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    the national Primary School Examination (PSLE)‚ the secondary school students will be taking either “N” level or “O” levels‚ and students will be taking either “A” level or International Baccalaureate Diploma for admission into the university. In contrast‚ Finland’s education doesn’t have the national examination until the students have finished the High School. It is called the national matriculation examination for the admission into the university. In spite of these differences‚ these two are

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    both I was able to compare the two poems beyond its similar theme and as well as highlight their differences by analyzing the different ways they utilize literary devices to convey their message. The most efficient way for a poem to speak to the reader is by using metaphors‚ indirectly representing an image or an even. In both poems the authors use metaphors as a way to grasp the reader into the text and make them think beyond the obvious. In Billy Collins’ poem it compares a man embracing himself

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    that is where their similarities end. Whitman’s view of America is up-beat and positive‚ focusing on the life of everyday people in America. McKay’s view of America is much more negative‚ and reveals the dark side of the American life. Each used various literary tools to portray their view of America. Whitman and McKay both write about an America which they love. Whitman’s use of the words ‚ "carols" and "melodious" show his portrayal of America as a beautiful song. These words are used by

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    In the story “Everyday Use” written by Alice Walker‚ we are able to fully perceive the mother’s perspective between Maggie and Dee. We are able to see both physical and psychological differences. The mother is able to fully describe the robust and distinctive personalities between both daughters. The mother has a rather unique way to show us how each of her daughters are completely the opposite of one another. Maggie is more of a shy girl whom seems to be simple. On the other hand Dee is more outspoken

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    Riley Walters October 26‚ 2014 “Everyday Use” Character Analysis The Character of Mama in “Everyday Use” Mama‚ the narrator of Alice Walker’s story‚ “Everyday Use‚” is a strong‚ loving mother who is sometimes threatened and burdened by her daughters‚ Dee and Maggie. Gentle and stern‚ her inner monologue offers us a glimpse of the limits of a mother’s unconditional love. Mama is brutally honest and often critical in her assessment of both Dee and Maggie. She harshly describes shy‚ withering Maggie’s

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    interesting authors expose their readers to experience the essence of the story. In this case‚ Toni Cade Bambara uses the illustration of her short story “The Lesson”‚ in order to convey the reality of a 1960’s ghetto‚ African American community through the eyes of a young girl named Sylvia. Sylvia is a young‚ fearless girl who has an audacious and outspoken nature despite her constant use of profanity and insulting judgments of Miss Moore. Moreover‚ Toni Bambara’s technique of literacy in this piece

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    interpretive; you can easily interpret  that theses characters are something else. The title “Everyday Use” has a severe double meaning. To us this it could be a title for a list of things that you could everyday. As far as this story goes Dee saw it as a way to look at an object that she wanted to admire everyday. In the beginning of the story we are told that Dee is coming home from her oh so great life. Both Maggie and Momma are nervous‚ because of things that have been happening. As Dee approaches the

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    popular medium‚ television‚ which was introduced to public in late 1920s‚ is a significant part of our ifs nowadays. Even though traditional TV set is being replaced by online digital television‚ it is still an important part of a house‚ lifestyle and everyday routine. Both of these media are sources of news‚ entertainment and education‚ but each kind has distinct features and impact on people’s lives in many ways‚ the harmful influence of TV is notable‚ naming few: eyesight impairment‚ abnormal social

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    story‚ "Everyday Use: For Your Grandma" by Alice Walker. Dee‚ the older daughter‚ represents a materialistic and modern way of life where culture and heritage are valued only for their trendiness. Raised by her mother in a traditional and simple manner‚ Maggie is a docile and weak girl. Her character serves the purpose of presenting the distinct standpoints towards culture between her and her sister. The role distinctions are found in the physical descriptions of the characters. Maggie is shy

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    and always helping them through the hard times is a very important rule of thumb when counseling. When a counselee has an understanding of Biblical Scripture‚ the best way to efficiently resolve his or her emotional or social issues is through the use of effective biblical counseling‚ the foundational method of life. As Lawrence Crabb states in Effective Biblical Counseling‚ the goal of being an effective Christian counselor is to direct the counselee not in the direction of happiness‚ but in the

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