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    Analyzing Legal Alien

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    race. “viewed by Anglos as perhaps exotic‚/ perhaps inferior‚ definitely different‚/ viewed by mexicans as alien.” This here‚ is a perfect example of the way Mora feels about being judged and seen as an alien and her interesting use of diction‚ metaphors and similes. I think the tone Mora has is one of somebody who feels like an outsider‚ due to being judge by the people who surround her daily. Moras choice of diction in the first four lines is very interesting and has continued to interest me

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    Hamlet's 5th Solioquey

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    serious and personal one since it is Hamlet’s first soliloquy of the play. He speaks to himself seemingly to justify his feelings and to allow the readers to understand what it is running through his head. A lot of strong specific imagery is used in order to create a serious and convincing mood on par with that of which Hamlet is feeling.  Shakespeare uses language that is dark‚ “rank”‚ and “gross” which help create the sombre mood that Hamlet is in. He also uses similes‚ and metaphors to make it

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    Anyone who breathes has experienced moments that leave an undeniable stain on their being. Whether good or bad‚ such moments can stick to people like gum underneath a shoe. In Moments of Being‚ Woolf experiences one such moment. Having the time of her life on a fishing trip with her father and brother‚ the fun leads to tragedy as her father reveals he no longer wishes to indulge in fishing. Woolf too loses her passion for fishing. Woolf uses description‚ tone‚ and metaphoric language to show

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    Who's for the Game?

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    reality of war is brutal and scary. The language techniques that were used to show these ideas are metaphor‚ similes and personification. An idea that is important in “Who’s for the game” by Jessie Pope is that men should fight to defend their country in war. This is shown with the language technique of a metaphor. An example being “And who wants a seat in the stand?” The use of the metaphor shows the reader that if they don’t join in and fight in the war‚ they are missing out and will regret

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    Dover Beach

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    misery. "Dover Beach" is the poignant expression of the desperate need for love which men feel in this world” (Miller). Matthew Arnold creates the mood of the poem through the usage of imagery. He also uses descriptive adjectives‚ similes and metaphors to create the mood. Through the use of these literary devices‚ Arnold portrays a man standing before the window thinking of the sounds of pebbles thrown in waves as a representation of human misery. The man arrives at the vision of humanity being

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    5001 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

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    you to consider your own development needs prior to your annual appraisal and the agreement of a personal development plan for the forthcoming year. The plan should include a clear rationale together with mechanisms to support your team to achieve organisational objectives. TASK 1 Complete a personal skills audit against those required of your current and potential future job roles. Produce a personal development plan for the forthcoming year which includes five

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    Def of Personal Loan

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    fDEFINING A PERSONAL LOAN Personal loans are not restricted in terms of how the money is used. They can be used for anything from a holiday to a relatively huge purchase to paying off other urgent bills. Definition: A personal loan is a kind of unsecured loan which can be used for any purpose that the borrower deems necessary. An unsecured loan is an umbrella term used for loans which do not require collateral. Banks‚ credit unions‚ and other financial institutions offer personal loans on an ongoing

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    shows how a lack of acceptance to one’s identity leads to a negative outlook on one’s circumstances. At the railstation Lawson works he feels surrounded and held back by signboards stating ‘Second Class wait here.’ To Lawson‚ the signboards become metaphors for social labelling and cause him

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    Individuals may feel a sense of belonging to many people and places. This sense of belonging can enrich the individual‚ becoming a positive influence on his or her life. Ben Heine is the skilled photographer behind the photograph titled ‘Home’. This photograph uniquely explores ideas about belonging as to provoke thought in regards to the viewer’s perception of what it actually means to belong. Likewise‚ these ideas surrounding a connection to people and places are expressed in Peter Skrzynecki’s

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    This poem provided an amazing metaphor of the world. It would seem as a puzzling poem for those who didn’t associate the title with the poem. Thus‚ It was a creative way of the poet to summarize the theme of the poem in the title. Additionally‚ the poet was able to connect to the readers with the use of images and comparison between the pencil and the world. Moreover‚ he used the white space to concentrated words and to allow the readers to reflect on the poem. The endings contained the element of

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