Michelle Hernandez Period 5 AP English In the oration to Governor Isaac I. Stevens by Chief Seattle‚ Seattle uses figurative language and structural organization to convey his purpose. Seattle’s purpose is to show the US government that even if his tribe is physically moved or not on earth‚ they will continue to live spiritually among the americans since the dead do in fact contain power within. Seattle uses examples of figurative language throughout his pration. He uses similes to compare
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If I were a Texas Governor Texas is one of the best cities in the United States. The past leaders worked exceptionally well in taking Texas to its status. They need to be applauded for their exemplary work. The current office of the governor has been working with other local leaders to ensure that improvement is realized. As the governor of Texas‚ I would be committed to serving the people of Texas City. My primary objective would be ensuring that all citizens are safe from any harm. Additionally
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Governor Bellingham is the leader of the Boston Colony. He is therefore supposed to be one of the most pious and upstanding members of the community. As he "makes the rules"‚ he is supposed to follow them to the letter. This is why‚ when Hester visits his house to deliver his gloves‚ she is so surprised at its state. Instead of a humble abode tastefully decorated in the muted pastels and earthtones of the Puritan lifestyle‚ she was slightly amused (but not particularly surprised) to find very near
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英 语 Mark Twain’s Humorous Satire in Running for Governor 田倩 （宁夏大学 外国语学院， 宁夏 银川 750021） Abstract: Mark Twain‚ a mastermind of humor and realism‚ is seen as a giant in world literature. His humorous satire had great impact on the following men of letters; critics also attached significant importance to it and put forward various interpretations. Noticeably‚ his humor⁃ ous satire finds full expression in his famous short story‚ Running for Governor. In it‚ with humor and satire‚ he exposed the true
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SPEECH BY MR THARMAN SHANMUGARATNAM‚ MINISTER FOR EDUCATION‚ AT DEEPAVALI LIGHT UP SWITCH-ON CEREMONY ON FRIDAY‚ 15 OCTOBER 2004‚ AT 7.00 PM Mr Heng Chee How‚ Minister of State‚ Ministry of Trade and Industry‚ and Mayor‚ Central Singapore CDC Mr Lim Neo Chian‚ Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive‚ Singapore Tourism Board Mr V R Nathan‚ Chairman‚ Hindu Endowments Board Dr Uma Rajan‚ Adviser‚ Little India Shopkeepers & Heritage Association Distinguished Guests Ladies and Gentlemen
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The Western Evils The infiltration of western ideals into the Japanese Culture had forever changed customs and traditions of the Japanese society as a whole. Yet was it as it was stated in a 1941 pamphlet issued by the Japanese Ministry of Education entitled “The Way of the Subjects.” “this country has been widely seeking knowledge in the world since the Meiji Restoration‚ thereby fostering and maintaining the prosperity of the state. With the influx of European and American culture in this
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define Western culture is a term used very broadly to refer to a heritage of social norms‚ethical values‚ traditional customs‚ belief systems‚ political systems‚ and specific artifacts andtechnologies that have some origin or association with the western countries. every culture has its good and bad sides and so do western culture. So‚ it’s the duty of every individual to make use of it and not to misuse it. The Western culture‚ not only in our country but throughout the world‚ is responsible
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modernization. Over the decades‚ we’ve produced some very fine men and women. From Swami Vivekananda to Sir C V Raman‚ from Amartya Sen to Rajendra Pachauri‚ they’ve all been fine lode stars of our educational system. I’ve never really been a fan of the Western Educational systems. Students there are bestowed with way too much unconditional liberty. They’re treated like empyreal emperors at a time when they should be ordered to shut their PlayStations and take a good look at their school books. There’s too
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University so far has been turning me into a robot. I’ve been conditioned to complete task after task and pass exam after exam and solely focus my attention on schooling. The thing is‚ I’m not trying to get an education to be able to work like a machine‚ I’m just trying to learn and gain knowledge to get where I want to be professionally. Sure‚ attending NYU has taught me a lot and pushed me academically‚ but I’d like to be able to power down once in a while‚ or at least get out of the ‘study’ setting
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present in America is the university. When did the idea of schools first come into full importance? What was taught and when did the concept expand into colleges and universities? The first universities were commenced in Paris during the Early Middle Ages. This is where the first concepts of higher learning were instituted and based off. In chapter seven of "Discovering the Western Past: A Look at the Evidence" Volume 1‚ the book explains the history of colleges and universities‚ they were simpler than
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