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    In act three‚ scene three‚ Othello recites a monologue that shows how much he is struggling with the idea that his wife has been cheating on him. His dynamic character and emotions are portrayed in a sophisticated way through the use of different literary elements and language. In addition‚ through the use of tone‚ Shakespeare develops the central idea of Othello’s emotional monologue. Othello’s monologue in act three‚ was an endless struggle as he tried to make sense of the situation and what he

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    fitting point of view‚ colorful and controversial dialogue and dialect‚ and a wide variety of minor characters in order to criticize racism in the United States in the early ninteenth century. The first technique that is used by Lee is the point of view. This literary device is important because it is essentially the foundation that allows Lee to convey the issue of racism while still having an intriguing and worth while story. Scout Finch‚ the main character in the book‚ is the narrator‚ but

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    group of voters‚ but rather explained that their choice‚ whether they believe so or not‚ impeded what many have been fighting for their entire lives. That push for progress will not be stopped by the “Trump Train‚” as these minorities have so much more at stake than lower-class white Americans who cling to promises for “change‚” when in reality‚ the change they hope for is backwards progress. Hughes concludes by challenging the idea of modern conservatism is mutually exclusive with decent treatment

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    that Kambili is interested in the Igbo culture since her grandfather is so passionate towards it. She does not feel happiness from her prayers because of the constant strain and pressure her father places on her and Jaja. She feels that this prayer is more liberating than the constricting rosary she is forced to do. By ending the passage with “None of us did” Adichie emphasizes that no one in the household is truly happy with the way they are living their lives (28). The end of the

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    various ethnicities recite parts of the Declaration of Independence. At the end of the video it’s revealed who these people are each of them descendents of someone who signed the declaration. The CMO of ancestry Vineet Mehr even stated‚ “We’re all much more similar than you think.” This powerful ad displayed a number of techniques to advocate its overall message‚ techniques such as: cultural diversity‚ expressive tone‚ and the sensation of patriotism. Leading into the beginning of the video the cultural

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    These lines are from Thoreau’s essay‚ Civil Disobedience. In Civil Disobedience‚ Thoreau speaks out in a personal voice‚ where he exemplifies the Transcendentalist movement and philosophy he follows. The tone of these lines are portrayed by the use of the language‚ which indirectly describes that he feels negatively toward the State “forcing” people to live their life in in accordance to the set regulations of the State. In these particular lines‚ he demonstrates his opinion on how he will not be

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    Former president and Illinois State Senate‚ Barack Obama‚ in his “Keynote address” at the 2004 democratic Nation speech‚ shares an insight to his background and to the future of America which he invisions. Obama’s purpose is to convey the idea that‚ America‚ which is the land of dreams and have had a big impact on his family and his heritage could be the America which people can also reach and accomplish their goals. In his appreciative tone‚ Obama shows his gratitude towards his parents‚ and his

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    Aneta Leja 04/13/2024 Jazz Media Assignment #6. Gilberto was a Brazilian samba and bossa nova songwriter and Stan Getz was an American jazz saxophonist. Stan Getz and Gilberto’s song is very smooth and romantic. The song features smooth‚ sultry vocals by Astrud Gilberto‚ accompanied by the melodic saxophone of Stan Getz. Musically‚ "The Girl from Ipanema" is characterized by its gentle bossa nova rhythm‚ characterized by syncopated guitar chords and a laid-back groove. Getz’s saxophone solo adds

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    In the excerpt‚ "Self-Reliance" written by American writer‚ speaker‚ and key figure in the Transcendentalist movement Ralph Waldo Emerson‚ the ideas of intuition‚ independence‚ and inherent goodness in humans and nature are promoted. Throughout the excerpt‚ Emerson emphasizes that by being self-reliant and avoiding conformity‚ you will transform into a better version of yourself. People must follow their conscience and reject the opinions of society to reach self-actualization when an individual

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    Donna Nguyen Mrs. Dotto ENG 3U1 – 01 23 February 2009 Animal Instincts William Golding‚ the author of the Lord of the Flies‚ uses three main literary devices to portray the animal that Jack‚ a once disciplined boy‚ has befallen. Using a simile at the beginning of the chapter‚ Golding forces the reader to envision Jack in such a creature-like state. “Then dog-like‚ uncomfortably on all fours yet unheeding his discomfort‚ he stole forward five yards and stopped” (Golding 48). During

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