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    makes it easier to pull out the words and phrases that have these subliminal meanings. The tones in “I‚ Too” can be established by seeking the connotative meanings of certain words in each stanza. The use of connotative meanings show the reader how patriotism‚ determination and advisory are the tones in “I‚ Too”. In the first stanza the reader can see that Hughes is stating that just because he is black does

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    foremost‚ every individual can play a part in enhancing national by being more patriotic. This is because when we are patrotic we will appreciate being a Malaysian citizen who has the right to live a peaceful and war-free life. Moreover‚ having high patriotism will ensure that we really love our country and we will not do anything to harm the peach and harmony. For example‚ every one of us can respect the ’Negaraku’ song and ’Rukunegara’‚ fly our national flag during idependence Day and so on. Therefore

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    parents’ face as they watched the catastrophe unfold. I also remember seeing pictures of an American flag waving in the middle of rubble. Though our country was shaken we were also united. Citizens began to show patriotism more than ever before and display courage against our enemies. Patriotism is important to me because of my freedom‚ my faith‚ and my family. Our country is not like any other. We are able to do things that people in some countries would only dream of doing. Whether it is enjoying

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    shaping perceptions both domestically and internationally‚ ultimately serving the strategic interests of the warring parties. 2. What is the difference between a’smart’ and a’smart’? Two key objectives of propaganda are to instill fear and to evoke patriotism. Fear-inducing propaganda aims to manipulate emotions by highlighting the dangers posed by the enemy‚ portraying them as ruthless aggressors bent on destruction. For example‚ during World War II‚ the Allied powers utilized posters‚ films‚ and radio

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    conspirators‚  loath how ambitious Caesar was so they decided to stop his control of Rome. Being caught in middle‚ Brutus’s sense of patriotism and his integrity coerced him to two vital decisions‚ the death of Caesar and his own death. Brutus’s level of patriotism is inconsequential to the story because plays a factor in many of his important decisions . Brutus exhibits patriotism throughout the play‚ such as his loyalty of his country over a friend. During the play‚  Brutus becomes increasingly patriotic

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    chapter 11 it narrows down to the definitions of national and patriotism. When talking about nationalism and patriotism‚ one might think of the famous quote by George Orwell‚ who said that nationalism is “the worst enemy of peace”. According to him‚ “nationalism is a feeling that one’s country is superior to another in all respects‚ while patriotism is merely a feeling of admiration for a way of life. These concepts show that patriotism is passive by nature and

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    placed on trial for obstructing the draft in 1917. The country was awash in patriotism‚ and she was prosecuted as an enemy of the state. When preparing her speech‚ she realized that a seated jury would be a microcosm of the country’s national spirit. Jurors may have had children or loved ones committed or lost to the Great War. Her position‚ though heartfelt and eloquently expressed‚ with an attempt to express her own patriotism‚ was subversive and

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    inaugural address he states not only what he was going to do in his time as president but bring the divided nation together to move forward. By using diction and figurative language as well as triggering patriotism‚ Kennedy creates a sense of unity for all his listeners. Kennedy develops patriotism through figurative language. Kennedy claims that "the torch has been passed to a new generation." The is no physical torch literally being passed but it serves a more subconscious purpose. The torch stands

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    Exam 1 Essay Portion 1) Describe the three basic types of music heard in original scores during the silent film era and cites specific examples from The Birth of a Nation. (10 points) Music is an important form of art; it has always been utilized by each and every culture for entertainment purpose. Earlier in the silent film era‚ music was generally not included in the films but played in the beginning or at the end to entertain the audience. Later music was used in the form of background score

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    Dulce Et Decorum Est Essay

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    Dulce Et decorum Est is a poem written by Wilfred Owen‚ which undermines the idea that war if glorious by showing the horrific imagery and condemnation of war. The poems versions of reality creates a sharp and deeply ironic line between the civilians who prop up war efforts and the men who fight their battles; only those who have experienced war first hand can understand the trauma of losing a soldier or friend . It shows that dying for your country seems a lot less worthwhile than the trumped-up

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