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    Imagine waking up and seeing the Twin Towers being hit by airplanes and seeing mass destruction in the city. What would you do? How would you feel? What would you say if you were the President of the United States at the time that horrendous attack occurred? “ One of the worst days in America’s history saw some of the bravest acts in America's history. We’ll always honor the heroes of 9/11. And here at this hallowed place, we pledge that we will never forget their sacrifice.” 9/11 was a very tragic

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    conviction. Me on the other hand? At least I can hunt and I am pretty good with a bow. I am a stronger person much more capable of looking after myself and using my wits to protect me than Prim will ever be. She is a baby! It astounds me how the Capitol can continue to hold these barbaric games. They have already taken our livelihoods and our freedom – what good could possibly come of the senseless slaughter of innocent children apart from the punishment for an uprising that happened so long ago

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    was a war in the past between the Capitol and the Districts. Since the Capitol won, they hold the Hunger Games in honor of their victory. The story mostly focuses on a specific Hunger Games tribute, Katniss Everdeen, who chose to volunteer for her sister who was originally chosen as tribute. Katniss and District 12’s boy tribute, Peeta, are shipped off to train for the games for a few weeks in order to learn more about how the game is played and how the Capitol actually has a huge hand on who wins

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    Everyday, just like millions of other children, I would start school by rising and placing my right hand over my heart, as I stared at the American flag. I would simply go through the motions, giving no thought to what the flag meant to me. To some, it is a daily reminder of the fear and oppression that occurs in this country. While to others, it is an expression of their freedom. However, to me, it is a embodiment of the mindset all citizens of America, past and present, and their struggle to achieve

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    theme that is politically and socially relevant to the film is the idea of rich versus poor. In Panem, the wealth is heavily represented as the governments and the game makers behind the Hunger Games. On the other hand, the citizens living in the Capitol represent the poor. In contrast, there is a huge disparity between the lives of the wealthly and the poor. Researchers believed that “the alleviation of extreme poverty

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    Title: Riddles For Kids, Funny Riddles in English, Short Riddles For Kids Description: Riddles for kids, Easy riddles with answers, funny riddles in English for kids, animal and short riddles. These riddles will be great fun for kids from KidsWorldFun Keywords: Kids riddles, riddles for kids, riddles with answers, funny riddles, animal riddles, riddles in english, short riddle for kids, riddles, kids world fun No. of words: 640 Text: These funny kids riddles with answers will bring great

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    The Smithsonian Castle There are a lot of places to go and things to do in Dc. One place to go is the Smithsonian Castle. The Smithsonian Castle was designated as a National Historic Landmark. ("Smithsonian Institution Building, The Castle.") It was Designated on January 12, 1965. Also in the year 1900 it was designated as a children’s museum.("Smithsonian Castle.") Mr. James Renwick, Jr was a big part of the Smithsonian Castle. He is the one he designed the building. ("Smithsonian Institution

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    tells the story of a dystopian United States where in a tragic future, the totalitarian country of Panem, is separated into 12 districts and the Capitol. The Games, put on by the Capitol, are intended to discipline the remaining 12 districts after recalling the dark days of how the 13th district was demolished for its uprising against the brutal Capitol. Every year, one young female and one young male is chosen by lottery to partake in the Games. With 24 young participants in total, ranging between

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    world are you telling me this when you know I’m not going to be able to think about anything else but this!” “Because knowing that it happened, and that what you did is the reason WHY it happened, will give you the edge you need to survive in the Capitol son. After all, that’s the only way you’re going to be able to make the people that whipped Misty pay for having the audacity to punish HER for YOUR

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    symbolization that had racial implication. Fryd expository passage help the misunderstandment of how the audience viewed the statue simply as an Indian princess, instead of Davis’s own vision of white superiority that he insisted be represented in the U.S. Capitol dome statue. I found these observations to be very surprising because art comes along way involved in history. If the detailed evidence in the art Davis wanted and Crawford created was not focused enough one wouldn’t be aware of the symbolizations

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