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    Commentary “A Piece of Cake” “A Piece of Cake” is the third short story of Roald Dahl’s collection Over to you published in 1946. The collection deals with Royal Air Force pilots or civilians who participate in World War II. The story deals in a first part‚ with an unknown first-person narrator who doesn’t remember his accident well. Before the latter happens‚ he and Peter‚ his fellow pilot plan to head towards Mersah Matruh. As they prepare to fly off‚ an airman warns them to be careful

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    Ochres essay Choreographed by Stephen Page and Bernadette Walong for Bangarra Dance Theatre‚ Ochres is a work in four parts. It premiered in Sydney in 1995 and then toured extensively. It explores the mystical significance of ochre‚ and is inspired by its spiritual and medicinal power. After a prologue the work’s four parts are: Yellow‚ Black‚ Red and White. Yellow: I believe the landscape to be Mother. Its flowing rivers she cleanses in‚ the yellow ochre she dresses in‚ the sun and seasons

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    there is extensive syncopation used. Variations 2‚ 3 and 4 are syncopated and many of my other variations contain syncopation. Bartok: (learning central “Mikrokosmos” (vol audio and score) ume 6‚ 1940) • Heavy syncopation can be heard throughout the work. I have made use of this technique. • The harmony used in no. 151 is quite dissonant (e.g. bar 32). but it becomes very complex and hard to follow towards the end • Grace notes are used in no. 148. I have used a grace note in my music in order to alter

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    certify that I am the author of the attached item of coursework and that all materials from reference sources have been properly acknowledged. 2 I understand what plagiarism is and what penalties may be imposed on students found guilty of plagiarism. 3 I certify that this paper contains no plagiarised material. 4 I certify that this is my own work and that I did not receive any unfair assistance from others (including unauthorized collaboration) in its preparation. 5 I certify that this paper has not

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    photographs‚ drawings‚ paintings‚ books‚ musical compositions‚ etc. are used for specific purposes. Whether those purposes are entertainment‚ information‚ or persuasion‚ artists have evolved the way that they use art to affect our daily lives. Personally‚ a piece of art that has had a lasting impact on my life would be the film I am Sam. This movie came out in 2001‚ after viewing the film; it influenced my career path‚ my relationship with my own father and my overall view of persons with disabilities. I am

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    respond to the following questions: · What questions does the piece raise in you? · What personal experiences have you had in which you accomplished something because you wanted to‚ and not because you were told to? What motivated you? Why? · Do you think the predictions Douglass’s master made about the effects of reading on slaves are true? How many of his three predictions would be true for Wright? · As Wright continued to read book after book‚ what effects did they have on him other than

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    itself‚ which is a comparison of excessive wealth and devastating poverty. The Piece is a work of Color Film Photography‚ and it was made in 1975. From a photographer’s point of view‚ the piece is executed well. The artist uses line to direct your point of view from the foreground to the background. In photography‚ diagonal lines can be used to guide your eyes from one element in the piece to another. In this work‚ you first notice the character dressed in pink‚ but then the lines bring your focus

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    efficiency. In terms of the salary the owner must pay accordingly and enough to the people in the business. In improving the efficiency it must be good that the business will hire those people who are experts‚ professionals and good enough to the related work. S – In improving service

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    gold-colored tie‚ hurried in. He was pale‚ and there were dark signs of sleeplessness beneath his eyes." I find this quote to be a very accurate description of the writing style and word choice of Fitzgerald. In this quote‚ he uses interesting words which work together to create flowing poetry. The way he describes the awkwardness of the situation‚ by using the word "unnecessary" to describe the flowers‚ paints the picture of Gatsby’s utter nervousness. Also‚ the language he chooses to talk about how Gatsby

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    story‚ we have to nip it in the bud‚ and not give her the opportunity to begin her tale. 4. Freewriting and brainstorming is a helpful component of prewriting; it involves writing down every idea and thought that comes to mind‚ when determining what topic you would like to write about and how you will go about it. freewriting is like an unstructured outline‚ and once you determine the specific idea you’d like to pursue‚ you can dispose of all irrelevant information. 5. C) Let me explain how

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