English Teacher KP

Manic Analysis- "Alanis' Interlude"

I discuss Halsey's use of diction, syntax and imagery throughout "Alanis' Interlude"!

"Alanis' Interlude" Reaction/Analysis Tomorrow 11/30

Can't wait!

As promised...

So...a couple of you were interested in seeing the Snooki pics from last year's Halloween. Essentially, my friend and I went as Snooki and JWoww. I have no excuses for this 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷�...

Manic Analysis- "Finally//Beautiful Stranger"

I discuss the diction, imagery and literary devices used in this track from the Manic album. 

"Finally//Beautiful Stranger" Analysis Tomorrow!

Hi, all! I am hoping to post my reaction/analysis of "Finally//Beautiful Stranger" tomorrow 11/22/22! 

Love you guys!

Manic Analysis-"Without Me"

I analyze the diction, imagery and literary devices used in this radio bop from the Manic album. I also discuss Halsey's tone throughout the song, as well as how this song fits into the album as a ...

"Without Me" Analysis

Hello, all! So today is one of those days that is really testing my OCD 😭😭😭 As you guys know, I rescheduled the "Without Me" video for today after cancelling it last week due to back pain....

"Without Me" Analysis Moved to Monday

Hey guys! Unfortunately, I am not feeling super well today, as I am having a lot of issues with my back (I slipped a disk a few years ago, and every now and again it will start giving me a lot of t...

"Without Me" Analysis Monday11/14/22

Hi, all! This one won't be a blind reaction because I have heard this song before! That being said, I am excited to talk about it with you guys!

Hey guys I had to move the date for...

Manic Analysis- "3am"

I discuss Halsey's use of diction, assonance, alliteration and imagery in the track "3am". I also discuss some of the themes and motifs throughout the song as it relates to the entire album.

Manic Analysis- "I Hate Everybody"

I blind react and discuss tone, imagery, diction and more in this lyrically and emotionally complex song. 

Two Manic Videos This Week!

Happy Halloween, all 🎃🎃🎃 To celebrate, let's plan on doing TWO Manic videos this week! For now, plan on a reaction/analysis of "I Hate Everybody" on Wednesday and a reaction/analysis of "3...

Manic Analysis- "Dominic's Interlude"

I discuss diction, imagery, alliteration, syntax and symbolism in this very short interlude. I also give my interpretation and talk about how it connects back to "Forever... (Is a Long Time)".

"Dominic's Interlude" Analysis- Tuesday 10/25/22

Next on our Halsey journey is track number six- "Dominic's Interlude". I really don't know what to expect from this title, but I am ready to experience it with you guys!

Manic Analysis- "Forever... (Is a Long Time)"

I discuss Halsey's use of diction, imagery, alliteration and more in this track from the Manic album. 

"Forever... (Is a Long Time)" Analysis on Tuesday 10/18/22

I'm excited!

Manic Analysis- "You Should Be Sad"

I discuss the way Halsey achieves exposition and characterization through her use of diction, imagery and more!

I really enjoyed this one, y'all!

Graveyard Analysis

Hi, everyone! I was planning on doing a video for you guys today, and when I pulled up the track list for Manic, I noticed that the next track title ("Graveyard") looked awfully familiar. I double ...

Manic Analysis- "Clementine"

I discuss Halsey's use of juxtaposition throughout this strange and wonderful song. I also look at their usage of diction, syntax, imagery, alliteration and (possibly) allusion. This song is incred...

"Clementine" Video Postponed

Good morning! So my son's school district cancelled all classes today because of Hurricane (now Tropical Storm) Ian. Basically our county is experiencing some heavy rains and high winds, and I thin...

"Clementine" Analysis-Monday 10/3/22

Update- all did NOT go as planned 😭😭😭 Analysis now planned for Monday. See pinned post for details.

If all goes to plan this week, I want to do a blind reaction/analysis t...

Manic Analysis- "Ashley"

I discuss Halsey's use of diction, syntax, imagery, word play and more in this opening track to the Manic album. 

Manic Analysis- "Ashley" Friday 9/23

I'm excited to get started with this album analysis! See you guys Friday!

Sour Analysis- "Hope Ur Ok"

I blind-react to and analyze “Hope Ur Ok” by Olivia Rodrigo. During this reaction/analysis, I discuss Olivia’s use of diction, metaphor and imagery throughout this touching song. I also discu...

Sour Analysis- "Jealousy, Jealousy"

I react to and analyze Olivia Rodrigo's song, "Jealousy, Jealousy". As we near the end of our Sour analysis, I am struck by the vulnerability and candid nature of the lyrics. In this song, I love O...

Finishing Up Sour Analysis This week!

Hey guys! Thank you so much for your patience regarding this album. I know last week was rough, but I appreciate your thoughts and prayers regarding my family emergency.

Things are looking up...

Sour Analysis- "Happier"

I analyze Olivia's use of diction, alliteration, symbolism and more in this beautiful song from the Sour album. I also discuss some of the motifs found throughout the album and how the contribute t...

Today's Video Moved to Tuesday

Sorry guys! I'm still dealing with the family emergency that came up on Friday. The "Happier" analysis is therefore moved (again) to Tuesday. I'm very sorry 😭😭😭

"Happier" Analysis Monday 9/5/22

This will be another blind reaction! I'm excited, y'all!

Sour Analysis- "Enough for You"

I blind-react to the seventh track of Sour: "Enough for You." During this reaction/analysis, I discuss the characterization of both the speaker and the subject. I also analyze Rodrigo's use of dict...