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    Children. Innocent and naive. Their minds are undeveloped; yet, they paint fascinating narratives and sculpt vivid ideas using the power of their imaginations. Children are carefree and only focused on their amusing activities. They are restricted from reality and do not see the world for what it is. Typical children are unable to dissect their world into parts or even classify all that is evil in the world. However, these children are nothing compared to the character Conradin. Conradin is a young

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    Could there be something depriving people of one’s own imagination, original ideas, or even the ability to create entirely? This topic is very delicate and intricate because people use technology constantly. Technology plays a major impact on individuals' lives, regardless of whether young or old. Some examples of this would be; technology contributing to people not being themselves, the time spent on technology and trying new things. Furthermore, these are all problems that people face while using

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    Keats explores both imagination and reality in the poem Ode to a Nightingale. This poem is about how Keats escapes reality and goes to an imaginative world with a nightingale where he hears her songs and lullabies before inevitably returning to the real world. It’s an expression of love, hence the word ode, to the nightingale and her songs. The creative piece I have chosen is an illusion painting that is painted by Robert Gonsalves, and it illustrates the separation between imagination and reality, and

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    of Gaiman’s article is that importance of reading fictions. A. Supporting idea #1: People improve their empathy by reading functions. 1. While reading a book, people create a person and a place in their mind. It helps to use our creativity and imagination. 2. “The world does not have to be like this. Things can be different”. It helps people to go somewhere where they have never gone by their

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    Throughout childhood, everyone has at least a few favorite television shows they sat down and watched every morning or afternoon. While it may have not been apparent while viewing them as a child, these shows ultimately effects those who are watching them. Depending on the TV show and the advertisements during the program, these effects could be either negative or positive. When comparing my personal favorite TV shows from childhood, Arthur and Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman, I found they ultimately

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    to trigger memories from one’s childhood and experiences. In the excerpt, “In Praise of Margins,” by Ian Frazier, the author argues that marginal places and activities are necessary for our lives because they grant us the opportunity to use our imaginations to have fun without fearing judgment from others. According to Fraizer, these places lack a purpose and don’t need to have an economic value nor need to be productive to be considered valuable. Marginal places are simply a place for you and/or

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    Questions” deals with one of the many obstacles Barry had to face throughout her life. This section is useful for understanding the creative process. One reason, the “Two Questions” section is useful is when it shows the start of creativity from imagination. In the section Barry states, “The lines made a picture and the picture made a story. I wasn’t the only kid it happened to. Every kid I know could do it” (124).

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    Questions” deals with one of the many obstacles Barry had to face throughout her life. This section is useful for understanding the creative process. One reason, the “Two Questions” section is useful is when it shows the start of creativity from imagination. In the section, Barry states, “The lines made a picture and the picture made a story. I wasn’t the only kid it happened to. Every kid I know could do it” (124). This

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    an employee, and countless more. My siblings and I staged and acted out various versions of the perfect little family with the house located in the countryside surrounded by the white picket fence to complete the stereotypical American Dream. My imagination was sparked by this magical sanctuary where I led my siblings in the pursuit of our hopes and dreams for a future that now in retrospect seemed untouchable. Where every day brought another game and every hour brought another challenge, I was the

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    is sure to swell as memories and moments flood back with your favorite pictures and characters making themselves known. Whatever the book, it’s likely everyone has special stories associated with their childhood, sitting and listening as their imaginations ran wild. However, I’m sure it’s not often that these beloved books are revisited past elementary school, yet it’s not rare that their significance still remains. Children’s books aren’t only valuable to the audiences they’re written for, but they’re

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