The movie The Patriot is set in the time period of the late 18th century‚ the time period of the American Revolution. Mel Gibson plays the character Benjamin Martin‚ a farmer‚ and widower of seven children. In the film a British officer murders a son of Benjamin‚ at which time he gather a small army of farmers and Indians and leads them into battle with the British. The film does a good job and portraying the effects of the time period and events that take place. In some scenes the battles are
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History 122 – American History to 1877 Jason Dickson Historical Movie Review: The Patriot The movie‚ The Patriot‚ is the story of a South Carolina plantation owner‚ Benjamin Martin‚ who leads a local militia against British troops in the South during the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. Martin‚ who is a widower with six children and a veteran of the French and Indian War‚ wants nothing to do with the war until a brutal British Colonel‚ William Tavington‚ kills one of his sons
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Everybody has their own beliefs on homosexuality. Some believe it is a sin‚ and some believe love is love; whether that is with the opposite or same sex. Homosexuality is something that in this point is time is accepted way more than it was a couple years back. Of course we still have some people who discriminate homosexuals in many ways. Some are against it due to religion‚ or the way they were brought up‚ I feel everyone is entitled to their opinion but they should keep an open mind. Like I said
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Analysis‚ Synthesis‚ and Argumentative Essays The three types of essays mentioned in “Five Steps to a Five: AP English Language” are analysis‚ argumentative‚ and synthesis. An analysis essay is complied of different parts‚ it explains how the many parts can come together to produce a complete result. To have an argumentative essay you must acknowledge what you are defending and have sufficient and accurate information to support your claim. A synthesis essay should contain the main points of compared
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rain pummeling against his capsule’s window. He showered in the cramped communal bathroom‚ drank his Honcho™ in his cramped doorway next to his cramped kitchen counter‚ and sat down on his cramped desk. As he pulled up a paperback copy of The NEON Patriot‚ he spied a figure blocking the ghost insignia on his window. Twenty minutes left. He wasn’t expecting guests. “Ah‚ about time you’ve noticed me! I was beginning to wonder if you were doing this on purpose.” The young-looking man spoke in a hushed
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Argumentative Essay Topics and Points Outline 1. All secondary and tertiary level students should be offered courses on good money management as part of their formal education. What are your thoughts on this suggestion? You should write at least 350 words. Good Money Management important life skill learn value of money learn importance of budgeting learn importance of investing learn importance of reducing/avoiding debts how to save money‚ why and how how to earn extra money be less
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“Speak”‚ by Laurie Halse Anderson characterizes of Joyce and Jack Sordino being neglectful and incompliant for parenting towards their daughter‚ Melinda Sordino. Essentially to start Anderson portrays Melindas parents as two different personalities. Joyce (Melindas mom) as the hardworking manager at Efferrs‚ a clothing store. Giving off that shes a practical yet busy woman who struggles to balance home and career. On the other hand‚ Jack (Melindas dad) sells insurance whom Melindas thinks is too
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Storyline of Braveheart In 1280 A.D.‚ King Edward "Longshanks" (Patrick McGoohan) of England‚ has occupied much of southern Scotland‚ and his oppressive rule there leads to the deaths of William Wallace (Mel Gibson)’s father and brother. Years later‚ after Wallace has been raised abroad by his uncle (Brian Cox)‚ the Scots continue to live under the iron fist of Longshanks’ cruel laws. Wallace returns‚ intent on living as a farmer and avoiding involvement in the ongoing "troubles". Wallace seeks
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Argumentative Essay Packet Essay format Title Page I. Introduction a. Attention Getter b. General Information c. Specific Information d. Thesis Statement II. Counter Argument a. Topic Sentence b. Evidence c. Explanation of Evidence d. Explanation of Why Your Argument is Still Correct III. Supporting Body Paragraph a. Topic Sentence b. Explanation of Argument c. Evidence d. Explanation of Evidence e. Closing Statement IV. Supporting Body paragraph a. Topic Sentence b. Explanation
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Writing Handout E-5: Argumentative (Persuasive) Essay Guidelines Structuring a Argumentative (Persuasive) Essay A persuasive essay is simply a writer’s attempt to convince readers of the validity of a particular opinion on a controversial issue. The following steps should help you write a persuasive essay. 1. Carefully select a topic Choose a topic that interests you. An argument does not have to be a burning issue‚ but it must be a debatable topic. It can be anything you feel strongly about
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