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    Of Studies By Francis Bacon Francis Bacon * English statesman‚ philosopher‚ scientist‚ lawyer‚ jurist‚ and author. * The Baconian Method * Allegedly‚ he was: * Gay * Royalty * Shakespeare Vocabulary * Sloth * Affectation * Proyning * Contemn * Confer * Confute * Wholly * Deputy * Meaner * Stond * Impediment * Wrought * Apt * Flashy 1. What do you call a person who- a. indulges in sloth b. exhibits

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    has many people around him that help him get through his life. The two most important ones are Doc‚ a German pianist who teaches Peekay the piano and about science. The other is Peekay’s friend Morrie‚ a Jewish kid who is going to the same prep school as Peekay and the same college. Together‚ Peekay and Morrie make their time at school worth it by making money in many of Morrie’s scams and bets. There is one other person who is important to getting Peekay started on his journey to become the Welterweight

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    is trying to portray to the reader. The use of aphorisms in the essay not only make the essay more interesting but also make the reader revisit the main point or the argument that the author is proposing. For example‚ “New technologies force out the old.” This aphorism from the essay is not only a short‚ memorable statement‚ it is the argument that the author is trying to prove to the reader. Not only this‚ but another advantage of using an aphorism is that it is a memorable statement; that means

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    Aphoristic style- the use of sentances or phrases within a larger essay or speech (usually persuasive) that stand out as memorable statements (aphorisms) in themselves. What we obtain cheap‚ we esteem too lightly Tyranny‚ like hell‚ is not easily conquered These are times that try men’s souls The harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph Through the flame of liberty may cease to shine‚ the coal can never expire. It matters not where you love‚ or what rank of life you hold

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    the only ethical way to protest‚ and any other means of protest is shameful and would go against fundamental human values. Chavez uses aphorism in the sentence “the rich may have money‚ but the poor have time”. Aphorisms are used in order to convey a moral truth and to relate to everyday life‚ which makes the article more relatable and appealing. By using aphorism‚ Chavez both appeals to the reader’s morality and draws fascination. It is also relevant that Chavez published this article in a religious

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    but because he tries to hide the malicious side of his being‚ it eventually overcomes him completely. Shakespeare wishes to address the idea that evil can destroy a person and overtake them if it is let in and uses his lines of Friar Laurence as an aphorism and a warning to mankind. The following lines from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet fully portray the author’s view of a split of innocence and corruption in man‚ and the thought that evil is likely and able to destroy man from the inside out.

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    soldiers that sacrifice was necessary in order to achieve their goals‚ needed to inspire the resolve of the solders in a wide array of ways. One method that he used to portray his aforementioned message was the implication of several aphorisms in his speech. He used aphorisms within his speech because it related to the solders emotions and logic‚ in a way that every man could easily comprehend. Paine stated‚ “Tyranny‚ like hell is not easily conquered; yet we

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    later moved to Woodlawn Cemetery Colma‚ CA in 1934. We don’t know why for sure Joshua Abraham Norton made himself Emperor‚ nor why the people of San Francisco‚ given every opportunity and reason to chuck him in the loony bin did no such thing‚ but Morrie Greenberg summarizes the relationship thus: “For Joshua Abraham Norton‚ becoming an Emperor was a way of making life bearable again. For the people of San Francisco‚ having an emperor was a delightful but harmless way of poking fun at things people

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    Machiavelli was trying to gain the favor of a local leader by giving him advice. Through the use of repetition‚ historical reference‚ and persuasive aphorisms Machiavelli effectively conveyed the important skills required to be a prince. Machiavelli repeated himself numerous times throughout the piece. The purpose of this was to relay the importance of the advice given. To illustrate this point‚ Machiavelli says that if a prince wants his people to respect him‚ he must “keep his hands off the

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    of the dispute. Question 12. The duty of confidentiality covers all information relating to the representation of the client‚ regardless of the source. Question 13. The client’s consent always cures a conflict of interest. Question 14. Client Morrie confessed to Paralegal Beverly that he lied on an answer to interrogatories. Beverly reported the lie to her supervising attorney and

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