guides her son to utilize his advantages. Adam’s purpose is to encourage her son to do better while he is away with his father. She adopts a nurturing tone in order to convince her son to better himself through the use of supportive diction, clear exemplification, and appeals to his vulnerable emotions. Adams begins her letter with the use of supportive diction. Words such as “daily” and “improving” encourages her son to acknowledge the opportunities he has. Knowing she has great influence on him, Adams
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superior way of teaching and can lead to successful children. She supports her arguments through using narration, exemplification, and compare and contrast. Beginning with narration, the article is about Chau’s personal life and her experiences; to support her main claim, Chau compares and contrasts the differences between Chinese and Western parents using exemplification. For example, when showing Chinese parents are stricter than Western parents, she writes, “Chinese parents will gasp in horror
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strives to push the world, America in this case, to a unified country with no prejudice and he hopes to “ shine a flashlight on the path back to the Age of Reason and the ideals of U.S. Constitution” (12). Abdul uses specific tones, statistics, and exemplifications in order to support his argument of how America is a fractured, discriminating society. Jabbar writes with a disapproving and disappointed tone throughout the book- not a trace of optimism. But it’s to be expected when America is
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individual enough information to come to their own conclusion instead of forcing them to a side of an issue. Levitt and Dubner make frequent and effective use of statistics, cause and effect, and exemplification in the text. The most effective tool used by the authors is cause and effect. The text is dominated by examples and explanations, the most prominent being the book’s thesis: “People respond to incentives.” which may seem quite obvious, but what a person does when given an incentive is not always the
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child makes relationships, has self-confidence and self-awareness and manages behaviour. For example, a child of 26 months will demonstrate to their parents that they can be independent and they could show this by saying ‘no’ if they don’t want to do anything. Physical development: Physical development is about how children can move around and handle things by themselves and health and self-care. For example, a child who is 10 months will pull themselves up to help them stand and they will hold onto
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Makes Teens Obsessed with Social Media?” by, danah boyd, “Is the Web Driving Us Mad?” by, Tony Dokoupil, and “Addition to Distraction” by, Tony Schwartz. By analyzing all the readings, each had different rhetorical strategies; cause and effect, exemplification, narration, and definition; the purpose of the elements, are to support the authors arguments.
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Gladwell uses metaphors and forms of exemplification to convey how Caroline Sacks is an example of how the desire to go in a certain direction can alter what people strive after. He talks about how she got accepted into Brown and that “ She was in heaven”(70). However, after being there for some time her desire turned
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changing to benefit and evolve the way it functions. Science fiction writer Ray Bradbury establishes in his short story “The Pedestrian” that technology will be heavily relied upon in the future; ultimately, leading to loneliness and isolation. For example isolation is controversially presented in the short story: Mr. Leonard Mead transports readers, “he was alone in this world of A.D. 2053, or as good as alone.” (Bradbury). Alternately isolation is illustrated when Mr. Leonard Mead states that no matter
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evidence that supports this can be found in the title, The Cog. But there are more subtle snippets that convey the message with even more meaning and power. From metaphor to satirical notes, Charles E. Frinch uses these examples of author's craft to symbolize this. One exemplification of this is the metaphor “They would become cogs in the machinery of society.”. This metaphor displays how all people will slide into the machine that runs life and conveys a deeper message of how their place
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problems in one of two areas: either not being informative enough or being way over the top. It is an extremely difficult balance to strike. This is where writing skills come into play very sharply. 3. Exemplification: Is demonstration by use of examples. We are all familiar with the practice of exemplification…(to be continued, awaiting Prof response!) 4. Confutation: is something we do but do not practice often enough. It is the recognition that someone might have something to say against your case.
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The sniper Final essay The story “The sniper” has plentiful areas of suspense. This statement is proven by the story having bounteous exemplifications of suspense. In the story, the main character (Identity is unknown) was being stalked by a sniper on top of the building across the street. So, to make things more suspenseful the author made the main character think it is a good idea to have him smoke even when he knew that the light could expose his location. Not only does this explain suspense in
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ENGL 099 § 170 – Intro to Reading/Composition TTh 6:40-9:10 p.m., LB 308 Instructor: Amber Durfield Instructor contact information: adurfield@citruscollege.edu Office hours: TBA Welcome to English 099! I look forward to working with you this semester to become a better writer and a better critical reader of college texts. Here is the important information you will need to know about the class: Prerequisite ENGL 030 or ENGL 040 or ENGL 098 or READ 040 or placement at the ENGL 099 level
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The introduction paragraph provides strong imagery. For example, it says, “When a wrongfully convicted person gets released from prison, it is a major news event: Local television crews capture the first moments of freedom and the speeches on the steps of the state capital. . . ” In this article, there is connotation
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“What did this mean? Who was I? What was I? Whence did I come? What was my destination?” (Shelley 115) Although Victor may think otherwise, the Monster felt isolated, desperate for Victor, and was judged constantly by his appearance. The first exemplification is the Monster’s feelings of isolation. Thinking to himself, the Monster said, “But it was all a dream; no Eve soothed my sorrows nor shared my thoughts; I was alone” (Shelley 117). He almost felt as if he could not tell anyone his thoughts because
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Exemplification Unlike a military CDL, or MCDL, civilian CDL seekers must undergo extensive Department of Transportation (DOT) examinations. In contrast, MCDL seekers are only required to show proficiency for a certain type of vehicle, and only then, must they complete a Department of Defense certification process. From the standpoint of a trainer, both MCDL and CDL students’ are the bane of both industries, largely due to the transition from no experience to acceptable knowledge, skill development
