There are certain steps one must take to achieve growth and a sense of renewal. There are countless ways an individual can grow‚ and in various fields‚ as well. The novel “Speak”‚ by Laurie Halse Anderson‚ displays growth in the protagonist‚ Melinda Sordino‚ as the narrative progresses. Three examples of steps to growth include honesty‚ positivity‚ and outside support. Melinda follows these three steps by being honest with herself about her emotions. Throughout the story‚ Melinda learns how to develop
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We use names simply as a way to organize and differentiate people. However‚ in Two Words by Isabel Allende‚ names symbolize more than individuality and instead represent power‚ strength‚ and courage. Allende uses names to convey a message and even in the first sentence she shows us an example‚ "She went by the name of Belisa Crepusculario‚ not because she had been baptized with that name or given it by her mother‚ but because she herself had searched until she found the poetry of ’beauty’ and ’twilight’
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Many people don’t know a person with autism. This happened to one family. Natalie has an older brother that has autism. Her brother‚ Patrick‚ has autism‚ but she doesn’t see him as that. He can retell you word for word what happened in the ten pages that he just read. Natalie likes to n go out in public with her brother‚ but everyone doesn’t see him as society’s “norm.” He has a brilliant mind that no one else but him will have that power to tell you something word for word. Sometimes when people
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something we learn over time. There are many different ways we can discover who we are. The way we were raised‚ who we surround ourselves with‚ or what we choose to influence and inspire us. We can uncover truths about ourself‚ or somehow feel lost and unfamiliar with who we are. In the stories‚ “Why My Mother Can’t Speak English” and “Growing Up Native”‚ they both deal with topics in the realm of identity. “Why My Mother Can’t Speak English”‚ written by Garry Engkent‚ and “Growing Up Native”‚ written
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In our society there are many ways to speak either correctly or incorrectly. This is where there is a big misunderstanding‚ because of many people that came from different countries and they bring up new ways to communicate. I believe that we live in a world with many different cultures; to say that there is a right way to speak cannot apply to everyone universally. In Kingston story we can see that the girl with a different culture comes to a American school and she spent three years without saying
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General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech‚ I want my audience to understand what Autism is and the effects on children. Thesis: Every person should be aware that the children with Autism are unique‚ intelligent‚ and they can see the world in a different perspective then we do. Introduction I. Found out my niece had Autism‚ and how little I knew about what Autism is‚ and what it effects. II. Autism affects 1 in 88 American children. III. This is why I became
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Nick Graham Symbol in Speak Analysis Professor Denny "Mr. Freeman thinks I need to find my feelings. How can I not find them? They are chewing me alive like an infestation of thoughts‚ shame‚ mistakes‚" says Melinda Sordino‚ the main character from the novel Speak written by Laurie Halse Anderson. Melinda is a freshman at Merryweather High School and chose the right not to speak. Mirrors in this story are one of the motifs‚ and Melinda learns that mirrors give a reflection‚ whether she likes
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Speak by Laurie Anderson‚ is the type of book that makes you really think about the choices you will have in your life. It is about friendship‚ and how art is the only way you can really express yourself. Speak has all the parts for a successful “teen” drama. It has suspense that makes your eyes want to fly across the page‚ back and forth until you know what‚ why‚ and how the book turns out in the end. I have read almost one third of the book and I now know a lot about Melinda life and why she so
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“It is easier not to say anything. Shut your trap‚ button your lip; can it. All that crap you hear on TV about communication and expressing feelings is a lie. Nobody really wants to hear what you have to say.” (Speak. Pg. 9‚ Paragraph 4.) Everyone at some point in their lives have felt that terrifying feeling of dejection‚ sorrow‚ anger‚ frustration and pain. Whether it is an action done by one or an action done by others‚ there is always the fear of being judged‚ to which people decide it is best
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Chris Webb Period 8 12/2/10 Essay 3 Speak Essay Speak is an inspirational story of a young girl struggling to manage her teenage life. Melinda‚ the protagonist of the book‚ transformed from a withdrawn girl to a outgoing one. Melinda changed dramatically from the beginning of the book to the end. Melinda started off the story as an outcast in her school of Merryweather High School. She was kneed in the back by a girl at the school pep rally and taunted by kids in the hallways. All
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