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    Annie Murphy Paul uses several forms of factual evidence from multiple sources. She also uses emotion-laced wordings to get her point across about how important deep reading is. Annie builds her argument by using factual evidence from Raymond Mar and Kieth Oatley‚ that states that individuals who read fiction often "appear to be better able to understand other people and empathize with them." By using this evidence‚ it allows the audience to learn one of the many benefits of deep reading.

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    carry a consistent merchandise assortment with some differences attributable to regional preferences. As of February 2‚ 2008‚ the company operated 929 stores in 47 states. (Source: Company 2007 Form 10-K) Originally founded in 1938 by William T. Dillard‚ Dillard’s‚ Inc.‚ now operates 326 stores in 29 states. The company’s store base is diversified‚ with the character and culture of the community served determining the size of facility and‚ to a large extent‚ the merchandise mix. In general‚ stores

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    Annie Leibovitz This paper has been far more difficult to research than I thought it would be. Unfortunately‚ photographers are not always given the full credit they desrve for their work and therefore‚ it is impossible to find the names of the artists of some of my favorite photographs. Instead‚ I decided to just look up popular photographers in the fashion industry in hopes of having easier access to information. Despite the fact that I now had the names of some of the most world famous fashion

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    Annie Oakley was born on August 13‚ 1860. She was born in Darke County‚ Ohio. Both her father and stepfather died when she was young. She lived in the Darke County infirmary for a while after that but then moved in with her mother as a teen. This is around the time she started hunting game for a grocery to help her family out. By the time she was 15 she was able to pay off her mom’s mortgage on the house from her earnings. One of the most memorable and important events in Oakley’s life was meeting

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    The first chapter of ‘The Shipping News’‚ written in 1993‚ by Annie Proulx‚ exposes the modern reader to the development of what everyone has experienced before; the development of their childhood. The chapter‚ a flashback-like image of the main character – Quoyle‚ displays his development into a resigned‚ submissive character‚ and one who is often under the object of cruelty. The interactions of Quoyle with a hyperbolically cruel world reveal to the reader Quoyle’s ‘walk-upon’ status by others

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    Annie Smith Peck had a distinguished academic career‚ including a master’s degree from the University of Michigan and advanced study in Germany and Greece. She taught Latin at Purdue University and Smith College. But her first glance at the Matterhorn awakened an interest in mountain climbing. She ultimately climbed the Matterhorn and went on to conquer other mountains in Europe‚ North America‚ and the Andes in South America. When she was 61 she crowned her ascent of Peru’s Mount Coropuna with a

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    Annie Leibovitz‚ Also known as Annie-Lou Leibovitz‚ is a famous American portrait photographer. She was born on October 2‚ 1949‚ in Waterbury‚ Conneticut. Leibovitz had landed a job at Rolling Stone in 1970‚ and went on to create a distincive look for the publication as chief photographer. She began working for the entertainment magazine vanity fair in 1983. Having also worked on high-profile advertising campaigns‚ they have been shown in several books and major exhibitions around the world. Leibovitz

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    famous Annie Oakley herself. Oakley had many prominent characteristics; such as strength‚ power‚ intelligence‚ courage‚ and boldness. These qualities are what make Annie Oakley a folk hero throughout her entire life‚ and still today. Annie Oakley was born Phoebe Anne Oakley Moses in Patterson Township‚ Darke County‚ Ohio‚ on August 13‚ 1860. She was the fifth of seven children from Jake and Susan Moses. (2) As expected‚ Annie was a natural

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    Annie 2012 – Scene Layout Act 1 – Sc. 1: Orphanage Song(s): “Maybe”‚ “Hard Knock Life” Annie Molly Pepper Duffy July Kate Tessie Miss Hannigan Mr. Bundles Act 1 – Sc. 2: New York Street Song(s): “Tomorrow” Street Ensemble Annie Lt. Ward Sandy Act 1 – Sc. 3: Hooverville Song(s): “We’d Like to Thank You…” Hooverville Ensemble Annie Lt. Ward Act 1 – Sc. 4: Orphanage Song(s): “Little Girls” Annie Molly Pepper Duffy July Kate Tessie

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    Success Most people will do anything in order to become successful. Both Annie(A Walk to the Jetty) and Marita(Marita’s Bargain) prove that by giving up almost everything they have to improve their chances of success. One of them is running away to find a better life elsewhere‚ while the other is doing her best to improve her current situation. In Marita’s story‚ she is given an opportunity to attend KIPP Academy. KIPP Academy is a middle school for underprivileged kids in New York City. Most

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