Originally‚ a device known as the ’photophone’ was used to transmit sound. This replaced Thomas .A. Edison’s ’phonograph. Since the development of optical fibres ’photo phones’ and ’phonographs’ are no longer used or needed. Optical fibres have many advantages; they enable the sound messages to carry for 50km without any need for a repeater unlike other optical communication systems‚ which need repeaters at 1km intervals. Optical fibres have replaced other methods of communication for many reasons
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Literary Devices used in “ How to Date a Browngirl‚ Blackgirl‚ Whitegirl‚ or Halfie” by Jason Hernandez Professor Melinda Hernandez Central Texas College English 1302 28 March 2012 Outlines I. Introduction A. Different types of literary devices being used II. Style A. How is the style used to interest the reader. III. Tone A. How is the tone used to make the story playful. IV. Language A. How does the language change throughout the story V. Conclusion
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Dead Poets Society Dead Poets Society‚ directed by Peter Weir is an inspiring film which depicts many themes and issues relating to the late 1950s society. Peter Weir uses film techniques such as setting‚ characterisation‚ symbolism and recurring motifs to verify the universal themes alternating from conformity‚ freedom and individuality. Peter Weir uses the film techniques to establish the clear contrast between realism and romanticism presented to the students at Welton Academy (an all-boys
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Types of Storage Devices A storage device is a device capable of storing data. The term usually refers to mass storage devices‚ such as disk and tape drives (www.webopedia.com). In this paper I will explore different types of storage devices and which ones are optimal for different situations. I will also explain what situations are appropriate for the following devices and explain why: a. Hard disk b. Floppy disk c. RAM d. CD ROM e. Tape Hard Disk A hard disk is a magnetic disk on
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prison cell. The dark blue sky littered with stars is the first thing that catches my eye. ‘Sometimes I wonder what the stars are doing when they are not out twinkling in the night sky. Perhaps the stars are shy and only twinkle when we are asleep. That would be slightly ironic considering how much attention they draw to themselves. ‘ ‘Maybe they’re afraid of the sun?’ ‘That isn’t that crazy of a thought‚ but I’d rather say that instead of the stars being afraid of the sun‚ they are trying to compete
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consuming for students. A student budget can be very tight. The Statewide transfer and Articulation Reporting System know as STARS can be very helpful. The articulation agreement between colleges and universities are guaranteed to help students. The system is easy and every course is transferrable. STARS can save time‚ money‚ and unnecessary course repetition. The STARS system can help save time by reducing a student course load. You will be able to earn credits in a few weeks. All courses can
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Symbolism In The Star When you read the star by Alasdair Gray for the first time‚ you think it’s a simple story about a young boy who finds a star‚ while in fact the symbolism behind this story is far far away from that. Indeed the characters‚ the setting & even the star itself have very deep meanings. Cameron is not just a regular kid‚ he is the symbol of all the children around the world who suffer from negligence & maltreatment by their parents & teachers. He is also a symbol
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it becomes difficult for Analyst of the companies like RSH to accurately analyze the trend in security market. Political stability in US during 2006 made a positive impact on overall Banking Industry. Political Power: Institutional Investors (II) used to rank the analysts as (1T) i.e. 1st‚ (2T) as 2nd‚ (3T) as 3rd ‚ and so on. Big companies in the semiconductor industry might attract new clients by using their political power against these institutions and get their employees ranked. Economic: Investment
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its early days? Since its early days‚ Starbucks has changed in a number of ways. There has been a focus on Retail expansion. Another thing which contributed to the change drive is the company’s growth expansion is product innovation. In the 2000.star buck owned one third of the American coffee beverage market. This was greater than the combined total of the next five competitors. They had a rapid expansion based on the findings that the coffee consumption in America was on the rise. There were
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Literary Device Glossary Allusion: An implied or indirect reference to a person‚ event‚ or thing that has to do with another part of a text. Can be direct quotes or it can be indirect things that are implied. Most are from commonly known pieces of literature or history. Example: “but now he found that he committed himself to the following of a grail” The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald. Function: In this example‚ Fitzgerald alludes to the Holy Grail. What this does is show how
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