The Santa Ana Winds The Santa Ana Winds‚ seen through of the eyes of Joan Didion‚ is perceived as frightening‚ powerful‚ and mysterious. The arrival of the dry‚ incendiary Santa Ana wind’s creates an unknown uneasiness for the people of Los Angeles. The unearthly atmosphere is shown through the issues created by the winds before even arriving. Joan Didion explains through diction and meticulous details the change in atmosphere created by the Santa Ana wind. Didion begins by using creative diction
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In the first paragraph of Joan Didion’s essay "Los Angeles Notebook"‚ Joan Didion seems to be anticipating the Santa Ana winds. She sees the winds as destructive; physically and emotionally. She uses diction‚ imagery‚ syntax and detail to show this feeling. Joan Didion’s diction and imagery throughout the story creates danger‚ tension and mysteriousness. In the first paragraph‚ she describes the wind as "uneasy" and "tense". She states that the wind "whines" through the canyons and "dries the nerves
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who brings gifts to good children on Christmas Eve. Yes santa! Santa is the person who has most greatly affected my life. Santa Claus‚ also known as Saint Nicholas‚ Father Christmas and simply "Santa"‚ is a figure with legendary‚ mythical‚ historical and folkloric origins who‚ in many western cultures‚ is said to bring gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve‚ December 24. Santa Claus is generally depicted as a portly‚ joyous‚ white-bearded
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I believe in guns. I believe that firearms are very complex and intricate mechanical objects. The whole idea fascinates me. Pre- sixth grade‚ I was not into guns as much‚ but I got a BB gun for my birthday many years ago and was inspired. I had been shooting BB guns before then. My dad taught me to shoot with his BB gun. He was in the Army during Vietnam. He didn’t go to war‚ but he is still a good shot.Now I love firearms‚ and when I am older‚ I would like to have multiple pistols and rifles of
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In his essay‚ “The Will to Believe”‚ William James aims to provide a justification of faith. James wants to show that it is sometimes justifiable to hold beliefs that are not supported by sufficient evidence. Therefore‚ he presents various ideas which can influence a person’s beliefs. He believes that these influences are caused by our passion or our will. In the first portion of the essay‚ James states several definitions of hypothesis that may be proposed to our belief. He describes the hypothesis
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I Believe In Jesus Christ I believe that Jesus Christ is real and that he lives! Throughout my life I have had many life routines that have shaped my belief in Christ. Over time all the little details have made a huge impact on how I view certain things. Each life event helps to confirm my belief in Christ. I know that the Savior is real and that his love is infinite. Jesus Christ lives and saves us all. I was born into a family where they have a strong belief in Christ. I think that my family
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After a long while of thinking about what I believe in‚ I finally found the solution. I believe in cookies. Well‚ now you’re probably thinking this is some kind of dumb joke and that I’m not being sincere. But‚ it’s not what you think. Now you’re more than likely waiting for some sort of symbolism about cookies and their delicious‚ crispy edges. But no‚ we’re talking real cookies‚ right out of the oven‚ fresh off of the cookie sheet. So‚ what’s so wonderful about cookies? It begins with intense
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A Narative Essay Name: Carmela E. Buiquil Section: BC 12-JJ Date: January 7‚ 2013 No. of Words: 1‚000 Believe Was there a time wherein you experienced something so difficult but you still got through with it? For instance‚ you failed the exam that you really worked for and anger feds you up because of those sleepless nights. The teacher gave you a second chance but instead of crying‚ you worked twice as hard and finally you got what you wanted. You have been diagnosed of cancer and other people
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I believe in opportunity. The definition of opportunity is something that you want to do‚ have the chance to do‚ or the possibility·of achieving something. When I was younger‚ I lived in a heavily populated town: Laredo‚ Texas. At the time‚ I was an eighth grader trying to make my mom proud by getting good grades in my classes. Seeing my mom happy was the greatest feeling in the world. My father‚ on the other hand‚ started to disappear on us. I found out that my dad had a drug problem‚ and my mom
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to me. I am extremely opposed to believing in a God that is so imperfect‚ the world itself is an imperfect place‚ full of evil and sin‚ and I know I can live a fulfilling and happy life without the need of a Religious figure to sustain me. God may have some redeeming qualities but I refuse to believe in a "jealous" God. I understand that his jealousy arises‚ not from insecurity‚ but out of sovereignty. In which case‚ not only is he a jealous God but also a proud and selfish God. The way I understand
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