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    tone shifts throughout the essay along with her pain from a toothache. In the beginning‚ the tone is powerful as she begs for “the building to collapse” (Angelou 374) on her jaw to relieve the pain. Later‚ the tone changes to sarcastic and flippant as the ache is softened by the “whitebreeze that blew off whitefolks and cushioned everything” (Angelou 375). Then‚ in the commotion of being denied treatment by the white dentist‚ who owes the family a favor‚ the pain is forgotten. There is a different

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    Tossing my graduation cap into the air was a bitter-sweet moment. It symbolized all my proud accomplishments and hard work over the years--the sweat‚ the tears‚ the joy‚ the Monday morning coffees and countless hours of trying to staying awake until 1AM to prepare for the final exam. Throwing the graduation cap into the air also symbolized ambiguity-- something I feared. I was always the type of person who knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life thanks to my parents’ support and LEAP. My goals

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    particular audience. Maya Angelou has written so many banned books she is the most banned author in the United States. “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sing” is one of her many books‚ that is banned. “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings” is banned for many reasons‚ I’ll let you decide if you think it should. One main reason Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings” is banned is for the pornographic language‚ incest‚ and rape. One Texas school states it is full of “gross evils”. Angelou often tells of her

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    Response to a Graduation Speech Mark D. Weil University Of Alaska‚ Anchorage Abstract This essay is a realistic view point responding to a valedictorian address‚ “Here I Stand” ‚ written and spoken by E. Goldson‚ (2010). Goldson belittles her own accomplishments as valedictorian. She proclaims there is too much repetition in American education. Goldsons probable motive in writing a seemingly contumacious speech towards education are unveiled. This essay gives a brief summary

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    Graduation Speech I have been at Englewood School for four years. I am pleased to say that during these years I have created new friends and lived many exciting experiences. As a new student in third grade‚ my classmates and teachers made me feel as if I was among my family. From class time discussions to Christmas plays‚ we have enjoyed every single day within this community. Days filled with joy‚ laughter‚ and even sometimes sorrows have been our foundation to move to our next step. Our teachers

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    Graduation… The most awaited event of a student –academically excelling‚ happy-go-lucky and even I don’t care kind of students. One of my teacher said that it’s really fun and fulfilling to graduate. According to her‚ it is the happiest day you’ll ever experience. After all the hardships and perseverance‚ here comes your diploma‚ teary eyes from your parents‚ and a lot of congratulations from your friends‚ relatives and family. An average person can experience those feelings three times –elementary

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    If you are stuck trying to write you own graduation speech‚ you can use this one. Feel free to modify it to suit your particular situation. "We are here today for "ABC Preschool’s Graduation Ceremony. This is a momentous occasion in the lives of all the children. It is also a time to recognize the outstanding work of the staff here and the parents of the students. Just looking around‚ the happy smiling faces says so much about the environment here at ABC Preschool. Our children have learned

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    halls: Our teachers‚ of course‚ spend an inhuman amount of time here‚ and many students do as well. Most of them even do it of their own choosing. I came by to get a book I forgot last night around 8 p.m. and found Rachel Earl‚ student head of the graduation planning committee‚ still here putting crepe paper on chairs and laying out programs in each and every seat. That’s dedication. It takes that kind of teamwork to survive anywhere in life‚ I’ve found. I know my experience is limited‚ but every problem

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    Character Analysis of Annie Henderson (Momma) In Maya Angelou’s autobiography‚ I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings‚ the reader is introduced to a vast ensemble of complex characters. Each character has a tremendous impact on Maya Angelou’s life. One character who not only has great weight in Maya’s life‚ but is also one of the most beloved and admired characters is Annie Henderson‚ Maya’s paternal grandmother. She is defined by an unshakable faith in God‚ her loyalty to her community‚ and a deep

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    Before I start with my speech‚ allow me to ask a very simple question. Have you guys ever complaint about your school‚ your teachers‚ or being a student? I bet almost 99.9% of you guys said yes. We actually complain a lot‚ over the smallest things and lack appreciation. And though this ceremony recognizes our efforts‚ it also recognizes and pays homage to the dedication of our parents and our teachers. We would not have been able to accomplish this much without their help. So today‚ in honor of all

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