POEM: "ORCHIDS" POET: HAZEL SIMMONS-McDONALD (St. Lucian-born) FACTS: Ø Orchids are currently believed to be the largest family of flowering plants. Ø The number of orchid species equals more than twice the number of bird species‚ and about four times the number of mammal species. It also encompasses about 6–11% of all seed plants. Ø All orchids are perennial (persistent) herbs and lack any permanent woody structure. The leaves of most orchids are perennial‚ that is‚ they live for several
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"Macbeth’s Freewill of Choice” Macbeth is one of William Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies. It tells the story of a man who makes bad choices based on the influence of others. Macbeth is an honorable solider until he meets three evil witches that know his deepest desire is to one day be king‚ so they tell him that he will be king one day. Macbeth immediately begins to have thoughts of murdering King Duncan even though he knows it is wrong. When Lady Macbeth learns that Macbeth will eventually
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such as short quotes or specific details from the story‚ to support your argument. What do you usually do when you find yourself hating something or someone so much? Would you ignore your hatred and let it gradually slip away? In the story ’’The Tell-Tale Heart’’‚ the main character decides to take away the life of an old man‚ despite his love for him‚ all because of the old man’s pale blue eye‚ which makes the main character’s blood run cold. In describing the horrific murder‚ the author Edgar
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analyze the third and fourth stanzas of the poem ¨The Raven¨ of Edgar Allan Poe. “The person has heard a knocking at his door‚ but no one was there”. At this point in the poem‚ his fear and excitement are increasing as some voice keeps repeating the word "Lenore." It is not clear whether he actually hears some other voice speak the word‚ or if he just interprets the echo after he himself says it as belonging to someone else. Most likely they are his own words‚ but in his imagination he is engaging in
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In the poem‚ “Sympathy”‚ the author uses a slightly abbreviated version of the first line at the end of each stanza to show repetition and purpose. For example‚ in the last stanza the author says “I know why the caged bird sings‚ ah me” and ends with “I know why the caged bird sings” to show that the author not only understands why the bird does what he does but also that the author resonates with the bird emotionally (Lines 15‚ 21). In this instance‚ the author is describing the birds cries for
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Discuss the ways in which the poets convey the horrors of war In the two war poems “Dulce Et Decorum Est” by Wilfred Owen on “War Photographer” by Carol Anna Duffy‚ the writers convey the horrors in different ways. In Dulce Et Decorum Est” Owen writes from the perspective of a tired worn out soldier. In “War Photographer” Duffy writes from the perspective of a man who captured the war. In the poem “Dulce Et Decorum Est” the main mood is dark and depressing. Owen refers to diction that
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Word of Thanks Ambitions could not be fulfilled without determination; goals cannot be achieved without sacrifices‚ and success could not be acquired without rising above intrigues. Our honored guest and speaker‚ distinguished visitors‚ our respected school administrator‚ Madam Mercy L. Sales‚ beloved teachers‚ dear parents‚ fellow graduates‚ friends‚ ladies and gentlemen‚ good morning. As students‚ we often complained about our difficulties and adversities. However‚ you all would agree with
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Love Poem: Linda Pastan Have you ever been in love? Do you even know what love is? Love is a feeling that at times can feel indescribable. It makes you do crazy things. Love makes you blind and no matter your circumstances with that person‚ if you love them you will go that extra mile for them. In this essay I will talk about the “Love Poem” by Linda Pastan. In the following paragraphs I will go in depth and break down the poems to help understand the root of the poem.
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Math Poems Sammy Square Sammy Square is my name My 4 sides are just the same Turn me around‚ I don’t care I’m always the same‚ I’m a square! Danny Diamond I am Danny Diamond I am like a kite But I’m really just a square Who’s corners are pulled tight Ricky Rectangle Ricky rectangle is my name My 4 sides are not the same 2 are short and 2 are long Count my sides‚ come along 1-2-3-4 Ollie Oval I am Ollie Oval A football shape is mine Some people think that I’m an egg But
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We all have secrets in our life. Everyone is entitled to having personal secrets to a certain extent. Some things are very important to us and therefore we all have to keep our secrets stored in our personal mental diaries. Lots of secrets are pure fantasy we should all be allowed to have. Sometimes‚ people keep secrets because they are scared to hurt others or relationships with others. There are millions of reasons why we keep secrets. In my opinion‚ having personal secret is very natural and
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