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    Shape of a Girl

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    Hierarchy of Monstrous Behaviour Adrienne represents "a monster in the shape of a girl‚" (MacLeod‚ P.40) by physically demonstrating a selfish‚ emotionless and unexplainable hate towards Sophie. Adrienne leads her friend Braidie‚ who contributes on a more subtle level to this motif of monstrous behaviour. Adrienne shows her sinister leadership by constantly instigating a form of abuse towards Sophie. "Adrienne leans into Sofie so that Sofie is squished‚" (P.42) causing apparent physical harm. Mentally

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    Topic: One language spoken worldwide would lead to a better world. Discuss. How many languages do you think exist in the world?  In today’s world‚ there are approximately 6‚800 known languages spoken in about 200 countries. But can you imagine all people speaking only one language? It is still questionable if one language spoken worldwide would lead to a better world. Firstly‚ by using one language‚ people can be better for business communication. It cannot be denied that language is an insuperable

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    The Power of Language Throughout The House on Mango Street‚ particularly in “No Speak English‚” those who are not able to communicate effectively (or at all) are relegated to the bottom levels of society. Mamacita moves to the country to be with her husband‚ and she becomes a prisoner of her apartment because she does not speak English. She misses home and listens to the Spanish radio station‚ and she is distraught when her baby begins learning English words. His new language excludes her. Similarly

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    (1798) both present reflections of their context of which they were written in. This context expands between the personal‚ historical‚ social‚ cultural and workplace experiences that a composer participates in during or before their time and affects the way a text is composed. Through close analysis of these texts‚ we are able to determine the beliefs and ideas of the period they were written in. “Prufrock” concerns a man who can see the possible pleasures of life -love‚ joy and companionship - but is

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    makes stylistic choices with language to achieve intended effects. Lesson: The Manipulative Power of Language Texts (Sources): Source A: 1984 (The book) Source B: “Politics and the English Language” by George Orwell http://www.orwell.ru/library/essays/politics/english/e_polit

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    One language spoken worldwide would lead to better international relations How many languages do you think exist in the world? About 6 thousand‚ according to the site jazyki.ru (http://www.jazyki.ru/skolkojazykov)1. And can you imagine all people speaking only one language? It is considered that speaking one language would lead to better understanding between countries‚ but it is questionable if it is possible to establish it and would really solve international problems. One of the

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    If you want to get into shape the best way is to start a fitness walking program. Walking is very good exercise and can be done by most people‚ regardless of their prior activity level. One of the best things about walking is that you don’t have to buy expensive equipment. All you need is a good pair of walking shoes‚ some comfortable clothing and the ambition to finally get into shape. The hardest part about walking is getting started. But it is very easy. Just put on your shoes and exercise

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    The way in which others view us often shapes our identity` The way in which others perceive us can occasionally play a part in the shaping our identity. Our teenage years and our desire to belong both significantly impact who we are today. However‚ in saying that‚ it’s evident that as we mature the opinions and views of other become less relevant and are less likely to affect our sense of identity. Your identity defines who you are and is something influenced by various contributing factors

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    Orwell shows the power of language as a form of social control. To what extent do you agree? Throughout history‚ propaganda has played an integral part in political regimes. The dictatorship under Napoleon is no different. Napoleon uses the power of language (essentially a type of propaganda) very effectively to pacify‚ and later silence the greater population of animals. Later on‚ however‚ we see that physical violence is just as‚ if not more effective as a means of social control. At the very

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    Gabriella Garcia Medina‚ Spoken word poet To hear such powerful words in such a strong voice come from the tiny body was absolutely amazing. Today‚ I had the pleasure of being part of the audience to which Gabriela Garcia Medina delivered several of her lengthy‚ yet heartfelt poems. When you first see Gabriela‚ you would never think that inside the small body lies such power and self-confidence. She captivates her audience‚ makes them laugh‚ cry and think from deep within themselves and in the

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