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    _________ Poets try to use a concentrated blend of sound and imagery to create an emotional response and to try to get us‚ the reader‚ to sense a particular thing. In this poem “Ozymandias” by Shelley Percy Bysshe‚ there are different types of sound devices. The poet uses alliteration multiple times throughout the poem. “Cold command” and “boundless and bare” are examples of alliteration because the beginning letter of each word is the same. Alliteration helps the poet to make their meaning

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    belonging will be further explored in the poems: ‘Feliks Skrzynecki’ and ‘St Patrick’s College’ by Peter Skrzynecki‚ and the film‚ ‘Happy Feet’ directed by George Miller. These texts all hinder similar aspects of not belonging to the social norm‚ whereby the characters all develop their own sense of belonging to self. Cultural alienation is demonstrated through Peter Skrzynecki’s attempts to understand his heritage and place in Australian society. In ‘Feliks Skrzynecki’ the English language is portrayed

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    Stephanie Crum Mrs. Swihart Period 7 16 January 2015 Paradise of the Blind Supervised Essay In the novel Paradise of the Blind by Duong Thu Huong‚ the author uses diction from the perspective of Hang to set the foundation of the novel as well as to establish the essential element of Hang’s journey through time and space in relation to her family. Motifs are vital in the novel to draw attention to certain aspects in order to bring out the emotional experiences of Hang’s journey along with her interactions

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    Abc poem Flowers Lily is the purity of heart Mellow delicate beauty and sweetness Nasturtium represents a conquest or a victory in a battle Olive is so peaceful Poppy is inspiring and majestic. Diamante poem Puppy Playful‚ silly Barking‚ fetching‚ eating Ball‚ leash ‚ free‚ wool Sleeping‚ running‚ playing Sweet‚ young Kitten Sun Hot‚ warm Boiling‚ burning‚ heating Summer‚ Sunshine ‚ winter‚ thunderstorm Splashing‚ sliding‚ slipping Chilly

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    We are all murders. We spend our money on lavish items we don’t really need. Have you ever bought an item for your own self enjoyment: concert tickets‚ iPhones‚ Jordans‚ Pizza ? If you answered “yes” to any of the above‚ then Peter Singer‚ utilitarian moral philosopher‚ would equate your actions to letting “a runaway train hurtle towards an unsuspecting child” (Singer 4). Though the prospect of not donating our extra funds to charities sounds selfish and egocentric. We are not monsters. In a sense

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    the name used by both the Sith and Jedi orders for something in the universe‚ a power they tap into or act on behalf of. There are two sides to the force: The Light side and The Dark side. The Light side was aligned with calmness and used by the Jedi and was used for knowledge and defense. The God we discuss in class has some similarities to the Force’s light side. The Jedis use light when they need knowledge or when they are fighting and need to defend themselves. God is used as assistance when things

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    We are all torn between wanting to stand apart and wanting to fit in. How is this conflict explored in 2 poems and one text? (800 words) An Amerian psychiatrist‚ William Glasser‚ once said: “We are driven by five genetic needs: survival‚ love and belonging‚ power‚ freedom and fun.” As humans‚ the impulse to search for acceptance is present in our nature; however we are also driven by our desire to be unique. It is this conflict between wanting to stand apart and wanting to fit in that shapes our

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    original or beautiful in this poem which celebrates the breath-taking variety of nature in its many forms. 3)Continuum- - Explore the wasy Allen Curnow builds up the image of his depression‚ originated from a poetic block‚ in this poem. - Some poems tell a story. Show how you think Allen Curnow makes the story of his mental conflict (creative struggle) and gladual change of mood so compelling. - How does Allen Curnow powerfully convey the difficulties of writing a poem? 4)Horses - The main focus

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    The poem "Cross" by P.K.Page describes the sorrow of witnessing a stony couple who can barely remember why they are angry with each other after a week-long battle. They won’t discuss it or resolve it because "neither/can come to that undemanded act of love-/kiss the sleeping princess or sleep with the frog--/and break the spell which holds them each from the other." So the couple ends up like "two on a desert island‚ back to back‚" an emotional chasm dividing them which neither is willing to bridge

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    Eric Fykerud May 3‚ 2013 Period 2 9th Grade Poetry Book Report Blackberry picking theme analysis: In the poem Blackberry Picking by Seamus Heaney‚ he describes the action of picking blackberries during the summer. This poem has many themes infused within the poem. However some stand out more than others. greed‚ mortality‚ and disappointment. First he describes greed the over excessive amount of berries that they would pick. “We trekked and picked until cans ere full”. The kids

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