Distinguish between altruism and prosocial behaviour. • Pro-social behavior: behavior that benefits another person or has positive social consequences Definition is vague because it discusses the outcome but not the motivation e.g. When we offer sympathy to a friend that is upset or refrain from dropping scolding a person for doing something wrong. • Altruism: when one helps another person for no reward and even at some cost to oneself. It is a type of “helping behavior”(intentionally
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Harry Thurston’s “Miracle” is a simple and sweet poem‚ which displays the usage of an extended metaphor. As the speaker is in the process of explaining to his daughter as to why she should not pick the blossom and allow it to grow‚ he soon regrets telling her to stop. If Thurston meant to metaphorically convey this poem as the growth of his daughter‚ we can safely assume that the blossom mentioned in the second line of the poem that will “turn into a strawberry” (4)‚ represents his daughter as a
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Literature is an outlet of escape from reality. At the end of the day‚ I open a book and allow the story to take me to a world where my own fades into a distant memory. With every turn of a page‚ my imagination is free to reinvent a narrative that is better than the reality I live. Literature can be non-fiction and based on facts surrounding real events‚ people‚ and places. Examples include history books‚ memoirs‚ biographies‚ newspapers‚ self-help‚ devotionals‚ and textbooks. Literature can
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Extended Response How does Peter Weir use film techniques to highlight a particular theme? The film Witness directed by Peter Weir and starring Harrison Ford is an Action/Thriller and Romantic film. Throughout the film the theme making choices is an underlining message. Rachael and John both have to make choices which can result Rachael choosing between her son or John and John choosing between the city life and the farm life. The film technique Peter weir uses to highlight the theme making choices
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Courage by definition is “the attitude of facing and dealing with anything recognized as dangerous‚ difficult‚ or painful‚ instead of withdrawing from it; quality of being fearless or brave” (Webster 325). Whether it is fighting for our country‚ risking your life to protect that of others‚ or simply being able to stand up for what you believe. In forming a good society‚ I believe‚ courage is a necessity. Courage is what helps us reach out to help others. Courage is what solidifies our beliefs. Courage
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Exoneration‚ by definition‚ is the action of officially absolving someone from blame; vindication. Exoneration happens because people can be accused of a crime due to witness error and not having enough DNA evidence. It happens a lot more than what people think. On July 21st‚ 1982 at 3:00 am‚ a woman in Jacksonville‚ North Carolina was awoken by a strange man standing at the foot of her bed; he had broken into her house. She was home alone with her three children while her husband was working
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DREAMS I’m not exactly an expert on dreams. I do know that when you’re asleep these visions pop into your head. I’ve heard that many happen but you typically only remember one. And a lot of times I can’t remember them at all. I’ve always been fascinated by them however. I’d love to learn more about them and how your life affects them. http://www.dreammoods.com/ - The site seems very credible. It seems to get straight to the point without over explaining anything. They’ve been around since 2000
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American Dreams Essay #2 The definition of the “American Dream” is obtaining a beautiful house with a white picket fence; kids are playing in the freshly cut green lawn with your yellow lab dog‚ you holding your young wife while having a new Chevrolet pickup truck and a Lund boat sitting in the driveway. It’s coming home from a long day of work for your kids to come jumping into your arms full excitement while you smile and kiss your spouse. As for many people vision these scenes from things they
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The American Dream My definition of the American Dream is having personal happiness and comfort while being successful at whatever you want to do. Every American has dreamed of being the house with the white picket fence‚ a peaceful suburban house with a mom‚ dad‚ and kids. Americans often dream of getting a good education‚ then having their dream job. However‚ some people want to achieve these things by instant gratification. Such as winning the lottery and becoming rich and famous over night
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