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    Julien D. Bonn in A Comprehensive Dictionary of Literature‚ a novel is a ‘long fictional narrative in prose‚ which developed from the novella and other early forms of narrative.’ Additionally‚ E.M. Forster in attempting to the define the term ‘novel’ in Aspects of the Novel cites the definition of a Frenchman named Abel Chevally; ‘a fiction in prose of a certain extent’ and adds that he defines ‘extent’ as over 50‚000 words. The novel tends to depict imaginary characters and situations but may include

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    Text type: Novel Title: My Sisters Keeper Author: Jodi Picoult In this My Sisters Keeper‚ Picoult brings up issues of moral ethics and family dynamics. She explores moral boundaries when it comes to saving a child’s life‚ but at the same time putting another child’s life in jeopardy. Throughout the novel I was amazed at the strength of Anna and Kate’s relationship. Anna struggled with her own identity but never complained when she had to give countless counts of blood and bone marrow to help

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    An exploration of the innovative methodologies requires an awareness of the goals and objectives of teaching literature in general and the novel in particular‚ the advantages of teaching novels and teaching methodologies. It is very difficult to agree on the goals of teaching literary texts. In the past‚ teaching literature was viewed as a way of making people better human beings and better citizens. The purpose of making English Literature a course of study at University College‚ London in the

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    African American Artists: Beverly Buchanan vs. Carrie Mae Weems  Research Paper   Brittany M. Grant  Ms. Bunche  Fundamentals of Arts  11/10/14   Outline I. Introduction II. Life/Biography a. Beverly Buchanan Biography b. Carrie Mae Weems Biography III. Artwork a. 2 Artworks of each artist b. Compare and contrast each IV. Art Styles a. Characteristics b. Who Influenced them c. Techniques d. Medium and why V. Summary/Conclusion VI. Pictures VII. Reference/Bibliography Introduction

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    Inferior Status of Women Women sought for liberty and equality that was granted to men during the early nineteenth century in the United States. Women questioned differences in rights and roles compared to men. Sarah Grimke was the daughter of a wealthy slave-owner in Charleston‚ South Carolina. She despised slavery and inequality of women and moved to Philadelphia. She became a Quaker and leader for abolition and women’s rights. Sarah Grimke published Letters on the Equality of the Sexes in

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    Shannon Waters English 2 August 25‚ 2013 Macbeth The play Macbeth written by William Shakespeare took place in Scotland in the 1600’s. It is an alarming play about a couple who are disturbed due to their excessive ambition. They both want Macbeth to be king‚ but it comes with a price. He has to kill King Duncan to gain the royal crown. It all started when the three withes told a rumor to Banquo‚ and Macbeth. Lady Macbeth told Macbeth to “look like an

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    By Savanna Gaskell By Savanna Gaskell READ TO SUCCEED #3 My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece written by Annabel Pitcher is a captivating story which is narrated through the perspective of a young boy‚ James Matthews as he tells the enthralling and emotional story of his struggle to comprehend the tragedy that tore his family apart. Jamie’s older sister Rose was killed in a terrorist bombing and following this event the relationships within his family begin to exhibit extensive strain. James’

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    Big Brothers/Big Sisters Pamela Naughton Rucker Mrs. McKibbin EH 322-04 March 19‚ 2001 OUTLINE Thesis Statement: The Big Brother/Big Sisters program was designed to help children from single parent homes. The program matches children with positive adult role models. I. Beginning a. History-BB/BS began as early at the 1900’s. b. Facts and statistics-Children in the program excel in various areas such as school and relationships with others. II. Role of a Big Brother or Big Sister a. Purpose-Our mentoring

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    Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) is the largest youth mentoring organization in the United States. The organization provides one-to-one mentoring relationships between children and adults. Its purpose is to provide friendship‚ emotional support‚ and guidance to youth through their involvement with positive role models. BBBSA’s national motto is "making a difference‚ one child at a time." According to the Big Brother Big Sister Association of Cincinnati‚ the idea of developing one-to-one

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    Allman Brothers Band released the album ‘Brothers and Sisters’ on August 1st in 1973. During the recording of the band’s previous album ‘Eat a Peach’ in 1971 Duane Allman‚ the lead guitarist and co-founder of the band‚ died tragically in a motorcyle accident. Heartbreakingly‚ the band had to endure the death of another bandmate‚ Berry Oakley at the age of 24. Much like the death of Duane Allman‚ Berry died mid-recording of the album ‘Brothers and Sisters’ due to a motorcycle accident just a few blocks

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