A figure of speech is the use of a word or words diverging from its usual meaning. It can also be a special repetition‚ arrangement or omission of words with literal meaning‚ or a phrase with a specialized meaning not based on the literal meaning of the words in it‚ as in idiom‚ metaphor‚ simile‚ hyperbole‚ or personification. Figures of speech often provide emphasis‚ freshness of expression‚ or clarity. However‚ clarity may also suffer from their use‚ as any figure of speech introduces an ambiguity
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The Mirabal Sisters. Four Dominican women‚ daughters and mothers from Salcedo named Ojo de Agua (as of Nov. 2007 the province is officially named Hermanas Mirabal)‚ Dominican Republic. Daughters of Enrique Mirabal Fernández and Mercedes "Chea" Reyes Camilo. These women followed their convictions with bravery and selflessness to fight for what they believed. To fight against a dictator’s rule they felt was wrong. Three of them - Patria‚ Minerva‚ and Maria Teresa - gave their lives for their cause
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Macbeth Rough Draft The Weird Sisters gave Macbeth a prophecy‚ but did the Weird Sisters plan for Lady Macbeth to become mad too‚ or did the Weird Sisters plan to have Macbeth come to power by killing Duncan then to lose the throne by going crazy with power. In the book Macbeth‚ which was written by Shakespeare‚ the Weird Sisters were portrayed as the plot makers‚ who ended up making Macbeth go mad with power. The Weird Sisters didn’t plan to make Lady Macbeth go crazy‚ but her thirst for power ended
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It seems her little sister was quite popular‚ a fact that Laurel was not prepared for. Not to say Bryony wasn’t pretty and any man was unworthy of her attention‚ none of them deserved her sisters attention. They were‚ and too mean no harm to Damian or dear Silas (even if he was walking a tightrope)‚ of the disreputable type. And this next one that came was the one from before. Dearest Mother‚ why did her sisters attract the worst- what? Why was this blue eyes degenerate looking at her and oh my God
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the sport of softball‚ and is a wonderful friend. Reason to Listen: Being softball’s most dominant pitcher Jennie Fitch has become the most popular softball player of all- time. Finch is one of the most respective female athletes in all sports. SPEECH: Jennie Finch has a unique background. Jennie is known as the face of softball. Jennie is from La Mirada‚ California. She is the youngest of three children. She has two older brothers‚ Landon and Shane. Jennie grew up watching her brothers play
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thinking‚ why is he telling me this? This doesn’t have anything to do with New Zealand. But‚ believe it or not‚ about forty years ago you would have had to abide to the slavery that is compulsory military service‚ if you resided in New Zealand. This speech will uncover the toll conscription pays on freedom‚ our opportunities in life and the stress it conflicts on families. If your son or daughter was not able to fulfil their dreams‚ would you be angry? If your son or daughter was away from you doing
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RIDING THE BUS WITH MY SISTER ‘Riding the Bus with my Sister’ is about a mentally disabled adult‚ Beth who rides buses all day long and her sister‚ Rachael who has a high-profile career as a fashion photographer. There lives are very different and after the death of their father they are forced to combine their two lifestyles and get along. In this visual representation of ‘Riding the Bus with my Sister’ the theme of dealing with a mental disability and the issue of accepting and understanding
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Kennedy’s Inaugural Speech We observe today not a victory of party but a celebration of freedom‚ symbolizing an end as well as a beginning‚ signifying renewal as well as change‚ for I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three-quarters ago. The world is very different now‚ for man holds in his mortal hand the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which
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Administration Submitted By Mahfuza Akter Mili [+8801556341735] ID : 10206038 ( Student of MBA ) THE UNIVERSITY OF ASIA PACIFIC My Elder Sister who is My Personal Leader When I started this class on Leadership I used my own Elder Sister as an example of a leader because when I think of some of the positive characteristics of organizational leaders my elder sister keeps coming to my mind. She is brave and courageous facing challenges most would have given up on. She is giving and caring‚ encouraging
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history‚ the United States Constitution has been put to the test over the issue of free speech. The First Amendment states‚ "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion‚ or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech‚ or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble‚ and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." Even though free speech is one of the core American values proudly embedded in each citizen‚ some poopAmericans
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