1). Make some general observations about the syntax. Are the sentences predominately simple or complex? Long or short? What’s the level of formality? Any fragments or run-ons‚ any stylistic “violations” of the conventions of grammar? Are there any periodic sentences‚ parallel structures‚ or other special features? 2) Make comments based on your observations about how the author’s use of syntax creates specific effects. 1. From Moby-Dick‚ page 1 Call me Ishmael. Some years ago—never mind how
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them chirping one to another‚ speaking their own language. That’s the only sound of life I hear out there. It is quiet as could be. I could smell the fresh air that nature has to offer. The best cure of the body is a quiet mind. As I look up to the sky‚ I see the sun shining bright. I feel blissful‚ as if there is nothing wrong in the world. As the sun creeps through the trees‚ it creates
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Facing It Outline Jackson G In the poem “Facing It”‚ the author Yusef Komunyakaa makes use of imagery‚ symbolism‚ and allusion to demonstrate the difficulty that veterans have dealing with the lingering emotional pain caused by war and how this causes them to have trouble facing reality. In the beginning of the poem‚ the author uses imagery coupled with allusion and symbolism to illustrate how the speaker is conflicted by and reflecting on the memory of the war. “My black face fades‚ hiding
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the pain was immense‚ and it blistered throughout my body. I walked aimlessly. Every step I took echoed vigorously throughout the hallway. I tugged at the door as a gush of wind led me into the wilderness. My eyes led into the deep‚ crystal blue sky as it rested upon the same prodigious‚ The same luxurious‚ vibrant rainbow my parents and I gazed at for endless hours‚ It sent shivers down my spine‚ tears rolling like a storm down
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A cold breeze blew in the night‚ gently brushing past the green grass that grew by a small lake. The clear water shone with a dim silvery light‚ looking like a mirror reflecting the moon and the stars. There were no clouds in the sky‚ so it was easy to see those beautiful dots of light shining brightly in the darkness‚ looking like a black mantle riddled with diamonds. It was a very pleasant night of spring‚ and anyone would find it refreshing to take a breath of fresh air in such conditions. Therefore
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colours link to the main idea “overcoming challenges in life can be difficult” because without power‚ confidence‚ determination‚ strength and ambition it is hard to climb over obstacles and face the challenges that come your way. In my image I drew the sky tower which symbolizes the difficulties you may face in life. The girl with the rope strapped around her ankles symbolizes that no matter how far up the tower you may reach you will always be brought back down. Instead of giving up let the bungee rope
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symbol of holiness and purity‚ is used quite often during Simon’s "funeral". In the last four paragraphs of chapter nine‚ "A view to a death"‚ Golding makes clear the use of light imagery to suggest the apotheosis of Simon. During chapter nine‚ the sky and water are used to convey a sense of innocence during Simon’s glistening funeral. For example‚ the air becomes clear as the rain ceases‚ indicating a calm and peacefulness. When the "silver tide" comes in and washes away his blood and "streaks
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Anil RIDJAL NOOR On a hot‚ sweltering night in the middle of March when the mosquitoes were in their reign of terrorism‚ there was a little village where the villagers kept to themselves in little huts‚ sleeping deeply and dreaming their dreams that rarely amounted to anything. Probably a new cow for Kuppusamy‚ the milkman‚ or a profitable harvest 5 for the farmers‚ or a new sewing machine for Rajgopal‚ the tailor. Housewives dreamed of tomorrow’s cooking and the children dreamed of waking up to
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DESCRIBING A FOREST COLOUR LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 bamboo- teak-brown conker- umber-brown mahogany- brown forest forest brown forest forest brown forest nut-brown tannin-brown oak-brown beech-brown almond- forest forest forest forest brown forest 1. The bamboo-brown forest was a leafy paradise. 2. The teak-brown forest was a woody heaven. 3. The conker-brown forest was a botanic wonderland. 4. The beech-brown
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sleep. He stayed up for a few hours and all of a sudden the sky above him turned into pure darkness. Owl was confused but scared at the same time‚ so he told all of the other birds to wake up‚ and they did. They thought and thought‚ but could not find out what had made the sky so dark. Soon after the darkness went away and daylight came‚ they found out that Owl had not slept from 12am-7am. Every night after that‚ Owl would not sleep‚ so the sky would remain dark throughout the whole night. Owl’s lack
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