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01 A Brief Introduction 02 About the Author 03 A Dedication 04 Section 1 Punctuation and Capitalization 05 A Bit of Chanel Knowledge 06 Section 2 Parts of Speech

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A BRIEF INTRODUCITON This magazine will cover some of the most iconic fashion moments, images, and people in modern history. It will also cover grammar techniques because it is always quite important to speak and write in an elegant manner, dear.

Hopefully, this will serve you some purpose in assisting you with perfecting your grammar and choice of outfits throughout your day.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Adriana Jaime is currently a junior in high school with a ranging passion for medicine, fashion, Disney, travel, and many other things. Her main goal in life is to persevere in her Christian faith. She hopes that she will enter the medical field one day as either a pediatrician or OBGYN. Her favorite hobby includes traveling. She has begun to travel to many countries around the world and hopes to travel to as many locations as possible throughout her lifetime. She also enjoys being involved in fashion putting together outfits and makeup looks for herself and others. However, what matters to her the most is her walk with Christ and her family. To her, family is everything. Whether you are related to her or not she sees everybody she loves like a family member.

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ADRIANA JAIME

A DEDICATION This This magazine magazine isis dedicated dedicated to to everybody everybody who who has has influenced influenced Adriana Adriana Jaime Jaime through through their their wonderful wonderful style. style. Adriana Adriana was was mostly mostly inspired inspired by by her her mother mother who who would would show show Adriana Adriana fashion fashion magazines magazines and and major major brand brand names names as as she she was was aa child child growing growing up. up. Adriana's Adriana's mother mother would would show show her her all all her her outfits outfits and and teach teach her her how how to to put put together together an an outfit outfit based based on on every every occasion. occasion. Her Her mother mother was was fond fond of of Chanel Chanel and and did did not not cease cease to to show show Adriana Adriana her her accessories accessories and and fashion fashion books books she she had had of of the the brand. brand.

Adriana Adriana isis also also dedicating dedicating this this writing writing to to close close family family and and friends. friends.

AA close close friend friend of of Adriana Adriana -- Emilia Emilia Marenco Marenco showed showed her her varieties varieties of of fashionable fashionable streetwear. streetwear.

Last, Last, dedicated dedicated to to Imelda Imelda Alvarez.

Alvarez. AA mentor mentor to to Adriana Adriana -- another another person person who who cared cared for for her her deeply. deeply. She She would would always always dress dress in in iconic iconic outfits outfits with with touches touches of of darling darling Kate Kate Spade Spade accessories. accessories. Adriana Adriana admired admired her her often. often.

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A period is used to mark the end of a sentence and abbreviations. She put on the gown. , A comma is used to indicate a separation of words, phrases, and ideas. Commas also represent a pause which is used to clarify meaning. I put on blush, lipstick, and mascara today.

3. This is an en dash which is used for dates, numbers, and/or time. The fashion show is from March 1-5.

4. - A hyphen is used for the formation of a compound word. You must sign the check-in for the casting call.

5. : A colon is used to separate two independent clauses when the second explains similarly to the first. There is one thing better than makeup: nothing.

6. ; A semicolon indicates a pause, typically between two main clauses, and more pronounced than that indicated by a comma. I need a hug right now; I don’t feel good after that show.

7. ? A question mark is a punctuation symbol placed at the end of a sentence or phrase to indicate a direct question. Do you love me in this gown?

8. ! An exclamation mark is used to indicate an exclamation or interjection. I love you in that gown!

9. ' A single quotation mark is used in place of the standard double quotation marks. Such as in titles of a song, short story, etc. “I love the movie ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’,” she said.

10. “ ” Quotation marks represent the exact language that has come from somebody else and used to designate speech acts in fiction and sometimes poetry. “Thank you for the dress,” she said.

11. .… An ellipsis is used to omit a word, phrase, line, paragraph, or more from a quoted passage. I don't know… I am unsure of the look.

12. [ ] A square parenthesis is used to enclose words added by someone other than the original writer or speaker. She [the designer] was very understanding with her models.

13. ( ) A parenthesis is used to enclose incidental or extra information, such as a passing comment, a minor example or addition, or a brief explanation. It is a bit cold during autumn (fall) so the designer decided to make a collection based on the season.

14. / A forward slash is meant to indicate the word or another word. For the outfits use black/red.

