each other so bad that in their minds, they think they would die if they can't be with one another. My favorite part in this song is when they sing the chorus together because when you listen to it you can hear the desperateness in their voices.  

Sparks, Jordan. "No Air." azlyrics. Ed. Williams, Lindsey. 2000-2012. <http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/jordanspark/noair.html>

Beyonce's song "If I were a boy" is basically her saying that she could be a better guy that the man she has at the moment.

If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man

I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taking you for granted

And everything you had got destroyed 

When I listen to this song it makes me wonder whether girl would be better guys than guys. After listening to everything that was said in the song I agree. It would be easier for a girl to be a guy because she would understand. The tone in this song is emotional because she wishes her man could better than what he is. Whether it's the things he does to her or the things he says.

Beyonce. "If I were a boy." elyrics. Ed. EyoAdam. 2000-2012. <http://www.elyrics.net/read/b/beyonce-lyrics/if-i-were-a-boy-lyrics.html>

This song is by Justin Bieber is about people that are struggling in the world whether it is from those who have little to no food to those who have lost their lives fighting in a war.





Oh, oh ohhh oh [x3]
(And I pray)
I just can't sleep tonight.
Knowing that things ain't right.
It's in the papers, it's on the TV, it's everywhere that I go.
Children are crying.
Soldiers are dying
Some people don't have a home

But I know there's sunshine beyond that rain
I know there's good times behind that pain
Hey, can you tell me how I can make a change?

I close my eyes and I can see a better day
I close my eyes and pray
I close my eyes and I can see a better day
I close my eyes and pray

The artist uses pathos and tone with this song. Bieber is trying to make his audience aware of what is going on in the world by touching them and making them feel sad when you listen to the song. The tone is stern and moving when in toned with the lyrics, especially with the repetition "I close my eyes".

Bieber, Justin. "Pray." AZLyrics. Hamilton, Sharyl. 2012. <http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/justinbieber/pray.html>

Maroon 5's song "Payphone" is basically talking about a love that didn't last. It's as if you wanted the relationship so much but you know it's not going to last.






I'm at a payphone trying to call home
All of my change I spent on you
Where have the times gone, baby it's all wrong
Where are the plans we made for two?

If "Happy Ever Afters" did exist,
I would still be holding you like this
[Video:] All those fairy tales are full of shit
[Album:] All those fairy tales are full of it.
[Video:] One more fucking love song, I'll be sick.
[Album:] One more stupid love song, I'll be sick

In this song, the tone is more so sad and upsetting. Because of the fact that this song is a break up song, I would say that it has pathos. The reason why i say this is because in this song, one person what the relationship to work while the other person whats to move on. So because no one would like to go through something like that, it kind of makes you feel bad for the person.

Maroon 5. "Payphone." azlyrics. Daniela Schlesinger. 2012.<http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/maroon5/payphone.html>

One of Michael Jackson's song that he is very famous for is "Man In The Mirror." This song was created to help aware people that there needs to be a change in the world but it cannot work unless everyone includes themselves.

I'm gonna make a change,

For once in my life

It's gonna feel real good,

Shamone (change)

Gonna make a difference

Gonna make it right

As I, turn up the collar on

My favorite winter coat

This wind is blowing my mind

I see the kids in the streets,

With not enough to eat

Who am I to be blind?

Pretending not to see their needs

A summer disregard,a broken bottle top

And a one man soul

They follow each other on the wind ya' know

'Cause they got nowhere to go

That's why I want you to know

I'm starting with the man in the mirror

I'm asking him to change his ways

And no message could have been any clearer

If you want to make the world a better place

(If you want to make the world a better place)

Take a look at yourself, and then make a change

(Take a look at yourself, and then make a change)

I like this song a lot because it has such a great message that I feel as though people all around the world needs to hear. My opinion the tone of Michael Jackson's voice in this song is more so concerned and worried that the people in need may not get the help that is required in time. 

