AP® English Language and Composition 2011 Free-Response Questions About the College Board The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900‚ the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today‚ the membership association is made up of more than 5‚900 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year‚ the College
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The Language of Text Messaging Report The Language of Text Messaging Texting had come around when the first cellular phones had been invented. It was originally designed for the deaf and hard of hearing people but has since grown to be an easier and cheaper way of contact than calling. The aim of texting is to be able to send quick and short messages to contacts. This is better achieved by shortening the English language which in turn created the language of texting. I believe that texting
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In line with the globalization‚ foreign language is very crucial in term of the trade field‚ exchanging cultures among countries‚etc especially English as international language. Generally‚ learning foreign language is considered as a way of building bridges to nation’s success in today’s integrated and interdependent world economy. Accordingly‚ I think that children should learn foreign language as soon as they start in school‚especially in kindergarten. First of all‚ according to scientists
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Juliet. William Shakespeare uses figurative language to develop Romeo’s character development over the course of the story. In terms of figurative language in Romeo and Juliet. William Shakespeare uses metaphor‚ personification‚ and simile to show Romeo’s character development throughout the story. First‚ in Romeo and Julitet‚ Romeo states‚ “It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night as a rich jewel
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Introduction The book of Zechariah is full of vivid imagery and peculiar visions that all help in the conveying of God’s message. This paper will examine the specific vision described in Zechariah 3:1-10. The intent of this essay is to examine the message of this vivid vision that Zechariah received and also to determine the application for readers at that time and for believers today. Compare English Versions The first step in studying this passage had been to read it over and over in multiple
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spine-chilling‚ and Richard Preston manages to write a book intensifying that feeling by tenfold. In The Hot Zone‚ author Richard Preston successfully establishes an overarching grim mood by using different types of figurative language‚ such as imagery and foreshadowing. A prime example of imagery is when Charles Monet was aboard a tightly packed and cramped plane. Days before‚ Monet was struck with a sudden illness‚ causing him to deteriorate‚ and his colleagues were immensely worried about him. They
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Nowadays‚ people want to learn a foreign language. In Spain many people learn English‚ because if you know English‚ you can get a better job. And if you Know English‚ you can travel all over the world‚ because you don’t have problems to communicate with anybody. Spanish people study English in the official school of languages or in an academy. But they need a lot of time to learn English. On the other hand‚ kids start to study English when they are three years old. When they finish school‚ they
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Ethnicity‚ religion‚ and origin are some ways that people are distinguished. Language has created proper terminology to identify specific groups. Society on the other hand‚ chose to use a derogative tone with language to often identify people who are different then themselves. Throughout the history in the U.S.‚ derogative terms where often used between people based on skin color. Through society and media this hurtful language is still being used today. The N-word is a word that should not be used because
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reeling from an unexpected disappointment. Wolsey’s soliloquy reveals anger and lamentation as he struggles to come to terms with what has happened. Shakespeare portrays both the hostility and despair of Wolsey’s reaction through allusion‚ figurative language‚ and an altercation in tone. The words Shakespeare picks reflect Wolsey’s reaction because they show strong emotion. Wolsey describes himself as "weary‚" which suggests that he has put all his effort and time into his position‚ leaving him feeling
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struggle more evident than in the works of operatic composers‚ who tailor their music to forcefully convey the poetry for which they write. An invaluable tool to these composers is harmonic language‚ helping to express desires and forces of good and evil underneath the plain and simple language of the text. Harmonic language encompasses several aspects of music‚ including the major or minor keys in which a piece is written‚ the piece’s tonality‚ or even atonality‚ what kinds of resolutions and transitions
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