one page paper about something, someone, etc., that defines who you are.

Many people believe they are born the way they are but that is far from the truth. There are many reasons as to why you are a certain way. It could be our actions or life choices that describe what kind of person we are. Whether you are a stuck up prick or a very shy person, we are all different. I know I'm different from other people but what makes me different? I've had so many labels slapped onto me by others that I couldn't even begin to start. However, I never stopped to think of things that can describe who I am. It maybe because it is so difficult for me to think of someone, something, an object to describe who I am not what others think. After numerous hours of thinking what thing can define who I am I finally got it.

Back when I was in middle school, I was always depressed. I saw myself as a mediocre, average person. You know someone just not destined for anything great. There was never a real reason for me to stand out from the crowd and try new things. I always seem to be afraid to choose between what makes others happy and not what makes me happy. Therefore my judgment was always clouded. This went on for most of my high school career until one soccer game changed it all.

I was in the boys ‘soccer team for my second year now. Still I have failed to land a spot in the starting eleven and even worse I was never able to score a goal. Despite having numerous opportunities I would always mess it up somehow. It was the last home game of the season and I was coming on to the field with ten minutes left to play and hope to at least tie the game. It was a corner kick and I decided when the ball came my way to hit it as hard as I can with my head. To my surprise, I did just that and I scored my first ever goal. The crowd went wild and I was ecstatic!  

From that point on I knew I could do anything and I never looked back. Overtime I became more outgoing and my depression went away. If it wasn’t for that moment in my life I don’t how what kind of person I would have turned out to be.

How To Tame A Wild Tongue Response to Questions

How To Tame A Wild Tongue Response to Questions

1. The scene of Anzaldua in the dentist's chair connects to the overall message of the essay because of her reaction to the overall situation. When the dentist complains her tongue is too strong, Anzaldua believes its the way she speaks English. The way she speaks with a accent causes her to be conscious of how other people view her. She believes her accent is something that defines her but for others it is nothing but a dirty language. It is up to her to learn how to tame her so called wild tongue. 
2. The use of Spanish through out the writing was to show the audience who Anzaldua really is. She labels herself as a Chicana and to show that she had to explain to her audience through Spanish what that is. A person’s language is part of their identity, and it is up to that individual to express his or her language as they please even if many people may not understand it.
3. No academic English cannot be defined as standard Spanish because they are two separate languages. And if one speaks Chicano Spanish or whatever type of slang it can't be given a label. Standard and nonstandard languages are what one identifies them to be. 
4. Speaking and even writing academic English shows others you are well educated and that you can fit into society. If you think writing in text or speaking in slang is standard others who do use proper English will not take you seriously and  believe you are trash.
5. Just like in every language there are different ways we all speak a certain language. For instance, Ebonics is a type of English people use to communicate but not many people may understand what the hell you are saying.
6. I do not use a secret language to speak with friends or families.
7. I speak standard English with my friends . You'll never hear me use slang words like ratchet or whatever to describe a person. When I speak with my mother I speak Spanish because she is more comfortable speaking Spanish since it was her first language. 
8. I am my language means you are what you speak. If you were to have a conversation with someone and all you said to describe something is "that's gay" one can describe you as being ignorant. 
9. At first, Anzaldua is ashamed to open her mouth because people will begin to describe what kind of person she is just by the way she speaks. As the story goes on she accepts she is a Chicana and it does not bother anymore what others may think of her. 
10. Your language can reveal many things about your identity because it can disclose your nationality, culture, religion, age, gender, level of education, socioeconomic class or your profession. 
11. Identity is very important for me. It is what sets you apart from others. Anzaldua believes it is important to have a identity as well. She uses examples from her own life, Mexican culture, and the many forms of Spanish Latinos speak to set us apart from others.