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    When writing it is very important to use either logos‚ pathos‚ or ethos. Ethos is the appeal to moral character‚ logos appeals with reason and logic‚ and pathos appeals to the emotions. It is very important to use all of these when writing but of course‚ everyone has a favorite. My favorite happens to be Logos. I would prefer to use logos because I like backing myself up with logical ideas that are facts. When using logos I like to use clear and concise information to help readers see logically

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    Most people yearn for the opportunity to be promoted. It makes you feel important and needed. In African societies‚ culture and tradition hold a special part in people’s lives. Success should be accompanied by acknowledgement of the traditions and culture in order to be accepted. In Chinua Achebe’s short story‚ dead man’s path‚ we are introduced to Michael Obi who is in middle of the two. Michael Obi was put to be the headmaster of Ndume Secondary school in 1948 before Nigeria gained her independence

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    or believe in the old ways. For example‚ back in the early days‚ they were so many tribes that had they own tribal language‚ but because these days technology has played a big part in our beliefs ‚ many tribes have disappeared. Issue 2 Koro’s traditions were slowly collapsing as he was very traditionalist in old ways. As he was a chief of the community he noticed that all of his followers were no longer interested in the ancestors. An example of this is when all of people from his culture started

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    Lottery” Traditions The main theme of “The Lottery‚” by Shirley Jackson‚ is tradition. Traditions are beliefs‚ legends‚ customs‚ information and other things that are passed down from generation to generation. This theme is shown in many different ways throughout the story. The first way tradition is shown in the story is with the ritual that the town people call the lottery. The second way tradition is shown is by the character Mrs. Hutchinson. Another character that helps show tradition is Old

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    makes me think what our life would be like if a tradition as if that still exists. It is hard to understand or even imagine traditions like that. It opens your eyes to a different view of beliefs or traditions that are out there without our knowledge. Even though‚ it is pass down from generations after generations to the next they are still willing to accept without a question. “The lottery is an extreme example of what can happen when traditions are not questioned or addressed critically by new

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    have been becoming more equal. Some sociologists such as Wilmot and Young argue that in symmetrical families‚ normal domestic duties are most likely to be shared by both parties and they are both very likely to be working. Thus it all undoes the tradition of the past in which a woman would care for the children and the home‚ and the man being the ‘breadwinner’ would head out and work. Some sociologists also argue that the decision making is no longer only within the man’s hand as it once was‚ but

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    legistlation. that means for every 9 woman theres 91 men. does that seem fair in our day in age? where the women have fought for equal rights and have shown that women are equal too man. Pg. 12 in ’Governing States and Localitties’ Third. Tradition is something that we all should have. it shows the growth of our values and goals that we wanna keep day in and day out. although that sounds promising in the

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    personality as a child in Oklahoma? 2. Does L.H. believe that she is a traditionally-minded Native woman? 3. In para 8‚ does L.H. state she thinks the view of the constellations is the same for the Western world as it is in the American Indian tradition? 4. 4. After rereading para 9‚ name the three types of writing L.H. says she does. 5. In para 12‚ what are the two choices for L. H. ’s main character in her novel Power? What is the main character’s name? 6. What endangered animal did

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    slightest hint of protest.  In addition‚ the development of fast-food chains poses a threat to the traditional traits of cities. Along with the busy pace of life‚ any fast‚ convenient and advantageous service is highly appreciated. There is a sign of tradition neglect when people do not remember how to cook a traditional food or fail to correctly name a dish that was once so popular among their native people for a long time‚ just because they are more acquainted with the fast and modern dishes they eat

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    elevates each aspect of life in which the table is involved. The kitchen table takes on a symbolic presence for everyday issues‚ but is the symbolism positive? Depending on observation‚ the poem can take on a sinister tone and rejects the everyday traditions of a patriarchal society. A traditional patriarchal society makes the father of each household the deciding factor on issues and the way that family operates. The table is a metaphor for the home or community in which you live. Much like a community

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