EX: Comma (used to switch words around in a list) – Students at Bravo can freely choose between AP World History, AP US History, AP Government, and AP European History. She was able to wear black, white, pink, and red.

Capitalization – Identify and create one (1) example sentence for each rule of capitalization. Please list the rules of capitalization here.

1.Capitalize the first letter of a Sentence. Ex: Roses are red.

2. Capitalize Names and other Proper Nouns. Ex: Adriana has beautiful outfits.

3. Capitalize most words in Titles. Ex: The Fashion Book is amazing.

EX: (Used to begin a sentence) – Sadly for some, 11th grade is the year with the most high-stakes testing. Bitterly, she ripped off the gown.

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A BIT OF CHANEL KNOWLEDGE Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel was a fashion designer from France and a businesswoman. She was the founder and namesake of the globally known Chanel brand and was credited in the post-World War I era by popularizing a sporty, casual chic look as the feminine standard of style. Ultimately replacing a "corseted silhouette" look that was dominant beforehand.

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"In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different"

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SECTION 2 NOUNS NOUNS Types Types of of nouns: nouns: (list (list three three to to five five words words of of each each type)· type)· Common Common Nouns: Nouns: name name aa class class of of people, people, places, places, things, things, or or ideas. ideas.

EX: EX: designer, designer, lover, lover, gown· gown· Proper Proper Nouns: Nouns: give give the the name name or or title title of of aa particular particular person, person, place, place, thing, thing, or or idea idea (must (must be be capitalized). capitalized). EX: EX: Paris, Paris, Milan, Milan, London London Compound Compound Nouns: Nouns: consist consist of of words words used used together together to to form form aa single single noun. noun. EX: EX: understand, understand, nobody, nobody, background· background· Concrete Concrete Nouns: Nouns: refer refer to to material material things, things, to to people, people, or or to to places. places. EX: EX: lipstick, lipstick, cigarette, cigarette, lips· lips· Abstract Abstract Nouns: Nouns: name name ideas, ideas, qualities, qualities, concepts, concepts, emotions, emotions, or or attitudes. attitudes. EX: EX: nervous, nervous, intelligent, intelligent, excited excited Functions Functions (How (How nouns nouns are are used): used): Write Write one one sentence sentence for for each each function.· function.· Subject Subject (comes (comes before before the the verb) verb)Coco Coco sat sat at at the the table. table. ·· Direct Direct Object Object (comes (comes after after the the verb verb and and answers answers what what or or whom) whom) Coco Coco convinced convinced investors investors to to contribute contribute to to her her company. company. ·· Indirect Indirect Object Object (answers (answers to to who who or or to to whom) whom) Studies Studies of of people people who who have have successfully successfully fit fit the the model model look... look...

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PRONOUNS Pronouns take the place of nouns that have been established. Personal: Nominative (subjects) Objective (objects)I/we me/us you/you He, she, it, one/they him, her, it, one/them PossessiveMy, mine our, ours Your, yours your, yours His, her, hers, its, one’s their, theirs Relative: Nominative Objective Possessive who whom whose

That /that of that

those/ this Interrogative: who, which, what, whatever, whoever Reflexive: (personal pronouns plus the suffix –self or –selves) Used only: when the action verb is directed toward the subject of the construction: He himself changed the look, She herself changed out of the gown. to intensify a point: He himself was delivered from unhealthy habits.

Even though it was a hard show to run she did it herself.

Demonstrative: this, these that, those Indefinite: all, another, anybody, anyone, anything, both, each, either, everybody, everyone, everything, everywhere, few, many, much, neither, nobody, none, no one, nothing, one, other, several, somebody, someone, such.

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VERBS Verbs show the time, action, and state of being of a subject.

Tense: verbs indicate time via tenses: simple past past past perfect past progressive simple present present present perfect present progressive present perfect progressive future future perfect Types: There are at least eleven (11) types of verbs: auxiliary verbs (helping verbs) linking verbs (verbs that do not describe action, but connect the subject of a sentence to other parts of the sentence – usually the predicate) lexical verbs (main verbs) dynamic verbs (indicate action) stative verbs (describe a condition) finitive verbs (indicate tense) nonfinitive verbs (infinitives or participles) regular verbs (weak verbs) irregular verbs (strong verbs) transitive verbs (verbs followed by a direct object) intransitive verbs (verbs that do not take direct objects) Voice: Voice is the form of the verb that indicates how it relates or interacts with the action. The English language has two voices: ACTIVE and PASSIVE. Active: The models got help with putting on the outfits. (models are the subject) Passive: The show was over for the models. (models are the subject but treated as the object) Verbals: (VERB FORMS NOT USED AS VERBS) Gerund: word ending in “ing” used as a noun. · Designers were researching how to break or make a look.

