The newest addition to the Marvel cinematic universe‚ Logan‚ may be the finest and most endearing ‘superhero’ film of the last 20 years. It is clearly the most violent film of its type—so violent it’s anti-violent—but like the best of the genre (Nolan’s Batman Begins and The Dark Knight are obvious examples) it is dripping with philosophy—X-23’s backstory is a textbook in bioethics‚ while Logan’s initial treatment of her‚ and Xavier’s arguments in favor of protecting her‚ gives us a resounding discourse
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writing is unsuccessful unless delivered in a way that forces listeners and readers to feel a certain way. MLK Jr. expertly utilizes the repetition of multiple phrases throughout his speech in order to establish his assertive and persuasive tone. As he speaks‚ the intensity in his voice increases to create a sense of urgency and seriousness in his audience. The repetition
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routines‚ similar to circuit training‚ have been formulated using timed calisthenics. Exercise intensity is controlled by varying the number of repetitions performed in a given time. As fitness improves‚ you can increase the number of repetitions and circuits. However‚ once you can perform a certain number of repetitions approximately 25‚ additional repetitions will only improve your muscular endurance‚ not your strength. To develop strength‚ you can add weights or change your body position to increase
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Diction essay In The Grapes of Wrath‚ John Steinbeck’s use of diction builds the foundation of his overall theme; the cruelties men impose on other men. His use of repetition‚ low-style word choice‚ and the power of connotation all reinforce his lager message. In the novel’s opening pages Steinbeck laces the text with recurring words‚ illustrating the setting and tone. He repeats words like “red country”‚ “dust”‚ “boiling”‚ and “raw stinging” to make the reader feel as if they are in the scorched
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the use of personas within the urban landscape and the urban society. Modern man’s lifestyle of repetition of trivial tasks and the lack of meaningful things in life is represented and emphasised through the use of alliteration‚ metaphor‚ fragmentation and word choice. The urban landscape is employed by Eliot in Preludes to demonstrate the isolated desertion of a modern city. The use of repetition in “the showers beat on broken blinds” emphasises the polluted‚ squalid environment and highlights
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that are found. The colonists’ use of persuasion to influence by using repetition to achieve their means. The Declaration of Independence is what 56 colonists saw as a logical course of action. What you must ask yourself is: What was considered logical in 1776? The rhetorical style uses persuasive ideals in the use of language. For example‚ in the first sentence of the second paragraph‚ the parallel structure and repetition of the word "that" enable the writers to articulate with excessive clarity
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towards Black Americans portray in the passage Why We Can’t Wait by Martin Luther King. He evokes sympathy for African Americans within images of harsh reality of supposed “freedom” for Blacks. MLK creates persuasive tone through use of anecdotes‚ repetition‚ and rhetorical questions to introduce the “story of the Why We Can’t Wait.” MLK creates an emotional sense by contributing several anecdotes about the African American. Anecdotes such as “if the ambulance hadn’t come so late..” suggest empathy
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In Julius Caesar‚ by William Shakespeare‚ Marc Antony makes a speech to the people of Rome after the death of Julius Caesar. Through this speech‚ Shakespeare uses language techniques such as irony‚ repetition/tone‚ and figurative language to illuminate conflict between the citizens of Rome and Brutus. Throughout Marc Antony’s speech he uses irony to illuminate conflict between the citizens of Rome and Brutus. For example‚ when Marc Antony states‚ “But Brutus says he was ambitious‚ And Brutus is
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Although the two characters express hated contentment for each other through ironic repetition‚ they still are able to abide by the social norms of family‚ age‚ and respect towards others. Despite the fact that Gauntlet and Pickle are in a commotion of emotions‚ they are able to control it and
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of America and to outline the plan for his presidency. Kennedy establishes his purpose by emphasizing the importance of a united country through word choice and listing pledges. The author establishes ethos in his speech and employs antithesis‚ repetition‚ and an allusion in his address to aid him in fulfilling his purpose. Kennedy immediately establishes ethos in his speech‚ starting with when he speaks about the founding fathers and upholding their beliefs. This inclusion shows that Kennedy will
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