entering the course of “The Literature of The Returning Soldier” my definition of a veteran was simply someone who fought for our county‚ I now have expanded my ideas on the definition of what a veteran truly is. In my personal opinion‚ a veteran can be a man or women‚ they are selfless individuals who often give up their personal lives to enter a future of uncertainties. Veterans are individuals who possess characteristics including: heroism‚ strength‚ courage‚ and loyalty. All Quiet on The Western Front
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As I am now forty-eight years old‚ I have so many best friends‚ but one of them I like much better than any others is Lujing. I became acquainted with her when I began to go to school. Since Lujing and I have been living together for three years‚ I have a strong feeling with her which is that I known her had been more than ten years already. Lujing is a woman of a sweet and soft temper‚ but looks grave and solemn. She sometimes appears very old and sometimes very young and bright‚ but she is always clever
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Best Form of Government Essay As history has shown‚ there is no such thing as a perfectly functioning government. Every form has its shortcomings‚ whether it is the authoritarian rule of one individual‚ an oligarchic rule by a select few‚ or democratically allowing everyone an equal chance to partake in government. However‚ there is also no possible way to manage a country without government‚ so I will defend the democratic system as I feel it is the form that works toward the common
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How does the lanuage used create effects? The following paragraphs explore how language is used to create effects in the poem Not my Best Side by U. A. Fanthorpe‚ an ekphrastic poem that uses the free verse form arranged in three stanzas of nineteen lines each. It’s purpose is to entertain‚ which it does through the use of humour‚ using Standard English in an informal‚ conversational manner. Dramatic monologues from the characters re-tell from their own perspective‚ the historical myth of a
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in the UK. Members Main article: List of One Direction members Niall Horan Zayn Malik Liam Payne Harry Styles Louis Tomlinson One Direction have been recipients of two BRIT Awards—winning their first with "What Makes You Beautiful" for Best British Single at the 2012 BRIT Awards‚[139] three NME awards‚[140] two Kids’ Choice Awards‚[141] and four MTV Video Music Awards‚[61] among other awards. One Direction won all nine awards they were nominated for at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards.[142]
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Path of righteousness with sincerity. *And endure with perseverance every test and hardship that comes your way. These are not our words‚ but the words of your Lord: By the declining day‚ surely man is in a state of loss‚ save those who believes and do good deeds‚ and exhort one another to the truth and exhort one another to the endurance (Al-Quran:103:1-5) Remember! Even slight defect in your faith is a cause for damnation . It is only the sins‚ mistakes and shortcomings
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What ’s your favorite financial statement and why?" The question was spoken quickly and with a tinge of annoyance‚ as my interviewer eyed me disdainfully from his cushy black leather chair. The investment banker had little time to conduct these ridiculously long interviews that are standard fare for analyst candidates. I shifted uncomfortably in my seat and scanned my frazzled brain for the "right" answer. "Well‚ of course all three financial statements should be studied in conjunction
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Best holiday destination J.Preetham University of SRM Each year thousands of people wish to spend their vacations holidaying abroad. There are many destinations with exquisite panoramas in the world. Out of those Switzerland is the most preferred destination. In my opinion‚ Switzerland is the best travel destination because of the natural beauties‚ diverse cultures and food. First of all‚ Switzerland is the best vacation spot because of its natural beauties. For example‚ The Matterhorn
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Dale English 2 13 December 2012 The Best Car for a Teenager When the average Teenager gets his or her license at the age of 16‚ most of them will start looking for a car. They will probably look for a car that is expensive and fast like the high performance vehicles made today‚ but most families nowadays cannot afford such a car. Parents usually want any car that is safe‚ reliable‚ and inexpensive. That is why the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse is the best car a teenager can buy. It has all the features
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The best country to be born in: Switzerland Chocolate‚ cheese‚ high end watches and money are some of the objects Switzerland is best known for. This tranquil and picturesque country comprises the opportunity for individuals to stumbleupon fresh air and a good living. Not only Forbes but also other magazines such as Business Insider and Times magazine have ranked Switzerland as the best country to be born in for the year 2013. Therefore Switzerland is the best country to be born in because of their
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