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    constructing a poem the author must consider the way in which the message will be established‚ therefore they must make specific choices using poetic devices to convey the meaning to the reader. In poetry the author makes use of sound devices‚ rhyme‚ imagery‚ typography and language to construct the meaning of the text. Examples of the use of literary devices to construct meaning can be seen in the poem ‘Anthem for Doomed Youth’ by Wilfred Owen - a sonnet illustrating the horrors of war‚ and ‘Digging’

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    Thunder.Ethical issues are caused from the different points of view about African Americans.There are different perspectives on ethical issues in Roll of Thunder.The perspectives on ethical issues are from people getting discriminated.In Roll of Thunder‚ Hear my Cry by Mildred D. Taylor‚the perspectives of ethical issues are from Cassie‚Little Man‚and Uncle Hammer. One perspective of ethical issues is from Cassie. Cassie got discriminated by many people.A common reason why Cassie was discriminated

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    times and looking up the meaning‚ there appears to be a great meaning to it. Each stanza talks about something different and even some may relate to one another in meaning‚ all the stanzas are extremely unique. In this poem‚ the author uses literary devices such as personification

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    S1523 Project Title The Focalization of Sound Abstract Objectives/Goals Scientists have been able to focus sound waves by transmitting an ultrasonic wave in a straight line that can give off audible sound in its path. The only disadvantage to this is the high cost. This project was designed to develop a low-cost process of focusing sound using a parabolic dish and sound-absorbent material. Methods/Materials The project began with the building of a sound box to test different materials in. The box

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    The Most Dangerous Game Literary Devices When is the last time that you saw a literary device? In a poem‚ or a novel? Perhaps a short story? Literary devices: we all use them‚ we all love them‚ but what can it really do for an author’s writing? When used correctly they can add character and dimension to one’s writing‚ but what some fail to remember is that even the best writers can fall extremely short to writing excellent literary elements. In the short story “The Most Dangerous Game‚” Richard

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    Essay #5 Sound Discuss how at least 5 of the “function” of film sound Operate In Wall*E (time/place‚ character‚ attention‚ feeling‚ rhythm‚ subject‚ theme). Be specific in your response. The sound element narration‚ dialogue‚ sound effects and music makes the nonrealistic characters come alive. What we hear gives life to what we see and offers some clues to the meaning. Once we identify the sound on the action we suspect that it is warning for what going to happen litter on the

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    INTRODUCTION Sound is a mechanical wave an oscillation of pressure transmitted through a solid‚ liquid‚ or gas‚ composed of frequencies within the range of hearing and of a level sufficiently strong to be heard‚ or the sensation stimulated in organs of hearing by such vibrations. Sound is a sequence of waves of pressure which propagates through compressible media such as air or water. (Sound can propagate through solids as well‚ but there are additional modes of propagation). During their propagation

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    The character of Trace is interesting in the novel Thunder Road by Ted Dawe. Trace is interesting because he develops a close relationship with Devon‚ his low self-esteem and he changes from a follower to a leader during the novel. One interesting feature of Trace is his relationship with Devon. At first‚ Trace wasn’t sure about Devon saying‚ “I didn’t know who I was sharing a room with”. As the novel continued Trace started to spend more time with Devon eventually becoming so close that he feels

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    Roll of Thunder In Roll of Thunder‚ there are many successes of the Logan family. We see this in a lot of the characters‚ especially Cassie. She tends to be stubborn in her views‚ as is her Uncle Hammer. Her parents teacher her how to grow up with dignity and to put her pride aside so that she can endure the racism she will face. Cassie‚ despite her stubborn personality‚ learns that racism is something to fight when the time is right‚ and to endure when it is necessary. Throughout this

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    evidence of blood‚ but they will never know who did it. The overall theme or message in this song is doing important things while you can before you lose them. There are five literary devices in this song that include: metaphors‚ hyperbole‚ imagery‚ and refrains. The metaphor is‚ “As he came into the window/It was the sound of

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