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are used, and quotes from the book. We know that in the book William Golding has added symbolism throughout the story and has given objects more meaning than what meets the eye, but now we must figure out the real significance of these items. For example, one might think that the Conch is just a plain white shell used by the boys to call meetings, but the actual purpose of the conch is to express democracy. The Conch embodies democracy because it allows all opinions to be heard and have the paramount
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Howland can be compared to a Christ figure, due to Christ suffering so that the whole world could live; and as a result of Howland’s bravery, he gets to live without worry. This particular anecdote about Howland could also be viewed as an example of exemplification. Howland performed the good act to save his fellow people, and in return God blesses him in other aspects of his life. The Puritans based their livelihoods among some common ordinances: if they performed good deeds, they would rewarded;
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The Sacrifice of One for the Happiness of All A utopia is a society that is in harmony and balance. The people in a utopia are happy. In “The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas” a story by Ursula K. LeGuin, there is a moral question. In this exemplification essay I will describe the sacrifice of a boy, a man and a people. The answer to the moral question is as such. The sacrifice of one human being is worth the happiness, and solidity of an entire utopia, whether forced or by free will, in any circumstance
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Melissa Cochran Shelby Cochran English 101 June 18, 2014 Exemplification Essay Attending a private school has many benefits as well as drawbacks. There are several things I would change about the rules and regulations if I were given the opportunity. I would like to address three major areas where I believe change could be made to relax some of the rules. Education should always be the top priority for any school, however worrying with what we wear, how much food we take in, and the use of our
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The Renaissance artwork was more focused on the proportion, style, and realism, borrowing many of their techniques and styles from Greek and Roman artists. Art does indeed reflect life, but mostly from a religious and stylistic standpoint. An example of a Medieval work of art is, The Epiphany, by Giotto. The Epiphany is a religious scene that displays Mary is lying down and looking over the newborn baby Jesus. This work of art displays a lot of characteristics of Medieval art, the artwork is of
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Use” gives us an intuitive look at the exemplification of the harmonization, clashes, and struggles surrounding the African-American culture as well as how far some go to reject theirs. Walker was born the child of sharecroppers in rural Georgia. The focus here pertains to an encounter between family members and the role Dee plays in the situation. Dee brings her male companion with her when she returns to visit her mom and sister. Dee’s male mate, for example, has accepted a Muslim name and declines
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Copycats” induces a positive point of view about the concept of copying throughout various industries in the society. They believe that freedom of copying, in contrast with popular belief, instigates innovation. This claim was supported by their exemplification of events that exhibit prosperity and progression which were caused by the application of the concepts of copying. Although it may sound absurd, I do believe that freedom of copying with limitations has a positive implication in the society. Freedom
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Our country epitomizes diversity and can be considered “a melting pot of cultures,” therefore these monuments should be quashed considering their exemplification of values which we neither endorse or condone - including racism, white supremacy, and discrimination. We are Americans and the grounds upon which we stand withhold a rollercoaster of a past which is our duty to remember. But we must note that
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Brantly Smith Mrs. Engleman Exemplification Essay 24 August 2012 Sports and Development Sports are a major part of many young children’s lives. No matter what time of year, it is toddlers and teenagers can be found playing some kind of sport. This sport can be just among friends, or it can be in a competitive league. Either way, being involved in a sports program can be extremely beneficial to one’s development and growth. Many positive things come into one’s life through playing
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Darnell Robinson Mrs. Oldenburg ENG 101 Sept. 29 2014 Exemplification Essay The formula for achieving success in college, depending on the individual this could vary dramatically. However, I intend on giving you an insight of my formula for achieving success at the college level. Achieving success in college ranges from scheduling times, your energy level, and learning how to relax. All these significant viewpoints are apart of what makes up the formula to obtain success at a higher level
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saying, as well as to give his writing a more haunting tone. An example of a simile in Grice’s writing is when he describes the widow’s ravenous eating habits. He tells the reader, “I have seen [black widows] eat scarab beetles heavy as pecans…” In this example, Grice’s comparison of a scarab beetle to a pecan shows the substantial amount of food that a black widow spider can and will consume with relentless ambition. A second example of this is Grice’s writing is when he describes his mother destroying
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Shakespeare warns the audience about the repercussions of hastiness, infatuation, and holding grudges. A valuable lesson in Romeo and Juliet is hastiness and how it never ends well. The quote “And fire-eyed fury be my conduct now!” (3.1.123) is an exemplification of this lesson as Romeo hastily decides to fight Tybalt which ultimately leads to his demise. This is one of the multiple times in Romeo and Juliet where Shakespeare cautions the audience about the ramifications of hastiness. Shakespeare further
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ON TORTURE This paper will systematically investigate different positions taken on the moral permissibility of torture, to reveal that torture is not to be accepted or justified under any circumstance. In order to effectively address the matter, we ought to come to definitional terms with “torture”, despite the lack of unanimity and the spread of contextual usage of the term. For the scope of this paper, the term “torture” will be adopted to refer to any act by which mental or physical pain
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outstanding entertainment to audiences, they have additionally educated viewers on the attributes that define a hero. Being the most renowned out of all literary works, the narratives centered around the heroic acts of Odysseus and Beowulf are notable exemplifications of these heroic qualities, as both characters idealize the elements of unity, loyalty, bravery, selflessness, and wisdom. However, as we can also see through the examination of our own modern heroic tales, the stories of Odysseus and Beowulf
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Daisy would eventually make an appearance, proves to eventually lead to his demise and the fall of this so called “American dream”. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s view of the American Dream as portrayed in The Great Gatsby is cynical, as shown in his exemplification of old wealth and new wealth and the moral corruptness that follows it, as well as Gatsby’s inability to see the truth for what it really is; all the money in the world could not buy Daisy Buchanan’s love
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