VOCAB-
tenure: the holding or possessing of anything. n. Although the context in which Steven Colbert uses, he uses it as an adjective.
chromatophores: A pigment-containing or pigment-producing cell, especially in certain lizards, that by expansion or contraction can change the color of the skin. Also called pigment cell.
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE-
1) Colbert discusses the tricks-of-the-trade in show business and how to fight them, and as he puts it, " The problem with Hollywood, as if there weren't enough problems already, is that the minute you've whacked that weed in one place, up it sprouts somewhere else"(144). Here is a unique, but true metaphor. It is clear this is a metaphor because he applies an action to something that cannot literally be done in that action.
2) While talking about The Lion King live performance, Colbert states, "Sadly these milk-fed innocents don't know what they're in for" (144). Another metaphor is used here, he is using an animal like quality, but in terms of human beings; it's a common phrase to describe innocent people.
3) Yet another metaphor, "No content to spread their poison across the silver screen..."(144). This is a metaphor for Film companies spreading their "poison" or if I may, their poor film making choices, are spreading to the live stage.
QUOTE-
" Applying to colleges teaches you youngsters resume-building, a.k.a: lying..."(123). This is only a glimpse at the quote, but what Colbert says here is something that most would disagree with, but even those that do know its true. No, it's not good, but colleges are looking for the most unique and well-rounded kids, and if were all unique and well-rounded then one: standards will be raised and two: we really wouldn't be unique anymore...Also, the pressure and demands are so great to get into college these days that kids are willing to do anything because we feel we have to do these types of things to even be noticed.
THEME-
In the higher education chapter Colbert shows favoritism and sympathy for the kids, and is against having higher education, but of course this is for humor.
Secondly, in the Hollywood chapter, Colbert expresses yet another opinion that is against what Hollywood represents, as he does with most of the other topics.
2) While talking about The Lion King live performance, Colbert states, "Sadly these milk-fed innocents don't know what they're in for" (144). Another metaphor is used here, he is using an animal like quality, but in terms of human beings; it's a common phrase to describe innocent people.
3) Yet another metaphor, "No content to spread their poison across the silver screen..."(144). This is a metaphor for Film companies spreading their "poison" or if I may, their poor film making choices, are spreading to the live stage.
QUOTE-
" Applying to colleges teaches you youngsters resume-building, a.k.a: lying..."(123). This is only a glimpse at the quote, but what Colbert says here is something that most would disagree with, but even those that do know its true. No, it's not good, but colleges are looking for the most unique and well-rounded kids, and if were all unique and well-rounded then one: standards will be raised and two: we really wouldn't be unique anymore...Also, the pressure and demands are so great to get into college these days that kids are willing to do anything because we feel we have to do these types of things to even be noticed.
THEME-
In the higher education chapter Colbert shows favoritism and sympathy for the kids, and is against having higher education, but of course this is for humor.
Secondly, in the Hollywood chapter, Colbert expresses yet another opinion that is against what Hollywood represents, as he does with most of the other topics.
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