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    Francis Scott Fitzgerald: The best writer of the 20th Century Francis Scott Fitzgerald was born on September 24‚ 1896 in Paul‚ Minn‚ US. Was the only son of an unsuccessful aristocratic father and energetic mother. His intensely romantic imagination led him what he once called “ A heightened sensitivity to the promise of life”. The most important alteration in his life was when he began to drink too much that almost conduct him to came close to begin an incurable alcoholic. All of this was by

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    17 October 2014 Connotations and Denotations Upon reading the title “Barbie Doll” it can be inferred that the poem will be about society’s standards of females‚ perfection‚ or about a children’s toy. Line one emphasizes the word “girlchild”‚ in the time period this poem is written it was acceptable for little boys and little girls to play with dolls. Line five uses ironic word choice‚ “in the magic of puberty”‚ as if puberty is something good that will make life better. Instead the puberty made the

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    female. People say “It’s the notion that the worst thing you could possibly be is a woman” (http://feminspire.com/this-is-what-sexism-looks-like/). The denotation of sexism is “discrimination or devaluation based on a person’s sex‚ as in restricted job opportunities; especially‚such discrimination directed against women”. Though the connotation is different. It defies more than just job opportunities. It takes away self-respect and dignity for the victim. It can make the victim feel like they are

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    writer that the reader is not expected to answer. Simile: A comparison between 2 unlike things using like‚ as or than. Symbol: An image that represents something else‚ often an idea or something intangible. Connotation: A word used that has attached meanings associated with feelings. Denotation: The exact meaning of the word without the attached meaning Elements of Narrative Protagonist: The main character Antagonist: The character who

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    irritation and anger of the gender roles forced when she was a child. Matches are tiny‚ insignificant items that are sold in packages‚ and one is interchangeable from another. They have no use unless they’re lit; they’re only good for one flame. These connotations roughly pare down what the author saw as woman’s condition in society. It seemed to her that women were hardly more than servants and not allowed much individuality. Another facet of the match-comparison is that matches are passive. Someone strikes

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    Scott Wrba Walsh Terms and Concepts to be Familiar with 1) Connotation- is what a word suggests beyond its basic definition. 2) Denotation- is the basic definition or dictionary meaning of a word. The connotation of a word is its emotional content. 3) Deductive Reasoning- Reasoning in which ideas are at the beginning and proof follows. Essays‚ textual commentary‚ and loose sentences are deductive. 4) Inductive Reasoning- Reasoning in which ideas come at the end. Global commentary

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    COMM 171 section 331 30th November 2012 Two essays that I have chosen are Prison studies by Malcolm X (1964) and What I have lived for by Bertrand Russell (1967). The reason behind the selection of these two essays is that both these essays have a common subject. Malcolm X had a passion for reading when he was in prison while Bertrand Russell had passions for love‚ knowledge and pity for mankind. Both of them achieved their passions. The comparison between these two essays is on

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    The Invisible Man is told from the narrators present looking into his past. The protagonists suggests that light is an intellectual necessity for him since “ the ruth is the light and the light is the truth” as scripture tell is. From his underground living situation the narrator attempts to make sense out of his life experiences and position in American society. Ralph Ellison speaks of a man who is “invisible” to the world around him because people fail to recognize his presence. He lives

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    intentionally constructing. Signs and Sign Systems In this advertisement‚ the main signifiers are the woman‚ the Rolex watch and the descriptive text in the left top hand corner. The mode of address specifically targets an addressee who responds to connotations of class‚ wealth and history. The sole woman is the dominant signifier represented in the advertisement. As a sign‚ she is made up of a collection of secondary signifiers: her tight fitted costume‚ swimming attire (goggles and cap) and the

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    Perpustakaan Unika AN ANALYSIS OF THE JARGON USED IN DISCOTHEQUES A Thesis By: Willy Ariyanto Student Number: 05.80.0041 ENGLISH LETTERS STUDY PROGRAMME FACULTY OF LETTERS SOEGIJAPRANATA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY SEMARANG 2009 Perpustakaan Unika AN ANALYSIS OF THE JARGON USED IN DISCOTHEQUES A Thesis Presented as Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements to Obtain the Sarjana Degree in the English Letters Study Programme By: Willy Ariyanto Student Number: 05.80.0041 ENGLISH

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