school experience English has never been my cup of tea. I have never been good at reading‚ writing essays‚ or using higher vocabulary. So why would I want to take an advanced English class if I’m no good at it? Well‚ the answer is simple‚ I want to challenge myself. High school is filled with many challenges that come in all shapes and sizes. This class will be another challenge that I will push through‚ enjoy myself‚ and acquire knowledge. Knowledge I hope to gain from this AP English class is how to
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Ellipses: An ellipsis is a series of three dots‚ used to create a pause in thinking or‚ when quoting‚ to omit information. The deliberate omission of a word or words readily implied by context. Examples: The man looked above . . . all he could see were three black silhouettes against the bright blue sky. When the man looked above he couldn’t quite believe what he saw . . . . In the anime world‚ Naruto is a hero; Goku‚ a legend. Enjambment (poetic element): Enjambment is the breaking of
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Reading has always said to be the key to success‚ for it encourages learning. Yet‚ philosophers such as the German Arthur Schopenhauer state that reading too much actually is bad for the mind. I qualify these thoughts as I too agree that the excessiveness of reading may bond the mind’s creativity and freedom‚ yet feeding on other’s insights is also vital for a well-rounded mindset. Too much reading indirectly forces the mind to dwell on the thinking of another man’s perspective. The mind is unable
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assigned group. Yes‚ alphabetical order! Study these examples and nonexamples. Biblical Allusions Group 1 Creation Adam and Eve Cain and Abel David and Goliath Moses (birth to the promised land) Abraham and Isaac Tower of Babel Jonah and the Whale Samson and Delilah Solomon Job Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors Armageddon Greek and Roman Mythology Group 1 Prometheus Narcissus The Golden Fleece Orpheus and Eurydice Daedalus and Icarus Cupid and Psyche Pygmalion and Galatea
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Wide Sargasso Sea Journal #2 In the novel “Wide Sargasso Sea” Jean Rhys uses inference instead of narrative statement. She uses inference to hint at obeah and zombification in part two of her book. The reader has to be a carful reader in order to pick up on these references that Rhys uses and this will allow them to make sense of what happens to Antoinette. A reference is something that is in relation to‚ or is connected to something else. In her novel‚ Rhys uses reference several times
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Objective: Copy and paste the questions and your answers‚ or attach your document. Remember to include your speech defending King George or supporting Patrick Henry‚ following the instructions in the lesson. 1. According to Patrick Henry‚ what is the basic question being debated at the Virginia Convention? Henry states that the debate was “nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery.” He then defined the level of the situation and says that slavery is a “retreat”. 2. What reasons does Henry
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Personally‚ both of my AP courses‚ AP Biology and AP English Language‚ were the most challenging. Throughout the year my grades for these two classes fluctuated quite often. My peers and I were given more work and more was expected from us being AP students. From this year coming to an end I have discovered several of my strengths and weaknesses‚ I found that‚ like most students‚ I procrastinated and I had trouble managing my time however I was still able to maintain a positive attitude by being
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Invasive plants: approaches and predictions I chose this topic because I want to know what is being done about the invasive plants and on our earth and how people have come up with ideas to prevent invasive plants . I have also chosen this topic just for my own knowledge. Aim: To determine if improving management as well as continuous effort will be needed to stop invaders. Hypothesis: it was expected that good management and continuous effort would be needed to stop any invaders. The source
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Set 7 Ap English Set 7 Ap English Television in Presidential Elections Synthesis Essay The United States have adapted television into presidential elections since the 1960s. However the influence on America is not necessarily positive. The negative influence of television on the United States can be conveyed though the necessity of perfect image by candidates‚ sharing of too personal facts‚ and the brutality of the television debate. Television has negatively affected presidential debates
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Minimum Wage For years there has been disagreement over whether the minimum wage should be raised or not. Some believe that by raising the minimum wage‚ many Americans would be able to rise above the poverty line and have access to their dream. Others disagree saying that raising the minimum wage would only make it more difficult for businesses to pay workers and people would lose incentive to work hard. The only just choice is to raise the minimum wage so that hard working Americans can exceed
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