Broach (v)- to make known for the first time or to open up for discussion
Adage (n)- an old and well-known saying that expresses a general truth. Example: the early bird gets the worm. *Instead of using adage in a sentence, think of your own adage
*Mod 1- Write a paragraph using a "sense of foreboding"
*Mod 2- Write a paragraph using parallel structure
Broach - The the old man peaked the thief's interest as he broached of a hidden jewel in the temple.
ReplyDeleteAdage - I'd rather be lucky than good.
The young farmer had a strange dream last night. A terrible storm had ravaged the farm in his dream. As he looked out into the morning sky, he saw dark clouds on the horizon. He began to fear for the worst.
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ReplyDeleteThe poll results from South Carolina were broached last night on NBC Nightly News.
ReplyDeleteThe whole nine yards.
I woke up startled, I was fast asleep when the alarm for school went off. The dream I was having was very vivid. Something didn't seem right about the dream, it felt as though it could happen at any moment.
The trig teacher plans to broach the topic of matrices today in class.
ReplyDelete"A penny saved is a penny earned."
Patricia and Isabelle made their usual trip to the ice cream shop on an abnormally humid, sunny day in the summer of 2009. As the girls approached the shop they were bewildered to see a "closed" sign, especially one without a "reopen" time listed. Despite this small snag in their usual routine, the girls carried on. Little did they know that this summer day would be one they would not soon forget.
The man proposed in the place that they first broached the subject of marriage.
ReplyDeleteEarly to bed, early rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
It had been an exciting night since my sister broached that she was getting married next spring.
ReplyDeleteSlow and steady wins the race.
I woke up on a gloomy and rainy Saturday to see that my alarm clock had not gone off and I was late to my meeting. I rushed out of bed and when I glanced out the window I saw two black crows looking in. I quickly pushed the thought away and continued to get ready. I hurried out of my apartment and remembered to grab my umbrella. As I got downstairs, I decided to open my umbrella before I got outside to save some time. Immediately after, I slipped on the wet floor and came crashing down. Embarrassed, I stood up and looked around hoping that nobody had seen me. When I left the building I immediately saw a stray, black cat sitting under a covering. I was not having any luck today and hopefully I would be able to make it to my meeting without any other incidents. Unfortunately, I had no idea that my bad luck was just getting started.
The parents Broached to their child that he was adopted.
ReplyDeleteMy grandfather likes to use adages to explain every thing that happens.
Jim woke from his slumber early in the morning, just 5 minutes from when his alarm was going to sound. He longed for those extra minutes of sleep. Because of this he turned off the alarm, causing him to over sleep. Later, when Jim woke the second time he realized his mistake and rushed to get ready. In this rush he forgot pick up his glasses before running out the door. He could feel that the rest of his day would be just as bad as his morning.
Broach- In presidential debates, canidates try to broach topics that would hurt other canidates.
ReplyDeleteAdage- "War doesnt determine who is right, but who is left to be right"
Activity- The first thing the detective saw when he stutted into the barber shop was a pegboard covered in scissors, razors, and other sharp objects. He walked up the the cashier and menacingly asked "Do you know anyhting about the murder that occoured last week". The cashier did not respond. He only smiled and replied "Do you want a standard or premium cut?" The detective new something was wrong.
The boy broached his love for Stacy in front of their entire class on Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteThe harder you work the happier you are.
Macy wandered deeper into the dark forest, trying to forget the intimidating tales she had heard about other kids who came here alone. She had already accepted her brother's dare, and it was too late to back out now. Suddenly, she tried to silence her breath, trying to convince herself the noises she was hearing were just in her head. Even when she stopped in her tracks, she could faintly hear footsteps. She broke her silence and gasped as she turned around and couldn't believe what she saw.
It was hard to broach the topic of his car crash the day after it happened.
ReplyDelete"kill two birds with one stone"
The dusty sands whipped around his as the boy struggled to see through the desert storms. A loud whirling sound to his left brought his attention to a spiral cloud forming, twisting. In the twister was sheets on sheets of paper. The twister of paper neared him eventually pulling him off the ground and into the sky. With a jump, he awoke to feeling he might have forgotten to do something the day before.
Frederick Douglass broached the hardships of slavery to white people from the slaves point of view for the first time.
ReplyDeleteYou can't teach an old dog new tricks.
As I was patiently waiting for my flight to Los Angeles at Washington Dulles Airport. While I was looking at the window, a crow was perched on the window sill. I thought nothing of it until a huge storm approached and flights had to be cancelled.
As the moon rose from the horizon, it seemed to make shapes of the water. Eerie and wicked, the shapes played with the minds of the sailors on the two ships as they watched throughout the night.
ReplyDeleteBroach - Unable to keep Brandon's secret any longer, Marcus spilled the beans and carelessly BROACHED the truth, provoking the judgment and ridicule of others upon his best friend.
ReplyDeleteAdage Example: "Worry ends where faith begins."
