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    National Symbols

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    The word "symbol" came to the English language from the Greek "sýmbolon"- syn- meaning "together" and "bolē"meaning "a throw"‚ having the approximate meaning of "to throw together".Symbols are objects‚ characters‚ or other concrete representations of ideas‚ concepts‚ or other abstractions.Symbols‚ whether verbal or nonverbal are those representations consisting of sounds‚ marks‚ objects or expressions‚ which produce the feeling of loyalty to the nation. In the name of scared symbols the citizens

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    electrical symbols

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    Wire Symbols Electrical Wire Conductor of electrical current Connected Wires Connected crossing Not Connected Wires Wires are not connected Switch Symbols and Relay Symbols SPST Toggle Switch Disconnects current when open SPDT Toggle Switch Selects between two connections Pushbutton Switch (N.O) Momentary switch - normally open Pushbutton Switch (N.C) Momentary switch - normally closed DIP Switch DIP switch is used for onboard configuration SPST Relay Relay open

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    American Sign Language

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    When did Sign Language begin? Who taught the deaf people Sign Language? How did Sign Language begin in America? These questions and others have interest me into doing a research on American Sign Language History. In this paper I will be answering all of those questions. American Sign Language (ASL) is the visual or gestural language which is the primary means of communication of deaf people in America and parts of Canada. Current estimates are that between 100‚000 and 500‚000 people use

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    Symbols In The Help

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    holds towards the bigger picture or theme. In The Help many symbols appear in the form of events and objects that jump out at you. For instance a symbol could be Aibileen’s bathroom‚ this symbol shows how white people believed that black people were dirty and carried disease while an event that represents a symbol is Ms. Skeeters rebellious action towards writing a book about black maids and their experiences. But what about the smaller symbols? Like something a character saw or what a neighbor said

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    The Symbol of Pearl

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    In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s‚ The Scarlet Letter‚ Pearl‚ is the human symbol of the sin of adultery in the fact that she leads her mother‚ Hester Prynne‚ and Arthur Dimmesdale to accept and admit to their sin. Pearl is the beautiful daughter of Hester and Dimmesdale. She is the living symbol of the scarlet letter and has unique traits that make her sometimes appear as a demon. Her love for nature and freedom‚ her spirit‚ her wildness‚ her loneliness and separation from the world‚ her curiosity‚ and her

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    Pentagram Symbol

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    there. If set with the point up‚ like a traditional star shape‚ it represents protection. If it is pointed down‚ it represents the horned god‚ it even looks like horns upside down. Pentagram to me is a symbol representing the elements. It is a symbol of our craft and the symbol

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    Symbol of Shame

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    Symbol of Shame Symbolism in literature is the hidden meaning in a piece of work. It is used to represent moral and/ or religious values and beliefs. As time goes on in the world‚ society and what makes up society changes. In today’s sense‚ pride is based on the individualism that one has developed. The diversity in today’s society allows for many different beliefs and social concepts. Looking back to the early years when Puritanism was an ongoing religion with many followers‚ tradition along

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    The Necklace Themes‚ Motifs‚ and Symbols Themes The Deceptiveness of Appearances The deceptiveness of appearances is highlighted by Madame Forestier’s necklace‚ which appears to be made of diamonds but is actually nothing more than costume jewelry. The fact that it comes from Madame Forestier’s jewelry box gives it the illusion of richness and value; had Monsieur Loisel suggested that Mathilde wear fake jewels‚ she surely would have scoffed at the idea‚ just as she scoffed at his suggestion

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    theme by using excellent symbolization. Steinbeck’s symbolism is one of the main literary elements that supports the theme of oppressed people working together to better everyone. There are many symbols that Steinbeck uses but there are three main ones that really support the theme. One of the first symbols Steinbeck uses is a turtle. Steinbeck uses the turtle to symbolize the migrants families‚ the struggles they will face‚ and their determination. Along the road‚ there is a turtle trying to cross

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    Confederate Symbols

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    editorial’s reasonings‚ both private and public Confederate symbols would be removed from the public. Plus‚ it is unfair to those suffering from the racist behaviors of Confederate flag supporters to only remove the artifacts from the public‚ but allow those same artifacts to be owned by the very people who discriminate them. Indisputably‚ however‚ human beings are both prideful and stubborn‚ and the entire population of America will not allow symbols of the Confederacy to be simply removed from their own

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