------------------------------------------------- Figure of speech From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia "Figures of speech" redirects here. For the hip hop group‚ see Figures of Speech. A figure of speech is the use of a word or words diverging from its usual meaning. It can also be a special repetition‚ arrangement or omission of words with literal meaning‚ or a phrase with a specialized meaning not based on the literal meaning of the words in it‚ as in idiom‚ metaphor‚ simile‚ hyperbole‚ or personification. Figures of speech often
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Courage to Change “In Balfour‚ where he landed early in the morning‚ he almost lost courage when he found out that nobody understood him. But at the hardware store a man- the same who had made him a present of the cap he was wearing-had made signs to him as if pitching sheaves‚ meanwhile talking to him‚ tentatively ‚ in short monosyllables‚ apparently asking questions./ he thought that now he looked exactly like a Canadian.” (Frederick Philip Grove 21-22). Many people immigrate to other
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“Crossing the Line Ceremony” In the Navy there is a time honor tradition‚ a tradition observed and recognized by naval services worldwide. The ceremony is called “Crossing the Line Ceremony” where sailors shed their pollywog slime for crusty shellbacks as they cross the equator on board a naval warship. The ceremony is designed to ensure that each “wog” has seen his true status in the eyes of the Ruler of the Seas King Neptune. On the morning of June 26th 1994 my father‚ Paul Fuquay Jr. participated
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Date: August 13‚ 2007 To: Cheryl Nobles From: Iana Machinskaia Subject: A mechanism process description of a stapler Figure 1 Stapler Introduction A stapler is a portable "device which binds together sheets of paper by driving a thin metal staple through the sheets and folding over the ends to secure the paper". (Wikipedia) Most office staplers are 30 cm long‚ 9 cm wide and 18 cm tall. The stapler is made of rubber‚ plastic and metal. Main components of an office stapler include
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Courage in To Kill A Mockingbird To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee has a role of a strong male father named Atticus Finch who has his own definition of what courage is. Atticus definition of courage is when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win‚ but sometimes you do. Atticus fits his own description of what being courageous is. Atticus goes through a trial he knows he is bound to lose‚ his own town didn’t approve of
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shining armor‚ or the guy that saves the girl‚ in reality‚ heroes are made every day. Our country does not recognize the heroes that put their lives on the line every day as much as we should. We as humans recognize heroes as the man who hits the game winning shot‚ or the man who hits the home run. Humanity does not realize‚ although they think this‚ that if that “hero” does not win the game‚ the world ends. When in reality‚ if true heroes did not do their job‚ someone’s life may end. On the day of September
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Courage Essay General statement: “that’s what being young is all about. You have the courage and the daring to think that you can make a difference" - Ruby Dee Thesis: An analysis on the short story dancer by Vickie sears shows that courage can be demonstrated in 3 ways; will power‚ overcoming of fear‚ and stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new things. Topic 1: will power - She used dancing a treatment to overcome her violent nature and past - - - - Topic 2: overcoming
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In the Time of the Butterflies Minerva’s Courage Minerva (name)- Roman Athena‚ goddess of strategy‚ knowledge/wisdom. Minerva knows how to get what she wants‚ like with her going to the university/law school‚ being apart of the revolution (LEADER!)‚ wanted to be educated in jail so had "the little school"‚ she wanted Lio (even though that Dede wanted him‚ she still got him.) Courage to: (small steps from family courage‚ building to political courage) 1. Ask El Jefe WHATEVER she wanted‚ she wasn’t
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challenge fearlessly‚ so that when he dies he will be remembered for his bravery. In believe that in the story Beowulf shows courage many times and it is easy to see why. The value of courage shows in many parts of the story such as when he has his battle with Grendel‚ when he faces Grendel’s mother‚ and when he battles his son‚ the dragon. One of the best quotes representing courage is when he says‚ “I’ve never known fear‚ as a youth I fought in endless battles. I am old now‚ but I will fight again‚
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A hero is someone who is recognized as smart with admirable traits or qualities. He can be your favorite actor in the movie or even a musician. Others describe it as strong and have courageous personality. A hero is a person who is able to help another in various ways. A person can become a hero by doing a sacrificial act when someone is in danger. It can be a doctor who saves life‚ a firefighter who is risking his life to get everyone out in a burning house or even a soldier who maintains peace and
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