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    I. Introduction The black market is known for the illegal trade that is taking place. The market itself is hidden from the public’s eye due to the state of the goods being traded. We are all aware that this kind of industry exists‚ yet none is really doing anything to put a stop to it‚ especially now that even endangered species are available in the market. Or even if there are efforts being done‚ it is still not enough. Trading of some of the most endangered species there is may result to various

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    their hands on: “milk-cans‚ pea-tins‚ jam-pots.” (line 9) The rhythm of the list is repeated two lines later in “hayfields‚ cornfields and potato-drills” (line 11) whose bordering hedges offered the fruit for picking. Onomatopoeia in the phrase “tinkling bottom” (line 13) suggests the sound of the first few berries hitting the metal of the cans they were dropped into. An ominous picture is painted in the description of the ripe fruit on the top: “big dark blobs burned like a plate of eyes.” (14-15)

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    Tone Colour - Music 1 Analysis 1. What typical materials are most instruments made out of eg wood? An instrument can be grouped into six main categories‚ which all have specific individual sound. These are wood‚ metal‚ string‚ skin‚ electronic and vocal. The qualities of the sound in each category are primarily similar. 2. List FIVE methods of producing sound eg hitting. The five ways of producing a sound involves hitting‚ blowing‚ shaking‚ scraping‚ and plucking. 3. What is the

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    The trophy room fills with the gazes of lifeless beady eyes watching intruders every move. Hundreds of furry‚ scaly creatures crowd the area each in their own position: the tiger poses next to the antelope‚ the snake curled up by the rat‚ and the dog stands guard by the door. Each of these animals has its own stories to tell. The giraffe tells the story of the money he made for the man with the gun‚ the housecat tells the story about a loving home‚ and the panther tells the story of his fading species

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    Have you ever thought about how a person affects the world? A person can have a long-lasting impact on the world. By demonstrating respect‚ empathy‚ and kindness‚ one individual may have a ripple effect on others and make a long-lasting impact on the world. Standing up to injustice and advocating for others in the fight for human rights leaves an effect that may change the direction of mankind’s history. Firstly‚ conveying substantial support for nationals‚ regardless of location‚ of freedom and

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    quite some time. He had once been considered an honorable man‚ but the jungle changed him greatly. Here‚ secluded from the rest of his own society‚ he discovered his evil side and became corrupted by his power and solitude. Marlow tells us about the Ivory that Kurtz kept as his own‚ and that he had no restraint‚ and was " a tree swayed by the wind." (Conrad 209) Marlow mentions the human heads displayed on posts that "showed that Mr. Kurtz lacked restraint in the gratification of his various

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    Elephant Poaching Elephants were once a common species to see around Africa and Asia‚ but due to ivory trading elephants have become critically endangered. Every day elephants become more and more endangered and soon they will be extinct. Elephants are killed everyday and used for ivory. Elephants are beautiful creatures and it would be shameful to let them go extinct. Elephant poaching is a serious problem and is not being stopped. According to the 96 Elephants Foundation‚ “96 elephants are killed

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    Darkness‚ Mr. Kurtz works for his recognition that he receives from the native americans. Mr. Kurtz is raiding the Africans land for ivory. Ivory means a lot to Kurtz because it represents his rise of power. He has more power than any of the other managers and this is why all the native americans look up to him as their God. While Kurtz was only trying to get ivory for his people‚ he became too ambitious and power filled‚ leading to the destruction of African villages. ‘“He informed me‚ lowering

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    using this rhyming pattern to mimic the form of a song. Because the music in this poem triggers a memory‚ it is structured and progresses much like a song. “To the old Sunday evenings at home‚ with winter outside/and hymns in the cosy parlour‚ the tinkling piano our guide” The piano is a guide for both himself and the reader through his recollection. The song-like rhythm to the poem tries to imitate the melody of woman’s music which prompted this memory. As the melody evolves and his memory gets clearer

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    in class to help explore and define this topic more proficiently. Belgium discovered many natural materials that were very valuable for the times and could potentially benefit Africa and the western world. These materials‚ such as rubber and ivory were so valuable that many extremes were taken in order to receive as much as possible. One of the extremes being the cutting off of laborers hands that didn’t gather enough rubber. Belgium also received a majority of

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