development of some type of democracy reappeared around 500 B.C.E. in Europe‚ on the Mediterranean coast and later in the north. In 507 B.C.E. Athens‚ the most important city-state in the Greek peninsula‚ "adopted a system of popular government" (Dahl: 1998: 11)‚ which was to last until the Macedonian invasion two centuries later. The term democracy has its roots in the Greek language‚ meaning rule (kratos) of the people (demos). Although more cities adopted this type of government‚ the one in Athens
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_______ / 29 Score ____________________Name ________Period ________Date Study Questions: Beware of the Dog COMPREHENSION (10 points; 1 point each) On the line provided‚ write the letter of the best answer to each of the following items. ______ 1. The circumstance that creates the main conflict in “Beware of the Dog” centers on a pilot who — A is unsure of his location as he awakens over the English Channel B is joking with his squadron members about his wounded leg
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"Houston‚ we have a problem". This is one of the free ringtones‚ (with original scratchy radio noises)‚ I use for incoming calls in one of my mobiles. One of the coolest free ringtones around. So I think. I have two mobiles numbers‚ one for friends‚ family and fun and other for the serious callers‚ such as my bank manager‚ my grandmother‚ (she is a no nonsense clever woman who expects a grandson like me to be a grown up man by now)‚ the tax collector or the democratic party. Free Ringtones that
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story‚ which is not to judge a book by its cover. Dahl writes that Billy Weaver‚ the main character‚ “would very much like to stay at the [bed and breakfast]” (Dahl 75). This quote serves as the exposition‚ which set one up with the story. Later on in the story‚ Billy has to sign his name in a book to help the old lady remember who stayed there for future reference. As he’s doing this‚ he recognizes Christopher Mulholland “rather unusual name” (Dahl 77)‚ which serves to be the plot’s climax since
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Beware: The Wrath of Alexia Monica Ring Trust me when I say that you don’t have to understand Spanish to be frightened by the ghost Alexia. Alexia‚ written and directed by Andrés Borghi‚ is a short horror film about Franco’s ex-girlfriend coming back from the dead to stop him from moving on. The best way to describe this short film is The Ring meets Unfriended. Although this short film can be viewed as a combination of the two feature length films‚ it has many elements that contribute to the
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Ronald Reagan On January 20‚ 1981‚ Ronald Reagan was elected the fortieth president of the United States and proceeded to serve two extremely successful terms in office. He was the 33rd Governor of California from 1967 to 1975 and had a successful career in film and television. He has been widely recognized as one of the greatest American Presidents and the main inspiration for the conservative movement from the 1970s to the present day. Reagan burst onto to the
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A short story which has an unexpected ending is The Landlady’ by Roald Dahl. The writer uses clever structure and effective characterisation to create such a surprising and satisfactory finale. The story is about a young man named Billy Weaver. He is just starting a new job in Bath and‚ whilst looking for accommodation‚ he comes across a compelling Bed and Breakfast. He can’t walk away from the building and ends us ringing the bell. He barely takes his finger away from the bell when‚ what appears
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Boy – (Roald Dahl) How does Roald Dahl use language to shape our understanding of the events in ‘Boy’? ‘Boy’ by Roald Dahl is an autobiography of childhood stories combined together into one book. It consists of unusual but fascinating accounts of Dahl’s childhood. Although many of the stories are gruesome and disgusting‚ Dahl has put them together in a way that changes the perspective of the reader on the situation into more humor-like. This is done through compelling language‚ including sarcasm
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highlighting the most important moments of his life‚ to point out his mayor works - specially the ones addressed to children-‚ and to mention many critics’ opinions of his writing. Roald Dahl was born in Llandaff‚ Wales on September 13th‚ 1916. He was the son of Norwegian parents. His father‚ Harald Dahl‚ died when Dahl was three. His mother‚ Sophie Magdalene Hesselberg had to raise him‚ his three brothers and two stepchildren. He gave tribute to his mother in “The witches”‚ in which he tried to represent
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is why he does it” states Roald Dahl in his autobiography (Advameg). Roald Dahl was one of Britain’s most popular authors of children’s books and short stories. Dahl’s many accomplishments were recognized when he received three Edgar Allen Poe awards from the Mystery Writers of America as well as several more awards (Advameg 1). Dahl is well known for his more popular works like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach (Anderson 325). Dahl was an inspiring man who experienced
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