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    Macbeth Quotes Act I 1. Scene 5 (Line 76) The speaker is Lady Macbeth and she is instructing her husband to put on a façade of kindness upon Duncan arrival but to be stealthy when committing the murder. This is an example of imagery because she uses a metaphor by telling her husband to become a flower and snake. The quote also develops Lady Macbeth manipulative character. 2. Scene 3 (Line 39) This quote is said by Macbeth after his victorious battle and right before he encounters the witches

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    Conteaza cine spune primul! Gustave Le Bon scria în cartea Psihologia multimilor: "Am spus ca una din caracteristicile generale ale multimilor este excesiva lor sugestibilitate si am aratat cât de contagioasa este osugestie în rândul oricarei aglomerari umane‚ care explica orientarea rapida a sentimentelor într-o directie determinata. Oricât de neutra am presupune-o‚ multimea se afla într-o stare de expectativa atenta‚ favorabila sugestiei. Prima sugestie formulata se impune imediat prin contagiune

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    were used to compare the Salem Witch Trials to the Red Scare. His drama was a major success and conveyed his message clearly to the audience. Various forms of irony are exhibited in The Crucible. Dramatic irony is just one of the varieties of satire used in this playwright’s ironic masterpiece. First and foremost‚ dramatic

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    Irony of The Cask of Amontillado Many of Edgar Allan Poe’s short stories contain a wide variety of irony‚ motifs‚ and symbolism. The unity of these elements within many of his tales creates specific moods in and throughout his works. One story in particular‚ The Cask of Amontillado not only displays Poe’s exquisite attention to detail and mastery of literary unity‚ but it clearly portrays his expertise in the use of irony within this story. The most evident use of irony is through the character’s

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    Dramatic Irony In Macbeth

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    The role of “dramatic irony” is expressed in many ways through the play Macbeth written by Shakespeare.The dramatic irony plays a very important role in this play because it builds up into the theme. The theme of this play would be ambition. Macbeth had the ambition to become king and that’s what he did‚he got what he wanted.¨ I dare do all that may become a man.¨ ( Act 1 Scene 7 Line 51) Macbeth would do anything it takes to be a man. The way that dramatic irony is shown is in the one

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    Irony in Lord of the Flies In William Golding’s novel‚ Lord of the Flies‚ irony is present at every turn. Irony is the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite‚ typically for humorous or emphatic effect. Ironic situations on the island do exactly this as they show both character flaws as well as present a microcosm of the occurrences in the world on a bigger scale. Instances in the novel involving the boys’ fire‚ their abandonment on the island‚ and their

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    met the Van Daan family and Mr. Dussel. They went through a bunch of ups and downs‚ having that many people together all day every day. They spent 2 years hiding in the annex before the Nazi’s found them and sent them to concentration camps. "In spite of everything I believe people are truly good at heart." Anne Frank said this in her diary after being in hiding for two years. I believe the quote shows that Anne is an optimistic person and tried to make the best out of a horrible situation.

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    for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced‚ the one you gave‚ and the one you wish you gave.” -Dale Carnegie “It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.” - Mark Twain “A good orator is pointed and impassioned.” -Marcus T. Cicero “Oratory is the power to talk people out of their sober and natural opinions.” - Joseph Chatfield “He who wants to persuade should put his trust not in the right argument‚ but in the right word. The power of sound

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    Many developing countries are currently expanding their tourist industries Why is this the case? Is it a positive development? Nowadays‚ more and more countries are become hospitable to their visitors or aliens. Some places that were totally forbidden once upon a time‚ have become accessible to visitors. Those countries‚ particular some developing countries‚ feel obliged to invest more money in order to extend their tourist industries. But whether such expansion be positive or not is still

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    dream. There aren’t any beasts to be afraid of on this island . . . Serve you right if something did get you‚ you useless lot of cry-babies!” Irony is found in this quote because fear can end up hurting you. For example‚ fear can lead you to do things that you would not normally consider because you are desperate to get away from something. Another form of irony is when he says there are not any beasts to be afraid of. In my opinion‚ I

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