1. What metaphors does Holmes use to describe the ship in stanzas one and two of "Old Ironsides"? He refers to the ship as a meteor in the first‚ and in the second he calls it an eagle‚ being chased by harpies. 2. In 1830‚ the 44-gun American warship Constitution‚ the inspiration for "Old Ironsides‚" was scheduled to be scrapped - that is‚ stripped of everything valuable or reasonable. What proposal is put forth by Holmes‚ in the last stanza of his poem? Holmes is saying that it would be much
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Avon vs. Mary Kay‚ “Which Opportunity is right for you?” Beth Neeley Beckfield College Avon vs. Mary Kay‚ “Which opportunity is right for you?” Mary Kay and AVON have a lot of characteristics that at first sight make them appear to be identical companies. Both Companies offer Direct Selling opportunities and sell beauty products. However‚ one company product line is more extensive and they offer different incentives for representatives. The questions everyone seems to be asking is‚ what is the
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The Dead Poet Society The Dead Poet Society explains that we may not appreciate poetry by reading a book. Poetry has a lot of meaning that can be change by our experiences. Poetry is like our life‚ living to pursue our dreams and that’s poetry all about-our life that needs love‚ beauty and romance. Life doesn’t stop for anything or anybody‚ like poetry‚ open for expression. It allows the realizations of our ability. Verbalize what we think‚ what we know and what we feel. Poetry is alive‚ not merely
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Seetha Lakshmanan Lamar University (this is center aligned) Video Link to Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZDThBe4J5k Specific Purpose: [Not included in oral presentation.] At the end of my speech‚ the audience will know how to approach the social issue of the failure to love adequately Central Idea: Much of our problem in the modern world is a problem of love in all its aspects - Eros‚ Libido‚ Agape‚ Philia. Introduction: [About
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Introduction to a Poet: Billy Collins Billy Collins is one of the most credited poets of this century and last. He is a man of many talents‚ most recognized though by his provocative and riveting poetry. As John McEnroe was to the sport of tennis‚ Billy Collins has done the same for the world of poetry. Collin’s rejected the old ways of poetry‚ created his own form‚ broke all the rules‚ and still retains the love and respect of the poet community. Collins has received the title of Poet Laureate of the United
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Saving Private Ryan The purpose of the opening scene is not only to engage the viewer and to encourage further viewing but also to introduce a variety of concepts which pertain to the film as a whole. The opening scene of Saving Private Ryan‚ directed by Steven Spielberg‚ not only introduces the characters but also establishes that the film is . These concepts are portrayed through a variety of film techniques. Straight away the audience is positioned to believe that this film will be a traditional
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Mary Kay Ash was born on May 12‚ 1918 in Hot Wells‚ Texas. She took on big responsibilities at a very young age‚ because her dad got tuberculosis and she had to take care of him while her mom was at work. Her dream was to inspire women and help them achieve success. She created a big line of products and become one of the greatest female entrepreneurs of all time. Mary was born to Edward and Lula Wagner. Her dad got tuberculosis when she was only 14‚ so she had to take care of him while her
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My favorite Poet Throughout the twenty one years of my life. I have had the privilege of knowing about many poets and dramatists. However‚ there is one particular poet whose name is etched in my memory. Whenever somebody asks about my favorite poet‚ his name will automatically flash into my mind. He is Michael Madhusudan Dutt‚ was a popular 19th century Bengali poet‚ dramatist and the first sonnet writer in Indian Subcontinent. Michael
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Nolan Ryan On November 8‚ 2012‚ Nolan Ryan was honored as the 43rd winner of the Fort Worth Business Hall of Fame’s Business Executive of the Year Award in Fort Worth‚ Texas. "As an athlete‚ I was given a gift and once I realized that‚ I tried to be the best pitcher I could possibly be and take advantage of the gift God gave me‚ but in the business community‚ you stand on merits of what you’ve accomplished once you try to pursue something in business‚" Ryan stated when he received his award at
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The film Saving Private Ryan was directed by Steven Spielberg released on July 24‚ 1998 tells the story of a tragedy searching for Private James Francis Ryan‚ Private Ryan was last seen in Normandy‚ France‚ while the Second World War. The hunt to find the American soldier is the responsibility of Captain John Miller to gather a squad of soldiers to acquire the fourth son of the Ryan family‚ who had acquired the news on the same day of the passing of the three Ryan brothers while in combat. The film
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