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    “The Colored Soliders” by Paul Laurence Dunbar describes the period of the American Civil War of (1861-1865) which was a war where only the ‘whites’ were considered competent and worthy enough to fight. “These battles are the white man’s‚ and the whites will fight them out” (Dunbar‚ 11‚ 12). In the poem‚ Dunbar states that the blacks were only deemed worthy to fight when the ‘white’s’ discovered they could not win the war. ‘The Colored Soldiers’‚ written by Paul Laurence Dunbar is a reflection of society

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    Pharoah crossed the finish line at Belmont Park‚ he became the most famous race horse in decades. Millions of people watching that race saw Images of joy and excitement in the crowd. Newspapers and talk shows focused on American Pharoah’s athleticism and skill. But no one talked about the years of sacrifice and determination that went into the Triple Crown win. I know that story well. My family owns American Pharoah. Horse racing is more than just a sport; it is a lifestyle. From as long as I can remember

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    Horses Poem

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    Horses by Edwin Muir Homework to complete before class analysis of poem. Directions: select either question one or two to complete for homework. 1. Rhythm: read the poem aloud at least 3 times. As you read it the 3rd time‚ jot down the rhyme scheme. As you read it a forth time‚ record your voice. Listen to your recorded voice and write down your observations. What do you notice? 2. Activity: consider for a moment that the poem is written to reflect a fairy tale or bad dream. In the box below

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    Language Friar Laurence plays an important role in William Shakespeare’s tragedy‚ Romeo and Juliet. The play is about two lovers‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ who fight against the wills of their families and fate in order to be with each other. However‚ their love and desire ultimately lead to their deaths as well as the deaths of many others. The Friar is an important father figure to Romeo and warns him of the dangers of his whirlwind romance with Juliet yet chooses to help them marry. Friar Laurence uses inverted

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    my name is margaret

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    Name is Margaret” Our name identifies us in many ways. It connects us to who we are and connects us to our family. White people have had the power to express what identifies them best and black people really never got the chance to experience what identity is‚ it has always been prearranged for them. This passage’s main point is about identity and breaking out of the silence that the whites have had over the black people‚ about taking control and breaking the norms. In this story‚ Margaret is angry

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    Indian Horse

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    April 15‚ 2014 English 30-1 Indian Horse “Adversity is like a strong wind. It tears away from us all but the things that cannot be torn‚ so that we see ourselves as we really are.” Adversity implies difficulties‚ trouble and misfortune as it tests the potential of man and strengthens his spirit of self confidence. In the novel Indian Horse written by Richard Wagamese there are many circumstances where the main character Saul is forced to overcome the adversity in which

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    Margaret Timberlake Eaton

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    Margaret (Peggy) O’Neal (who preffered to be called Margaret) was born in 1799 in Washington DC. She was the daughter of William O’Neal‚ who owned a thriving boarding house and tavern called the Franklin House in that same town. It was frequented by senators‚ congressmen‚ and all politicians. She was the oldest of six children‚ growing up in the midst of our nation’s emerging political scene. She was always a favorite of the visitors to the Franklin House. She was sent to one of the best schools

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    Horse Tail

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    what is horsetail(Equisetum arvense (L)) and it ’s super function? [pic]  seminal trace...Horsetail Extract.CAS.NO.071011-23-9.Silica‚Vegetal Silica 7%HPLC.Equisetum arvense extract‚Equiseti herba‚CAS.NO:1343-98-2;7631-86-9.Horsetail Grass Extract‚Equisetum hyemale; Shavegrass. Equisetum arvense‚ extract;Horsetail (equisetium arvense) extract... [pic]   [pic] Botanical Basic Data of Horsetail. [pic] Common horsetail‚plant description. [pic] Horsetail origin and class. [pic] Part Used

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    Margaret Floy Washburn

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    Margaret Floy Washburn Margaret Floy Washburn was born on July 25‚ 1871 in Harlem‚ New York City to Rev. Francis and Elizabeth Floy Washburn. She was an only child and did not attend school until the age of seven‚ although she could read and write long before that. Her first school was private and kept by the Misses Smuller. In private school she learned not only the rudiments of arithmetic‚ but also a foundation in French and German and the ability to read music and play all the major and minor

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    Margaret Mitchell During the modern period‚ Margaret M. Mitchell conquered many things. She overcame the normalities and pressures of her literary period. She also defeated the fear of the happenings in her surroundings. While many writers took on specific techniques‚ Mitchell defined her own personal style. She defied the “laws” of the moderns to perfect her novel to the way she desired. Mitchell was an award winning author and journalist for her hard work and dedication. Today‚ she has paved

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