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    fitting point of view‚ colorful and controversial dialogue and dialect‚ and a wide variety of minor characters in order to criticize racism in the United States in the early ninteenth century. The first technique that is used by Lee is the point of view. This literary device is important because it is essentially the foundation that allows Lee to convey the issue of racism while still having an intriguing and worth while story. Scout Finch‚ the main character in the book‚ is the narrator‚ but

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    Literary Criticism of ‘Journey of the Magi’ The ‘Journey of the Magi’ is a poem written by T.S. Eliot in 1927. The inspiration for this poem is adapted from the story of the Three Magi who traveled from far away to pay homage to birth of Christ under the guidance of a star. The theme revolves around their search of faith narrated in the point of view of the Magi. The poem has no set rhyme or meter and is constructed in free verse. Unsatisfied and regretful with the times that they have wasted

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    Spiritual GiftsWhat is their Purpose? Are all spiritual gifts equal in the eyes of God and what are their purposes to exalt God or witness to unbelievers? In 1 Peter 4:10 it states‚ "As each one has received a special gift‚ employ it in serving one another‚ as good stewards of the manifold grace of God". (1) In 1 Corinthians 12:4 it states‚ "Now there are varieties of gifts‚ but the same Spirit." (1) These two verses imply the thought that all gifts are the same in the Spirit and they are made

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    Donna Nguyen Mrs. Dotto ENG 3U1 – 01 23 February 2009 Animal Instincts William Golding‚ the author of the Lord of the Flies‚ uses three main literary devices to portray the animal that Jack‚ a once disciplined boy‚ has befallen. Using a simile at the beginning of the chapter‚ Golding forces the reader to envision Jack in such a creature-like state. “Then dog-like‚ uncomfortably on all fours yet unheeding his discomfort‚ he stole forward five yards and stopped” (Golding 48). During

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    Adoration of the Magi Dawn N. Amos Michaelia Black MUS 180 June 14‚ 2010 I have read and understand the plagiarism policy as outlined in the syllabus and the sections in the Student Bulletin relating to the IWU Honesty/Cheating Policy. By affixing this statement to the title page of my paper‚ I certify that I have not cheated or plagiarized in the process of completing this assignment. If it is found that cheating and/or plagiarism did take place in the writing of this paper‚ I understand

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    putting it back together piece by piece. Frost’s description of every detail in this poem is quite interesting‚ very pleasant to read‚ and extremely imaginable. He leaves the reader to decide for himself what deductions he is to make from the reading. On one hand‚ Frost makes literal implications about what the two men are doing. For instance‚ they are physically putting the stones back‚ one by one. Their dedication‚ commitment‚ and constant drive shines through when reading how persistence these men seem

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    attitudes are very important because it shows to the audience he or she is secure on what he or she is talking about. Expressing ideas‚ attitudes‚ fears‚ sorrows‚ disappointments‚ frustrations‚ hopes and joys and/or experiences make the audience focus exactly on the speaker’s thoughts. Some ideas‚ feelings‚ attitudes are presented on Marge Piercy’ poem “To Be of Use”. The speaker expresses their own concept or idea of work.

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    The short story‚ “The Ransom of Red Chief” by O. Henry‚ would be much different if it was written in Red Chief (Also known as Johnny Dorset)’s point of view. For example‚ during the initial kidnapping he fought against the kidnappers to leave him be “That boy put up a fight like a welter-weight cinnamon bear…” (Henry 71). He probably would have been freaking out and making a huge deal out of it while the narrator only said briefly what had happened. Also‚ during the time he spent staying in the cave

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    makes the reader‚ think about a person that has positively changed their life. The writer should add more description about the senses is highlighted in the essay. The writer should describe what the chocolate dipped pretzels taste like‚ smell‚ and feel like. Describe Alice’s appearance‚ and describe what she sounds like. The irrelevant details is highlighted in the essay. The writer should describe Alice’s way of reading‚ and how she treated people like adults. During our lessons‚ she made me

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    The short story “The Last Leaf” portraits two young women named Sue and Johnsy living together in New York. Pneumonia has hit the area they are living in and Johnsy‚ not being used to the climate - as she is from California‚ is suffering from the disease. Sue takes on the role as the caretaker of Johnsy. Because Johnsy is terminally ill‚ she is therefore in need of medical help. The unnamed doctor‚ who is called in to Johnsys aid‚ is portrayed as a presumptuous and nonchalant man. He seems presumptuous

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