Figure of Speech Examples A figure of speech is a word or phrase that has a meaning something different than its literal meaning. It can be ametaphor or simile that is designed to further explain a concept. Or‚ it can be a different way of pronouncing a word or phrase such as with alliteration to give further meaning or a different sound. Examples of Figures of Speech Using Alliteration Alliteration is the repetition of beginning sounds. Examples are: Sally sells seashells. Walter wondered where
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Definition Essay The Encarta Dictionary: English (North America) defines identity as “the name or essential character that identifies somebody or something” (def.1). We all have sets of characteristics that we recognize as belonging uniquely to ourselves. This constitutes his or her individual personality for life. Finding out what makes our identity. The concept of identity in “Always Living in Spanish” by Marjorie Agosin is shown best when she states “Daily‚ I felt the need to translate myself
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A persuasive speech is a speech with a thesis that highlights your opinion. Typical persuasive speeches give an opinion about whether something is good or bad‚ should or should not be done‚ or is or is not meeting some valued goal. Value speeches are ethical principle or other life value; it can be depend on a judgment that something is right or wrong‚ moral or immoral‚ or better or worse than another thing. If you were to give a speech about your stance on the morality of capital punishment‚ that
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Persuasive Speech Example For Persuasive Presentations Here is a speech example from a recent presentation I made where I had the privilege of addressing a group on a favourite topic. I sometimes address such groups on areas of specialty. I was the second of four speakers. I waited on the side as Michael the first speaker spoke on. I was the next speaker and was called to the side to prompt Michael to start to end the presentation. Michael sat at the end of a large rectangular table
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Example of speech text With all due respect to the English teacher ‚and all my friends in this class‚...Good Morning!!! In this chance‚ I would like to tell you my speech that has the theme “Using Internet make us healthy and productive!” Internet is not sounds familiar‚ especially among students now. That because Internet is very useful in the learning. But‚ not just for learning internet could give all of want. Not only that‚ using internet could make us healthy anf productive. Why
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In recent decades‚ the word "culture" has developed a number of very negative‚ very wrong connotations. When a modern American thinks of culture‚ he thinks of snobbish rich people discussing European affairs over fine wine. He cannot relate to this image‚ thinking it pretentious and boring. This may be partially because these same snobbish rich people‚ when thinking of the rest of the American public‚ picture an unkempt hillbilly scratching himself. This notion of culture as something exclusive
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We become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people‚ different beliefs‚ different yearnings‚ different hopes‚ different dreams. Today‚ we are going to give a speech regarding Multiculturalism. Multiculturalism relates to communities containing multiple cultures. It usually refers to the simple fact of cultural diversity. Multiculturalism is sometimes taken to mean that different cultural communities should live their own ways of life in a self-contained manner. To understand multiculturalism
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Kaitlyn Acred English Comp. 1 Mrs. Vicki Collins 24 February 2014 Example Essay Bullying Bullying is one of the main issues our world has today. It is most common in our schools and work places. There are many different types of bullying‚ from cyber bullying to verbal bullying. Bullying in any form is wrong and can cause major problems in the victim’s life. The main forms of bullying are cyber bullying‚ verbal bulling‚ and covert bullying. Cyber bullying is becoming the most common type of
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Roberto Hidalgo Speech Topic: The Development of a business plan. General Purpose: To inform. Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the components and importance of developing a business plan. Central Idea: The most relevant factors and elements that help to develop a business plan are the Executive Summary‚ the Marketing Mix‚ the financial plan and the SWOT Analysis. Main Points: * The Executive Summary explains the primary fundamentals of your business as an organization.
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Literal meaning means straightforward or factual which is the dictionary meaning of a word. Hence‚ it refers to words that do not deviate from the defined meaning. Therefore‚ it maintains a consistent meaning of the word regardless of the context of the words used in a sentence. Figurative use of language is the use of words or phrases in a manner where the literal meaning of the words is not true or does not make sense. Figurative meaning is far more interesting when it is used in a sentence. It
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