The Iliad by Homer is about characteristics of human greatness. In this epic poem‚ characters vie for greatness and the thought of being remembered by all. By encountering many different warriors‚ kings‚ gods and goddess’‚ the reader becomes familiar with both vice and virtue. In The Iliad there are many characteristics that could distinguish a warrior. The three most important of these traits are courage‚ honor‚ and determination‚ none of which may be lacking in a person who is great.’ Courage
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careful critical thought about the topic chosen‚ and avoid repetition? 5 4 3 2 1 Structure 1. Is a brief but interesting title used to suggest the topic and/or main point of the essay? 5 4 3 2 1 2. Does the essay contain a thesis statement that clearly and concisely states the author’s position? 5 4 3 2 1 3. Does the essay begin with an introduction that: Catches the reader’s attention Sets up a context for the essay Is organized around one controlling idea Previews
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as The United States of America. He was a young leader during the French and Indian War but he was beyond the right choice for the job as he led America to victory. Washington was a Virginia planter‚ that taught him respect and great working characteristics to go ahead and take charge in the Revolutionary War.(Beck‚ 263) George Washington was a delegate of the First and Second Continental Congress‚ which means he has an idea of politics and leadership. As Washington was part of the Founding Fathers
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Taylor Lukas January 26‚ 2011 Block H A Little About Me Yesterday I had my first class in English9A with Mrs. O’Donnell. We were assigned a five paragraph essay to do about ourselves‚ honestly I love writing‚ but I hate writing about myself because then I question myself on what to write. You are going to read more about my life and I hope that your expression after you do is‚ "Wow." I am going to simply start off with‚ my full name is Taylor Rose Lukas‚ I am fifteen years young at the
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all looking to fulfill different aspects of their lives‚ some looking for freedom of creed‚ others to improve their financial situation and some others for adventure. Historians distinguished the different colonies defined by their own unique characteristics based on where the settlers came from‚ who found them and what they did for living. The 13 colonies were grouped in three different categories; the New England colonies‚ the Middle and the Southern Colonies. The New England Colonies were mostly
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PROTISTA GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS * Eukaryotic * Unicellular * Microorganisms * Asexual/sexual reproduction * Flagella & Cilia with 9+2 microtubules ORIGIN * The term "protist" is derived from the Greek protiston‚ meaning the "first of all ones." * Individual protists tend to be quite small‚ either unicellular or an undifferentiated multicellular mass. At one point‚ "Protista" encompassed everything that wasn’t an animal or plant‚ until the advent of cellular biology which
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in depth to support its thesis by stating “it’s not just about the foods you serve‚ but the atmosphere you have your guest in.” The article then starts listing a step by step process to help the reader understand what to do. This is another characteristic of an expository essay. The author uses a specific topic about this article. This article is being used for people who are entertaining guests in their home. This article choose to talk about being more prepared then the food you serve that
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Why People Have Celebrity Worship Syndrome Cause/Effect Essay – Writing #1/2 Written Communication Skills IV Elva Ma July 16‚ 2013 Denise Redmond‚ Conestoga College Why People Have Celebrity Worship Syndrome Do you have your favorite star? How often do you focus on her? Is this kind of worship influence your daily life? If so‚ be careful‚ you may have celebrity worship syndrome. “Celebrity worship” is not uncommon these days. General speaking it is an obsessive and addictive
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1. The Baltic States Apart from historical overlap‚ the countries’ characteristics share several similarities (see Appendix I) in terms of population and country size and income per capita. They have also all adopted the principle of liberal democracy and are now market economies‚ have experienced nearly equal income growth rates and their constitutions and political frameworks show much resemblance (Ketels‚ 2006). The Baltic States are sometimes called the Baltic Tigers because of economic progress
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Characteristics of the Byronic Hero The Byronic hero--so named because it evolved primarily due to Lord Byron’s writing in the nineteenth century—is‚ according to Peter Thorslev‚ one of the most prominent literary character types of the Romantic period: Romantic heroes represent an important tradition in our literature . . .. In England we have a reinterpreted Paradise Lost‚ a number of Gothic novels and dramas . . . the heroic romances of the younger Scott‚ some of the poetry of Shelley
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