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    M E TA P H O R This page intentionally left blank METAPHOR A Practical Introduction Second Edition zoltán kövecses Exercises written with Réka Benczes Zsuzsanna Bokor Szilvia Csábi Orsolya Lazányi Eszter Nucz 1 2010 3 Oxford University Press‚ Inc.‚ publishes works that further Oxford University’s objective of excellence in research‚ scholarship‚ and education. Oxford New York Auckland Cape Town Dar es Salaam Hong Kong Karachi Kuala Lumpur Madrid Melbourne Mexico City Nairobi New Delhi Shanghai

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    With the start of Stages 2 and 3‚ there is a change in global dynamics as a power shift‚ called the Great Divergence‚ alters the world stage. The Great Divergence encompasses the eventual reversal of global dominance from China and India to Europe‚ primarily meaning Britain. In Stage 1‚ the focus was on trade and merchant capitalism‚ which develops into a fully integrated global society at the dawn of Stage 2. Stage 2 brings about the Industrial Revolution and consequently industrial capitalism and

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    Biology Laboratory Report 4 Practical 7 Osmosis Name: Diana Baktybayeva Tutorial Group: D Lab Partner: Nurlan Mukazhanov Day: Monday afternoon Date: 17.11.14 Title: Osmosis Introduction. Osmosis is a particular type of passive transport involving the movement of water molecules from the region of low solute concentration to the region of high solute concentration through semi permeable membrane‚ which allows movement of solvent molecules‚ but not solute. The main principle

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    first amendment is the most important. The first amendment protects your most basic needs. The first amendment consist of freedom of speech‚ freedom of religion‚ freedom of assembly‚ freedom of press‚ and freedom to ask the government to right their wrongs. The freedom of speech allows a person to say what they think within reason. When speaking your opinion‚ you should be careful not slander someone or be irresponsible in your speaking. Freedom of speech can be used as a great debating tool to allow

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    Practical Intelligence Practical intelligence is intelligence that is related to the overall success of living and is learned through observation of another’s behavior. It is intelligence in terms of non-academic‚ career‚ and personal success. Individuals who have a high practical intelligence have the ability to learn general norms and apply them appropriately. Testing of practical intelligence measures the ability to employ principles in solving everyday problems. Practical intelligence

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    matrimony. Fitzgerald does not resolve the ending in an unexpected way‚ “The Great Gatsby” ended with Gatsby dead and Daisy still with the man that takes her for granted. Gatsby died pursuing his version of The American Dream. Gatsby’s strided to one day wealthy enough to marry Daisy for prior he was not able due to his lack of wealth. It was not until he comes into a large sum of money through‚ unethical practices. Later in the book he comes close to achieving his personal American dream by marrying the

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    A dream is defined as: a fanciful vision of the conscious mind; a fond hope or aspiration; anything so lovely‚ transitory‚ etc. as to seem dreamlike. In the beginning pages of Fitzgerald’s "The Great Gatsby"‚ Nick Carraway‚ the narrator of the story gives the audience a glimpse into Gatsby’s idealistic dream which is later disintegrated. "No- Gatsby turned out all right at the end; it is what preyed on Gatsby‚ what foul dust floated in the wake of his dreams that temporarily closed out my interest

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    Formal Practical Report Tittle: Rat dissection Date: 16/10/2013 Partners: Sanketh Yadav and Joel Chittiprolu 8C Aim: To investigate the rat’s digestive system and compare the differences and similarities of the organs with the Human’s digestive system and measure them. Materials/ Equipment: Lab court Nitrile Safety Gloves Camera or Phone to take pictures Scissors Probe Scalpel Rulers Nails Bench Plastic bag for excreting waste Eucalyptus Room spray Newspapers for keeping

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    speech “Our Books and Our Pens are the Most Powerful Weapons” Malala Yousafzai urges world leaders to prioritize education for women and children. Malala is a 16 year old Pakistani girl who was shot in the head by the Taliban for speaking out for women’s rights. She gives this speech on her birthday‚ which is now an international holiday known as “Malala day”. Malala begins her speech by addressing everyone in the room according to rank. She begins with “In the name of God‚ the most beneficent

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    to Frantz Fanon‚ who writes about practical and moral violence as a response to psychological and physical violence (Fanon). Practical violence has a clear purpose. As a means to an end it is undeniable‚ unstoppable and effective in recruiting a people to force change. Moral violence is a method of responding to unjustness. It allows the dehumanized to respond to subjugation‚ to unify and overcome division‚ and to build solidarity. In Algeria and Vietnam‚ practical

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