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    Summers asks whether the Watson boy will draw for him and his mother‚ no reason is given for why Mr. Watson wouldn’t draw as all the other husbands and fathers do‚ which suggests that Mr. Watson may have been last year’s victim. Jackson builds suspense in “The Lottery” by relentlessly withholding explanation and does not reveal the true nature of the lottery until the first stone hits Tessie’s head. We learn a lot about the lottery‚ including the elements of the tradition that have survived or

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    In William Golding’s "Lord Of The Flies"‚ there are many frightening moments that cause drama and suspense. Such as‚ throughout the book when all the kids live on their own with no parents. They are all young in age‚ there is no help anywhere near by‚ they need to build shelters in order to live. There is no way off of this island unless a boat notices them‚ there are no hospitals in case of an injury‚ and there is limited supply of food and water. Also‚ they have no contact with anyone‚ and they

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    In “Stranger Things“‚ the DUFFER Brothers attempt to create to maximum amount of suspense by keeping evil as unknown as the victims state and even why were they chosen specifically which is very important for letting the audience imagination work a little bit to guess what actually happens .. But we are often surprised by the scenario. Duffer brothers begin the film by a confusing scene in which a scientist is running away from an unknown danger but we don’t know what did actually happen. Then the

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    Wilfred Owen Wilfred Owen criticizes war using imagery and poetic techniques to convey his feeling towards war and to try to show how young men are sacrificed‚ slaughtered‚ dehumanised and ignored for their bravery. His poems are about the suffering and horrors young men face on the battlefield‚ they are left scarred and demented by the sounds‚ horrors and fear of death. They are forced to watch their friends die in front of them and they lose their minds‚ not knowing when or how they could suddenly

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    what happen that day when he went to the Wrights home. That afternoon Hale was going to ask John if he wanted to go put up a telephone. When Hale starts to explain the situation to the sheriff and the county general in full detail what happened the suspense starts to arise. Hale starts to explain how he saw Mrs. Wright that day she was acting strange just rocking on her rocking chair with a blank response. Finally Hale asks Mrs. Wright if he can speak to John and

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    Is Prayer a waste of time? Prayer is not a waste of time because; it helps people to be calm about their feelings. They feel comforted and that someone is always listening to them. It helps some people relax‚ centre‚ and really think through their desires and troubles. This also makes me think about how James said that faith without action is dead. Prayer may not always be answered the way you expect it to be answered. For example you ask God to make you more patient. God may not make you more

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    Describe the different types of personal prayer. Students learn about: Prayer Students learn to: Describe the different types of personal prayer Prayer plays a significant role in the tradition‚ as all Christians are called to be people of prayer following the example of Jesus. Traditional and formal prayers encompass a wide variety of occasions and are often adapted from biblical texts Lord’s Prayer (Our Father) - this prayer is taken from the occasion in the Gospel where

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    supporting students’rights to voluntarily practice their religious beliefs‚ including prayer in schools.... For more than 200 years‚ the First Amendment has protected our religious freedom and allowed many Faiths to flourish in our homes‚ in our work place and in our schools. Clearly understood And sensibly applied‚ it works." President Clinton. May 30‚ 2006 June 25‚ 1962‚ the Supreme Court ruled that school prayer and Bible readings would cease in all public school systems. It became a reality;

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    ENGLISH NOTES- WILFRED OWEN DISABLED Themes - effect of war on the individual - loss of identity and humanity - multiply this for all seriously injured soldiers Techniques 1. Imagery a) Soldiers present life “ satin a wheeled chair” “ legless‚ sewn short at the elbow” EFFECT- establishes the scene and situation - shocks the reader b) Previous life “ town used to swing so gay” “ carried shoulder-high”

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    Prayer for A Happy Death Almighty God‚ Our Father in Heaven You that gave the life to me. You also have the right to take it back away from me. Thank you for the life that I borrowed to you‚ Because I understand what my mission in this world. O God‚ when the day arrives that you will take my life. I will not asking you “why me?” Instead I will delightly Accept it. Almighty God‚ as I leave in this world‚ Please guide my Family and Friends to accept my death. Help them to cherish

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