Figure of speech From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia "Figures of speech" redirects here. For the hip hop group‚ see Figures of Speech. A figure of speech is the use of a word or words diverging from its usual meaning. It can also be a special repetition‚ arrangement or omission of words with literal meaning‚ or a phrase with a specialized meaning not based on the literal meaning of the words in it‚ as in idiom‚ metaphor‚ simile‚ hyperbole‚ or personification. Figures of speech often provide
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Cole Matthew‚ is young selfish‚ uncaring‚ changing‚ delinquent. Cole Matthews had been beaten by his dad most all of this life. Cole is a “baby-faced fifteen-year-old‚” (5). The book Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen‚ is about Cole changing. Cole starts of as a liar‚ a stealer‚ and a plain old jerk. But needed changed is good. Cole’s family is alway bailing Cole out of jail. “His mom acted like a scared Barbie doll‚ always looking good but never fighting back or standing up to anyone” (Page
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I hope that my speech has shed some light on the bulldog breed. Their history‚ unique features‚ and random facts‚ and I wish that you have all learnt something new about them today. Thankyou for you’re time." English bulldogs were once used to guard‚ control and bait bulls. They are known for their strength‚ intelligence and stubborn nature. English bulldogs are strong‚ stubborn dogs that should be given obedience training and socialization from the time that they are small puppies to ensure that
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Who Should Keep Their Right? There has been and still is a lot of controversy on the second amendment which is the right to bear arms. Everyone including the government has their own interpretation of what this amendment means. I personally do not think that there will ever be a complete understanding about what “the right to bear arms” actually means and what is and what is not considered the right or wrong way to go about protecting oneself or just having a sense of security. All people are different
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going up with them because her older sister could not come this year. While we were up there‚ we traveled around to several tourist places. One of the places we went was Sleeping Bear Dunes. I have been to this place several times before‚ but it constantly takes my breath away because of its beauty. At the Sleeping Bear Dunes there is a hill that leads straight to Lake Michigan. This hill is so steep that from the top it looks more like a cliff than a hill. Mary‚ all five of her brothers‚ and I
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Role of Friends in Our Life Good Afternoon to the honorable judges‚ teachers and my fellow friends .I am standing here to deliver a speech about Role of Friends in Our Life. Firstly‚ let me ask all of you‚ WHAT IS FRIENDSHIP? well ‚friendship consists of true friends that can make you laugh when skies are the darkest ‚ true friends that will even hurt you only if its for your own good ‚ friends that will protect you under any circumstances and friends that will make you feel like you’re on
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Theme: Kahandaan at Kaligtasan ng Pamayanan‚ Pundasyon ng Kaunlaran” Possible Questions 1. By virtue of Executive Order 137 series of 1999‚ July was declared as National Disaster Consciousness Month‚ this year the celebration bears the theme “----“ As a student‚ explain the value and relevance of this year’s theme in our present time. There is no greater solution to what’s happening in our country today than to be united in one cause. The fact that we are gathered together in this great hall
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A figure of speech is the use of a word or words diverging from its usual meaning. It can also be a special repetition‚ arrangement or omission of words with literal meaning‚ or a phrase with a specialized meaning not based on the literal meaning of the words in it‚ as in idiom‚ metaphor‚ simile‚ hyperbole‚ or personification. Figures of speech often provide emphasis‚ freshness of expression‚ or clarity. However‚ clarity may also suffer from their use‚ as any figure of speech introduces an ambiguity
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Our Right to Bear Arms is a Danger to America: An Annotated Bibliography "Assault Weapons." Issues & Controversies. Infobase Learning‚ 29 Jan. 2016. Web. 9 Nov. 2016. This article details history of mass shootings that used assault weapons in America. The author places a definition on assault weapons as “a semiautomatic weapon with a detachable ammunition magazine and some type of advanced feature typically used in military-grade weapons.” The previous and now expired ban on certain assault weapons
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Testimonial Speech I am delighted to be a part of this gala evening‚ and especially pleased to have the opportunity to share some of my thoughts and observations about this evening’s honoree -- and my good friend‚ Cliff Kendall. Leader of the year -- certainly the term fits Cliff like a glove. But look around the room. This place is filled with leaders. This is a "power lunch‚" moved to the evening and dressed up in black ties and cocktail dresses. So how‚ do you suppose‚ did the Board of
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