Comics as Learning Opportunities Comic books have come a long way since their inception more than 75 years ago. Particularly in the past decade or so‚ comics have become increasingly recognized for their potential literary value. Offering a combination of reading and visual stimulation that research shows many pre-teen and teen-aged boys prefer‚ comic books can‚ according to some studies‚ help improve literacy. And this learning potential has not gone unnoticed. Take the non-profit Kids Love
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How far do you agree with the opinion that courtship and marriage are undermined and ridiculed in “The Taming of the Shrew”? Shakespeare’s drama “The Taming of the Shrew” is set in the Elizabethan era‚ and marriage and courtship was very different than how it is in the present. Back then it was the parents who picked suitors for their daughters. This choice would be final for the daughters but often women rebelled against the decision as they wanted to choose their own suitors. “Romeo and Juliet”
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In particular‚ Scott struggles to conform to the restraints of ballroom dancing‚ and this becomes evident in Scene 3. With Les’ words “to pick what was actually wrong with the steps‚ you’d have to be an experienced professional like myself” resonating in his mind‚ Scott begins to dance his own steps‚ which conveys his refusal to conform to the ballroom dancing world‚ and shows his desire to be different. This is reinforced through the use of lighting‚ which accentuates his unique dance steps‚ and
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Above all‚ Jane Eyre is a love story. How far and in what ways do you agree with this view? Jane Eyre is a novel about a trembling woman who falls in love with a Byronic man‚ the two fight against the many boundaries in their society (which are based around Jane’s social and economic standing) and after much suffering are finally able to be with one another. Essentially‚ Jane Eyre is a love story. The structure of the novel and events show the character development of Jane through her growing
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‘Henry VIII’s decision to divorce Catherine of Aragon came about primarily as a result of political reasons’. How far do you agree with this statement? Henry VIII officially decided to divorce Catherine of Aragon in 1527. This was because of many reasons‚ for instance‚ spiritual implications and a new female in his life‚ Anne Boleyn. However‚ his political considerations out shone all of these other causes. Henry believed he should divorce his wife because he had spiritual doubts about the validity
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I personally disagree that young teens should be sentenced life in prison without parole‚ because their teenage brains haven’t reach the maturity level like adults. They will not have the help they need to become a changed man behind bars. No whatsoever education will be provided for them once their incarcerated. Majority of the Juveniles become violent‚because of the environment they live in. That why experts Disagree on these statement as well. Over the past
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“Far from being a ‘thaw’ the Cold –War became significantly frostier between 1953 and 1958.” How far do you agree with this view? o Structure: Introduction Main Body • Yes o 1954‚ Geneva accords o 1955‚ Vietnam War Taiwan Crisis o 1956‚ Suez Crisis Hungarian Crisis crushed • No o Khrushchev denounced Stalin – peaceful co-existence o 1955 April: Austrian State Treaty July‚ Geneva Summit Conclusion • Introduction o In July 1953‚ a military armistice
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Do you agree or disagree with ACTA? The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement is probably the most discussed topic concerning the numerous people who surf the Internet on a daily. I may also be affected by a possible enactment of the treaty. There have been a number of protests in different countries against this treaty since its introduction in October‚ 20110. The reasons of such reactions are alleged infringements of freedom of Internet which in this context means the infringement of rights
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Mussolini rise to power through the use of violence is widely evident as it is summed up in this Mussolini himself ‘for my part‚ I prefer 50 000 votes to 5000 votes’. Alternatively‚ there are also many other factors that shows Mussolini did not depend on violence but however considered it a useful tool. This could be from his foreign policy‚ effort with socialist trade unionist and his effort in gaining political power legally. As Fascism began as a radical socialist movement‚ it was only inevitable
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‘In the 21st century‚ gender inequality is still prevalent in the world.’ Do you agree with this statement? Answer: 1. Gender inequality is still prevalent in the world in the 21st century. Employment inequality is present in the societies today. In terms of employment as well as promotion‚ most women are usually at a disadvantage as wage discrimination exists between the male and the female gender. Most women generally have fewer opportunities in getting a job as compared to men. A country
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