The historical value of speeches in Thucydides In writing his history as a whole‚ it is fair to say that Thucydides has always been praised for his relative historical accuracy‚ be that due to his actual presence at events‚ his use of eyewitness testimony or his noted checking of facts. In style Thucydides kept his narrative sections rather impersonal thereby allowing the story to unfold itself. However‚ to then lay bare what stood behind the narrative‚ the moral possibilities‚ the mistakes
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E1- describe the development of children in a selected age range and in TWO (2) areas of development. All children are different and develop at a pace specific to them. Some children develop earlier than others and some never fully develop. Lots of things can affect development such as the environment they are brought up in or their abilities and disabilities. Each child develops physically at different pace but a child of 12 months should be able to stand alone briefly and maybe take a few steps
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Everyone has a passion. Mine is soccer. It’s not just a team or a game‚ it’s my life. I know all people might say their passion is their life‚ but really if I’m not playing soccer‚ I’m watching soccer and if I’m not watching soccer I’m thinking about soccer and if I’m not playing watching or thinking about soccer I’m talking about soccer. We were all assigned to speak about our passions. The answer came to me without much thought; soccer. That assignment was followed by “ Why is this your passion
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Today I wanted to talk about a woman who is very heroic and changed the lives of many slaves‚ a woman named Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman was a woman who is famous for her hard work as an abolitionist and being the conductor of the Underground Railroad during the turbulent 1850’s. She helped many other slaves like herself escape to freedom. Harriet was a strong woman who was filled with determination‚strength‚passion‚ and patience. She was a true hero who wanted to serve people and she was extremely
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Good afternoon everyone today I am here to introduce you to a wonderful poet I am sure you all know. Many of us were read his poetry all through elementary school and the poetry was still referenced through high school. The poet that I am going to introduce you to is Shel Silverstein. Shel Silverstein was born on September 25‚ 1930 in Chicago‚ Illinois. He once stated that and I quote “When I was a kid I would have much rather been good at baseball or a hit with the girls‚ but I couldn’t play ball
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Alternating from one form of speech to another has always been a struggle for me. Oftentimes what is considered acceptable within my main circle of friends is received as a personal attack on my subgroup of friends. The majority of my friends throughout middle and high school is primarily composed of members of the LGBTQ or LGBTQIA (Lesbian‚ Gay‚ Bisexual‚ Transgender‚ Queer‚ Intersex‚ Asexual or Agender) community. Since nearly everyone in our group does not identify as heterosexual‚ members of
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We are gathered here today to celebrate one of life’s greatest moments‚ to give recognition to the worth and beauty of love‚ and to add our blesses to the words which shall unite_Jordan _ and ____Olivia__ in holy matrimony. ____Oliva____ AND Jordan__There are no obligations on earth more sweet or tender than those you are about to assume. There are no vows more solemn than those you are about to make. True marriage is the holiest of all earthly relationships. Will you bring to this new life
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Okay so here I am sending my SATs to another school‚ wondering if this place will be a good fit. One week later I get big envelope from Centenary college and I read the book from cover to cover and I thought this place is for me. I love that the president of Centenary College has an approach to steer the students to an endless job opportunities before they’re created. I really appreciate the closeness between the students and teachers so the professors can truly get to know you. I know it sounds
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Unit 5 Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social care. 1. How to recognise signs of abuse: Definition of types of abuse and yours respective signs: 1.1.1 Physical Abuse: According with NCPEA (National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse) Physical Abuse is a physical force or violence that results in bodily injury‚ pain or impairment. It is a non-accident use of physical force resulting in body harm. Eg. Pushing‚ force feeding‚ burning‚ scalding‚ etc. 1.1.2
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Exposition: Taking responsibility for one’s actions‚ is the cornerstone (a step forward) to becoming an adult. It is a really upsetting thing‚ when an adult (let alone a president) doesn’t take responsibility for their actions. At a kid’s point of view (or a point of view of any)‚ that is hypocrisy‚ hypocritical and makes a kid think. Those kids are thinking‚ ’Why do I have to take responsibility for my actions if they don’t?". "Can I say something to someone and do the opposite?" (Which is the definition
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