Activity (Mod 1): As the weary Sun rose descended below the mountaintops and bright color disappeared from the countryside, the breeze of moments before turned into a turbulent blast of air. Windows rattled and the floorboards creaked as Mother Nature groaned in excruciating pain. Outside the Wallaby household, Saul took a deep breath in, and staring towards the front door in determination, crept up the walkway. Upon hearing nothing from inside the house to indicate inhabitants, Saul reached for the bronze doorknob and turned it. The door was unlocked. Entering the house with a smug sense of satisfaction, the burglar's comfort suddenly disappeared when he heard the distinct clicking sound from upstairs. He removed the dagger from his pocket and cautiously began to climb the wooden staircase.
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ReplyDeleteShe broached the topic of not studying for tests to her class.
ReplyDeleteA penny saved is a penny earned.
I had a project due the next day and I needed to remember my poster. I left it on the floor in my living room so that I wouldn't forget it. I woke up the next morning and I was in such a hurry that I didn't even have time to brush my hair. I took my dog out to go to the bathroom and brought him back inside. He's been teething these past few days and he tore apart my shoes the other day. I grabbed my backpack quick and got into my car. As I was nearing the high school, I realized that I had forgotten my poster. I was supposed to present 1st mod, so I ended up turning around to my house to retrieve the poster. I went inside to find my poster was torn into pieces by my dog. I got sad and ended up redoing the whole entire poster that day. My teacher was very strict so I can only imagine what she'll do to me the next day.
Steve broached the discussion of the witnesses burglary, in order to assure a guilty verdict.
ReplyDeleteAn adage, "The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry."
He arrives in a flush of light. He arrives like the old gods before him, but broader in stature. He arrives with power. He arrives with vengeance.
Do not broach the subject of grandma's missing broach.
ReplyDeleteThe early bird gets the squat rack.
Vladimir Putin is a legend. Vladimir Putin is a genius. Vladimir Putin inspires me.
The idea of same sex marriages was broached in the recent years and has cause controversy.
ReplyDeleteOut of sight, out of mind.
I awoke one morning to the sound of a sweet lullaby from the birds. I lumbered to the kitchen where I heard the loud buzzing of the microwave knowing my food was ready. After finally awaking I wondered to the top of my drive-way where I heard the bus come to a screeching halt. Then on the bus I finally heard nothing but silence where I found complete serenity.
Example of parallel structure: I am determined. I am strong. I am courageous. I am unrelenting. I am a woman.
ReplyDeleteThe girl got a bad grade, and was terrified to broach the subject with her parents.
"Time heals all wounds. Time wounds all heels."
I was hesitant to broach the subject of the apparition in the hallway, but at last found it unavoidable.
ReplyDeleteDon't judge a book by its cover
It shone like a full moon, luminescent in the sky. It shone like a lake, glinting in the light of the sun. It shone like the blinding light off of snow, harshly sparkling.
The daughter broached the idea to her parents of going on vacation to the beach with her friends over the summer.
ReplyDeleteSecond place is the first loser.
I remember the way my puppy used to curl up in bed and sleep with me. I can remember her small bark and the way she would chase her tail whenever she was excited. I remember all of the joy and love she brought to everyone that she met.
In the Socratic seminar she first broached her opinion.
ReplyDeleteHard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.
Example of parallel structure: I am independent and I am a feminist.
Jake broaches many adages, that people don't use anymore in their daily speech.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice outside. The sun is shinning. The clouds are white and fluffy. Birds are singing. It is a good day.
I broached a discussion on civil rights as the class was learning about Martin Luther King Jr.
ReplyDelete"Don't burn your own bridges".
I was lost and afraid. I was cold and hungry. I was alone and confused. I was still determined to keep going.
-He eventually broached the topic of budget cuts, and the meeting room became a war almost immediately
ReplyDelete-Mess with the bear, get the claws.
Emily broached her parents about her wanting to drop out.
ReplyDeleteThe apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
I was at the park yesterday, when i saw the big oak tree. I went to the old oak tree. I began to climb the tree. When i reached the top ,i could see all over the park.I noticed all the families having picnics. I saw the pond with all the sailing toy boats. I love the park.
Broach- The neurosurgeon broached the test results to the apprehensive patient.
ReplyDeleteAdage- An apple a day keeps the doctors away.
Activity: The elderly man was very irritable. The elderly man was scrawny. The elderly man had 8 grandchildren. The elderly man decided to be optimistic. The elderly man was now cheerful.
The Manhattan project was broached to the people after it occurred.
ReplyDeleteWhat goes around comes back around
She was as majestic as a full moon. She was as graceful as a swan. She was everything, yet she did not see it in herself.
We all celebrated the night my stepmother broached to our family about her second pregnancy.
ReplyDelete"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
Jeff sleepily checked his alarm clock and shot out of bed in horror. Jeff rapidly dressed and left his home, weaving in and out of the city's traffic. Jeff hurried into his office building, only to see his supervisor sitting at his desk, staring sternly at him. Jeff was late.
My dad tries to broach the subject of college to me almost every day.
ReplyDeleteIt’s okay to make mistakes, to err is human.
I listen to the birds sing in the morning. I watch the sun rise over the rolling hills. I smell the fresh air blow through my window. I feel the warmth of my blankets pulling me back in bed.
The victim of the crime broached to the detective about the incident.
ReplyDeleteThe cart before the horse
The sun shone bright like a beckon. The sun shone on the water.