Post A #3

Vocab:

1. Windfall: An unexpected gain, piece of good fortune, or the like. Noun (51).
2. Omnipotent: Almighty or infinite in power, as God. Adjective (52).

Figurative Language:

1. Metaphore: Plus a whole bunch of magical beings based in different parts of nature? That's not a religion, that's Pokemon" (58). This passage is comparing 'a whole bunch of magical beings' to Pokemon without using like or as. Very metiphorical.
2. Symbol: "A Visit From St. Secular" "'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; Mamma in her herchief, and I in the nude, Were shocked that our holiday had been misconstrued, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what wwas the matter. (Mind you I'm still nude.) Out to the lawn in my glory, I flew. To see my manger disassembled by the ACLU" (63). This is an example of imagery, because it is Stephen Colbert's summation of America today. Separation of Chruch and State does not mean no public religion...
3. Irony: "If a guy wants to shoot himself up with hormones or chimp sperm, that's his buisness" (73). This is irony because it is ironic that Stephen says this, mainly because of his views on Government intervention...

Quote:

1. "Islam is a great and true religion revealed in the Holy Koran which was dictated by the angel Gabriel to the final prophet Mohammed, Blessing and Peace Be Upon Him" (60). I think this quote is significant because it shows how we are supposed to treat Muslims these days, even if one does not like them. Hillary doesn't care about how Christians feel, as long as Muslims are treated like royalty.

Theme:

1. This section of the book is mostly about how Colbert views religion and sports; Christianity rules all and steroids are key.