How does the lanuage used create effects? The following paragraphs explore how language is used to create effects in the poem Not my Best Side by U. A. Fanthorpe‚ an ekphrastic poem that uses the free verse form arranged in three stanzas of nineteen lines each. It’s purpose is to entertain‚ which it does through the use of humour‚ using Standard English in an informal‚ conversational manner. Dramatic monologues from the characters re-tell from their own perspective‚ the historical myth of a
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Despite its joyous title‚ It’s Kind Of A Funny Story ‚ is not particularly orientated towards the most pleasant themes. Author and New York Times Best Seller‚ Ned Vizzini utilizes humor the help the reader swallow the pill of complicated themes such as‚ depression‚ societal views of success‚ and not fitting in. The story begins with fifteen year old Craig Gilner struggling with overwhelming concerns for his future. He’s determined to have a successful life‚ but getting there poses an issue. The fear
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A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum Throughout this play we follow along with a group of people from Roman times. Its the culmination of a bunch of events happening on just one street with three houses shown. the play’s primary objective is that of a comedy‚ therefore to tell the story with true hilarity. Many of the characters in this play had objectives. Pseudolus is a Slave and his main objective was to obtain freedom. Hero has an objective of getting the love of his life‚ a
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thats just what michael did. He was lucky enough to have someone open their arms to him‚ and give him security. Someone who put him through school and kept him motivated through all the intense football training. Someone who not only looked out for his best interests‚ but also kept him on the path to success. Michael was fortunate to have such luck in his life. Without the Thoue family‚ he could have been killed‚ gone to jail‚ or still been homeless. Michael belonged on the football field. He was
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AUTOBIOGRAPHY Prison Life My beginning as a legally recognized individual occurred on August 25‚ 1987 in Perth‚ Western Australia. Life began in the suburban area of Ballajura where it was play time every minute of the day. The open areas of the bold green grass comprised with the warm blazing sun fulfilled and created the perfect environment for enjoying the events of daily cricket matches and grazing the backyard with my toy lawn-mower. Many things were accomplishable in one of those days‚ without
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Around the time of its publication‚ Fitzgerald referred to This Side of Paradise as a "quest novel." It’s a’coming of age’ novel where the protagonist Amory Blaine attempts to make peace with himself and his place in the world. The three primary elements that influence Amory on his road to self-realization are convention‚ women‚ and money. As each of the three fails him‚ he comes closer to achieving his goal. Several times in the novel‚ Amory reflects on what has influenced his development most
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The Blind Side In the context of this extraordinary real life story a boy‚ depending on which society you come from he came from “The other side of the tracks” or “The wrong side of the tracks”. The story is about a young black kid who is shuffled between the welfare system‚ Foster homes that he runs away from and the mother (a drug addict) that has let him down. Big Tony takes him along I think as leverage to get his own son in to a Catholic school because they can both play sports
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the action happens during the eleventh hour – symbolic) - similarity to Good Samaritan story (biblical allusion) – each time hope/suspense is built only to be dashed - no one helps therefore no positive outcome - the drunk – comic/funny – this makes it more tragic/poignant – ironic that he thinks he is doing Andy a favour by not calling the cops - the lovers – what he wants to be doing – they see Andy’s pain; they are similar to him yet their fear of getting involved in gang
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The Blind Side is a motion picture taken from a real life story of Michael Oher. Michael came from a life of poverty and had experienced a life of struggle until the homeless teen had a chance encounter with Mrs.Tuohy who was a wealthy woman with a generous and caring heart. The Blind Side use Mrs. Tuohy‚ S.J‚ Mr. Tuohy‚ and Coach Hugh to demonstrate that acts of kindness can change lives. On a cool‚ rainy night while driving home with her family‚ Mrs. Tuohy spots a young man walking along the road
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Look on the Bright Side. Throughout everyone’s life they are surrounded by negative people and their thoughts and numerous negative environments. It is your own choice as to whether you are going to see the world in a positive or a negative aspect. As for myself‚ I chose to try my best to live my life as an optimist. It is not realistic to say that I am an optimist about every single aspect of my life. However‚ there are many times in particular where I am optimistic about certain situations
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