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    society worked day in and day out with not even a fraction of such success. This structure of society was reflected in the sport of sailing. At the beginning of the 1870s‚ sailing was changing from a classic leisure activity to a more competitive sport as it moved from Europe to America. The same business tycoons who took control of the markets took control of the sailing world as yachting became one of the most expensive activities‚ far out of reach of the lower and even middle classes. Part of the

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    of the evolution of art and artistic styles of arts‚ which is easier for us to realize and put ourselves in the social aspect of the age. The ancient Greece and Byzantium is two of the most important period of 15th art history. So I choose and want to compare and contrast the Kristios Boy from ancient Greece and Lamentation from Byzantium; I will analyze the stylistic‚ cultural‚ the subjects matter and the characteristics. And now I want to talk about the Kritios Boy from Ancient Greece

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    Begin by getting as comfortable as possible...close your eyes...take a few deep breathes to get relaxed. For the next couple minutes‚ just concentrate on your breathing. This is not a time to be worrying about any of the things that are happening in your day-to-day life. This is a time only for you. For this very short period of time‚ you can completely relax. Take a big breath in . . . And sigh it all the way out. Now‚ imagine yourself on a tropical island. You can return home any time you wish

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    “Shakespeare makes effective use of disturbing imagery in the play‚ Macbeth.” Discuss this statement‚ supporting your answer with suitable reference to the text. Shakespeare makes very effective use of disturbing imagery in ‘Macbeth’ to convey a world in which evil is palpable and omnipresent. The imagery in Macbeth highlights and reinforces key themes in the play. It also helps to create the distinctive atmosphere of the play. Though disturbing imagery is widespread throughout Macbeth‚ I feel it

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    In the story The Veldt‚ Ray Bradbury uses imagery and personification to better illustrate the effects of neglecting children have. During the story‚ Bradbury uses imagery to better help the reader understand what lifestyle the children don’t want to leave. Even though houses like the “Happylife Home” don’t really exist yet‚ the imagery helps the reader picture what it would be like to live in a house like that. Others say that a craft more used during the story would be similes and metaphors. While

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    I use imagery to improve my performance on the rock wall. I think about my most successful climbs and try to emulate them. I imagine myself doing everything technically sound. I picture myself focusing on nothing but the rock wall. I use both internal perspective and external perspective when using imagery. By using both perspectives I feel that I get a better overall sense of how I am performing. I imagine the feel of the handholds against my palms. I see myself finding the perfect holds

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    Powerful Imagery Native American storytelling is one of the many traditions that make up their great history.  Mythology and the retelling of legends bring the members of tribes together and help shape who they are and what makes up their heritage. The myths “How America Was Discovered” and “The Woman Who Fell From the Sky” are both great examples of Seneca Indian culture because they tie members of the tribe together through their re-telling. The Seneca ’s tradition of oratory performance

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    Homer’s Imagery Imagery can deeply trigger feelings by appealing to the human senses. To affect the mood his story‚ Homer uses imagery. He uses imagery to set the mood of settings‚ action scenes‚ and to set the mood of death. Homer uses imagery to give the feel of the setting. He may not even describe the setting and the reader can feel the mood of the setting through imagery. An example of this is: "Odysseus in one motion strung the bow./ Then slid his right hand down the cord and plucked

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    slushy ground‚ Dante uses vivid imagery to describe the various realms of Hell. As Dante passes through each realm‚ he uses organic and visual imagery to describe the sinners’ lives in Hell. When people feel an immense amount of pain‚ physically or mentally‚ they usually cry. Those treacherous to their country could not bear to handle their grief. However‚ as freezing rain and wind whipped their faces‚ their tears froze in their eyes. Dante used organic imagery to give a clear impression of the

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    Imagery and Values in Beowulf In Beowulf‚ strong sensory imagery emphasizes the societal values of courage and fate. The imagery stresses the importance of courage as an admired and respected trait for any person in the Anglo-Saxon society. The imagery also enhances fate as the ruler of men’s destinies. As the images collect throughout the poem‚ the reader realizes how these strong societal values in turn enhance this heroic battle between good and evil. The poet uses strong and beautiful

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