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    The Story Behind Shrek.

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    The Story Behind Shrek There are many fairy tale stories throughout our world. The movie Shrek however is not your typical fairy tale. Although it can be considered a "kids movie"‚ in some ways it is anything but that. Within the movie are a lot of hidden view points. Shrek has a lot of "adult type" humor that many children wouldn’t understand. The movie has also succeeded in paralleling our society in many ways. It shows how the people today try to make money off of anything; shows that the "modern

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    It was a cold January afternoon when Kennedy was inaugurated. Throughout his speech uses a unique form of diction‚ or word choice. For example Kennedy was describing the American people as “tempered by war‚ disciplined by a hard and bitter peace‚ proud of our ancient heritage…” The word “Tempered” is typically used to describe a forged object‚ like a sword. However‚ Kennedy purposefully used it to describe the American people‚ unspokenly comparing them to a deadly weapon. Kennedy also stated‚ “Together

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    Angry Behind the Wheel

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    Angry Behind the Wheel Have you ever gotten mad while you were out driving? If you saw somebody else driving while using their cell phone‚ failing to yield while merging or driving recklessly around you‚ would you not become a little upset by their actions? Chances are‚ you have had road rage at some point. Unfortunately‚ road rage affects some people more strongly than others‚ and those people who get angrier or more impulsive are then the ones who are becoming a danger to themselves and to those

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    Smalley personality profile test: Smalley personality profile test is based on Gary samlleys system‚ It’s an objective test much into the personality of ourselves. This can be done in four segments in which each segment is indicated with an animal such as Lion‚ Bearer‚ Otter‚ and Golden Retriever. Every segment is listed out with 20 personality traits‚ qualities‚ charactaristics‚ e.t.c We gave to go through the lists and select the matchings. Count the selected in each of the four segments and double

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    Heart of Darkness‚ written in 1902. This short story describes the main character Marlow‚ a seaman‚ recounting a story of imperialism suffered by Africa in detail. Conrad’s writing style is uncommon‚ using particularly dark diction and imagery along with unique syntax. Conrad’s diction is described by many as being melancholy. At the beginning of the story‚ Marlow and his shipmates are stuck on a flooded river. They were condemned to wait and examine their surroundings. On page two‚ Conrad writes‚ “The

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    Haunted House

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    but not least--haunted houses! I dread going to a haunted house. Unfortunately if I do not go‚ I get teased by my friends. Learning how to walk through a haunted house is scary but possible to do. As my friends and I stood gazing at the run-down house‚ my body shivered‚ as though‚ chills had just trickled down my spine. The cold air wrapped my entire body. The multiple layers of clothing I was wearing could not save me against the deathly cold. The walkway leading up to house is cracked. Weeds and

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    Buying a House

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    Buying a House Buying and owning a home is a part of the American dream. For many people‚ it’s the biggest financial transaction they’ll ever make. That’s why doing it right the first time is so important. Sometimes‚ buying a house can feel like a dizzying set of rules and regulations. Luckily‚ armed with the right knowledge and know-how‚ you can start realizing your homeowner dreams. The first time buyer should know how to get his financials in order‚ how to start looking for houses‚ and finalizing

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    House Captain

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    House Captain Well to start with I would request all of you to raise your right hand when I say raise. Raise Well….hands down….. Great…I have just proved one of my most important point….”They all listen to me”…. Well jokes apart coming to the point now. A heart full of respect and love to all my teachers‚ friends and other supporting staff. Also a very warm welcome to all those who are new to Ruby House. To all those who don’t know me I am Devangi Patodiya grade 9th student

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    The Truth Behind a Lie

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    The Truth Behind a Lie Lena Madison Axia College of the University of Phoenix COM 120 Effective Persuasive Writing Pamela Strunk October 1‚ 2006 Sports are among the greatest of human pleasures‚ [and] one of the U.S.’ biggest industries…”(Sheed‚ 1995‚ p. 10). Success is considered by many to be the most important goal of sports‚ and at the level of professional sports‚ winning is the ultimate goal. Because winning is so important‚ athletes‚ whether they are young or old‚ professional or

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    House Robbery

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    men in the village to assemble in front of Pak Ali’s house. He divided them into groups. Each group will be on guard according to their shifts. They were very enthusiastic and promised not to sleep on the job. The chief noticed the absence of Pak Said‚ the village’s foreman. He was puzzled. Pak Said never missed any of the village’s activities even if he was ill. Pak Said is known to be very industrious. Pak Ali went over to Pak Said’s house. It was as dark as a dungeon. Pak Ali man up and knocked

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