1). Make some general observations about the syntax. Are the sentences predominately simple or complex? Long or short? What’s the level of formality? Any fragments or run-ons‚ any stylistic “violations” of the conventions of grammar? Are there any periodic sentences‚ parallel structures‚ or other special features? 2) Make comments based on your observations about how the author’s use of syntax creates specific effects. 1. From Moby-Dick‚ page 1 Call me Ishmael. Some years ago—never mind how
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with the giant drop. The sleek sapphire descent was simply staggering to observe. Each drop of water fell with its own clarity‚ making a vast splash upon the level surface below. The waterfall was a clear sky leading up to a downpour. The giant spray from below was reaching up towards the sky in order to touch it. Never before have I seen anything as magnificent as this scene. The drop downward was drenching‚ dripping‚ and dousing to those daring enough to look at it. The onslaught of water was
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PERIODIC EXAM ENGLISH Name: _________________________________Year & Section: _________________________ I. SPEAKING: DIRECTIONS: Tell whether the statements below use a RISING INTONATION or a RISING- FALLING INTONATION. Write R for rising and RF for rising-falling intonation. _____1. Have you study your lessons? _____2. I have seen the movie twice. _____3. When is the deadline for the submission of our project? _____4. Are you sure? _____5. She might be late. II. READING & LITERATURE
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sister and watching the beautiful sun setting in the distance until it eventually faded into the night sky. Tobago was sitting around a bonfire roasting sausages and marshmallows while listening eagerly to my grandma’s childhood stories. It was singing campfire songs late into the night while my uncle played his guitar. It was falling asleep‚ laying on the ground‚ gazing up at the stars in the sky. Tobago was waking up at six in the morning and running into my parent’s room to wake them up. Tobago
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and the contrast between the lights and darks creates an incredibly visually appealing image. The viewer’s eye is drawn up to following the action of the women throwing the rock. The hard texture of the grass balances well with the blurred open blue sky and mountains. There is something liberating and rebellious about the piece. You can definitely feel the beauty of breaking the norm in this. The dark saturated colors also contribute to the success of this piece. In the gallery it states that all
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news that referring to today Port Dickson is organizing an annual seashell collecting competition. Soon‚ we pack our stuff and head to Port Dickson as soon as possible! On the way to Port Dickson‚ I was watching the view of the sky. The sun was shining brightly in the sky‚ birds was flying out and about. Wow! Such Great View! After a few hours‚ we finally reach our destination. On the moment I stepped on the sand‚ I can feel the wind blew across me‚ I can hear children screaming and playing‚ I can
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Why the Sky Is Blue By: Sir James Jeans Sir James Jeans delivered a very impressive‚ informative speech at the Cambridge University Press on the question why is the sky blue? This speech was solely presented to inform the students at the university on the sequence of events that occurs between the earth and the sun that gives the sky its color. The speaker conveyed this message with his speech based around the concept that the sky is made blue by the light waves. Through his speech
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the pain was immense‚ and it blistered throughout my body. I walked aimlessly. Every step I took echoed vigorously throughout the hallway. I tugged at the door as a gush of wind led me into the wilderness. My eyes led into the deep‚ crystal blue sky as it rested upon the same prodigious‚ The same luxurious‚ vibrant rainbow my parents and I gazed at for endless hours‚ It sent shivers down my spine‚ tears rolling like a storm down
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there was a sudden change‚ there was a small gap leading into the forest where there was a river. The river curled in all directions and the calm‚ smooth surface looked trusting‚ and inviting. I stepped into the forest. The sun was almost down; the sky had beautiful light purple color with pink clouds. As I stepped into the forest it grew incredibly dark except for some patches of light here and there. As I followed the little river I hear little noises‚ guessing it was from animals I moved along
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1.Meaning of bombastic (adjective) pompous; wordy; turgid; inflated; exaggerated Example The bombastic woman talks a lot about herself. 2.Meaning of mettlesome (adjective) courageous; brave; fearless Example Such an attitude required fresh springs of energy‚ and the effect - I was delighted to sense it as I woke each day - was to make me more bouncy and mettlesome than I had been for weeks. 3.Meaning of obtrusive (adjective) thrusting oneself or itself into undue prominence; invasive
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