glorifying war nor belittling it through the juxtaposition of images of “death”‚ “horror” and “incompetence” with the more patriotic images of “courage”‚ “resilience” and “mateship”. .” He then describes WWII‚ using inversion‚ saying‚ “It was a lesson about ordinary people- and the lesson was that they were not ordinary.” In this way Keating shifts the focus of the war effort away from the “generals” and the sweeping military victories” to the everyday people who played a part in the war‚ thus raising
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1.Michigan entered the railroad business in 1830. The state’s first working rail line (billed as the "First Train West of the Alleghenies") ran from Lake Erie to what Michigan city? A) Lansing B) Port Huron C) Battle Creek D) Kalamazoo 2.During the years 1860-1890‚ Michigan’s commercial development was dominated by the sawing‚ harvesting‚ milling and marketing of timber. Michigan politicians (under the influence of the state’s Lumber Barons) fought hard to stop a bill that would have allowed Canadian
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1:00 a.m.‚ because IHOP is a “family establishment” so we shouldn’t be yelling across the restaurant. It’s not everyday you that you almost get kicked out of IHOP. As we were leaving I drank the last of who knows how many orange juices. Groom is about 45 miles from Amarillo and I had to pee the entire way home. I was near tears and by the time we pulled into the driveway I was already out of the JEEP‚ up the steps‚ in the house and to the bathroom. Oh what a relief it was! I learned 3 things that
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until it comes out of his mouth. Trump is the type of person that would lead us into a war. Trump once made fun of a news disabled new reporter. Trump puts his arms and hand to his chest and made a face. He also once posted a blatantly rude tweet about Arianna Huffington. He said "@ariannahuff is unattractive inside and out. I fully understand why her former husband left her for a man- he made a good decision." Do you want a president like that? I sure do not.
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What an exciting time in our lives! Finishing our elementary school education and moving on to high school. A time of new found independence‚ new found freedom and new responsibilities. For many of us [insert school name here] is the only school we have attended‚ starting here in the fall of [insert year] as four year olds. Others may hae joined us along the way. Nevertheless‚ no matter what year you came to [insert school name here] know and be part of the spirit of the school and the [insert
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Informative Speech Requirements Objective: To construct a well-written informative presentation following the criteria below and effectively presenting to an audience. I have provided you with the informative outline template that I expect you to use for this speech. I will also provide you with sample informative speeches in class so that you can see what one looks like. Topic selection 1. In this presentation you will be providing your audience with information about a topic. You should choose
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Informative Speech: "The Causes of Homelessness" Subject and Purpose 1. This informative speech on “The Cause of Homelessness “is very Inform able and worth listening to‚ because in today’s economy it could be you or me. Some seem to think homelessness is choice. I find this speech relevant to the world I live in today‚ due to the high unemployment rate‚ declining job market‚ and the economic hardships that families are enduring. This topic is not a broad one‚ but yet can be spoke
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I. Topics for Informative Speaking a. Process most often we use a chronological Organization Occasionally‚ a topical organization b. Objects= tangibles Structures‚ animals‚ people‚ places Topical is the most commonly used organization Sometimes chronological or spatial organizations are used c. Events= Historical or current events‚ diseases d. Concepts Generally a topical organization is used Noncontroversial concepts. *Make sure that all technical terms are defined‚ explained
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from prison‚ it is required that you are given a handgun with bullets and a horse‚ so you can ride out of town. (111) * A man can legally beat his wife‚ but not more than once a month. (78) * It’s illegal to carry a Bible or to talk to anyone about Jesus Christ. (48) * Since 1173 it has been illegal to die. (47) * You may shoot Native Americans if there are more than five of them on your property at any one time. (45) * It is considered an offense to shower naked. (43) * It is
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Informative Speech Laci Morrison COMM/310 September 18‚ 2012 Carrie Mingo-Douglas Introduction We all attend University of Phoenix and we all have to give presentations. Have you ever looked in your closet and wondered‚ “What the heck am I going to wear?” Well I am going to give you a few tips and hints on how to dress appropriately and successfully for a presentation. Although some of you might not care‚ and will just throw on whatever‚ after hearing some of my tips‚ you might give getting
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