the Speaker’s Attitude In the given passage‚ Captain MacWhirr‚ a simple yet mysterious sailor‚ recollects his past choices and relationship with his now deceased parents. Although the achievement of becoming a captain would normally be praised‚ the disapproval of his parents reduces the accomplishment in the eyes of the reader‚ which reveals the attitude of the speaker and defines the captain’s character. The speaker’s diction juxtaposes Captain MacWhirr’s peaceful simplicity with his father’s
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The Cheerleading Captain plays a very important role on the team. The captain’s experience‚ attitude‚ and ability to effectively communicate information effects the team’s success. I believe that I would make a great captain because I possess all of these skills. I am an experienced cheerleader. I have been on the Varsity team for two years. You have taught me what it takes to be on a winning team. It takes hard work‚ perseverance‚ never quitting‚ and a lot of practice. This is invaluable
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Colin Foster Honors History DBQ Mr. Riordan Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were two great leaders who had differing opinions on numerous issues. Alexander Hamilton interpreted the constitution loosely and was for a strong government while Thomas Jefferson strictly interpreted the constitution and was for states rights. Federalist ideals represented Hamilton’s opinions while Jefferson’s opposing views were found in the DemocraticRepublicans. Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson had contrasting views on key
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mind. The baron is described as a great‚ powerful lord in Westphalia; the baroness. His wife is the best of all possible baronesses. Pangloss is presented as the wisest philosopher in the realm. Already the absurd is opposed to the absurd. We learn that this most beautiful and agreeable of all possible castles‚ as Voltaire calls it in the last sentence in the chapter‚ is crude enough‚ what with its one door and window. The baroness is obese and not as great as she was once described.the baron is no
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Jefferson and Hamilton were both fundamental in the creation of the Constitution and the present government. They both agreed that the government needed some changes‚ but that is where the similarities ended. Hamilton was the creator of the Federalist Party which represented favor in strong central government‚ a Federal Bank‚ and a stable financial system. Jefferson was the creator of the Anti-Federalist Party who did not favor strong central government‚ and believed in an agrarian economy. Both
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Daniel Yu Ms. Sheehan ELA-Period F October 16‚ 2013 Captain Tory “Wake up everyone! It’s time to start another great day!” Ben woke up with a start. “Can I sleep a little longer? I still feel worn-out from yesterday‚” yelled another child. Ben peered out the small window that was installed in the attic and wondered if he would ever meet his parents? He had been dreaming of them even more lately. He put on a small worn old shirt and jeans and stepped cautiously down the squeaky old stairs
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English Comp. II 26 April 2012 In “The Baron of Grogzwig” Charles Dickens uses plot and characterization to explore the emotional and intellectual growth of Baron Von Koëldwethout. The baron spends his time‚ surrounded by his men and living the life of a bachelor. He is a spontaneous man and suddenly‚ at dinner he tells his men he wants to get a wife. The baron’s courtship of his lady is quick and soon she is his baroness. The baroness demands that he gets rid
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1. Whose financial statements should we prepare (e.g.‚ the baron‚ vassals‚ farms‚ etc..?) Solution: The financial statements will be prepared for “Vassals” i.e. for Ivan and Frederick and additionally for “Baron”. 2. What financial statements should we prepare? Solution: The financial statements which should be prepared are as following: Income Statement Statement of Retained Earnings Statement of Cash Flows Balance Sheet 3. What period do these statements cover and
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Baron Coburg (from Anthony‚ Reece‚ and Hertenstein‚ 1995‚ “Accounting: Text and Cases”‚ p. 21) Once upon a time many‚ many years ago‚ there lived a feudal landlord in a small province of Western Europe. The landlord‚ Baron Coburg‚ lived in a castle high on a hill. He was responsible for the well-being of many peasants who occupied the lands surrounding his castle. Each spring‚ as the snow began to melt‚ the Baron would decide how to provide for all his peasants during the coming year.
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football field‚ but I think of cheerleading as a symbol of all the spirit that we can share‚ and a token of appreciation toward the team that’s being cheered on. Cheerleading is such a vital part to many sections of the school. If I was chosen to be a captain for the 2013-2014 year‚ not only would I make sure that any negative opinions were squashed‚ but the great qualities the squad holds‚ are emphasized. I have come along way since i started cheerleading. I remember my first day of cheer and how nervous
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