Caitlin O'Connor

Caitlin O’Connor September 5th, 2019 ENGL 101-133/134 Essay #1: Summary/ Response Dave Mosher (2012) writes about pronounceable names in his article Easily Pronounced Names May Make People More Likable. He explains when we process a piece of information easier, we come to like it more. The idea that the brain favors Information that’s easy to use, dates back to the 1960s. In the Article they discuss how what conclusions might you come to about someone if his or her name is hard to pronounce and what factors come into play when making judgements about someone.  The first study in What ‘s in a Name (2005) says that people can partly predict a person’s income and education using only their first name. I don’t agree with this because you cannot predict someone's life by judging their name. “ The effect is often very, very hard to quantify because so much depends on context, but it’s there and measurable,” Said Alter. One of the 3 tests they ran on surnames concluded ...

Caitlin O’Connor English 101 Essay #2: Comparison/ Contrast Paper 9/20/19                                                 Ashton Kutcher vs. Batman               “A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities” (Definition of Hero). By this definition anyone can be a hero. What makes a hero and hero are the people who make them one. Different generations idolize different people and different heroes. Heroes are people that we look up too. They all have unique qualities that make one different from the other. Two examples of heroes from different backgrounds are Ashton Kutcher and Batman. These heroes can be compared by...