Participle: word ending in “ing” or “ed” used as an adjective · Fashion can be addicting to the human body. · She deserted the past aesthetic she once lived for.

Infinitive: verb preceded by the word “to” (to go, to jump) used as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs · She wanted to go somewhere to show off her clothes.

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ADJECTIVES Adjectives modify, describe, limit, and identify nouns and pronouns. · Kinds: Demonstrative, Common, Proper (Give one example of each using words related to your subject) ADVERBS Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.· Endings (Create one example related to your subject for each)–ly, -wards, -wise· Conversions (Show how three words related to your subject can become adverbs – Example: “Educational” becomes “Educationally”)· Types: Manner, Frequency, Degree, Place, Time Example Types: (Create one example each related to your subject)Manner – He rid the dress promptly.Time – Donatella Versace will leave for a show immediately. Place – She willingly traveled to Egypt to be inspired for a new design.Degree – When having God in any plan you may have things will go much more smoothly.Frequency – Models are consistent in their attempts to make shows amazing.

CONJUNCTIONS Coordinating (FANBOYS): for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so Correlative: Either/or; neither/nor; not only/but also; both/and; whether/or; as/so Subordinate: after, though as, as if, as long as, as thought, because, before, if, in order that, provided that, since, so, so that, that, though, till, unless, when, where, whereas, while Relative pronouns: who (refers to people), which (refers to nonliving object or animals), that (may refer to animals or nonliving objects) PREPOSITIONS Prepositions link nouns, pronouns, and phrases to other parts of the sentence.

Prepositions are NEVER followed by verbs. There are one-word prepositions and complex prepositions. These are some common one-word prepositions:aboard, about, above, according to, across, across from, after, against, along, alongside, alongside of, along with, amid, among, apart from, around, as, as far as, aside from, at, away from, back of, because of, before, behind, below, beneath, beside, between, beyond, but (except), by, by means of, concerning, despite, down, down from, except, except excluding for, for, from, from among, from between, from under, in, in addition to, in behalf of, including, in front of, in place of, in regard to, inside, inside of, in spite of, instead of, into, like, near, near to, notwithstanding, of, off, on, on account of, on behalf of, onto, on top of, opposite, out, out of, outside, outside of, over, over to, owing to, past, prior to, to, toward, under, underneath, until, unto, up, upon, up to, versus, with, within, without.

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Section 4 Sentence Parts Subject – what/who the sentence is aboutThe models patiently learned about the importance of poses that best accentuate their look.

Predicate – what the subject doesThe designers patiently waited for the models to arrive.

Sentence Types Declarative – a sentence that makes a statement (ends with a period mark)Teaching models how to apply makeup will make photography processes easier. Imperative – a sentence that makes a command (ends with a period mark)Put on that red lipstick.

Interrogative – a sentence that asks a question (ends with a question mark)Why would anyone not want to put on makeup?

Exclamatory – a sentence that expresses great emotion, passion, excitement (ends with an exclamation mark)That walk was so much better!

Sentence Patterns Simple Sentence: A sentence that is just one independent clause.

Most walks for shows are in the form of a simple step pattern.

Compound Sentence: A sentence with multiple independent clauses, but no dependent clauses - connected by FANBOYS (coordinating conjunctions) or a semicolon (;).Many shows take up time, but they all can be finished.

Complex Sentence: A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.When you set up a plan, shoots can regularly get done on time.

Complex-Compound Sentence: A sentence with multiple independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Whether you plan ahead or not, most shoots get done, but they can take up a lot of time.

Loose Sentence: A sentence that contains an independent clause plus a subordinate construction (either a clause or phrase) with your main point at the beginning.

Modeling is going to change your life, no matter who or what you model for.

Periodic Sentence: A sentence in which the independent clause is given at the end of the sentence in order to create interest or generate suspense with the main point coming at the end.No matter whom you modeled for, it will change your life.

Parallel Structure: A sentence using the same pattern of two or more verbs or ideas that match intense or structure to show that they are of equal importance and to help the reader comprehend what is being written - this sentence requires symmetry.

