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    Rhetorical Analysis of Persuasion Patrick Henry’s Speech to the Virginia Convention AP Language and Composition—11th Grade Teacher Overview Close Reading Grammar Composition written‚ spoken‚ and visual texts purposeful use of language for effect written‚ spoken‚ and visual products Genres Grammar Prose Nonfiction Reading Strategies Clauses Dependent/Subordinate Independent Usage Annotation Determining Audience Determining Author’s Purpose Determining Fact

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    The Travels Of The Lonely Mountain In this case‚ the movie The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug has changes made to it that make the novel look bad. The title of the book is The Hobbit written by J.R.R Tolkien and the director of the movie is Peter Jackson. A small‚ peaceful hobbit named Bilbo Baggins goes on an unwanted adventure with 13 dwarves and a wizard named Gandalf. In the chapter‚ “Inside Information”‚ Bilbo begins to act more brave and starts to show the characteristics of a hero. In the

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    Gandalf’s Presence in The Hobbit There are lots of contributions to Character development in all types of ways in all types of literature. Things that help characters develop can range from a change in weather to a man returning from being lost at sea‚ but one of the most influential things on character development is people or beings that have the consensus of people. These people or beings can affect characters by just being around or not. One instance of a character having great influence on

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    Conflict Essay In The Hobbit the conflict is Good vs. Evil. The Characters are constantly battling evil. The conflict is highlighted in the episodes where Gandalf‚ the dwarves‚ and Bilbo fight against the many terrors of Middle Earth. Through fights with goblins‚ trolls‚ wargs and the Battle of Five Armies‚ it is seen that good always prevails over evil. The first encounter is with trolls. The first evil that Bilbo and the dwarves come across is the trolls. Tolkien sets the reader up by saying

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    Comparison and Contrast of The Hobbit and The Hobbit Films The Hobbit: An unexpected journey and The Hobbit: The desolation of Smaug had a great director; Peter Jackson to keep every original concept that J.R.R. Tolkien would have in mind if he was the one to direct these movies. They kept that it’s not only about getting Dwarves their homeland back‚ but the development of a quiet‚ stay at home and stay safe Hobbit. Most of the characters were well interpreted into the movie like Thorin’s

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    Life has its challenges‚ and savior figures are here to make those challenges easier. In The Hobbit‚ J. R. R. Tolkien puts in savior figures to show that if one is lucky enough to get saved‚ they must learn from their experiences and be prepared to help others. Gandalf‚ Elrond‚ and Bard are all savior figures because‚ among other attributes‚ they are compassionate‚ courageous‚ and wise and because of them‚ Bilbo becomes faithful and unselfish. Gandalf‚ Elrond‚ and Bard are savior figures because

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    There are many important characters in The Hobbit that are vital to the story and influence the outcome of the book in various ways. Two important characters in the story are Gandalf the Grey‚ a wandering wizard‚ and Beorn‚ a skin changer who can turn into a bear or a man. Gandalf the Grey’s physical appearance is very unique compared to the dwarves and Bilbo. For one‚ he is about twice as tall as them. The rest of Gandalfs appearance is well summed up in this quotation‚”All that unsuspecting Bilbo

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    Bilbo From The Hobbit

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    It takes Bravery‚ honesty‚ mentality‚ common sense‚ and at least a little bit of survival skills‚ because with out them they probably wouldn’t live long and might chicken out. The main idea is they can go on these adventures and prove that they can do what others can’t. Bilbo was a very scared hobbit but was convinced and went on the adventure to slay the dragon‚ Bilbo even saved Thorin on the way eventually Bilbo realized his own bravery and figured out he can be brave just chooses not too. Bilbo

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    The Hobbit Movie Vs Book

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    stolen treasure guarded by an evil‚ dangerous dragon. The novel‚ The Hobbit‚ by J.R.R Tolkien‚ is a high-fantasy novel and has a series of movies based on it directed by Peter Jackson. The Hobbit is a novel based on Bilbo Baggin’s simple life changing due to Gandalf the wizard who thinks Bilbo would make a worthy burglar in a group of dwarves. They go on a quest facing many perils through treacherous lands to rightfully get back Thorin Oakenshield’s heirlooms from the Lonely mountain which is guarded

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    something In the unknown author’s epic poem “Beowulf” and in J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy novel The Hobbit both forms of loyalty are significantly represented. “Beowulf” tells the story of Beowulf‚ a Geatish warrior‚ who comes to the aid of the King of the Danes‚ whose kingdom is being terrorized by a monster‚ which leads to Beowulf battling other monsters who want vengeance. The Hobbit portrays a tale about a hobbit‚ Bilbo‚ who is chosen along with a group of thirteen dwarfs to complete an embarking quest

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