Good language for analysis One thing that can really help us write analysis that is more clear‚ direct and precise‚ is to pay close attention to our use of language in each phrase and sentence. As I suggested in my discussion today‚ you need to imagine that you are the sports announcer‚ giving a play by play commentary‚ explaining to your audience what the writer is doing now. And so‚ if you really listen to a sports broadcast‚ you will notice that the announcers use specific verbs to describe
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Paul Chung Transition English Four April 21‚ 2011 Essay No more Guns The year 1774 was pivotal in the history of the United States. It marked the beginning of the Revolutionary war‚ which lasted thirteen years and claimed thousands of lives. Fighting against the British‚ the Americans had to rely on individual citizens because they did not have a well organized army. As famers and hunters‚ many citizens already owned guns. These rifles proved indispensable in defeating the British. After the
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Literary Criticism of A Lesson Before Dying Thesis: The relationship that develops between Jefferson and Wiggins forms the emotional core of the novel. The force of A Lesson before Dying is a result of the dialogue that Gaines poignantly renders between the demoralized prisoner and the disheartened school teacher. Support Do you see anyone here who could plan a murder‚ a robbery‚ can plan--can plan--can plan anything? A cornered animal to strike quickly out of fear‚ a trait inherited from
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KHILAFAT MOVEMENT At the beginning of 1st world war (1914) seat of Khilafat was held by Turkey (Ottoman Empire). In the First World War‚ the Turks had fought on the side of the Germany and Austrian Empire against Britain‚ France and Russia. British wanted Indian Muslims to fight in the war against the Turks‚ but they knew that British would respect the rights of the Khalifa and Turkish Empire would be maintained. As a result of this promise thousands of Muslims joined the British Army. Turkish
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Most Memorable Moment Memories‚ memories‚ memories some make you laugh‚ get angry‚ even cry but the one thing is for sure they all share a place deep in our hearts. I have so many memories but the one which stands out most in my mind‚ heart and soul is when I graduated in high school last 2012. It was the most memorable moment for me because for how many years‚ my effort and hard works are all worth it. There are ups and downs on my high school years‚ but I did not
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On March 11‚ a 9.0 magnitude earthquake hit Japan and caused tremendous damage to Japan. The earthquake sparked off a 30-foot tsunami within an hour‚ which only compounded the‚ already extensive‚ damage to the country. One of the greatest fears was the potential of a nuclear fall out. Specifically‚ the Fukushima Daiichi power plant was in question. The nuclear plant in Fukushima had six nuclear reactors‚ and three out of six of them were in critical state – possibly melting down. The potential of
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There are many different moments that define someone’s life. The most significant moment might happen when you are 2 years old‚ or maybe when you are 70. I personally think this moment has yet to surface in my life. With that being said‚ the most salient moment in my life so far would have to be when I decided to sign up for the football team. One day I was relaxing at home after school when I heard about the weight training program the high school offered for football players. My friend encouraged
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The day I went into labor I opened my eyes. My mind was racing‚ but I immediately panicked and thought to myself‚ “where is my son?” I turned and saw my Mom sitting on the couch next to me still asleep and remembered that she must be exhausted; she was up all night with me. While she was softly snoring‚ I pressed the button on my bedside and within a few minutes a nurse responded. I asked‚ “Can I see my son now?” While on my way to work the day before‚ my water broke. I quickly rushed to my
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Before and After It is Death that consoles yea‚ and causes our lives. “The Death of the Poor” Charles Baudelaire What was a firm stone before magically transformed into two birds that immediately flew away. They had been caged in the stone for years and could finally obtain freedom. The old one immediately fell dead and got rid of all the sufferings she had had before. The young one flew away searching for a new life. But sometimes life plays bad tricks; a stone fist is always stronger than separate
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hint of smoke from the previous owner. Little did aunt Burrell know her apartment would be her final resting place. My great aunt’s death tore me apart. I was never that close with her‚ I didn’t visit every week. The reason I had my coming of age moment was not only because she died‚ but because of my mom. “Did you have a good day at school?” my mom asked joyfully. “Yes‚ but it was school‚” I responded sarcastically. I could tell that my mom had a marvelous day at work because she was in a joyous
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