Representing Men’s and Women’s Speech: A Linguistic Analysis of Nick Joaquin’s “The Summer Solstice”1 Aileen O. Salonga Without a moment’s hesitation‚ he sprawled down flat‚ and‚ working his arms and legs‚ gaspingly clawed his way across the floor‚ like a great agonized lizard‚ the woman steadily backing away as he approached‚ her eyes watching him avidly‚ her nostrils dilating‚ till behind her loomed the open window‚ the huge glittering moon‚ the rapid flashes of lightning. She stopped‚ panting
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the Most of Your St. Thomas Vacation Located in the Caribbean‚ the island of St. Thomas is a popular vacation destination. If you are planning a vacation in St. Thomas you may be wondering how you can make the most out of your vacation. There are a number of different ways that you can make the most out of your St. Thomas vacation. Many of those ways requires a small amount of research and planning ahead. The easiest way to make the most out of your St. Thomas vacation is to decide what you want
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Whenever someone thinks about taking a trip or vacation‚ the first thing one think of is the destination (where exactly do I want to go?); once the destination is selected the ask (why do we want to go to this destination?) what type of attractions and entertainment that this destination has to offer? Next is the transportation (how am I getting there? What mode of transportation am I going to use? Airplane‚ bus‚ car or train?). Then is accommodation (where would we stay on our way to the destination
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OUR SAVIOR NEW AMERICAN SCHOOL SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT 2012-2013 High School English 9th – 12th grade OSNAS students are required to read two novels if placed in an English Regular’s or Honor’s class and three novels if placed in an AP English class: Several grades will be given for the summer reading. Dialectical response journals for each book (rubric attached). Exams on the assigned novels within the first days of school. In class essay questions on each of the novels. 9th Grade Regulars
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perfect vacation General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech‚ my audience should be able to plan the perfect vacation. Introduction: I. (AGD): Imagine yourself‚ on a beautiful island in the middle of the turquoise blue ocean with your significant other‚ soaking up the glorious sun rays getting that vitamin D‚ and the only sound you can hear is the warm tropical breezes ruffle the palm trees. II. (Background): A. A tragic and horrible vacation?
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During my vacation I visited a place that has played an exceptional role in shaping the history and culture of America: Ellis Island. You may be wondering what is Ellis Island? Well‚ Ellis Island was the center of US immigration in the late 1800s and the early 1900s.Where immigrants from all over came to start a new life in the United States of America. Ellis Island is located in the Port of New York and New Jersey. I remember learning about Ellis Island in 3rd grade and actually going there made
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My Favorite Vacation I had a wonderful time at the Kalahari resort in Wisconsin Dells when I went there for vacation in 2001. It was on my mom’s birthday when we went there‚ son that was nice for her. We stayed for three days‚ and got home at six o’clock p.m. on the third day. The reason that this vacation was so fun was probably the first vacation that my brother was not annoying me. That and just all the stuff that there was to do there were the main reasons. They had good water slides
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I choose to do vacation spots and picked the beach and the mountains. I.) I am nervous about going to the beach‚ because we are going to do a lot of stuff we have never done before. 1.) Distance a.) The beach is further away b.) You can’t go as often c.) You can’t stay as long 2.) Activities a.) Amusement parks b.) Fishing c.) Parasailing d.) Deep sea fishing 3.) Expense’s a.) More expensive on gas b.) A beach house and a cabin around the same
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Staycations vs. Vacations In the past few years‚ staycations have become the most popular alternative to vacation traveling. Staying at home for the holidays is usually less expensive‚ safer and easier. So‚ it is no surprise to why back-porch vacations and poolside holidays are becoming the new trend for many middle-class Americans‚ especially in light of the recent state of our economy. However‚ there are some very specific reasons why traveling is a better alternative to staycations despite
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looking for free academic papers such as free essays‚ free term papers‚ free research papers‚ free dissertations‚ free book reports/book reviews‚ free essays‚ free speeches‚ there exists a chance of being accused of plagiarism. Free papers downloaded from essay databases and essay sites can be easily detected by plagiarism detection systems and sofwares. You can find a lot of resources and sites with databases of free sample papers and free example papers on any topic. You can use these free college
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