air like vegetables in a food processor. It is somewhat awe inspiring to think that at some time in history‚ someone thought people would enjoy the above torment. As an adult‚ it is precisely this thrill and excitement of having survived the ride that keeps me coming back for more. My very first ride that day was on the ferris wheel with my aunt. Looking up at that looming monstrosity spinning the life out of its sardine-caged occupants‚ I was dumbstruck. It was huge‚ smoky and noisy if not
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yellin’‚ “turn that darn thing off already. It’s not a science experiment.” I believe he was wrong. This thing they call a ‘plug’ isn’t like other kinds of plugs I’ve seen. It has three prongs‚ must be some heavy duty machinery. When I went to plug it in the wall‚ it choked me. It hurt. After that happened‚ I wasn’t about to go near it again. I shoved it back in the box‚ along with a letter to my cousin explaining how we loved her thoughtfulness‚ but we just couldn’t accept the
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brother of your mother or father is your ___ 2. If something or someone is one of a kind we say they are ___ 3. What "U" word’ means "dirty"? 4. If it’s normal or customary‚ then it’s ___ 5. When the top is where the bottom should be then it’s ___ 6. Something that isn’t new but has had previous owners is ___ 7. The subway system or tube in London is known as the ___ 8. The top part of a shoe or things that are higher are ___ 9. The opposite of rural and meaning of the
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water washes the sand off of my feet. A breeze blows across my face and comforts my soul as it relieves my troubles and pain. The tranquility of a setting sun has shown me a glimpse of heaven‚ and the sound of waves pressing against the sand makes the scene all the more perfect. The scent of fresh air clears my thoughts as I reminisce about her beauty‚ and‚ once again‚ I catch myself thinking of her. I look to the sky and watch the seagulls soar through the clouds. The freedom of the birds brings
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Sitting at my desk at home‚ a crushing feeling crept up on me. I didn’t know what to think. I’m not going to make it‚ am I. It was already midway through junior year of high school‚ and having just calculated my GPA requirements for many of the colleges I had wanted to go to‚ I realized that my grades were not even close to what I expected them to be. I guess I had been in denial for so long that I let them slip this far. How could I have let this happen? Where was my mind when I needed to study
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Elucidating the Meaning of Freedom In light of the recent National Security Administration (NSA) scandal and the push for gun control the proverbial line between freedom and tyranny has been blurred. “Life of Pi” is complex and exposes many different themes. Many people see Life of Pi as an account a person’s experience‚ balancing religion‚ faith and tragedy in the midst of dire situations. This is true for me as I too read stories of freedom in religious practices and life in general throughout
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Descriptive Writing Structure 1. Setting (If you are describing a place‚ it is appropriate to set the general scene of location‚ surroundings‚ atmosphere‚ time of day‚ week‚ month‚ season‚ weather‚ temperature. Either time or distance can be used as the framework for a descriptive composition. Descriptive compositions must have some kind of framework to give them a shape and structure and logical progression to involve the reader.) 2. Positioning (The observe takes up a position with
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the babbling brook as it winds its way downstream through the forest‚ the shallow water weaving around small rocks and splashing over the occasional twig. Suddenly the trees separate‚ as if a curtain has been opened‚ and what I see directly in front of me takes my breath away. The flowing brook has unexpectedly led me to a waterfall in the most amazing way. The water carried from the
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A Farewell to Arms: The Meaning of Life Written as a semi-autobiographical novel during Ernest Hemingway’s experiences as an ambulance driver during World War I‚ A Farewell to Arms is a distinguished classic that will remain on the list of great literature. It is a love story. In fact‚ it is a “compelling love story” (Warren 45). But there is a story behind the love story that sets the standards for the whole book. The characters go on a quest of meaning and certitude in a world of “nada” (Warren
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Aleesah Brown English 113-51 16 April 2011 Paper 1 “The Soundtrack of Your Life” Music is a key factor in my life‚ now and has been for as long as I remember. Music is one thing that can control my mood and emotions unlike any other. The sounds and melodies of the composition have the potential to sway my moods from a dark gloomy state all the way to a joyous and soothing harmonic atmosphere. Music allows me to control how and what I want to be‚ or represent. Music is almost like picking out
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