Words are fundamentally the root of knowledge, are they not? Because, with out words, how can one truly, and consciously obtain a reasonable understanding of the inner workings of life? Not to mention: interact with the product of nature, the result of biological growth, or the vastness of the Universe. Thus, my reasoning to join AP English IV; in an attempt to broaden my vocabulary that is so essential to depict my thoughts on all of the preceding questions. I had a recent enlightenment that completely, and fully cleared my mind so I could again think freely; as I did when I was a child. These thoughts I had, generally consisted of; What wonders exist beyond our world? What makes us special? How did we get to this present place? Are there other forms of life? How does everything wok? Indeed, many questions for a little boy to tackle; but, as a teen - and soon-to-be adult - I think I can better view this complicated world, and hopefully answer some of life's basic questions. Recently, as I previously stated, I have again ignited a strong passion to never stop learning, and to find the answers to the questions I think of on a daily basis.