December 19‚ 2014 Are People Mirrors or Windows‚ or Both “A Margo for each of us—and each more mirror than window” (Green 202). In John Green’s Paper Towns‚ the idea of people being mirrors and windows is addressed using this quote. Green refers to this theme multiple times‚ relating them to main characters. Mirrors and windows are such simple objects that are seen everyday‚ yet they have a more profound sense when interpreted in this context. Mirrors reflect things depending on one’s perceptions
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Descriptive Writing Assignment: A Day During My Favorite Season The most important aspect of descriptive writing is focusing on precision. Precision begins with word choice. When writing‚ ask yourself: which word can I use that is the most exact concerning what I am trying to describe? Which words are the most accurate for creating the same image in the imagination of all my readers? Assignment: Think carefully about a day you have spent during your favorite season (spring‚ summer‚ autumn‚ winter
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The new day The purpose of a descriptive essay is to describe a person‚ place‚ or thing in such vivid detail that the reader can easily form a precise mental picture of what is being written about. The author may accomplish this by using imaginative language‚ interesting comparisons‚ and images that appeal to the senses. Read this sample descriptive essay‚ and then read the notes below. The subject of the sample essay is fairly ordinary—a ride on a Ferris wheel. The author makes it interesting
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Grover’s Corners is a small town in New Hampshire that shares many characteristics with Lewistown. Not only does it share characteristics of a physical nature‚ the people of these towns also share attitudes and philosophies towards living and dying. Some of the physical features these towns share are many churches‚ small town businesses‚ and the cemeteries of these towns share many characteristics. The towns also share attitudes and philosophies like caring for their families‚ education is important
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Sadman Mondalib January 31st‚ 2015 Randy Koch English 101-33 Descriptive Essay A Park By The Memory Lane As I was growing up I had the fortune to travel different countries and being away from the home country for educational purposes since 2010‚ I also got to experience a lots of different cultures‚ environment and places. It’s really confusing for me if someone asks me to describe the most pleasant place in my list out of all these places I have ever been. After giving it much thought I
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Ddirk Mrs. K English 9 A October 24‚ 2012 Descriptive Essay The look of glee on people faces is the look that you might expect from a child on Christmas day. Why this look? They are on the most amazing place on earth truly it’s a gift from God Himself the “beach”. The beach is a quiet and peaceful place but at the same time it can be so noisy because the number of people that are on this beach is as if the new iphone 5 is being sold. You just have to allow yourself to become that carefree
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Your town | * Can you describe your town or village to me? * Tell me something about your hometown. * Where are you from? * Where is your hometown? * Where do you come from? * What is the name of the street you live on? * What kind of street do you live on? * What do you like about your town? * I live in Lahore. It is my favourite place. It is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. A 2010 government estimate now puts the population
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In this descriptive essay I would like to tell you about my favorite object. One of the most important objects to me is my baseball bat that I spend almost my entire summer using. It is a Louisville Slugger baseball bat. It is my favorite object because I’ve had it for one year and have used it a lot of times in games and practices. I have never hit any home runs or anything but have helped my team out with big hits when they were needed. This bat is an orange and yellowish color. This bat is
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Christina Casali 10/6/09 Descriptive Essay Goodbye Humidity‚ Hello Fall Foliage Finally the day has arrived‚ September 22‚ 2009‚ the official first day of fall. Most people may dread this day due to the fact summer comes to an end‚ school starts and cooler temperatures are on their way. Yet the fall season brings apple picking‚ pumpkin carving and much anticipated holidays. We must not forget the fall season also brings us that one more hour of sleep in the mornings when we turn the
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Descriptive Essay My heart is racing as if it will beat right out of my chest. I hear them start to count‚ “5‚ 6‚ 7‚ 8…” I bounce forward and push off my base’s shoulders. I feel light and free as a bird. I wiggle around on my feet until I get my balance. Once I have my balance I stay tight and wait for the next count. I feel the tight grip on my ankles and the strong arms of my bases. They then count‚ “Cradle 1‚ 2…” I dip down and I’m tossed into the air as if I’m weightless. I slap into their
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