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I would describe the "American Dream" as the backbone to America's culture. This phrase embodies the hard work ethic the majority of Americans value. "The American Dream" means that it is up to you and how hard you work, that determines your success in life. Success can mean many things of course depending on the individual. The term success could mean quantitatively how much money you are making or in contrast, qualitatively, how you are doing what makes you happy and fulfilled. To go further, I believe that in America, your life is full of choices. Choices which determine your future. Of course their are mandated laws which you must follow and paths that are highly recommended to lead you to success but there are other ways to live. In America, the "American Dream" is flexible in the sense that you can make it be whatever you'd like it to be.  For me, the "American Dream" means wealth. This because once I obtain the "American ...

Planning: IOC RECORDING LINK Grading: A: 5- I think I showed a good understanding of the text when explaining the major themes and the context of the passage however I could have incorporated more well chosen references to the text B: 6- I think I did a good job when explaining the effect on the reader when I discussed how the motif of fate created confusion, but I could have been more detailed. C: 3- I think generally, the IOC was coherent but I don't think that it was entirely effective. D: 3- My language was adequate but not formal and I should have used more literary terms when analyzing the text. I also did not reach the time mark because my language was limited.