inevitably leading the procession. CHAPTER 5 Convulsion (page 76) – violent aggression; or disturbance Original sentence: With a convulsion of the mind‚ Ralph discovered dirt and decay‚ understood how much he disliked perpetually flicking the tangled hair out of his eyes… Ludicrous (page 78) – Ridiculous Original sentence: But Piggy‚ for all his ludicrous body‚ had brains. Jabber (page 84) – To talk amongst one another Original sentence: The littluns began to jabber among themselves‚ then
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The First World War was a devastating war that effected many places and also very many lives. Because of the effects of the war people were determined to search for the country that was to blame for all the disaster created. The outbreak was contingent on a determining number of factors. These factors included nationalism that was being spread throughout Europe during the time before World War I had started and the alliance system. Although Germany was not all to blame for the outbreak of World War
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In All Summer in a Day‚ Ray Bradbury uses similes and metaphors to bring life to his story. Similes are used by Bradbury throughout his story. He uses similes to help the reader paint a picture in their mind. Some others believe that it is actually personification to give life to his story and not similes and metaphors. Personification helps bring the reader to the children’s perspective. Ray Bradbury uses metaphors to bring his story to life. Ray Bradbury features many similes and metaphors to
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A phantom limb is the belief that a limb that has been removed or amputated is still present in the body and performing its normal functions. Amputees usually experience sensations including pain in the phantom limb. It is estimated that more than 80% of patients with partial or total loss of a limb develop chronic phantom-limb pain (PLP)‚ pain that seems to be located in the missing limb. Risks factors for PLP include gender (PLP being more common in women)‚ upper extremity amputation‚ presence
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The pigs lay‚ bloated bags of fat‚ sensuously enjoying the shadows under the trees. The bloated fat and sensuous enjoyment‚ and hiding the sunshine from the damp and hot weather showed that the pigs were in a calm‚ peaceful rest. Also as a tranquil overture for the following brutal‚ savage extermination. The word “sensuously” also has a meaning of “ gratifying sexually “‚ it is a foreshadow for the coming sexual connotations. There was no wind and they were unsuspicious; and practice had made Jack
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How is it measured andwith which measuringtool? | The length of the strings | I will keep this variable the same by measuring each string is equally the same by measuring 30cm (using a 1.2m string). If it weren’t controlled‚ the strings might get tangled up or the parachute will be tilted on one side and my results won’t be accurate | I will measure this by using a metre ruler | The height the parachute is dropped from | I will keep this variable the same by measuring and putting a mark where I
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A Comparative Study of English Translations of Tu Fu’s “Chūn Wàng” As Francis K. H. So says‚ “[w]hether or not a student of Chinese literature likes pathetic style‚ he has to know Tu Fu‚ whose seven-syllable verse perhaps reaches the acme of its kind in the golden age of poetry‚” 1 translations of Tu Fu’s poetry could be more precise than others due to its popularity. Therefore‚ his five-character eight-line regulated verse “Chūn Wàng” would be discussed in the essay. There are four
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unsurpassed gem. The Three Day Road by Joseph Boyden is a compelling story due to its unique qualities of both aboriginal and Canadian perspective‚ its variation of distinct and raw settings‚ it’s stark realism and powerful description‚ and finally its tangled relationships between the 3 main protagonists. Despite being one of countless world-war novels‚ Boyden’s use of the aboriginal perspective in Canada’s role during WWI makes the Three Day Road a refreshing and ultimately unparalleled read. Unlike
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enough for English to fall into oblivion. A few common people and the surfs still spoke in English‚ but it was being used increasingly less. During this time the English language was changed dramatically. The language started to become inseparably tangled with the Latin language. This continued for many years With time‚ English finally emerged again in Britain. Some speculate that this is because a nobleman‚ or possibly a king‚ married a woman that spoke English. If this is true that would mean that
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her house to live. Bruno (Jean-Pierre Bouvier)‚ Emilie’s husband‚ resents Berthe’s presence‚ and is even less pleased when Emilie breaks the silence with Antoine and invites him to Christmas dinner. On that night‚ with the snow falling outside‚ the tangled skein of Emilie and Antoine’s relationship begins to untangle‚ causing Emilie to leave her husband and reach a new understanding with her brother. When My Favorite Season begins‚ none of the characters are happy with themselves‚ their lives‚ their
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