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    Therefore, memory infinitely creates concepts just as nature will grow unchecked if not tamed. "Once More to the Lake" written in 1941, E.B. White. His essay is easily readable, and his diction is simplistic. His descriptions and imagery include White 's past and present memories. The narration is first person through the eyes and voice of the author. On the other hand, White 's theme is more illusive. This retrospection allows the reader to slip behind the wall of time and memories to watch a son

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    of nature. 2. Nothing is dearer to one’s heart than the person’s native land, the place where you feel protected and unconditionally welcomed. If you want to relax after studying or working, you go to your favourite nature spot, chosen from the childhood. The cool river rattles alongside it, rolling small pebbles, the tall trees rustle, and in summer the busy bees hum above the flowers. The heart instantly softens from such spirituality and beauty, and all the problems recede into the background

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    Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring usually seasons would not mean much to a person. In the book “How To Read Literature Like A Professor,” the author, Thomas.C Foster, explains how seasons could be more than just a an indicator of the weather. Seasons of the year could tell many characteristics of a character. During books the seasons could give an insight on the emotions of a character, the age, or the time it may be taking place. In Fosters book he gives an example of just how the seasons of the year

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    Venezuelan family and I am the middle child of three; one younger brother and one older sister. Throughout my childhood, there has been a bountiful amount of great memories in my life. There simply isn’t one memory in particular or small group of memories that I would classify as my “greatest memories”. My greatest memories consist of simply spending time with my family, such as being on vacation at the beach and celebrating Christmas. The sense of unity and feeling of passion and love from that time

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    My artifact is brown and black with almost 2 decades’ worth of memories; this object is my stuffed Rottweiler named Max. This artifact, although motionless with four legs, has walked to the moon and back with me as a child full of imagination. This artifact stores the most precious memories and has been with me at every step in my life. Max is very meaningful to me because we have shared many memories, from birth until now. My stuffed animal has been with me through every ups and downs in life, every

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    My Dream Job If I could take any of my passions and turn it into a job I would make a non-profit organization for Criminal Justice. This organization would help people who don’t have a fair trial or they need help with the law without having to pay for everything. Getting a layer can be very expensive and some people cannot afford that, so therefore they have a large disadvantage in the court case. This job would solely be based off of donations and it would help provide jobs for people in the community

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    excerpt from Willa Cather’s My Antonia, as it nears night in the prairie of Nebraska. Jim Burden returns to his hometown of Black Hawk, visiting family and friends during his summer vacation before he starts Law School. He first visits his Grandparents and other family friends, but finds himself reminded of Antonia, his childhood friend who he grew up with. He walks to Antonia’s house, and Antonia’s sister directs him to the field where she is working. Their reunion is sentimental, as the friends were apart

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    The Child Called It by Dave Pelzer is heart wrenching but very true nonfiction novel. Dave records all of the previous events that have occurred throughout his childhood. How does Dave use imagery and symbolism throughout the autobiography? Pelzer incorporates multiple aspects of both imagery and symbolism several times throughout the piece. In the beginning of the autobiography, Dave describes how in the beginning his life was wonderful and full of love. Slowly, things starts to change and Dave

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    dishes that my mom used and still cooks when we have our family comes to our house to visit. These dishes have been in my mom’s family for years just like my dad’s dishes. They are the type of dishes that ever since my childhood I love to this day because it brings so many beautiful memories to when the whole family would get together. My favorite dish that I absolutely love was Mangu. The dish contained boiled green plantines where later they were smashed with some spread and milk. Later the best smell

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    Memory is a tool we use to encode, store, and retrieve. Memory is also utilized for daily functioning. Memory is the mental faculty of retaining and recalling past experiences (Matlin, 2009). We all tend to reassure our memories are accurate and precise and that we would be able to recall any event if anything should occur. People might believe memory is like a camcorder that can be replayed, however memory can be selective and reconstructive. As mentioned above memory is stored so it can be retrieved

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