scribe Reniseneb. The chair is made of ebony‚ wood and ivory. Ebony was an imported wood‚ which was said to be a better wood than the local woods such as Acacia or Sycamore. Ivory is an inlay material and was used a lot with wood to embellish any piece of furniture. The seat is a woven flat seat‚ covered by plaited rushes. We can assume that a loose feather-filled cushion was placed atop for more comfort. The back of this chair is made of numerous pieces of ebony‚ wood and inlaid ivory assembled into
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THE CONCEPT OF SPECIES What are species? Species are the basic taxonomic units of biological classification. This grouping of organisms of "like kind" into discrete and stable units has been traced at least from the time of Plato and Aristotle. The term derives from the Latin "specere" (to look at‚ to behold)‚ with the meaning of "kind‚“ "quality‚" "appearance‚" "shape‚" or "a peculiar sort.“ In the past‚ species were classified according to their shape. Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)‚ the
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Unit 2 – Evolution Steps Leading Up to Charles Darwin’s Theory ü Around the world‚ there is an enormous diversity of life Each species has its own set of characteristics Arctic animals – have characteristics that help them survive in the cold‚ harsh environment Desert animals – have characteristics that help them survive in the extreme heat ü Theory is a set of statements that explains a group of facts or phenomena Tested repeatedly and supported by evidence Can be used to make predictions
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museum the fireworks will be displayed at 11p.m. Finally his Band will load the bus up and they will perform live at the CLUB EBONY nite club. Vendors get their booths set up all kinds of activites are displayed such as gospel music‚ reggae‚ and blue and of course country and pop. Its a very interesting festival because for the last 4 years I have worked at the Club Ebony which is B.B.KING CLUB he purchase it from Mary F. Shephed the Queen of the Juke Joint Blues‚ she has owned the club until
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Edgar Allan Poe’s short story‚ “The Masque of the Red Death‚” is an allegory of how unavoidable death is. There are many visual descriptions in the story to symbolize death. The use of this language and symbolism can be seen in the seventh room‚ the ebony clock and the fire. In this complex story‚ Edgar Allan Poe incorporates gob-smacking diction to portray the fearfulness of this “red death” along with vivid imagery of the situation‚ and symbolism to fully convey that death is inevitable. Edgar Allan
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In the writings of “The Masque of the Red Death‚” Edgar Allan Poe uses symbols much to his benefit to include a deeper context to his words‚ by the symbolism of the seven rooms‚ the ebony clock‚ and Prince Prospero himself. Each of the seven rooms‚ upon further examination of the text‚ becomes a symbol of the track of life that begins with creation and finishes upon the room of death. Without this symbolism‚ the track of Prince Prospero following the Red Death becomes an uncomplicated trek through
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throughout the work. Poe’s choice of words he used is very dark and horrific as well‚ which also lets the reader feel the works underlying message. In regards to symbols‚ the giant ebony clock represents the passage of time and the sound it makes when it chimes causes the party to stop and become nervous. Through the ebony clock‚ Poe pairs the opposites of the macabre with a grand party. Another symbol used is the mask every party goer wears‚ which
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Masque of the Red Death. The concept of going through life and having different stages is an idea that can be understood by even the simplest of people. Trying to use time efficiently and productively is something everyone does and the use of the ebony clock in the Masque of the Red Death is an interesting way of showing this. Ultimately though the stages of life end and time runs out and this was the case for Prince Prospero and his
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are catching the last bit of sunlight before the sun goes down for the day. I hear the soft rustling as the trees branches as if whispering to each other. The birds are singing to each other and the buzzing of the bouncing bees. When the clouds are ebony and gray‚ and the trees are bare‚ nature says walk in here in this path‚ if you dare. Where plants rot and trees are colorless‚ all humans who enter will despair and depress. As you go deeper into the never-ending forest the outside world closes
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Allan Poe’s short story "The Masque of the Red Death‚" symbolism is used and seen many times. Some things in the story‚ when taken at face value‚ seem peculiar and confusing‚ such as the different colored rooms in the hallway‚ the purpose of the giant ebony clock‚ and the reasoning behind the guests’ way of hiding their faces behind their masques. However‚ if assessed properly‚ the true meanings of these seemingly insignificant details are revealed and in reality have a heavy influence on the true meaning
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