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    Hidden Figures Themes

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    In the movie Hidden Figures Directed by Theodore Melfi. The many infleucnioal themes about the flaws of our society are demonstaed mupltiple time during the movie. These thee seclude sexism and racism. helps me to re evlaute the society I live in in . Themes of racism and sexism helps me understand more.Through the themes demonstrated throughout the movie we see the many flaws in our society. We see this through the gender inequality and the race inequality. Through the charcter in the movie we

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    mother died in an accident years before. Her father‚ T. Ray‚ owns a peach farm and has Lily working at a peach stand to sell them during the summer. Lily and T. Ray have a black maid‚ Rosaleen‚ who Lily sees as a surrogate mother. She even fantasizes about Rosaleen being white and marrying T. Ray‚ or her and T. Ray being black and living like a family with Rosaleen. Lily seeks attention and love from T. Ray‚ but knows that he will not give it to her freely. After an accident when she was around

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    Irony is an important literary device in many stories and there are many examples of it in “The Stone Boy” by Gina Berriault‚ Animal Farm by George Orwell‚ and The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. In all of these works‚ irony plays an important role in the plot of the story. In “The Stone Boy”‚ the title of the story is a good example of irony. The title indicates to the reader that Arnold has no feelings and is like a stone. The irony here

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    Nfl Talk Reflection

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    My how to talk was about NFL fantasy football for beginners and those interested in getting involved. During my talk‚ I strived to have good eye contact‚ good volume‚ and good diction. What stuck out to everyone was how I used hand gestures while talking to improve the flow of my presentation. One of my classroom peers stated that I had “good eye contact and talking with your hands” which proves that my hand gestures helped the flow of my speech. I also improved on concluding my speech and one classroom

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    Irony: Purpose Of Satire

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    An Introduction to Satire sat.ire n. 1. 2. A literary work in which human vice or folly is attacked through irony‚ derision‚ or wit. Irony‚ sarcasm‚ or caustic [bitterly cutting/burning] wit used to attack or expose folly‚ vice‚ or stupidity. (dictionary.com) Ian Johnston‚ retired instructor at Malaspina University-College‚ Nanaimo‚ British Columbia‚ Canada‚ offers helpful information in more clearly defining the use and characteristics of satire: Purpose of Satire: “If we see someone or

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    learn of a man named Montresor who seeks vengeance on an acquaintance‚ named Fortunato. The reason for Montresor seeking revenge is brought on by Fortunato causing him “thousand injuries” and insulting him. As a result‚ Montresor plans to bury Fortunato alive. This plot leads the reader into an experience of horror‚ just as many other stories by Poe do. Edgar Allan Poe is famous for his gothic horror writing‚ tales of mystery‚ and the macabre. His stories use clear symbolism with muted irony. This

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    Sonny’s Blues In Sonny’s Blues‚ Baldwin uses a passionate tone and imagery to reveal how Sonny’s relationship to music characterizes him. Sonny is characterized as dedicated to his music. He’s someone who treats music as a lifestyle‚ and not just a hobby. When Sonny moves into Isabel’s home‚ music officially becomes his life. It was an opportunity he did not have before‚ because now he would have access to a piano. “At first‚ Isabel would write me‚ saying how nice it was that Sonny was so serious

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    Irony In Vera By Saki

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    In this story Saki uses irony. Some of the characters demonstrate a mirror image of their names and their personalities. On the other hand‚ other character’s names are the complete opposite of their personalities. Vera’s name comes from words that mean truth or honesty‚ while in reality Vera lies and manipulates the truth due to the circumstances of her situation. “Do you know‚ sometimes on still‚ quiet evenings like this‚ I almost get a creepy feeling that they will all walk though that window--”

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    Black on Black

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     WILKS-WILLIS FAMILY REUNION Cruise July 2012 Nassau & Half Moon Cay Tawana Newton Montgomery ‚ AL WILKS-WILLIS FAMILY REUNION Cruise July 2012 Nassau & Half Moon Cay Markessius Hill

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    Macbeth Characterization Graphic Organizer Use this graphic organizer to collect your thoughts about characterization in Macbeth. As you read each scene‚ record what you learn about the character. Add the line from the play that supports your idea. Lady Macbeth   Observations Text Support Looks  Few descriptions are given but she is thought to be a beautiful woman‚ who is hard to read and very serious.  “fair and noble hostess…” Actions  She shows initiative and aims to accomplish the task‚ helping

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