Girl‚ Stolen Dictionary Section Shards (p.50)- A fragment; broken or broken pieces of glass or pottery. E- With the side of her free foot‚ she tried to sweep the other shards of glass under the dresser. Desolate- Left alone or lonely. Flaunt- To show off. Ruffled- To disturb the smoothness or calmness of something. Despair- A condition of giving up‚ or a complete loss or absence of hope. Authorities- The power or right to give up orders‚ make decisions‚ and enforce obedience. Reconstructed (p.63)-
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SUMMARY OF THE MAYAS The Mayan civilization was the height of pre-Columbian culture. They made significant discoveries in science‚ including the use of the zero in mathematics. Their writing was the only in America capable of expressing all types of thought. Glyphs either represent syllables or whole concepts and were written on long strips of paper or carved and painted n stone. They are arranged to be read from left to right and top to bottom in pairs of columns. The Mayan calendar begins around
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Analyze: The Girl The poem that I will analyze is from Sharon Olds‚ The Girl. This poem is quite graphic but it describes a life lesson that two girls had to endure. This poem describes a graphic preplanned rape event. The girls were 12 years old‚ it seems that they were at the wrong place and living a wild life‚ and getting involved with the erroneous people. They partied with their supposed best friend‚ this is what I am getting from the poem‚ they were being chased and after being caught they
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Running Head: MAYA ANGELOU’S TONE IN “WHAT’S YOUR NAME‚ GIRL?” Topic: Maya Angelou’s tone in “What’s Your Name‚ Girl?” Name: chia chih wei Course: Instructor’s Name: Date: March 26‚ 2011 MAYA ANGELOU’S TONE IN “WHAT’S YOUR NAME‚ GIRL?” In the better part of the story Maya Angelou’s tone is full of contempt and anger for her employer. This however‚ is not the only tone that keen readers can identify in Angelou’s story. At some point in her narration‚ the author shows pity and mildness
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throughout the book “I know why the caged bird sings” by Maya Angelou; However‚ Maya’s and Bailey’s relationship was something that remained strong throughout the course of the book. It didn’t change much significantly‚ sure they both matured and didn’t depend on each other as much‚ but their strong connection and bond was always there. Bailey defended her anytime she needed it‚ protected her‚ and helped her when she needed advice. Bailey and Maya were very close during the period they lived with their
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Maya Angelou’s life was a roller coaster. Through her upside down loops and her cork screws‚ she made a high living for herself. She achieved awarding accomplishments. Maya is not only one of the most famous poets in the world but‚ she was also a literature writer‚ a dancer‚ actress and a singer. She wrote children books and she was also one of the first African American women to have an original screenplay produced called Georgia. She won the National Book Award‚ A Pulitzer Prize and is listed
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In these two pieces‚ it is obvious that the topic of American identity is not strong with these children. In fact‚ they almost seem to feel forced‚ with no real decision made on their part. As can be seen in the first piece‚ the poem‚ the little girl says "if it makes you feel better‚" instead of something more pointed to her own personal preference. In the second‚ the two young boys seem brainwashed about their grandmothers home country as "barbaric." It seems that the common theme in these two
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Angelou has‚ for the most part‚ utilized words from straightforward vocabulary‚ keeping in mind the end goal to encourage perusing not only for a specific class which is high-reproduced and knows about refined English but instead for all classes in the social chain of command‚ to individuals of any age. Indeed‚ even the words which are obviously mind-boggling (as far as their structure)‚ are words which are as yet basic among the majority and are utilized for everyday correspondence purposes. The
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Maya Angelou’s The Graduation Throughout life graduation‚ or the next level of growth‚ is sometimes known with the circumstance of the grand ceremony‚ but many times the graduation is not as exciting. In the moving essay‚ "The Graduation‚" by Maya Angelou applies three strategies - an expressive voice‚ illustrative comparison and contrast‚ and flowing sentences with imagery - to see the truth about humans caught in the line of racial discrimination. In a great voice‚ Ms. Angelou pictures
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MAYA ANGELOU was an American poet‚ memoirist‚ and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies‚ three books of essays‚ several books of poetry‚ and was credited with a list of plays‚ movies‚ and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees.Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies‚ which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences.She became a poet and writer after a series of occupations as a young
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