Jackson, Michael. "Man In the Mirror." Lyrics007. 2012. <http://www.lyrics007.com/Michael%20Jackson%20Lyrics/Man%20In%20The%20Mirror%20Lyrics.html>

Taylor Swift's song "White Horse" is basically about how she was in a bad relationship and how it wasn't what she expected. She has wanted it to be like a fairy tale story but unfortunately, she realized it only happens in books.

Say you're sorry

That face of an angel
Comes out just when you need it to
As I paced back and forth all this time
Cause I honestly believed in you
Holding on
The days drag on
Stupid girl,
I should have known, I should have known

[Chorus:]
I'm not a princess, this ain't a fairy tale,
I'm not the one you'll sweep off her feet,
Lead her up the stairwell
This ain't Hollywood, this is a small town,
I was a dreamer before you went and let me down,
Now it's too late for you and your white horse to come around

Baby I was naive,
Got lost in your eyes
And never really had a chance
My mistake, I didn't know to be in love
You had to fight to have the upper hand
I had so many dreams
About you and me
Happy endings
Now I know

[Chorus:]
I'm not a princess, this ain't a fairy tale,
I'm not the one you'll sweep off her feet,
Lead her up the stairwell
This ain't Hollywood, this is a small town,
I was a dreamer before you went and let me down,
Now it's too late for you and your white horse to come around

And there you are on your knees,
Begging for forgiveness, begging for me
Just like I always wanted but I'm so sorry

Cause I'm not your princess, this ain't a fairytale,
I'm gonna find someone someday who might actually treat me well
This is a big world, that was a small town
There in my rear view mirror disappearing now
And it's too late for you and your white horse
Now it's too late for you and your white horse to catch me now

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa
Try and catch me now
Oh, it's too late
To catch me now

This song is a sad song that could make you feel worse if your already in a depressing mood. Even though this song isn't an upbeated song, I still like it. Throughout this song, there the tone of Taylor Swift's voice is emotional and upsetting.

Swift, Taylor. "White Horse." azlyrics. Ed. Plymale, L Mary. 2000-2012. <http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/taylorwift/whitehorse.html>

Brittnay Ray's poem is all about running. She talks about where she runs and why she runs. She explains that she is mostly running away from pain.






Running Running
away from my tears 
away from my pain
away from my fears 
away from my shame 
away from my peers

Running Running 
ill be with you there
ill make you happy 
Ill be your right pair 

Rnning Running 
i wish i was gay 
i wish for that happiness
i wish? must i may? 

Running Running
im running so fast 
away from my family
away from my past

running running 
i am so ashamed 
i am so embarrassed 
im a bottle of pain 


In this poem Brittnay uses the repetition of "running, running" in the beginning of every short paragraph. The tone of this poem is sad and seems like the author is not really in a good mood. The reason why I chose this poem is because it shows the reader that the author goes through difficulty in their life. 




Ray, Brittnay. "Running running." Poem Hunter. 2008, 27 November. <http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/running-running/>

This friendship poem talks about everything someone would go through when they have friends. Whether its something good or something bad. 

Friendship is there where ever you go

Friendship is there when you over dose
Friendship loves and Friendship cares
Friendship is life with a little dares

Friendship hurts when your not there
Friendship dies everywhere
Friendship is even the life you lost
Friendship is love with a little cost

.......And that's why 'Friendship' is what it is today
You can't live 'life' with enemies in your way
So go back to school and make up
Tell your enemies you f***ed up

.......And maybe just maybe they'll say 'Okay! '
Then your life would be easier today
Now go home and explain everything
Friendship means multiple meanings everyday

Repetition of friendship goes through the whole poem. I like this poem because it speaks the truth. It explains things that people go through with their friends and enemies. 

Harshaw, Kelsey. "Friendship is....Friendship." Poem Hunter. 2009, 23 July. <http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/friendship-is-friendship/>

Meelia's quote about self-esteem is short and simple. All it basically says is that you shouldn't wish to be anyone else because its a waste of time.





"To wish you were someone else is to waste the person you are."




The reason why I like this is because it speaks the truth. It doesn't sugar coat the truth so that it doesn't hurt anyone's feelings. When I read this quote to me it seemed as if the author of this quote was serious and some what angry. i say this because, the person could possibly be sick of seeing people wish they were someone except themselves.