Models tend to work hard, excrete confidence, and maintain their look. Balanced Sentence: A sentence where phrases or clauses at the beginning and the end parallel each other by virtue of their likeness of structure, meaning, or length - this sentence requires symmetry.F fashion designers tend to spend their time designing, planning, and choosing models. Chiasmus: A sentence that includes a repetition of ideas (words, phrases, or clauses) in inverted (reversed) order - this sentence requires symmetry.

Models make up the industry what it is and it would be nothing without them.

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Asyndeton: A sentence that leaves out conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses for a rhetorical purpose. Designers typically exhibit grit, creativity, and hard work.

Polysyndeton: A sentence that uses multiple conjunctions in close proximity to each other between words, phrases, or clauses for a rhetorical purpose.Designers typically exhibit grit and creativity and grit and, ultimately, excellence.

Anaphora: A sentence that features the purposeful repetition of a word, words, or a phrase at the beginning of several successive clauses in order to place emphasis and draw attention. For many models fashion week is the best time of their career and for others it can be the worst. All can agree that it is definitely the longest time of their careers.

Epistrophe: A sentence featuring several phrases or clauses ending with the same word or words.Models spend their time preparing for work and perhaps even taking account overall of how they look most importantly.

Sentence ErrorsRun-On/Rambling/Fused Sentence – a sentence construction error where two or more independent clauses are connected incorrectly without punctuation.The models had to go on stage did not want to they were not ready.

[WRONG]The models had to go on stage but did not want to because they were not ready .

[RIGHT] Comma Splice – a sentence construction error where two or more independent clauses are connected incorrectly using commasThe designers wanted to stop working on their project, they needed to do work for other designs, they had no time. [WRONG]The designers wanted to stop working on their project. They needed to do work for other designs; they had no time. [RIGHT] Fragment – incomplete sentence pieces that are not connected to or do not form an independent clauseBecause the designers had no time. [WRONG]Because the designers had no time, they had to work faster. [RIGHT] Misplaced/Dangling Modifiers – modifiers are words, phrases, or clauses that add description; a misplaced modifier describes the wrong part of a sentence and a dangling modifier is missing the part it’s supposed to modify At the modeling session, the coach gave a recognition to the model that was outstanding.

[WRONG]At the modeling session, the coach gave a recognition to the outstanding model.

[RIGHT] Double Negative – combining two or more negative words in a sentence in a way that is supposed to produce a positive forceThe models knew that it wouldn’t do them no good to waste time. [WRONG]The models knew that it would not do them any good to waste time. [RIGHT] 18

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Paragraphs – a group of sentences that together convey a shared purpose structured around the same topic. Introductory Paragraphs (Introductions) Hook (Lead) – can begin with the title Anecdotal (Brief story to set the mood and lead the reader into the topic)Ex. The idea of success comes with much failure. You are backstage. Sweat is dripping down your face. The nerves rage up and down your body. Your clothes are halfway on. Suddenly the lights turn on and it's time to go. Don’t. Screw. Up. Query Based (Question that brings the reader to the topic - avoid second person POV “you”) Ex. How do models get prepare for the season?

Thesis Statements (the purpose of a piece of writing – usually one sentence in length, but can be longer depending on the purpose – must be something that is arguable) Assertion (claim - a subject + a “so what” about the subject) Ex. Though many may think models have the privilege of doing work that does not require much it is very much a lot of pressure in the industry.

Fact (empirically verifiable but often difficult to argue extensively about - better used as evidence to support a claim) Ex. Models struggle throughout different processes.

Opinion (personal position on a topic) Ex. Models do not have as much of a difficult job compared to others.

Belief (social, religious, or political in nature – an opinion held by many to be a fact, though it is not necessarily factual – often involves a judgment) Ex. Models generally may be more insecure compared to other people. Generalization (uses absolute or statistical pronouns: all, always, every, never, none, most, half – avoid using this type of thesis statement unless citing the source of the data) Ex. Models may always second guess their potential.

Document-Based (cites a specific source, author, and position on a topic) Ex. In Model’s Height, Coco Chanel speaks about the significance of a model and their influence in the industry.

Theory (a statement that can be tested and potentially proven - often answers a research question) Ex. Models suffer from constant self conscience.

Clarification/Expansion of Thesis (could extend the thesis, preview the evidence supporting the thesis, give the purpose of thesis, establish the importance or significance of examining the intricacies of the thesis – this could be several sentences long) Ex. Because of the pressure models experience they tend to overlook themselves.

