Simile: a direct comparison of two things‚ usually employing the words like or as. “He watches from his mountain walls‚ And like a thunderbolt he falls.” (Tennyson) “My heart is like an apple tree whose boughs are bent with thickest fruit.” (Christina Rosseti) Other examples: clouds like fluffy balls of cotton; snowflakes like soft white feathers; a motor purring like a kitten; a lawn like a green carpet; thin as a bookmark; as contented as a cow. Metaphor: an implied comparison in which one thing
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MY PASSION What is really my passion? Is it desserts? I have been asking myself to that question lately. For me‚ dessert is my most preferred. But the only thing that I like best right now is a pastry shop. I want to own a confectionary shop because ever since when I was a child I’ve always wanted to eat sweets and candies that’s why I decided to own a business related to it after I graduate into college‚ believing that it will really come to pass. When I was in the elementary‚ I have never
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The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest cat species‚ reaching a total body length of up to 3.3 metres (11 ft) and weighing up to 306 kg (670 lb). It is the third largest land carnivore (behind only the Polar bear and the Brown bear). Its most recognizable feature is a pattern of dark vertical stripes on reddish-orange fur with lighter underparts. It has exceptionally stout teeth‚ and the canines are the longest among living felids with a crown height of as much as 74.5 mm (2.93 in) or even 90 mm
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likes and make his surroundings fit that idea or "theme" if you will. I have grown out of these childhood fancies‚ but still have an evident theme controlling this place where I spend my time. As one walks into my room a large black and white skin catches the eye. This tapestry reveals itself to be a skin of a zebra which I acquired through my father on our trip through Africa. Throughout the skin there are patched holes where the beast was shot. This large item is the focal point of my room and
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novel My Sister’s Keeper‚ Anna’s life includes some relationships that should be more significant and involved than they appear to be in the novel. For example‚ Anna and her father Brian don’t really have a solid foundation of a relationship because her father always has to agree with her mother and he isn’t really hands on. Sara and her thoughts usually drown Brian’s opinion out. In the novel My Sister’s Keeper‚ Anna’s father does not seem to know when to step up and take charge and make sure his
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Literacy in My Life Growing up‚ I cherished the shelves on top of shelves of books that my sister and I had collected. On rainy days I would be doing one of two activities‚ reading a book‚ or writing my own book. I was such a bookworm that my mom would have to ground me from reading and force me to play outside. All throughout elementary school‚ I was on the Creative Writing‚ Listening Skills‚ Editorial Writing‚ and Spelling UIL competitions. I got to school early and stayed late just to work on
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people that have had an impact on my life and influenced me in many different ways. My mother‚ however‚ has had the biggest impact on my life‚ and influenced me more than anyone else. She has had an impact on me since the day I was born‚ and she still does today. Before I could even talk‚ I am sure she had an impact on me by the way she took care of me as an infant. My mother has always been a Christian. That has influenced me throughout my whole life. Even though my mother did not see it‚ she did have
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my brother my executioner I.BOOK DATA: Title of the book: My brother‚ my executioner Author: F. Sionil Jose Publisher: Solidaridad Publishing House Date Published: 2006 Number of pages: 192 pages II. GENEALOGY Luis was a illegitimate son of Don Vicente. Trining was his first degree cousin and also his lover. Ester was just a fling partner of Luis and also Trining’s classmate in school. Victor is Luis’s half brother. III.LITERARY MAP Baclaran Church‚ it is where Luis and Ester
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My Hero Is My Father Everyone has someone who has made an impact on his/her life. It can changed the view of this world. Sometimes people can get a hope from the person or the organization to change their life path. Since I have learned the differences between cons and pros‚ I found my self oriented to my father behavior. A father in love with his daughter. I love him even he is not alive any more. Although he passed away years ago‚ his advices and recommendations are still in my memory. He studied
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courage and strength‚ and celebrated for their bold exploits." In my personal view a hero can be anyone of who you could relate to‚ and also more importantly stands up for what they believe. Does everyone have a hero? I don’t know but all I could say is that I do. And she is not found in a comic book or in the TV she is found right here at this little warm place that I call home. Who could this hero be? It’s my mom‚ Lucia Espinal. She is my hero because she works hard‚ is a family woman‚ and more importantly
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