I believe that having a poem read to me is more powerful then reading a poem off of a page. When I close my eyes I can see the words that the reader is speaking‚ instead of trying to understand what the author is attempting to write to me; so it is easier for me to understand what the author is communicating without decoding the words. When I close my eyes as someone is reading‚ the reader paints a picture in my head of what the author has written and I can also see the words that are being
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The book that I read for my summer reading was How to Read Literature like a Professor by Thomas Foster and I personally loved it. I really liked the book for many reasons and I think it may have even have changed my thoughts about reading literature into depth. IN addition to that the style of writing was more relatable to a student. Which are all reasons for my love of the book. I really enjoyed the book for many reasons beginning with the topic itself; I love reading literature especially classics
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John Smith and Benjamin Franklin were both remarkable men known for their writings and works. There are many similarities between these two men‚ such as they were both authors. There are also many differences. John Smith “served as a foot soldier for the English in the Scottish Lowlands” (pg.16) and he was also an adventurer. Benjamin Franklin was a “-scientist‚inventor‚ educator‚ statesmen...and foremost a printer.” (pg.94). Here are some of the comparisons between Franklin and Smith. As I had
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so called “partner”. Being scared to talk‚ or even wake them. Why? Because you are afraid of the rage that could explode from them and the actions that result from this. So why not just leave and get out of the relationship you say? Well‚ you can’t. If you tried the consequences would be much worse than remaining in the relationship. Good morning Year 11 and teachers. American hip hop artist EMINEM’s song; ‘Love the Way You Lie’ conveys the concept of power and manipulation by concisely breaking down
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Stories From Different Cultures” All 12 stories can be examined for in English Literature Paper 2. This booklet covers the first six stories (‘Dead Men’s Path’ to ‘The Tall Woman and Her Short Husband). The second group of six stories (‘The Pieces of Silver’ to ‘The Winter Oak’) is used in Paper 2 of the English exam as well as the Literature exam. These are covered in a separate booklet. Questions can be about character‚ theme or culture. You also need to be able to say how the language
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Autism: A Different Way of Interpreting Watching Temple Grandin brought me a new perspective on how to view someone with autism. She was very descriptive on how to recognize and utilize the person’s thought process in order to communicate with the individual. Her introduction of defining autism was pretty basic. An autistic person doesn’t use verbal language to understand and communicate; they are more about sounds and visuals. However‚ when she started breaking down the different levels
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live in. The poems that I am comparing are Hurricane hits England and Presents from my Aunts in Pakistan. In Hurricane Hits England the techniques used are personification‚ she says “Talk to me oya” here referring to the hurricane as a person‚ she is doing this to try and feel like she is at home‚ trying to connect back to where she came from‚ it is almost as if the hurricane has brought her a message that where ever you are on earth it is still the same place. “Falling as heavy as whales” is a simile
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It can be hard to establish your identity when you feel different from those around you A feeling of belonging is obviously a human’s fundamental needs. To establish your identity‚ you need to make people affirm and support you as a person you are becoming. However feeling different from a young child can have rippling effect on the rest of your lives where they can have an identity crisis because we are constantly reminded of our differences. Those who feel like outsiders
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understanding reading and writing connections‚ one must begin to view reading and writing as essentially similar processes of meaning construction. Both are acts of composing. (Tierney &Pearson‚ 1983‚ p.568) 1983------- Writing: active skill Reading: passive skill Major constructions of reading-writing connections 1.Stotsky(1983) focused on three themes of research : a-correlational studies b-studies examining the influence of writing on reading c- Studies examining
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Comparing Two Similar Businesses: Amazon.com and Borders Books Jennifer Kleinfield Alethia Gardner BUS 302 7/26/2012 Comparing Two Similar Businesses Amazon.com and Borders Books are two companies who had very different outcomes after years of business. One is still successful‚ even today‚ while the other is no longer open. One changed with the times‚ developing new technologies and new strategies that suited the ever changing trends of society. The other did not realize how crucial change
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