Ex. The author examines the emotional feelings and behaviors displayed by models. (purpose of thesis) Ex. The connection between the behaviors of the model and their displayed actions connected to the overall success of the modeling industry. (establishing the importance or significance of thesis) Body Paragraphs (must have echoes of the thesis in each AND present evidence to support or expand on the thesis)Topic Sentences (must specifically indicate the topic of the paragraph and focus on one subject and/or area of evidence or support – could start with a “Transition of Logic” that connects to the previous paragraph to give context)Ex. The industry of modeling contributes to increased mental health disorders.. (Now every sentence in this paragraph must be related to the connection between fast food and health)Presenting Evidence from Quotations (quotes should NEVER be used as individual sentences – quotes should be embedded within sentences)ORIGINAL QUOTE – “The fast-paced, heavily public nature of fashion could be one of the many contributing factors to the higher-than-average amount of mental health disorders among people associated with the fashion industry.” (The Recovery Village).Ex. This author states, “The combination of high pressure, expectation and an impractical workload can be a recipe for destruction, causing many designers to misuse drugs and alcohol and develop mental health disorders.” (The Recovery Village).Ex. “In a world where confidence and ambition books you jobs and gets you noticed, mental health is usually the scraps that remain on the production floor.” (The Recovery Village).Ex. Unfortunately for models, “These scraps of an unhealthy and sometimes damaging lifestyle are being swept under the rug by the industry and this handling is labeled as the norm.”

(The Recovery Village).Ex. Unfortunately for models, “Creative people have long been associated with mental illnesses” (The Recovery Village).Ex. Unfortunately for models, “Creative people have long been associated with mental illnesses” (The Recovery Village).

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Essays – Explain what an essay is (I know, this is where I usually explain it to you but now that you have made it to the end of this project, it’s your turn) Types – Explain each type of essay and state its purpose Persuasive (Argumentative) Used to convince the reader to agree with the author’s argument.

Expository (Informative) Written to inform the reader about a topic.

Definition or Description Written and the author describes a place, person, feeling, etc.

Process (How-to) An essay written to explain how to do something.

Compare and Contrast An essay written to evaluate similarities and differences between two or more ideas.

Cause and Effect An essay written to analyze events and outcomes.

Analytical/CriticalEvaluative Written to critique according to criteria.

Interpretive An essay written to analyze another piece of writing, such as a poem, etc.

Narrative (Tells a story) Personal Statement/Anecdote An essay written about one’s achievements, etc., usually part of a job or program application.ResearchTimed Document Based Question (DBQ) written for evaluation of one’s ability to write following a prompt using evidence from sources in a limited amount of time.

Synthesis discusses a central idea using evidence from multiple sources or views.

Strategies/Planning Tips/Steps – Explain how to plan and organize essays and how to analyze and break down prompts.

Pre-writing/Prompt Analysis/Outlining Writing an essay: identify the type of essay that will be written. Next, begin brainstorming and create the essay outline. If you are given a prompt, it is recommended to highlight key terms and requirements that need to be included in the essay (outline).

Researching/Evaluating of Sources Work Cited Page – Explain and give an example of how to set up a works cited entry in both MLA and APA formats - there are subtle differences between each format, so be sure to identify them clearly.MLA Format MLA format must look like so: aligned with the left margin and hanging at an indent of 0.5 inches (applied to the second and subsequent lines).

Begin with the author's last name followed by first name and middle initial. Italicize the title of books or magazines. Place titles of shorter works in quotation marks and list page numbers. Each citation should be double spaced and no space should be skipped between each entry. All entries must be arranged alphabetically. Example: Allen, R.L. The American Farm Book; or Compend of American Agriculture; Being a Practical Treatise on Soils, Manures, Draining, Irrigation, Grasses, Grain, Roots, Fruits, Cotton, Tobacco, Sugar Cane, Rice, and Every Staple Product of the United States with the Best Methods of Planting, Cultivating, and Preparation for Market. Saxton, 1849.

APA Format Lines subsequent to the first should be indented 0.5 inches from the left margin. Start with the author’s last name, followed by the initial of their first name (then middle initial if applicable) and year of publication in parentheses . Entries should be organized alphabetically by the last name of the first author. For titles of books, chapters, articles, reports, webpages. Example: (quote) According to Jones (1998), "students often had difficulty using APA style, especially when it was their first time" (p. 199).

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