Meelia. "Self-esteem." Self-esteem quotes. 2010. <http://thinkexist.com/quotation/self-esteem/>

This poem by Dwayne Gordon is only about Tweety. Its him expressing his feelings for Tweety and how he makes his life so complete.

Tweety bird, tweety bird
Sing to us sweet, sweet songs
To which turtles bump their heads
And fishes sings along

Tweety bird, tweety bird
Don’t be afraid
Your voice is full of melody
Crocs could hear it in the everglades

Tweety bird, tweety bird
Tweet, tweet tuck
You’re in competition with a Swan and a Duck
Tweety bird, tweety bird
Tweet sweet, sweet tweets
You’ve made my day
Made it complete. 




This poem to me make me smile. Not because what it of the meaning of the poem but because its about my character. In this poem it continuously repeats "tweety bird, tweety bird." I think the reason why it repeats that line in the beginning of each paragraph is because it makes it more cute to hear. 


Gordon, Dwayne. "Tweety Bird." Poem Hunter. 2010, 4 June. <http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/tweety-bird/>

This song by Ludacris ft Mary J Blige show perspectives of what some young children that are either going to or have gone through something similar to this. It also helps show that some children aren't safe even when they are at home, in a relationship, or hanging out with friends.

[Hook - Mary J. Blige]
Runaway love
Runaway love
Runaway love
Runaway love
Runaway love
Runaway love
Runaway love
Runaway love

[Verse 1 - Ludacris]
Now little Lisa is only 9 years old
She's trying to figure out why the world is so cold
Why she's all alone and ain't never met her family
Mama's always gone and she never met her daddy
Part of her is missing and nobody will listen
Mama is on drugs getting high up in the kitchen
Bringing home men at different hours of the night
Starting with some laughs -- usually ending in a fight
Sneaking in her room while her mama's knocked out
Trying to have his way and little Lisa says 'ouch'
She tries to resist but then all he does is beat her
Tries to tell her mom but her mama don't believe her
Lisa is stuck up in the world on her own
Forced to think that hell is a place called home
Nothing else to do but get some clothes and pack
She says she's 'bout to run away and never come back.

[Hook - Mary J. Blige]
Runaway love [x8]

[Verse 2 - Ludacris]
Little Nicole is only 10 years old
She's steady trying to figure why the world is so cold
Why she's not pretty and nobody seems to like her
Alcoholic step-dad always wanna strike her
Yells and abuses, leaves her with some bruises
Teachers ask questions she making up excuses
Bleeding on the inside, crying on the out
It's only one girl really knows what she about
Her name is little Stacy and they become friends
Promise that they always be tight 'til the end
Until one day little Stacy gets shot
A drive by bullet went stray up on her block
Now Nicole stuck up in the world on her own
Forced to think that hell is a place called home
Nothing else to do but get her clothes and pack
She says she's 'bout to run away and never come back.

[Hook - Mary J. Blige]
Runaway love [x8]

[Verse 3 - Ludacris]
Little Erica is eleven years old
She's steady trying to figure why the world is so cold
So she pops X to get rid of all the pain
Plus she's having sex with a boy who's sixteen
Emotions run deep and she thinks she's in love
So there's no protection he's using no glove
Never thinking 'bout the consequences of her actions
Living for today and not tomorrow's satisfaction
The days go by and her belly gets big
The father bails out he ain't ready for a kid
Knowing her mama will blow it all outta proportion
Plus she lives poor so no money for abortion
Erica is stuck up in the world on her own
Forced to think that hell is a place called home
Nothing else to do but get her clothes and pack
She say she's about to run away and never come back.

[Hook - Mary J. Blige]
Runaway love
Don't keep on runnin'
Runnin' [4x]
Don't keep on running [x]
I know how you feel, I've been there
I was runnin' away too

I will run away with you [2x]

Runaway Runaway Love
Don't keep running away
I'll run away with you, if you want me too

[Outro - Ludacris:]
Yea, I can only image what you're going through ladies,
Sometimes I feel like running away myself,
So do me a favor right now and close your eyes,
And picture us running away together,
when we come back everything is gonna be okay,
Open your eyes.......

