Kacee Bailey Public speaking 10/06/10 Martin Luther King Forum 1. What oratorical devices does Dr. King use to add vitality and force to his speech? 2. Do you think that Dr. King’s dream has become a reality? Why or why not? 3. What changes could you make in your life to help Dr. King’s dream become a reality at SWHS? 1. He pause a lot and he repeats himself. The way he talks is also very enticing it makes you want to pay attention. 2. Yes‚ We are a lot less segregated and there are many minority’s
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Essay on power An inspector calls is a controversial play‚ written by J.B Priestly in 1945. Set in 1912‚ the controversial play includes certain touches of power between characters and scenes. This is highlighted through the power of status‚ power of law and morality‚ the power of money and of power and responsibility‚ that are particularly highlighted through an inspector calls in depth and how each character is shown to be linked to various elements of power through the play whilst analysing it
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O.Henry‚ whose short stories had built up his great reputation. And the story “The gift of the Magi” was one of those short stories. Anyone who reads this story for the first time may mistake it for a fairy tale because of its title. However there are underlying meanings behind this name‚ which substantially contribute to the value of this story. They are the author’s emphasis on the value of the gifts and his deep appreciation and admiration for the love of two main characters Jim and Della.
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At one point in the play the Inspector says: “We don’t live alone. We are all members of one body. We are responsible for each other.” How successfully is the idea of responsibility explored in this play? Focus on two or more characters. In the play‚ An Inspector Calls‚ theme of responsibility is mainly discussed and appeared. The purpose of this story is to talk about each character’s responsibility relating to the death of a girl‚ Eva Smith. Also‚ the play explores the effect of class‚ age and
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How does Barack Obama use language to create impact in his speech? Barack Obama’s acceptance speech was spoken on the 4th November 2008 after he was elected president. His speech included many different rhetorical devices to enable that it was most suited to the situation and have a huge impact on the Chicago audience but most importantly‚ on the world. Throughout Obama’s speech he continuously creates a sense of friendship with his audience in a number of ways. In terms of structure he addresses
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Throughout the whole novel‚ Okonkwo struggles with the changes taking place in his tribe. Okonkwo cannot bear the weakness of his son‚ like he saw his father was weak. By the ending of this novel‚ Okonkwo has tried to remain strong against the white man. He kills the colonial official in the end. For him‚ it is one last attempt to “save” his tribe from the weakness and the “negative” influence of the white man. Instead of being courageous against the threat‚ he chooses the coward way to avoid
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How does Robespierre justify the use of terror? Would some people still agree with his ideas? What began as a march to Versailles to acquire King Louis XVI’s attention to end the grievances of the general population in 1789‚ soon spiraled into what became known as The French Revolution. With the execution of Louis XVI in 1973‚ this new “regime” still had many problems to overcome including the continuing war that constantly needed men and money. The National Convention (which was created in
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How is Gerald presented in the Beginning of the play? At character level‚ Gerald is presented as a wealthy‚ respectable man although this interpretation changes as the play goes on. We see Gerald’s behaviour change drastically as the truth is revealed about his relationship with Eva smith (Daisy Renton)‚ he begins to break down and tries to justify his actions which splits the audience’s views on him as he may be seen in a negative way by some. Initially‚ Gerald comes across as a kind hearted
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How Does Priestly Present Birling in Acts 1 and 2? In Act One Birling is presented as very smug and egotistical when Priestly uses the stage directions ‘confidently’ and ‘laughs complacently’. These show Birling is not afraid to show his importance and status. It also shows his arrogant nature that emphasises he wants to dominate the situation‚ yet when the inspector arrives he loses his authority. ‘Complacently’ shows he thinks other people with a lower status are stupid and unimportant. Priestly
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preschoolers in a classroom setting where they are interacting with one another through dramatic play. Within the dramatic play area there are various materials including: costumes‚ appliances‚ dolls‚ animals‚ occupational tools‚ props‚ furniture and food. These materials help children become creative in their social‚ physical‚ cognitive‚ language and‚ emotional development. 8 Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic - Within the dramatic play area‚ all of your props‚ tools and furniture can be labeled so
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