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    this idea by implying throughout chapter three that Chris McCandless was idealistic with his nonconformist philosophy‚ unprepared for hardships before he disappeared‚ and by indicating McCandless had a secret sociopathic nature. He illustrates rhetorical devices in order to give insight into why McCandless’ death was important‚ and to crucially build his character. Krakauer aims his book towards an audience who is interested in exploring or adventuring‚ or anyone McCandless-esque who may aspire to pull

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    PROVERB (from the Latin proverbium) is a simple and concrete saying popularly known and revered‚ which expresses a truth‚ based on common sense or the practical experience of humanity. They are often metaphorical. A proverb that describes a basic rule of conduct may also be known as a maxim. If a proverb is distinguished by particularly good phrasing‚ it may be known as an aphorism. Proverbs surround us every day. Whether at work‚ school‚ church or during a conversation with a friend‚ the likelihood

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    “A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE” Proverbs have been well defined thus “short sentences found on long experience”. They are brief yet striking form of wisdom which can be anonymous or created by famous people. One of the proverbs I find most useful in life is the one of Thomas Fuller – a British writer: “A stitch in time saves nine”. Since the proverb has its origin in sewing‚ it can be literally understood that: if your clothes seam comes loose‚ refastening it with one stitch now will save you from

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    the importance of establishing peace between countries. In his speech‚ Kennedy emphasized the need for unity between the United States and Soviet Union as it is the best way to preserve tranquility and to protect the nation. He utilized the rhetorical device of anaphora to accentuate the actions necessary to ensure the success of creating strong relations between the United States and Soviet Union. Kennedy repeated the phrase‚” let both sides‚” along with an inspiring suggestion to promote the idea

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    (Arthur Miller uses a wide range of rhetorical devices to achieve his message.) He begins with personifying paranoia: “I know that its paranoid center is stilling pumping out the same darkly attractive warning…” (Miller). By personifying paranoia‚ it gives this fear and anxiety life‚ as if it was

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    PROVERBS 1. A bad workman always blames his tools - It is not the tools we use which make us good‚ but rather how we employ them 2. Absence makes the heart grow fonder - When someone or something is faraway‚ you realise how much you love (or miss) them or it 3. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush - It is preferable to have a small but certain advantage than a mere potential of a greater one 4. A cat may look at a king - A purported inferior has certain abilities‚ even in the presence of a

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    Proverbs If love had eyes‚ it would not care if you have good looks or not. If love had ears‚ it would only care if you forgive. If it had a nose‚ even the worst scent will be pleasing. But it requires a good heart or else it would be wont welcome. - Mason Samuels To win the game in times of trouble‚ don’t play the game.( Meaning that if you are in an argument and you can’t win

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    Rhetorical Devices that use figurative language Rhetorical devices are techniques that writers use to persuade‚ create a literary effect‚ or evoke an emotional response from the reader. Whenever you describe something by comparing it with something else‚ you are using figurative language‚ which is any language that goes beyond the literal meaning of words in order to furnish new effects or fresh insights into an idea or a subject (e.g. Whenever you call something “cool‚” you’re not talking

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    units‚ e.g. in the course of‚ on the stroke of f) interjection phraseological units‚ e.g. «Catch me!»‚ «Well‚ 1 never!» etc.  In I.V.Arnold’s classification there are also sentence equivalents‚ proverbs‚ sayings and questions‚ e.g. «The sky is the limit»‚ «What makes him tick»‚ «I am easy». Proverbs are usually metaphorical‚ e.g. «Too many cooks spoil the broth»‚ while sayings are as a rule non-metaphorical‚ e.g. «Where there is a will there is a way». COMPILING A LIST OF PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS

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    Abigael Schneider English IIII George Orwell’s Animal Farm Lesson Review: Writing Activity #1: Review your notes on the questions posed in the ‘before reading’ activity. Use your responses as the basis for writing a short essay in response to the questions below. a. How is Orwell’s Animal Farm an allegory? Be specific and provide examples from the text to support your statements. While George Orwell’s Animal Farm is best known as an expertly written allegory for the Russian Revolution of

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