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    Taking a Stand Many people try to do the right thing‚ but do they do it out of justice or the hope for fame? Some people strive to be heroes‚ not for the justice or satisfaction of knowing they did a good deed‚ but for the accomplishment of people knowing who they are and praising them for what they do. Taking a stand counts more than if you win in the end or not. It’s not the winning‚ but the taking part and taking action that counts. If someone does everything in their power to do the right thing

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    others who have worked closely with the homeless. Through these videos‚ I will be focusing on three rhetorical components ethos‚ pathos‚ and logos that are used to persuade the audience. Beginning with ethos which is the idea that with a strong moral which is measured by being honest‚ ethical‚ and generous your audience will be more receptive to being persuaded. This method of persuasion can be seen in the video titled Here At Home: Evicted as it follows Theresa who was just evicted from her house

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    Stand Your Ground Law One law I will forever remember is the “Stand Your Ground” law. This law has been around for some time now but many people including myself have only recently learned of this law‚ because of a very emotional case in Florida involving ‚George Zimmerman” murdering a 17 year old unarmed boy named “Trayvon Martin.” Stand your ground law was actually passed October 1‚ 2005. Ironically Florida was the first state to pass (Stand your ground law) and now Florida is the state

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    The “I have a dream speech” by Martin Luther King Jr. given on 28th August‚ 1963 is one of the most acclaimed speeches in the history of US. The speech resonates in people’s minds and is a testimony of King Jr’s appeal to the crowds and his ability to lead people. The speech has been recorded in US history as a significant moment. The recordings of the speech are found online and the irrepressible energy in the voice of King Jr. reminds of the days when the Negroes were fighting for an equal status

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    that have adopted in Canada. This tension is part of the Canadian identity; the tension is only possible by being constantly determined to preserve it all. Atwood claims the creation of Canadian Literature is from responses to the question‚ “Where is here?” According to Atwood in

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    What surprises me most about “We Do Abortions Here” is the level of imagery she employs. After reading the text‚ I feel as if I could act on the old cliché and ‘paint a picture’ of this particular abortion clinic. I can walk in the locked glass door and see the receptionist look at my bag skeptically. In the waiting room‚ I see and hear the dysfunctional mother‚ or “girl with maternal benignity‚” yelling at her kids in the waiting room. I can see the fear the woman’s face as the ignorant‚ hot-headed

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    Taking a Stand Challenges we face have different solutions and routes that should be taken. Releasing anger in some circumstances won’t solve the problem at hand‚ so depending on the situation we are faced with we have to decide whether or not we should stand up for ourselves‚ or walk away. Although walking away and being the bigger person is the safe route‚ attacking problems head on will be more effective. All dilemmas have different paths that should be taken to create some sort of resolution

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    honour‚ I stand before the courts to appeal for justice for my client‚ the young Prince Hamlet who is accused of murdering our Principal Secretary of State‚ Polonius‚ in cold blood. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury‚ the prosecution have presented a flimsy case against the prince; most significantly they failed to mention the fact that my client‚ Hamlet‚ may indeed have been clinically insane at the time of the Principal Secretary of State’s murder. If my client is found to be unable to stand trial

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    The movie Stand By Me is a great portrayal of a group of four young friends who set out to find a dead body. These boys have many trials and tribulations and manage to maintain their friendship throughout the movie. Gordie‚ Chris‚ Teddy and Vern are an unstoppable cast; showing their trust‚ friendship‚ and insecurities to one another. The main role of Gordie LaChance is played by Wil Wheaton. He is having trouble in his life at this time because he just lost his brother and his parents are having

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    Stand Your Ground Law

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    Stand Your Ground Law varies in language depending on the state. Some States have not yet adopted this particular law. Although there is no set definition on this law‚ the Stand Your Ground law means that under certain circumstances individuals can use force to defend themselves without first attempting to retreat from danger. In simpler terms‚ if you come into contact with someone who infuses danger upon you or others‚ instead of running away you stay and defend yourself. The main idea is self-defense

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