The theme of otherness is a harsh‚ yet sad reality that is the main focus in Z.Z Packer’s “Brownies.” Through the isolation of races‚ as well as Laurel and her Brownie troop‚ the overall experience of “otherness” is affected. This main focus of the isolation of race between the two Brownie troops are exemplified during the story through the help of the narrator‚ Laurel. While reading Z.Z Packer’s “Brownies‚” it is noted that the Brownie troop and troop 909 both represent different groups of “others”
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people in this class‚ including myself‚ that are terrified to get up here in front of each one of you and share their informative speech. B. Relevance: Fear is something that is widely looked upon as a weakness. While experiencing fear‚ people feel as if they will
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The characters in Z.Z. Packer’s story "Brownies‚" are all distinct and unique in their very own way. Though some of the characters are round‚ others seem to have more flat characteristics that make them blend into the natural atmosphere in which the story takes place. For example‚ the narrator in the story‚ "Snot‚" tries to blend in while she is at the camp site. She states‚ "I wanted nothing more than to be through with it all: the bus ride‚ the troop‚ school-all of it" (Packer 358). With this
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Brittany Hirsch Speech November 6‚ 2014 Informative Speech Topic: Native American tribes from my area Title: Trail of Tears I. Native American tribes primarily in my area A. How many of you actually know about Native American tribes and the history of them? B. I’m going to be going over and inform you about the differences and common similarities between the two main tribes in the south Florida area known as the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians in Florida. II. Similarities
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LenNee’ Kimbell Professor O’Roark ENGL 210-103 13 March 2014 More than just “Brownies” “Brownies‚” by ZZ Packer is about a Brownie troop of fourth-grade African American girls from suburban Atlanta‚ Georgia‚ who go to summer camp. (Gale) At the camp‚ they have an altercation with another troop called troop 909 which were all white girls. They believed that one of the white girls addressed them with a racial insult by calling one of them the “N” word. Apparently they feel offended and seek revenge
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An informative speech about Alzheimer’s Disease General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To let the class know more about the Alzheimer’s Disease. Thesis: Alzheimer’s Disease is a common disease for older people and everyone should know what it is. INTRODUCTION I. Did you know that there are over 26 million cases of Alzheimer’s Disease in the world? II. Does anyone know anyone with this disease? My grandfather had this disease. III. I’m going to give you guys some information about this
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Informative Speech Intro: How many of you have ever woken up unable to move? You were afraid but unable to say anything or even call for help. You’re left feeling paralyzed and seeing and hearing things that appear real‚ but in reality those things aren’t even there. Every night you lay in bed dreading about whether it’s going to happen to you again. If any of you have experienced situations such as the ones I have described you may suffer from a condition called isolated sleep paralysis (ISP)
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Apricot Cream Cheese Chocolate Brownies Recipe is a sweet recipe. People are like all those recipes in which includes ice cream. Apricot Cream Cheese Chocolate Brownies Recipe can be easily prepared at home. Ingredients for “Apricot Cream Cheese Chocolate Brownies Recipe”. • Half cup of the dried apricots (finely chopped) • 8 oz of The Cream cheese • 7 table-spoons of The Fresh Milk • 3 table-spoons of the unSalted Butter • 1/2cup of the Sugar • 1-2 Eggs • 2-3 table-spoons of The unSalted Butter
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Informative Speech By Melissa Sausaman March 1st‚ 2012 The Life and Impact of Pete Egoscue Specific Purpose Statement: At the End of my speech‚ the audience should be able to discuss Pete Egoscue’s life highlights‚ accomplishments‚ personal successes‚ and how he impacts the world today. Central Idea: Pete Egoscue impacted my life by rising above his limitations and using his knowledge and experience to change his life and the world around him. INTRODUCTION: Attention-Getter: Engage the
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Mikala Stevens Professor Tracie Kriska Public Speaking 6th March 2013 Working Outline Topic: Sleep Apnea General Purpose: to inform Specific Purpose: to inform the audience on Sleep Apnea Thesis: Sleep Apnea is becoming more of a dangerous disease that more people are starting to be diagnosed with. It is extremely important that Sleep Apnea is emphasized so that more people are aware of it. Introduction: “The National Sleep Foundation” says that a lot of people don’t know what sleep
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