has to grab my attention right from the beginning sentence. That can happen with a question‚ a statement‚ or a catchy phrase. The first page should make me want to know or try to figure out what will happen next. For example‚ the first line in a story might start with “Mother?” “There was no reply.” This would be more attention grabbing than just writing‚ “I called my mother‚ and she didn’t answer.” This makes me want to know why Mother didn’t answer. Using figurative language‚ such as similes
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Captain Strong Case File Jennifer King CJA 747 August 4‚ 2014 Professor Gary Vernon What philosophical approach do you believe Captain Strong should take in carrying out this project? The Equity theory explains what is going on within Captain Strong’s station. Within the equity theory‚ there is no way of saying how or who person decide to compare themselves to‚ or how they place value on inputs and outcomes (More‚ Vito‚ & Walsh‚ 2012). Since the equity theory has shown that performance and motivation
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transactional motives by presenting awards are punishments‚ transformational focus on inspiration and change‚ participating more hands and subordinates are involved in planning‚ and delegating in which subordinates are accountable for their own action. Captain Herbert Sobel leadership style can be put in the transactional category. Colonel Bauer loves to quote the saying “An officer on duty has no friends.” I always assumed I knew what he meant but I got the full
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betrayal to my kinsmen. A lad from the king’s stable quickly offered his services and promised to tend for our tired horses. For the lost time we spend at his sister’s house‚ we climbed the stairs‚ two-by-two‚ then strode through the empty halls‚ with the exception of a few servants. Upon arriving the great hall’s open doors‚ we slowed down. The same guards‚ I had met‚ crossed their spears‚ blocking our way. “I presumed the King is aware of your visit Kushite or you wouldn’t be in my face today
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hermit is liked the most. The captain is liked least‚ with the first hermit‚ girl and boy ranked somewhere in the middle. The characters are mirrors that can provide insights into yourself. What does this story mean? People go through distinct stages of moral development. The first stage is based on selfishness. People make decisions in order to obtain pleasure‚ security‚ power‚ possessions‚ or status‚ and they follow rules only to avoid punishment. The ferryboat captain represents the stage one leader
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“So glad to see you‚ Captain Morsirisse‚” said Henri de Valfort‚ shaking flabbily my hand‚ after having grabbed it despite my visible disinclination to extend it to him. “How are you‚ Henri‚” I said‚ “Nice to see you too.” As soon as he let my hand go‚ he nodded to me with friendliness‚ a novel familiarity uncharacteristic of what I had been able to observe in his behavior during all our previous conversations. Suddenly‚ as I was precisely mingling with the memory of these conversations‚ I got
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Persuasive Essay: In Harm’s Way The sinking of the USS Indianapolis was a horrible event‚ which killed hundreds of soldiers‚ and left hundreds floating adrift in the sea with swarms of sharks circling around them. Captain McVay‚ the captain of the Indianapolis‚ was charged with negligence. Truly‚ Captain McVay did his job with what he had‚ and should not be the scapegoat for the navy. Generals‚ Lieutenants‚ and Commodores are all partially responsible for the sinking due to negligence‚ miss communication
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the impact of industrialization in the U.S. 1850-1910. Where the early industrialist Captains of Industry or Robber Barons. -Robber Barron: Used to describe a businessman that used ruthless business tactics to amass a huge personal wealth. -Captain of Industry: Used to describe to describe a businessman whose means of amassing their fortune contributes positively to the country in some way. Industrial Captain vs. Robber Barron In the late 1800’s and into the early 1900’s the United States was
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Figurate Language versus Literal Language In today’s society‚ the English language is the most widely spoken language‚ but can also be one of the most difficult to learn and speak. The many different ways that people speak figuratively with the English language may be why it is difficult for many to understand there many different meanings. The different cultures and backgrounds can also affect the understanding of the English language and how people convey the types of figurative language. In
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ladder unless he is willing to climb a little”. Andrew Carnegie was believed to be a captain of industries. Carnegie grew up to be the wealthiest business men in America. Andrew Carnegie is and always will be a captain of industry. One of the reasons Andrew Carnegie is a captain of industry is because he is the one that gave many people jobs when they needed it . Another reason Andrew Carnegie was a captain of industry is because he donated to charity $5 million. Carnegie had built plants around
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