ɛnˈkəʊmɪəm/Submit nounformal noun: encomium; plural noun: encomia; plural noun: encomiums 1. a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly. synonyms: eulogy‚ speech of praise‚ panegyric‚ paean‚ accolade‚ tribute‚ testimonial‚ compliment; More Origin mid 16th cent.: Latin‚ from Greek enkōmion ‘eulogy’‚ from en- ‘within’ + komos ‘revel’. Translate encomium to Use over time for: encomium Encomium - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster ... www.merriam-webster
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the dictatorship that is ruled by Caesar. Although they are both Caesar friends‚ they do have some similarities‚ but they also have differences as well. You could see the true difference between Brutus and Mark Antony in their eulogy speech for Caesar. They both speak a eulogy at Caesar’s funeral. . Brutus‚ in a somewhat arrogant to where he attempts to sway the people. He justifies conspiring against Caesar by stating that Caesar’s ambition would have hurt Rome. . Brutus declares that he never wronged
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as two beloved cities and her mothers watch‚ that are insignificant in comparison to the loss of the person Bishop loved. Mentioning her most precious materialistic belongings she has lost‚ is a distraction ⏤ a way of coping. Bishop‚ throughout the eulogy‚ provides a sarcastic tone with all of her losses‚ trying to make things seem better than they are. Referring to the size and numbers included in her losses‚ such as her “three loved houses” (Bishop‚ line 11) or “some realms I owned‚ two rivers‚ a
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“Queen Elizabeth’s Televised Speech” –September 5‚ 1997 The purpose of this speech is to evoke sympathy from the audience. Queen Elizabeth recognizes that her audience are millions of British families. The queen uses a persona of a grieving family member‚ so her audience can easily sympathize with her. The queen’s purpose is effective because she knew how to establish a persona that the audience would react positively to. “Wikipedia entry for Princess Diana” September 15‚ 2006 The purpose of this
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The Perceptions‚ Reports‚ and Effects of Princess Diana’s Death The death of Princess Diana had a very significant impact on nearly the entire world; which is made apparent by the extensive media coverage of it. Diana was such an influential figure that when she suddenly passed away‚ it left hundreds of thousands of people in a state of shock and disbelief; not to mention her own family. There are several different reports‚ accounts‚ and speeches addressing Diana’s death‚ all with different levels
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The Role of Desdemona In Othello The Role of Desdemona in Shakespeare’s Othello The character of Desdemona represents a woman of the 17th century who surpassed the norms of sexual morality set for Venetian women of that time. When Desdemona left the house of her father‚ Brabantio‚ to wed the Moor‚ Othello‚ it was the first step in redefining her role as a woman. Desdemona‚ instead of asking her father’s permission‚ decided on her own to marry Othello. It seems as though Desdemona was breaking
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Othello manipulated or charmed his daughter into marriage. Othello argues that he did not force Desdemona into marriage but rather married her out of their shared love. The Duke sends for Desdemona to confirm his account‚ while Othello says she fell in love with him after hearing his life story – a story filled with redemption‚ adventure‚ and danger. The Duke sides with Othello‚ especially after hearing Desdemona confirm Othello’s claims and say she owes the loyalty of marriage to him. Desdemona’s father
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Othello to go against his wife Desdemona and his co-worker‚ Cassio. These steps help him greatly in his plan to deploy Othello against Cassio and Desdemona. Iago plays upon Othello ’s own fears and reinforces those fears with lies and hints to help him with his plan. First‚ Iago lies to Othello and makes him believe that Desdemona is cheating on Othello with Cassio. The next step Iago takes to manipulate Othello is when he steals the handkerchief that Othello gave Desdemona from her and plants it on
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Summary Act 1‚ Scene 1: Venice‚ A Street at night. Iago complains to Roderigo about Othello giving the promotion to Cassio. They go to Brabantio’s house and claim his daughter has run off to marry Othello. Roderigo and Brabantio go and search for Desdemona. Scene 2: Venice‚ outside the Sagittary. Cassio tells Othello the Senate needs him to go to Cyprus to fight the Turks. Brabantio finds Othello and accuses him of stealing his daughter. They decide to ask the Duke’s opinion. Scene 3: Venice‚ the
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movie he (Othello) promises to marry the lovely Desdemona (Irene Jacob). In this movie Othello ignores the advice of his intended ’s father‚ who tells him that there is somebody else who pull the wool over Othello’s eyes (inveigle). Othello ’s aide‚ Iago (Kenneth Branagh) who is jealous of Cassio (Nathaniel Parker‚ the director ’s real-life brother) that he has the lower rank from Cassio‚ then begins to incite Othello to make Othello believe that Desdemona and Cassio are carrying on an affair. Because
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