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    ora is in the open poem form‚ it has no stanzas. It does have a few words that rhyme which are “English” (5) and “Spanish” (6) and also with “Mexicans” (14) and then with “Americans” (15). The poem also has rhythm‚ it is a low steady beat. It is a straightforward poem about how life is for a person with the same race/ethnicity as others and at the same time‚ different from others. The poem “Legal Alien” is about a woman of Mexican parents‚ who is born and raised in America. An American citizen

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    According to the dictionary‚ the word ‘alien’ can be used as either a noun or an adjective. As a noun‚ it can mean a person whose native country is not the one which they are currently residing in. It can also take the form of a noun meaning anyone who has become estranged or excluded. The final form that the word ‘alien’ can take as a noun is an extraterrestrial creature. ‘Alien’ can also at to describe something as extraterrestrial through the form of an adjective. Additionally‚ it can be used

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    Ethical Leadership and Decision Making (5807) Instructors: Kallen/Pappas Student: Carlton R. Marcyan Date: July 30‚ 2010 Final Paper The Ethics of Immigration and Hiring of Unauthorized Immigrants as presented to the Board of Directors of the XYZ Food Processing Company INTRODUCTION Whether the United States continues its tacit policy of regulated but relatively un-enforced immigration raises ethical questions that include‚ but are not limited to: • the propriety of preventing

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    Alien’ Promotional Poster Analysis It is important in any media text for the encoder to use many different devices top help them in producing an advertisement‚ in order to target a certain audience. In this essay I will dissect and analyse the content of the media text: ‘An Alien Legacy’ boxed set. I will be looking at the purpose of the text‚ and how it would appeal to its target audience. I will also be looking at the different technical devices used by commenting on the featured denotations produced

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    The marvellous poem‚ Grandmother was written by Pat Kertzman. This art of literature teaches many aspects of life and it enables one to understand the benefits of life experiences. In this text‚ the protagonist‚ the speaker’s grandmother uses the lessons that she had learnt through her life to help her granddaughter advance in life. This poem is a free verse and is composed of six stanzas. The author of this piece of poetry tries to convey the theme‚ knowledge isn’t only acquired through academics;

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    The Negative Impact of Illegal Aliens on the American Economy Kristi Van Eaton Kaplan University CM107 The Negative Effects of Hiring Illegal Aliens on the American Economy I. Introduction A. It is established that entering the United States illegally is a crime. B. Illegal aliens negatively affect the United States in many ways; one being‚ weakening the American economy. a. Illegal aliens steal jobs away from American citizens‚ receive free education for their children

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    Licup 1 Metaphor‚ Tone and Antithesis in "Legal Alien" "Legal Alien‚" a collection from "Chants‚" is a short free versed poem written by Pat Mora. The poem explores the lives of Mexican-Americans and the cultural tension they have to face. The poet discusses a bi-cultural person whose parents are from Mexico but the person was born and raised in America and is an American citizen by law. Although he can speak fluent English and Spanish‚ he still has a hard time being accepted by both or one race

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    Ex The inside of the castle will amaze you with its beauty The view from the cabin is sure to amaze you. Delight great pleasure. Ex You will experience delight when you taste his cooking. Her beautiful voice will delight the audience. Contribute give. Ex Workers contribute canned food to supply the food pantry. Colonel military officer of high rank. Ex A famous colonel gave a speech about the battle. The colonel is in an important meeting right now. Noble having fine personal

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    Legal Alien The poem “Legal Alien” by Pat Mora is in the open poem form‚ it has no stanzas. It does have a few words that rhyme which are “English” (5) and “Spanish” (6) and also with “Mexicans” (14) and then with “Americans” (15). The poem also has rhythm‚ it is a low steady beat. It is a straightforward poem about how life is for a person with the same race/ethnicity as others and at the same time‚ different from others. The poem “Legal Alien” is about a woman of Mexican parents‚ who is born

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    faces and hopefully find ways to stay. Once the airplane took off‚ words was already spread all over the office of Haiti air in Florida that the airplane left Haiti with more than 30 Haitian illegal on board. The first few 2 hours spent at the arrival office was like a discovery of a new world for every single illegal in that group. This was one of the darkest and the most memorable moment so far in all my 39 years living. Getting here at the end of the Clinton administration followed by an 8 years battle

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