commentaries and criticisms‚ and touch on such controversial topics such as: the social hierarchy‚ social mobility‚ gender constructs/constraints‚ etc. Of her novels‚ Austen’s Persuasion is (arguably) the most blatant example of criticism for the aristocracy/social stratification. Set during the Napoleonic War‚ Persuasion portrays the tensions of a society in transition as a new class rises to social power: the returning troops. During their service members of the military were given the chance to
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like to play the same games that they did in the 1930s continuing to the 21st century. Some games may include hid and seek or checkers. In the 1930s kids liked to play checkers with other kids or their parents. Another game the kids in the 1930s might have played is cards of a type of game that you play with cards such as go fish. In the 21st century many kids still enjoy games that kids played in the 1930s such as hide and go seek outside or inside of their house. Another game that kids in the21st century
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the use of technology and the Internet‚ it has made our lives a bit easier. Cell phones and the Internet are by far the most influential. Paying bills‚ for example‚ has become easier and convenient because with a simple click of a mouse your bill can be paid. And still even better than that‚ with the invention of the new Iphone‚ you can now pay your bills from your phone. Having these new inventions we no longer have to waste time or gas on having to pay our bills. Also research has become much faster
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We Too Dependent on Computers? Is our society too dependent on computers? I‚ like many Americans today‚ have become reliant on the usage of computers. It influences all aspects of my life by bringing about a new level of convenience. Computers are a part of our everyday lives whether we like it or not. They make simple tasks much easier and allow us to strive to our full potential.However over the years‚ computers have become much more than a tool but necessary part of our lives. They have replaced
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1800’s. This force gave inspiration to and was furthered by many scientists and eventually modern machine technicians over the years. We can find examples of technology dating back as far as Mayan times. Technology is defined as the practical application of knowledge‚ especially in a particular area. Based on this definition‚ technology is not by any means limited to computers or electric powered machines. Something so simple as a shovel used to sift up the soil can be constituted as a technological
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HUMANITIES - OPINION PIECE Have the Anzac commemorations become too commercialised? Before venturing into an answer‚ it’s important to understand the question. What does ‘commercialised’ really mean? The Free Dictionary describes commercialised as “organised principally for financial gain.” It does not mention popularity‚ a broadened reach into mainstream consciousness or increased awareness of what something is. However‚ these very things may occur if something organised for the purpose of financial
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The Person I Have Become “To one who has faith‚ no explanation is necessary. To one without faith‚ no explanation is possible.” “A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his mind is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.” ~St. Thomas Aquinas To summarize St. Thomas Aquinas is saying that when you believe in something you do not need validation‚ but without faith nothing can validate your life‚ emotions and experiences
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all started when I was told that along with my four wisdom teeth I had to get an extra tooth which was growing on the bottom right row‚ extracted as well. After the first grueling month of post wisdom tooth extraction pain‚ came more problems. Now I have a hole in my mouth on that bottom right row and‚ I cant go one meal still to this day without it bleeding‚ and let me remind you that my teeth were extracted about six to eight months ago and the hole still bleeds after a meal‚ snack etc. Which also
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Virtual Lab: Dependent and Independent Variables Worksheet 1. ECB refers to: E (European corn borer) a. A genetically engineered plant that is resistant to insect pests b. Edible corn byproducts c. An insect pest that reduces corn yield d. European corn borer e. c and d 2. How many days are required for a corn seed to become a mature plant with maximum weight kernels ready to be harvested? D (about 140 days) a. about 23 b. about 65 c. about 140 d. about 180 3. “BT Corn” refers
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Bias‚ Rhetorical Devices‚ and Argumentation The topic I chose to examine was the “1992 Republican National Convention Address: A Whisper of AIDS” by Mary Fisher (1992). I was impressed with how even keeled she presented her speech. If there was any bias‚ then I had trouble detecting it with one exception; that she implied that if you are ignorant and believe the hype that only minorities‚ gays‚ and drug users can contract aids. (Fisher‚ 1992). I feel that it was a rhetorical analogy that she used
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