INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Choose six words that are versatile and evocative. You will need to reinterpret these six words throughout the poem, so go for words that are specific enough but also open to interpretation. You may choose a few words that are nouns or verbs. Avoid using adjectives, unless you feel you can interpret the adjective more than one way. For example, for a poem about your love for your older sister, you may choose: “sister, share, hold, learn, bright, blood.” Rather than try to write each stanza of the sestina in order, arrange the six repeating words in their set places using the pattern of the sestina. Then, write around them, focusing on describing your subject in detail. Try to interpret the chosen words in different ways each time they appear in the poem. For example, you may have one line refer to your sister as a “bright star” and another line later refer to the “bright look on her face.” Sestinas do not have to rhyme and many modern sestinas do away with rhyme completely. But you can integrate rhyme into the lines of your sestina to give it more rhythm. Try rhyming two words side by side in one line of the sestina to give the sestina an interesting sonic quality. For example, you may use a rhyme like “blood good” or “bright might.” Metaphors are when you compare one thing to another. For example, “My sister is a blood flower in winter.” Similes are when you compare one thing to another using “like” or “as.” For example, “My sister is like a bright star at night.” Using metaphors and similes in your sestina will make it stronger and more engaging.  Often, metaphors are considered more effective than similes. Try using a mix of metaphors and similes to add variety to your sestina. Integrate the five senses into the sestina, focusing on how your subject looks, sounds, feels, tastes, and smells. Describe the subject using rich imagery that is particular and unique. Avoid cliche or familiar imagery, as this will weaken the poem. For example, for a poem about your older sister, you may focus on how she smells when she’s angry or upset, or how she sounds when she being affectionate towards you. A good sestina will use the last three lines of the poem to wrap things up in a dramatic way. You may choose to flip around the meanings of the six recurring words for a dramatic finish. Or you may wrap up a narrative with a strong ending in the last three lines of the poem. For example, in Ezra Pound’s “Sestina: Alforte,” he uses exclamation marks and a reinterpretation of the word “peace” to end the poem: “And let the music of the swords make them crimson!/Hell grant soon we hear again the swords clash!/Hell blot black for always the thought “Peace!””

SUMMARY: Identify the six repeating words in the poem. Write around your six chosen words. Decide if you will use rhyme. Use metaphors and similes. Focus on sensory details and imagery. End on a high note.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you have recently purchased a SIM card, then look on the packaging. Sometimes the PUK card is printed on it.  Look at the box that your SIM card came in, and the PUK code should be there on the box or label. You could also call the retailer you have purchased the phone from if you can’t find this code, and they should be able to assist The PUK code is unique to your SIM card, so you can only get this from your mobile network. Sometimes the network will give you this when you first get the SIM card, but not all networks do this.  If you cannot find it, give your mobile network a call, and customer support will be able to give you the PUK code or generate a new one after you have answered some security questions.  The network provider is going to ask you to prove your identity. Sometimes, this entails providing your date of birth and address. You won’t be able to get the PUK code if you can’t prove that you own the phone. You might be asked for the SIM card code from its packaging too. You can try online to find your PUK code as long as you have an online account through your network provider (most offer this service).  Log in to your mobile phone account on your computer and look for a PUK code section on your account page. Where this appears will vary among network providers. For AT&T Wireless, you log into the AT&T online account. Select “wireless” from the “myAT&T” tab at the top of the page. Select “phone/device.” Select: “Unblock Sim card.” A new page will open that provides your PUK card.  Some prepaid phones also use PUK codes and will provide them to you online if you know the mobile number and the name and date of birth of the account holder.If you don’t already have an online account, it’s usually easy to create one if you have your mobile number and basic information to prove your identity.

SUMMARY: Check the SIM card packaging. Call your network provider. Check online through your network provider.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can download MSQRD (Masquerade) for free from your device's app store.  MSQRD for Android requires Android 4.3 or later. MSQRD for iPhone and iPad requires iOS 8.4 or later. You'll find it on your Home screen or in your app drawer after installing it. When you launch MSQRD for the first time, you'll be prompted to allow access to your camera. Without camera access, MSQRD will not work. This will allow you to adjust how light or dark the image is. This will let you switch to the rear camera and apply effects to someone else. This button may not be available for two-person effects. By default MSQRD will take videos. Tapping the Camera button will switch it to photo mode. If you're using an iPhone, you can turn on notifications for when MSQRD adds new effects:  Tap the Menu button (☰) in the upper-right corner. Toggle "Notify about new effects" on. Tap "OK" when prompted by your iPhone to allow notifications.

SUMMARY: Download the MSQRD app. Launch MSQRD. Allow MSQRD access to your camera. Tap on the screen to adjust the exposure. Tap the Switch button in the upper-right to switch cameras. Tap the Camera button in the lower-right corner to switch between video and photo. Enable notifications for new effects (iPhone only).


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you try to edit a playlist while music is playing, a bug can occur that keeps you from being able to save the playlist when the track changes. to prevent this, pause playback when creating and editing playlists.  You may have to "pull down" on the list of playlists with your finger to get the "New Playlist" button to appear.  Opening the Songs tab will list all of your available songs, while the Artists and Albums tab will allow you to view individual artists and albums. You can only add individual songs, so if you want to add an album you'll need to add each song from it. If you have "Show All Music" enabled for your iPad, you'll be able to add any of your purchased songs. Otherwise, you'll only be able to add tracks that are stored on the iPad To add any of your music to your playlist, see the next section. You can always open it again and tap "Edit" and the "+" to make changes to it. If the "Done" button turns into a "Now Playing" button, then you likely had music playing while editing the playlist and the song changed. You'll need to pause your music and start over. If you added songs that you've purchased but not downloaded, you'll see an iCloud icon next to each of them in your playlist. Tap the iCloud icon to begin downloading the song to your iPad.

SUMMARY:
Open the Music app. Pause any music currently playing. Tap the Playlists tab. Tap "New Playlist" at the top of the list. Enter a title for your playlist. Tap the "Songs", "Artists", or "Albums" tab. Tap the "+" button next to each song that you want to add. Tap "Done" to finalize your playlist. Download any songs you need to on the list.