Annie Vo AP English Language & Composition 5‚ July 2013 Question 1 In Chief Seattle’s oration to Governor Isaac I. Stevens‚ Seattle attempts to fight for equality for Native Americans despite their differences in social status with the Caucasians. Through the use of rhetorical strategies such as figurative language‚ organization‚ diction and tone‚ Seattle attacks the Governor’s malicious deeds‚ while at the same time praises him‚ and reminds him that the Native people‚ although presented
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used every tool available to free men to save Tom Robinson‚ but in the secret courts of men’s hearts Atticus had no case. Tom was a dead man the minute Mayella Ewell opened her mouth and screamed” (Lee 323). This clearly shows that despite Tom’s innocence and Atticus’ ability to defend him‚ Tom Robinson never would have had an opportunity of winning the court case because of his estrangement. The beliefs and opinions of this time period allowed a guilty man to be let free and an innocent man be convicted
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English commentary By Zachary Magan How does Shakespeare create tension in scene two using language‚ themes and stage directions? In act two scenes two Shakespeare creates tension with Language‚ themes and stage direction. As the plot unravels both the audience and Macbeth and Lady Macbeth experience suspense. He can portray this suspense through language; he uses one syllable words and imperative verbs. Tension is very important in act two scene two because it portrays the full effect the
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AP English Literature and Composition “Only connect!....Live in fragments no longer!” General Course Information 1.0 Credits (.5 per semester) Prerequisites: Accelerated English is recommended Course Overview • This class will prepare students for AP English Literature and Composition Exam‚ as well as the AP English Language and Composition Exam. When registering for exams in the Spring‚ students will choose which exam to take. • This course is set according to the requirements
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Journal Entry 3 October 28‚ 2012 LAN101: AP English Language and Composition Master Teacher: ; Classroom Instructor: Journal 3 Tone and style are two important literary devices commonly used to elicit emotions from readers. Tone is defined as the writer’s attitude towards the material and the audience. Authors create tone through use of other literary devices‚ such as diction‚ syntax‚ and imagery. Style is the manner in which an author chooses to write to their audience‚ and can reveal
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The phrase‚ “All hail‚ Macbeth‚ that shalt be King hereafter!” chanted by the first of the three witches in Act 1‚ Scene 3 expresses the theme of “fate versus free will” in the tragedy Macbeth written by William Shakespeare. The writer uses the words “all hail‚ Macbeth‚ that shalt be King hereafter” to get the reader to question the motivations of the notorious witches. When the witches say this quote‚ it is difficult to know whether they reveal a destiny to Macbeth that can’t be avoided‚ or if they
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Glamis‚ all‚ As the weird women promised‚ and I fear Thou played’st most foully for ’t. Yet it was said It should not stand in thy posterity‚ But that myself should be the root and father Of many kings. If there come truth from them— As upon thee‚ Macbeth‚ their speeches shine— Why‚ by the verities on thee made good‚ May they not be my oracles as well‚ And set me up in hope? But hush‚ no more. | BANQUO Now you have it all: you’re the king‚ the thane of Cawdor‚ and the thane of Glamis‚ just like
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details of the diary are linked closely to the action of Lady Macbeth in the play. I chose this topic‚ because I want to bring out the idea of Lady Macbeth under others readers’ perspective and I want this creative piece of writing to be interesting and unique. (117) Diary of Lady Macbeth’s doctor. Britain‚ December 9‚ xxxx The story happened long time ago‚ when I first became a therapist. My first patient was Lady Macbeth – the queen of Scotland. I still remember the first day I saw
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There has been a phenomenological debate on how free “free will” truly is from time immemorial; as long as humanity has been self-aware they have wondered if their decisions are their own. This curiosity has reared its head in theology‚ philosophy‚ literature‚ and more recently the fields of psychology‚ cognitive science‚ and sociology. The Catholic Christian tradition has long supported the idea that one is in control of one’s own thoughts and actions and therefore is responsible for said thoughts
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FRQS 1. A friend is diagnosed with major depression. Explain what major depression is‚ define the following terms and apply them to this situation: Major Depression (MDD) is a mental disorder characterized by episodes of all-encompassing low mood accompanied by low self-esteem and loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities. a. A Psychiatrist is a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. In this situation‚ the psychiatrist may
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