The dramatic irony of “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” conveys the tone of warning about temptation. Connie’s situation is that she does not feel appreciated at home and uses her looks and actions to get attention and appreciation from boys even if it is short-term. She is self-conscious about her looks and is constantly worried about how other people perceive her. Friend’s fantasy is that Connie will willingly go with him and be his “lover” (605) even before he officially met her. The
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Her voice was quiet; he wasn’t sure if he was even actually hearing it or if he was imagining it. "You are my sunshine‚ my only sunshine…You make me happy when skies are gray…." This song…it was one that she had taught him. He couldn’t recall exactly when she taught him it‚ or who had been the one to teach her it. He was positive it was one of the humans‚ either John or Jade. It seemed like a song that they would know‚ sappy and cheesy. It was probably John that taught her it. Either way it didn’t
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Water Pollution: What You Can’t See Can Hurt You By Kristie Brown Most people have the idea that American waterways are more polluted now than ever in the past‚ but in some ways‚ this just isn’t true. Prior to the passing of the Clean Water Act of 1972‚ point source pollution was actually much worse than it is today. This refers to the type of pollution that enters our rivers through direct drainage pipes‚ and the problem has been visibly decreased all over the country. This may seem like
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In Paris with You is recounted by a (thenarrator) whose relationship has just ended and who is now in Paris with someone else ("I’m on the rebound"). This suggests a long-term relationship has ended and the speaker is currently enjoying a less serious liaison. The narrator doesn’t want to examine the aftermath of the serious relationship: he doesn’t want to talk things over or even visit galleries or landmarks; he just wants to enjoy the moment rather than thinking of the future or the past. Structure
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Faber 1 Alanah Faber Mr.Lindley Hour 7 February 20th 2012 Soda Is Bad For You According to statistics‚ in the past couple year’s soft drinks have become much more consumed by Americans. Although most people enjoy the taste of these sugary drinks most research shows that they are bad for you. Drinking soda can cause the enamel on your teeth to dissolve‚ take calcium out of your bones and cause them to weaken‚ cause a person to become overweight possibly obese‚ and cause acne breakouts. Whether
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Thank You Speech Let me begin by saying I am simply speechless. This is just amazing! I am completely overwhelmed with this honor. Thank you all so much. Ever since I began to get serious about my music‚ to win‚ or even be nominated for‚ a Grammy seemed like such an unobtainable achievement. Which is why I cannot believe that I am standing here receiving this award‚ and not just any award‚ but the Grammy for Best New Artist. This is every new musicians dream‚ and I’m living it! So‚ for
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Jones is what people call a “black woman that made it”. She is humble‚ being that she is not very flashy‚ and she is always willing to give back‚ considering that she cleaned and fed‚ Roger‚ a young man that tried to rob her. Langston Hughes‚ in Thank You Ma’am‚ shows Jones’ woman qualities through her mother-like qualities‚ willingness to give back to the less fortunate‚ and ability to understand. Roger is taken in as if he was the child of Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones. Mrs. Jones sees a boy
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As a college student‚ you can either be a creator or a victim. When you’re facing difficulties in life‚ which are you? Uncontrollable situations are bound to happen from time to time. Will you become the victim and blame everyone but yourself? Or will you be a creator and find a solution to be successful no matter what? Donna Zajonc (2011) stated that “the fundamental difference between the victim mindset and the creator/innovator mindset is where they place their attention.” When people keep doing
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Intro: The essay “Thank You for Smoking‚” written by Peter Brimelow‚ is far from an influential essay on why people should smoke. Through this essay‚ Brimelow makes an effort to convince the audience smoking is actually beneficial to your health. I find it hard for people to write about what they think are the benefits of smoking when there are so many obvious reasons why you should not smoke. The main audience being targeted in this article is those who already smoke and those who are thinking
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what we call junk food. Who is responsible for this‚ is it the people who consume it or is the companies that produce and promote their food. I think they are both to blame and there is always a good and bad in everything. If you are twenty percent over your normal weight you are considered obese. We have to make the right choices when it comes to food because we decide what’s good and bad for us and we are free to choose but not from the consequences. In our society we all know that McDonalds and
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