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    rhetorical devices as diction‚ figurative language‚ syntax‚ irony‚ and tone. 2. Read the following passage (paragraph 7‚ “Hester sought not‚ …wrong‚ beneath.”) from The Scarlet Letter‚ Chapter 5‚ “Hester at Her Needle.” Then write a short essay analyzing the author’s use of clothing to reveal Hester’s self-perception‚ the attitude of Hester’s neighbors‚ and the nature of her daughter’s conception. Consider such rhetorical devices as diction‚ imagery‚ syntax‚ irony‚ and tone. 3. Read the following passages

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    communities to study the history of words‚ i.e. etymology. Contents [hide] 1 History and development 2 Evolution into other fields 3 Sub-fields of study 3.1 Comparative linguistics 3.2 Etymology 3.3 Dialectology 3.4 Phonology 3.5 Morphology 3.6 Syntax 4 Conservative‚ innovative‚ archaic 5 See also 6 Citations and notes 7 References 8 Recommended readings [edit]History and development Modern historical linguistics dates from the late 18th century. It grew out of the earlier discipline of

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    illustrate this point—that human nature’s love for liveliness is greater than their desire for a safer environment that’s dull and predictable‚ and that keeping people in an isolated safe haven does more harm than good—through differing styles in tone and syntax. First off‚ the tones of the poems differ significantly. In “in the inner city”‚ the speaker’s tone is content and proud of his situation in life but critical of uptown. Twice he references the inner city as home‚ and in each case taking four lines

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    Independence‚ creates this declaration to demand freedom and independence from British tyranny and control. Jefferson’s sharp and embittered tone toward the British is officially published on July 4‚ 1776. He writes this piece of literature with a deductive syntax‚ diction‚ metonymy‚ chiasmus‚ and many more tools to explain to the British government why the colonies are demanding to part company‚ and hoping to create their own country. The Declaration of Independence begins with an introduction that states

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    Banneker wrote this letter to attempt to make the Secretary of State‚ Thomas Jefferson‚ aware of the oppressive and horrifying nature of the slave trade that Banneker’s ancestors had been in for generations. Banneker uses tone‚ ethos‚ logos‚ pathos‚ syntax‚ juxtaposition‚ and scheme to sympathize with Jefferson about former hardships to perhaps reach common ground. The tone of the letter is elevated and sympathetic‚ the sympathetic tone appealing to the pathos of the reader‚ in this case Thomas Jefferson

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    grammar allows you to set yourself apart from those who don’t use articulate speech. According to Chron‚ “grammar makes an impression”. Past high school when you apply for a job‚ grammar will set you apart as a better candidate. Correctly applying syntax will make you more likely to succeed at a job.

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    this by using imagery‚ syntax‚ and an interesting underlying meaning. The imagery in each of these poems is very descriptive and helps to set the mood in each

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    move towards a better future for this nation. He addresses God and the issue of slavery in order to encourage the Northern and Southern states towards reconciliation. Lincoln tries to reveal his intention by utilizing figurative diction‚ parallel syntax‚ and a shifting tone. Abraham Lincoln uses figurative and euphonious diction to encourage reflection on the Civil War to the people of Northern and Southern United States. First‚ he uses figurative paradox to contradict judging others (the slaves)

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    fire‚ sick health” this shows the protagonist is so overwhelmed by feelings that he loses the sight of his common sense and spins into a mad love towards Rosaline. Shakespeare further reinforces Romeo’s bewildered state of mind through fragmented syntax of the protagonist’s soliloquy. The repetition of ‘O’s’ gives a sense of Romeo’s disintegrated chain of thought. Romeo does not structure his sentences in an ordinary fashion but rather he spews out streams of consciousness intoxicated with vivid

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    Titles Errors Running Words Error Ratio Accuracy Rate Self Correction Ratio Easy / 1: % 1: Instructional / 1: % 1: Hard / 1: % 1: Directional Movement Analysis of Errors and Self-Corrections Information used or neglected [Meaning (M)‚ Structure or Syntax (S)‚ Visual (V)] Easy Instructional Hard Cross-checking on information (Note that this behaviour changes over time) How the reading sounds Easy Instructional Hard Letter Identification Raw Score Stanine Concepts About Print * Sand Stones Shoes

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