resemblance between two things or ideas” . The key features of metaphor ranges from exaggeration and extension to the resemblance and connection between ideas within the poem‚ as well as symbolism. Traditionally‚ the conventional interpretation of ‘Still I Rise’ by Maya Angelou lies within the concept of race relations in America‚ in particular the struggle of Black American women within the Civil Rights era. On the other hand however‚ a different metaphorical exploration of the poem could reveal a
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Did you know that there are only a few places that still teach cursive today? First‚ I think cursive should still be taught because we need cursive for signatures for such on bills. Second‚ I still think cursive should still be taught because cursive helps our brain grow. Also cursive helps us with our artistic skills‚ like drawing or painting. Lastly I think cursive should still be taught because we will be able to write quicker in college. For instance‚ when we are taking notes we can write quicker
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In an article by Chris Arnade titled‚ “Who Still Believes in the American Dream?” Arnade speaks of his experience in interviewing a cluster of kids playing in the streets. He describes the kid’s idea of the american dream saying there was‚“A rapid-fire succession of desires for wealth and fame‚ obtained
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discrimination‚ sexism and pure hate that comes along with being a black woman in the late 1900’s (poets.org 1). Maya Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise” can be paralleled to her life experience of rape‚ sexism‚ criticism‚ and personal obstacles. Maya Angelou realized that even though all the discrimination and hate she experienced the people who were pushing her down were still creations of God and must be respected as such. “While I know myself as a creation of God‚ I am also obligated to realize and remember
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the staggering number of deaths‚ to creating the horrific idea of concentration camps‚ and showing an absolute disregard for human decency‚ those of the Nazi party will go down in history as the greatest villains to ever walk the earth. And the Sun Still Dared to Shine‚ by Peter Scheponik‚ introduces the reader to how truly inhuman
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ARE YOU STILL PLAYING YOUR FLUTE? Are you still playing your flute? When there is hardly time for our love I am feeling guilty To be longing for your song The melody concealed in the slim hollow of the bamboo Uncovered by the breath of an artist Composed by his fingers Blown by the wind To the depth of my heart. Are you still playing your flute? In the village so quiet and deserted Amidst the sick rice fields While here it has become a luxury To spend time watching the rain Gazing
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Shakespeare’s plays still relevant today?” The answer to that question is yes. One of the main reasons that William Shakespeare’s plays are still relevant today is because they show that things that were problems back then‚ are also problems in today’s times. Some examples of that are‚ how people sometimes make poor decisions when in love‚ how a relationship can cause conflict‚ and finally‚ how love still forms no matter the obstacle. The first point of how Shakespeare’s plays are still relevant‚ is how
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Is The “American Dream” Still Attainable? As a young boy who was born and raised in such a terrible environment‚ I was always dreaming about the American dream. I put myself in a spot where I believed that with hard work I could achieve successful‚ rich and happiness. However‚ after I moved to the United States‚ everything has changed. The idea of the American dream was not the same as we spoke two decades ago. However‚ is the “American Dream” still attainable? If we simply ask most people about
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Chivalry is Still Needed Today Chivalry was established to keep Medieval Knights in check. Knights in the Middle Ages were heavily armed and prone to violence. In the 21st century‚ the word chivalry evoked a kind of old-fashioned male respect for women and during the Middle Ages‚ the code was established for much grittier reasons. Imagine a world where no one shows any respect to others‚ no one holds the door for people‚ no one listens to their elders‚ and everyone is involved in violence.is that
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I think Macbeth is still a relevant text for high school student. Why I think this is because Macbeth uses timeless themes and emotions in the story that some are still relevant today. Macbeth shows the characters point of view and their struggles. Macbeth also contains a complex story plot that shows cause and effect. Why people still enjoy Macbeth is partly because human nature hasn’t changed that much from Shakespearean Time to the 21st Century. What i’m trying to refer is that the play contains
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