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    VERBAL - a word formed from a verb but functioning as a different part of speech. Types of Verbals Participles A participle is a verb form used as an adjective to modify nouns and pronouns. The following sentence contains both a present and a past participle: The children‚ crying and exhausted‚ were guided out of the collapsed mine. Crying is a present participle‚ formed by adding -ing to the present form of the verb (cry). Exhausted is a past participle‚ formed by adding -ed to the present

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    Handmiad's Tale

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    Advanced English Assessment 2 A truly valuable novel is not purely based on content‚ but has the ability to challenge and spur readers into reaction based on construction and language of the text. Atwood’s A Handmaid’s Tale is a true example of such value‚ as her novel not only attracts readers but also warns us of the uncertainties and dangers of the future. She demonstrates how language can be used as a powerful tool for both manipulation and domination as well as how reconstructions of both fiction

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    Richard III - Irony of Shakespeare Shakespeare is known for his wit and brilliance in writing. One of his tactics is his use of irony. There are three types of irony: verbal‚ dramatic and situational. Verbal irony is a figure of speech in which the speaker says the opposite of what he or she intends to say. Dramatic irony is the contrast between what a character says or thinks and what the reader knows to be true. Situational irony is the discrepancy between appearance and reality or between

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    Alyx Culver Over the entrance to the temple at Delphi‚ the words “Know Thyself” are inscribed. This is a classic example of irony because Oedipus’s main problems come from not knowing his true self. Oedipus runs away from Merope and Polybus when he finds out the prophecy only to see it fulfilled when he returns to his homeland of Thebes. Another problem Oedipus causes himself is not realizing that his tendency to act hotheaded will come back to haunt him. When Oedipus was born‚ there was a prophecy

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    actions of the town’s girls impacts the entire town. Reverend Parris discovers the girls along with Tituba conjuring up spells‚ singing Barbados songs‚ and dancing naked. This begins a series of events in The Crucible by Arthur Miller where he uses irony to show that guilt can cause the most upstanding men to act uncharacteristically. Hale is invited to town to prove that there is no witchcraft in the town. He comes in with his books and godliness as the expert. The ironic part is that the only book

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    though they cannot be with each other and that did not stop them they still loved and cherish each other. Shakespeare in the story uses a lot of irony to show that you should do anything for true love. Shakespeare’s play is full of all three different types of irony in Romeo & Juliet: dramatic‚ situational‚ and verbal. For example‚ he demonstrates dramatic irony‚ Mercutio and Benvolio thinks Romeo is still in love with Rosaline but the audience

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    or about your family’s values? Chances are they where telling you a folk tale. Folk tales are stories passed down usually by word of mouth but often they are written down. Folk tales teach a valuable life lesson while entertaining the reader or in some cases the listener. This essay will give examples of three folk tales and go into depth on how they teach lessons and still remain entertaining for children and even adults. The first of the three folk tales I will be discussing is titled

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    considered OFFICIALLY ENROLLED/REGISTERED. 2. No student shall be accepted to section/class where he is not officially enrolled/registered. No credit shall be given for unofficially registered course/s.   Instructors/Professors should check the COR’s of their students. 3. Changes/s on class schedule/load should be done officially  through CHANGE OF MATRICULATION (Please see the schedule) 4. Students may claim their University ID from the  Office of the Registrar (Present your COR

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    sound imagery‚ irony‚ and repeated elements‚ which he uses to create an emotional effect for his readers. In Edgar Allan Poe’s story “The Cask of Amontillado” he uses sound imagery to describe Fortunato’s sickness. The quote from “The Cask of Amontillado” to describe Fortunato’s sickness is “Enough‚ ‘he said; ‘the cough is a mere nothing; it will not kill me. I shall not die from a cough.” For this sound imagery you should feel horror

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    Report on Non-Verbal Communication HAPTICS Contents |Topic |Page No. | |Introduction |1 | |Categories of Haptic Communication |2

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