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Background

Robert F. Kennedy was the younger brother of John F. Kennedy, who served as president from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. As Attorney General, Robert Kennedy was a strong supporter of the civil rights movement. In April 1968, while running his own campaign for president, he gave this eulogy on the evening of King's assassination. Just two months later, Robert Kennedy was himself killed by an assassin's bullet.

Standard Focus: Analyze Rhetorical Devices

Rhetorical devices are techniques that allow writers to communicate ideas more effectively. Rhetorical devices are commonly used in speeches because they help keep an audience's attention. By analyzing rhetorical devices, you can gain insight into what makes a speech powerful or... Continue reading "Robert F. Kennedy's Eulogy for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." »

Synopsis

This story is about a dwarf called "Hop-Frog." He was a small person, captured by the king and forced to act as a jester for the king's entertainment. The king was a nefarious person who abused Hop-Frog and another dwarf called Trippetta. She was similar to Hop-Frog but more beautiful and kind. The king always treated them despicably. On one occasion, the King and his seven generals (who were as despicable as the king) were planning a costume party. They were searching for someone to plan everything, and the only one capable was Hop-Frog. So, the king called him.

Hop-Frog found the king and his seven generals drinking beer. The king asked Hop-Frog for ideas, but Hop-Frog didn't have any at that moment. The king served a cup of beer and... Continue reading "Hop-Frog: A Tale of Revenge and Escape" »

2. EPIGRAM ENGRAVED ON THE COLLAR OF A DOG (Alexander POPE) (1688-1744)

The title introduces the reader to what he7she is going to read, it has The same length as the poem itself.

The ‘‘I’’ refers to His Highness and ‘‘you’’ refers to the reader. ‘‘I’’ In the poem refers to the author in this case is Alexander Pope.

What is given to Hid Highness is the collar of a dog or the dog itself.

Kew is a place of England.

This poem was written in 1738. And the rhythm is Tetrameter on both Lines. Both line form a couplet.

WHOSO LIST TO HUNT (SIR THOMAS WYATT) (1503-1542)

It is a sonnet written by Sir Thomas Wyatt who introduced the sonnet in England.

The genre is an English sonnet written during the Renaissance Period.

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How can Invictus..? Invictus  can do so by combining sport, politics and drama.

What is Mandela’s..?

Mandela’s impossible dream is uniting blacks and whites behind South Africa’s rugby team, the Springboks.

Whendoes Pienaar..?AfterMandela has shared his vision with him, Pienaar leads the team to success.

Why are the leading..?The leading characters of the film are great because of the superb and powerful performance by the actors who play them.

What makes Pienaar..? Understanding that his efforts are important for his country as well as his team makes Pienaar

Mobile Telephony Services (C)

Key features and services include:

• Voicemail
• Call forwarding and call waiting
• Missed calls notifications
• Address book management
• Conference calling
• Emergency calls
• Voice recognition
• Bluetooth system integration
• GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)
• SMS (Short Message Service) and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service)
• Video calling
• Content download services
• Email access
• GPS navigation system
• Internet services

3.2 Billing-Related Services

• Information on Bills: Details regarding the duration and cost of every call.
• Consumption Control: Alerts triggered when a predefined billing limit has been exceeded.
• Flat Fee (Tarifa Plana): A fixed amount charged during the billing period.

3.3 Business-Related Services

This involves the set of relationships... Continue reading "Telecommunication Services & Professional Phone Etiquette" »

Translation Theory Fundamentals: Key Concepts Assessment

1. Newman's Opposing Forces in Translation

   According to Newman, which are the main opposing forces which intervene in translation?

   • a. SL writer, SL norms, SL culture, and SL setting and tradition
   • b. SL writer, SL norms, SL culture, and SL setting
   • c. SL writer, SL norms, SL culture, and SL tradition
   • d. SL writer, SL culture, SL tradition, and SL setting

2. Nature of Translation: Identifying the False Statement

   Which of the following statements about translation is not true?

   • a. Translation is an art
   • b. Translation is a science
   • c. Translation is a matter of taste
   • d. Translation is a matter of fact

3. Source Text Comprehension Steps (Incorrect Step)

   The comprehension of the source text involves solving the following

Bram Stoker's Portrayal of Dracula

In this essay, I will analyze how Bram Stoker presents the character of Dracula in an excerpt from the novel. From the outset, it is evident that the author uses dramatic irony to inform the reader of the Count's malevolent nature beforehand.

Dracula's Imposing Presence

In the extract, the writer uses repetition and commas to portray Dracula as an evil character. This is evident in the line, "his face was strong, a very strong." This emphasizes that physical strength would appear threatening, especially during this era, as people believed that a person's behavior mirrored their appearance. The repetition of the phrase "very strong" exaggerates Harker's feeling of imposition in Dracula's presence. The use of commas... Continue reading "Bram Stoker's Dracula: Character Analysis" »

Proposal Example

Introduction

This proposal suggests ways teachers can use technology to get children reading. The aim of this proposal is to suggest a new way for teachers to integrate technology into their classrooms to foster a love of reading.

Current Situation

It is a fact that children are now spending more time on digital devices, browsing the internet, messaging friends, etc. It is also a fact that they are reading fewer books. This matters because reading books is known to improve:

• Focus and memory
• Vocabulary
• Communication skills
• Analytical thinking

So how can we use students' enthusiasm for digital devices to encourage them to read more?

Possible Solutions

First of all, we suggest that teachers actively encourage students to use the internet... Continue reading "Using Technology to Enhance Reading and Learning in Education" »

FORM AND METER:

-Iambic pentameter-Dickinson's poetry generally has a metrical sound close to that of Biblical hymns. The similarity of sound naturally draws a parallel between the content of hymn tunes and Dickinson's poems—both deal with deep questions about the nature of existence

-Ballad metre: iambic tetrameter+iambic trimeter (ABCB) → Church hymns-Four line-stanzas

-Capitalization of words,to emphasize certain concepts or ideas and draw the attention of the reader.

-Dashes and punctuation that causes the reader to stop and think.This goes hand in hand with the capitalization (emotional intensity).These create a fragmentary effect, which combined with the delicate language used throughout builds a feeling that we are hearing the speaker'... Continue reading "Emily Dickinson's Influence and Themes" »