Tim O’Brien‚ author of The Things They Carried‚ applies multiple techniques in his memoir in order to produce the theme of horror in war. He utilizes word connotation‚ literary/rhetorical techniques‚ sentence structure‚ and overall structure in the memoir. In an excerpt on page 199‚ O’Brien employs the combination of anaphora‚ metaphor‚ and negative word connotation to illustrate the horror of the Vietnam War. O’Brien often uses anaphora to emphasize his points within the sentences. Additionally
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Effects of War Tim O’Brein is an author who often writes about war themed stories. He tries to make people feel and think about war‚ he himself was a war veteran. He served two years in the Vietnam War‚ the same war the Private First Class Paul Berlin is fighting in in the story. He makes points about how war can change a person‚ how war can scar your memories‚ and about how it can effect everybody. In the story he does not specify that war changes a person but you can tell there are behavioral
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Sabrina Mohammed NRS301 Dr. Mood 10/29/2015 Ticket to Class - Week 9 1. In one paragraph‚ describe how Maria O’Rourke conceptualizes the professional role of the nurse? Maria O’Rourke’s model of the professional role of the nurse is a framework that describes how nurses can communicate‚ practice‚ collaborate‚ and devolve the concept of professional role. To determine the stability of the patient condition‚ a nurse must apply the model of the professional role proactive “which contains four domains
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1. Describe E.O. Wilson’s solution to prevent the next mass extinction. E.O. Wilson’s solution is set aside part of the earth with no human intervention and he said to “let nature do its thing.” He specifically wants to preserve lands with the riches/biodiversity like Brazil and Ecuador. He wants this because there is a relationship between size of habitat and the number of species that can live in the habitat it’s an ecological law. So if there is more land with biodiversity there will be more animals
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In the short story the ‘sniper by Liam O’Flaherty. O’Flaherty shows a young but experienced teenager in war. And throughout the story we see the sniper take risks such as lighting a cigarette‚ even though he knows that it will blow his cover and will be caught and shot at. We also see the sniper play it smart and calmly when he tricked the other sniper into thinking he was dead then shot him. O’Flaherty shows how the sniper is a 16 year old experienced teenager has to go to war where he must face
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When we become entirely aware and conscious‚ we understand‚ perceive‚ and recognize how life involves interaction and emotional connections. Essential to nourishing life‚ humans require a connection beyond basic needs. In the short story “Life‚” author Liam O’Flaherty contrasts the interconnection between infancy and old age. The story revolves around an infant emerging into self-awareness‚ the grandfather‚ declining towards death‚ and the family that cares for both. In the context of life‚ awareness
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“The Quiet Man” Speculate whether you think Shawn will ever get the dowry from O’Grady. Give reasons. In the short story “The Quiet Man‚” Shawn will likely get his dowry from O’Grady. Initially‚ Shawn just requests for a dowry because Ellen is forcing him to. But O’Grady’s continuous refusal causes tension between between Ellen and Shawn’s relationship. As Shawn loves his wife very much‚ he will likely eventually snap and have a fight with O’Grady to repair the strained relationship between the
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Henrys Inspiring Speech Virginia convention 1775. Patrick Henry a very inspirational man who was tired of sitting back and waiting on something to happen. He was ready to fight for what was his and his freedom he was also known as "The Orator of Liberty". Patrick Henry was famous for giving speeches supporting American Democracy. Henry was also a very big patriot who loved his country and the people in it. Today I will be explaining why and how he uses such rhetorical devices as ethos‚ pathos‚
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secretly brought some comic books for him to read‚ but Mrs. Conway saw what he was doing‚ and took the comics away and tore them up. Mrs. Conway then called Walter “a bad boy. A very bad boy”. Afterwards‚ she gave Walter a book called: “East o’ the Sun and West o’ the Moon”. It was a collection of Norwegian fairy tales that Walter really enjoyed reading. So much so that he asked Mrs. Conway if he could take the book home. However‚ she said no‚ but he could read it every day in class if he could behave
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There is much honor in being a son‚ and a leader that people admire. In Henry IV part 1‚ by William Shakespeare‚ Prince Harry comes to realize the importance of his title and keeping his honor. In Prince Harry’s speech in Act 3‚ scene 2‚ the audience sees a change in Hal and his priorities as the reality of losing his title comes into view. This change is seen through his choice of words‚ his character’s new passion and pride‚ and the twist he gives to the plot. Prince Hal uses words seen throughout
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