Post A3

*Vocab*
1. croon (45): to sing or hum in a soft, soothing voice
2. depravity (45): corruption of virtue and moral principles

*Figurative Language*
1. "And don't point to communist societies like the soviet union..." (45). This is an example of a simile because he uses the word like to say that a communist society is like the soviet union.
2. "People of faith like you and me are under attack" (62). This is an example of a simile because he uses the word like to compare people with you and me.
3. "That would be like skipping Batman & Robin just because the story starts over in Batman Begins" (57). This is an example of a simile because he uses the word like to compare Jesus replacing the Old Testament to the Batman movies.

*Quote*
"I'm not afraid to say it: I love Christmas" (62). The importance of this quote is that Colbert is a religious man and he isn't afraid to say it or show it. This chapter was all about religion and his feelings about other religions depend on which one he is in himself.

*Theme*
The theme in this chapter is that no matter what you can't escape religion because there is always some sort of worship.