This song to me is a catchy song that has a good meaning. Throughout the song it repeats the chorus but t mostly has pathos through the entire song. It makes almost every listen feel bad for those that have to suffer for a mistake they have done or for something someone did to them.


Ludacris. "Runaway Love." Letssingit.com. Ed. Thane W. 2000-2012. <http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/ludacris/runawaylove.html>

Nathan Lopes is the writer for the poem. In this poem he expresses how he feels towards fairy tales. 


I had some hope,                                                           
Had a dream, 
Had it lost, 
Somewhere between, 
A happy start, 
And an early end, 
It's hardly easy, 
She's hardly a friend, 
More like an almost, 
An almost love you, 
And almost ever after, 
that almost came true, 
but she's no Cinderella, 
'less 12's on the clock, 
And I'm barely too late, 
Just a tick or a tock, 
But I was never a prince, 
Tho try as I might, 
I'd misplaced the armor, 
That made me her knight, 
But I hate stories, 
Not 'cause they're pretend, 
Not 'cause they're happy, 
But 'cause they all end, 
So I'll be realistic, 
No once upon a time, 
Just simple like words, 
Just like this rhyme, 
Just know in person, 
I won't always be there, 
But watching and waiting, 
In thought and in prayer, 
So if you ever see her, 
Tell her I tried, 
Tell her I'm with her, 
If not right by her side, 
Tell her I'm the one guy, 
She can count on to stay. 
Tell her she's safe, 
And I'm only one call away! 




The reason why I chose this poem is because i like poems that rhyme. This poem rhymes almost about every other line. To me, this poem is basically saying that people hope to have this fairy tale life, but in reality, there's no such thing. The tone in this poem is calm, and in a good mood. 




Lopes, Nathan. "Not a dream, I'll be there when you wake." Poetry. 2012. <http://www.poetry.com/poem/245676>

This poem that seems to be like the author, Roy Epperle, is talking to his cat. He is telling his cat how with the help from him/her, he's able to feel better again. Whereas, if he didn't get the help he would be having a miserable day. Roy Epperle seems to feel as though, his kitty friend will help him every time he feels bad or is having a sad day.














I don't feel well today.. My Kitty Friend 
What will you do.. to help me again 
Some words spoke in cat 
Will that make it better 
Or will you go catch a mouse 
And make me a mouse sweater 

Maybe throw me some yarn 
Wrapped up in a ball 
Or help swat at a shadow 
I saw on the wall 

We can take a long nap 
Or run fast and quick 
And you'll never remind me 
That i'm feeling sick 

Then share with me secrets 
Of lives that you've had 
And I will feel better 
When i'm feeling bad 

Or just sit with me quietly 
Like you most always do 
And give me the strength 
To follow this through 

I don't feel well today, My Kitty Friend 
But I know that tommorrow 
You will help me...again

The reason why I like this poem is because it  rhymes throughout the entire thing.  What also catches my eye is that this guy has such a huge bond with his kitten that he feels like his kitten could change the mood he is feeling.  The only repetition used in this poem is the first line in the first paragraph and the first sentence in the last paragraph.

Epperle, Roy. "My Kitten Friend." Poetry. 2012. <http://www.poetry.com/poem/245680>

This song "Ready, Set, Don't Go" is by Billy Ray Cyrus. He wrote this song for his daughter Miley Cyrus to help him express his feelings for his little girl. In this song he talks about several things but his main problem is that he's not ready for his little girl to leave him and grow up.

I'm at the starting line of the rest of my life

As ready as I've ever been

Got the hunger and the stars in my eyes

The prize is mine to win

She's waiting on my blessings before she hits that open road

Well, baby, get ready, (oh I'm ready) get set, don't go

The reason why I like this song is because every father goes through what Billy Ray Cyrus talks about. They don't like to see their little girl grow up and move on with their life. They usually don't like it because they sometimes feel like they are going to lose them. In this song his tone is more so scared and nervous and he also is using description to describe his daughter.