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    On September 8th 2009‚ the president of The United States‚ Barack Obama gave a speech called “Back to School”. The speech was about the responsibility that you have as a young individual - responsibility you have for yourself‚ your teachers‚ parents‚ and your country. Obama mentions‚ among other things‚ that you have to attend school to find out what your good at‚ and what you want to make of your future. He says that without education your never going to get the job you want most. He says that

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    introduced the idea of intergalactic government and colonial struggle between planets‚ which later became one of the main staples in “Star Wars.” Other books and movies‚ such as Fahrenheit 451‚ Bladerunner‚ The Martian Chronicles‚ Ender’s Game‚ the Harry Potter series‚ and much of H.G. Wells and Jules Verne were landmarks in the industry of science fiction‚ but very few authors have touched the realm of revolutionary medieval fantasy since J.R.R Tolkien. I believe that George R.R. Martin has achieved

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    own sake‚ then I would not want to see the author sponsored to write stories which do not benefit society. Other exceptions are the many writers of good books who do not require financial help. Books which proved to be extremely popular‚ such as the Harry Potter stories‚ clearly need no subsidy at all because the authors have become rich through their writing. Views on what good quality writing means will vary widely‚ and so if any author is to be given money for writing‚ then the decision would have

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    often praised for leading the comeback for traditional literature – more children around the world are reading Harry Potter and are anticipating future titles from this author and others; although‚ it may not be wise to rely on such few authors to make children take a keen interest on reading. Instead of sitting down to read a book‚ children now would rather go see the movie (ironically‚ Harry Potter books have been adapted to movies). One tends to wonder if there really is room for literature in the

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    compelling for the readers which Crain talks about how a decline in reading might be affecting the culture by providing statistics and evidence to back up his assertion; conversely‚ King’s argument was more entertainment and descriptive by including the Harry Potter series into his article‚ and at the same time‚ reassuring that the kids are alright. Exemplification is the essential key that Crain used to convince his audience that a decline in reading might be affecting the culture; his several examples

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    Pseudonyms‚ or fictitious names‚ have been used by authors for many years‚ and they have become a commonplace occurrence. In fact‚ many iconic books such as “Animal Farm” and the Harry Potter series have been written by authors using pen names. Pen names have been used to help writers get their work published‚ whether they’ve been needed to overcome bias or sell more books to a certain demographic. They allow writers to hide their identities which oftentimes have many advantages. Authors may opt

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    which was critically acclaimed‚ had low ratings and was canceled by the network; the show ran from 1966 to 1969. 2. Athens was named in Athena’s honor‚ who was the goddess of wisdom‚ ancient Greeks relied on her to protect the city of Athens. 3. Harry Potter‚ who is an eleven-year-old fictional wizard‚ is taken to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. 4. Flappers seemed rebellious to their parents’ generation‚ because they cut their hair short‚ smoked in public‚ and they broke with 1920s

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    food‚ hunger is one of the most distressing things to infants whom need to be fed constantly‚ and mothers provide them this relief. Bowlby was a theorist and never did his own research‚ instead focused on research done by Rene Spitz on orphanages and Harry Harlow on rhesus monkeys. Both men proved that food/hunger isn’t the connection that attaches infants to their mothers. Spitz found that even when infants in an orphanage were constantly fed‚ they lost weight‚ were lethargic‚ and didn’t develop positive

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    work such as literature‚ poetry or films/television series. The term Chronological order is used to define a piece of work which follows a specific timeline and does not deviate majorly. A good example of chronology in a piece of literature is the ‘Harry Potter’ book series written by J. K. Rowling. This series follows the protagonist from the age of 11-18 and only deviates with the use of flashbacks to give more depth to the plot and the story. A good example of a cinematic piece that does not use

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    Blockbuster Video. Butler was brought to the victim’s husband‚ who identified him as the killer. Police brought Butler in for questioning‚ and he confessed to the murder‚ both orally and in writing‚ in front of at least two detectives. State Attorney Harry Shorstein decided to prosecute the case. During the trial‚ Butler testified that two detectives involved in the investigation‚ including Michael Glover‚ son of the then current Sheriff Nat Glover‚ had intimidated and physically abused him into confessing

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