About the author: APJ Abdul Kalam is one of India’s most distinguished scientists. He served as the 11th President of India‚ between 2002 and 2007. He was fondly referred to as “The People’s President” during his term. He has honorary doctorates from over thirty universities and is the recipient of the country’s three highest civilian awards – the Padma Bhushan‚ the Padma Vibhushan and the Bharat Ratna. My thoughts on the book: Inspiration comes in various ways. To read a book and be inspired
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J.K Rowling is famously known for her Harry Potter books. Rowling’s real name is Joanne Rowling. But on her books‚ her name is put as J.K Rowling. This is because Rowling’s Harry Potter books main audience is for boys. This is because her publisher thought that a female’s name for the author would not appeal very well to the audience of boys. So‚ this is why on her books‚ her name is J.K Rowling. The K comes from her grandmother’s name‚ which is Kathleen. But let’s be honest‚ J.K Rowling is also
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Literary Terms Hyperbole – An exaggeration (Hyperbole does not stay within the realm of what is plausible. (Outlandish exaggeration). Understatement – Usually an ironic statement that under-exaggeration Irony – Reality is at odds with expectation - Situational – No word play‚ a situation is ironic. The preachers daughter contracted an STD. Cop’s son gets arrested. - Verbal – Meaning the opposite of what you say. Sarcasm‚ verbal irony + intent to insult. - Dramatic - All about
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Chapter 3: The Slippery Slope by Edward J.Tully Article Questions 1. Based on your observations of news event during the past 10 years‚ did Tully’s prediction that‚ “there will be an upward trend of corruption and abuse of power cases” occur? Explain your answer by describing at least three specific cases of corruption and/or abuse of power that have occurred since 2003 in your community or state. Former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman was convicted on
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Wonder by R.J Palacio was the best book I’ve read last year. The story was fascinating and gave you angels that some people might not have been able to see. The book was putting you in different shoes and even though its one story that you are reading it depending on the person you realize more and more what is happening with the characters. Although it’s fiction it takes into account reality‚ which teaches you something. Unlike other fiction books that I read it summarizes what we are as people
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J.K. Rowling states‚ “Poverty involves fear and stress and sometimes depression.” Poverty is defined as not having money to supply food‚ shelter or clothing. In fact‚ there are several conflicts between the two‚ both rural and urban poverty suffer with housing‚ transportation‚ and crime. To start‚ rural regions lack resources for better housing since they are typically smaller in population. Tracey Ross states in her article “One contributing factor to the increase in suburban poverty is the lack
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Writer in Focus Assignment ENGL1205 “Writer in Focus: Richard Ford” In literature class we read two short narratives by author Richard Ford: Rock Springs and My Mother in Memory. Rock Springs is about a criminal automobile theft and his girlfriend running away to get away from their pasts‚ but ironically end up living the same life because of their continued life of crime. The second story was based on a man’s Reflection on his relationship with his mother whom had passed on. What I enjoyed
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The third piece of art work I choose is created by Richard Hunt. The title of the sculpture is called Growing. Richard Hunt made this sculpture in nineteen eighty five. The plaque does not describe the subject of the art work but I think it may be about the trees or nature growing based on the name and the looks of this piece. The medium of this art work is made from welded bronze. The size of the art piece is 83*21*29 in. The location of the art piece is also at Weatherspoon Art Museum which
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“ I was a skinny little black kid with big eyes that took in the whole world and a wide smile that begged for more attention than anybody had to give.” Richard Franklin Lennox Pryor III started out as a kid with a hard life and big dreams‚ but by the end of his lifetime he’s know as an inspiration to many people around the world. He was born on December 1‚ 1940 in Peoria Illinois. His parents were Gertrude Thomas and Leroy Pryor‚ although he spent most of his time growing up with his grandmother
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The poem “Richard Cory” was written in 1897 by world renowned poet Edwin Arlington Robinson depicts the alluring life of a protagonist who seems to have a depiction of a perfect lifestyle along with materialistic items that the townsfolk are having an inclination towards. Robinson was one of the most prolific major American poets of the twentieth century.He was best known for his short poems. At the age of six‚ Robinson wrote to his dear friend‚ questioning why he was born which introduced a great
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