Theodore Gericault turned a tragic event‚ into a visual display of government incompetence. In 1816‚ the French government exercised poor judgment‚ by authorizing the unstable Medusa to set sail. The vessel crashed; leaving survivors to turn to cannibalistic means of survival. Gericault captured the tragedy‚ titled “The Raft of the ‘Medusa’” in Romantic style‚ along with compositional structure. The lifelike figures in the painting show detailed anguish and grief; which‚ invokes despair in those
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Rats in the Cellar The last thing any homeowner wants to discover is that they have rats in the cellar (basement)‚ especially since the rodents are harbingers of disease. They also cause safety hazards due to their natural gnawing instinct and can chew through electrical wires‚ which can result in the house catching on fire. Norway rats’ habit of tunneling under foundations can potentially cause structural damage to the home‚ causing thousands of repair dollars. Fortunately‚ homeowners have options
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ROOTS * is an organ of a plant that typically lies below the surface of the soil. * a part of a plant body that bears no leaves‚ and therefore also lacks of nodes. * is the beginning of the vascular system pipeline that moves water and minerals from the soil up to the leaves and fruits. FUNCTIONS OF ROOTS: * Underground (usually) * Anchor the plant in the soil * Absorb water and nutrients * Conduct water and nutrients * Food Storage ROOT SYSTEM: 1. Tap root system
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For wine lovers‚ wine cellars in Houston‚ TX aren’t a luxury‚ they’re a necessity. Wine drinking and collecting as an avocation can be addictive and can offer you no end of satisfaction as you immerse yourself in the history and art of winemaking‚ discover new vintages and share the wine you love with friends and family. Having your own wine cellar in your home is a natural extension of your love affair with wine; but before you make the commitment to set aside even a small part of your home for
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In the poem "Dolor" by Theodor Roethke‚ one is drawn in with the weight of the poem despite its seemingly simple subject matter. Everyday items such as pencils are given deep sadness that forces the reader to want more. Roethke portrays this sad tone through personification‚ repetition‚ metaphors‚ and immense detail. "Dolor" is depicted through a sorrowful and gloomy theme beginning with its title and increasing in intensity towards the end of the poem. The narrator begins the poem with a look into
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Greek/Latin Roots Acer‚ Acid‚ Acri- Bitter‚ Sour‚ Sharp Examples: Acerate : Shaped like a needle. Acidity: Quality of sourness Acrimonious: Nagging and bitter The acerate building towered over me. The acidity of vinegar made him vomit. The wife grew acrimonious. Anni‚ Annu‚ Enni- Year Examples: Annuity: Money paid annually Biennial: Occurrence of two years Triennial: Occurrence of three years His annuity was a good six figures.
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In the thrilling and suspenseful novel‚ The Cellar by Natasha Preston‚ the main character Summer was followed on her way to a nightclub‚ when a stranger from behind abducted her‚ and took her to the middle of the English country side. She later was awoken by three strangers all smiling at her as she lay on the cold linoleum floor. The strangers were dressed like dolls‚ each matching with long sweaters and matching pants‚ the only difference was the delicately embroidered flowers on each of the sweaters
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imitation‚ and learned respect for oneself and society. Some parents show love and affection whereas others shape their children with respect and stern discipline. In the poems "Those Winter Sundays" by Robert Hayden and "My Papa’s Waltz" by Theodore Roethke‚ a relationship between a father and son are portrayed as both authors reflect on their own childhood experiences. While the two poems have similarities; in that‚ the fathers work hard and believe in stern punishment‚ they also have several contrasting
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ALPINE WINERIES PRIVATE LIMITED JOB DESCRIPTION 1. JOB TITLE : CELLAR HAND 2. DEPARTMENT : CELLAR 3. REPORTS TO : ASSISTANT WINEMAKER 4. RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY : Prepare soil‚ plant vines‚ and cultivate and fertilize crops. Construct wire trellises support vines and fruit. Control weeds‚ diseases and pests. Assist with grape picking and‚ after harvest‚ vine pruning. Operate equipment to crush and ferment the grapes. Assist in bottle
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Theodore Roosevelt as the 26th president of the United States and also the youngest president ever elected‚ Theodore Roosevelt faced many challenging decisions‚ but he knew how to handle them. He fought for what he believed and never backed down from that belief. Theodore Roosevelt faced challenging circumstances while growing up which made many consider him to be frail and not likely to succeed; however‚ he came to be known as a notable statesman‚ military leader‚ governor‚ vice-president of the
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