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    is the metaphor. Emily Dickinson uses quotation marks for the word “hope” to mention its atypical use. In Stanza 1: She introduces the metaphor in lines 1-2 then extends it throughout the entire poem. (“Hope’ is the thing with feathers… perches in the soul). Here is a description of hope as a "thing", a powerful feeling that hangs out “in the soul” (line 3-4), where it sings "without the words." a universal song everybody can listen to and understand, and “never stop” but is always there to inspire

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    In life we assign meaning to everything. We construct ideals for ourselves, and then frequently fail to uphold our own decrees. We lazily allow meanings to run together and they lose their value. We become so focused on the ideal of something that we lose sight and understanding of the purposeful and essential things going on around us each day. In Poem For Breakfast, written by Geoff Bouvier, and The Art of Happiness, by Mary Ruefle; loss of meaning in everyday life is explored. Through forms of

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    Writing in a horizontal line is essential for students in the elementary setting. Writing first begins in preschool, within the following year student’s knowledge of words increases greatly. A student’s writing and reading skills only continue to grow as he/she reaches middle and high school. Students use writing in a variety of different ways especially in the elementary setting. Writing may be used to describe a picture, how the student is feeling, to share information and more. It is essential

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    for the rental car we headed for a bus that would take us to the airport. Once we arrived we had an issue because the company’s policy changed involving carry on luggage, which almost prevented us from getting on the airplane. Before we headed to the line and

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    especially one spent away from home or in traveling. This vacation i'll definitely be far away from home. We first packed our bags for the trip. Then we drove to the airport. Although we got there a little late the line wasn't that big We also had special tickets which had us go to the front of the line. It was my first time ever riding an aircraft my mom said to chew gum for, my ears so they won't pop. well the first plane I rode was a little smaller than the other aircraft I would ride but it was still

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    before my flight. Since I was a minor, the attendant let my mom come with me through security and help me find my gate. Security was such a pain. The line was about a mile long unless you had TSA on your ticket which meant you could blow right through security in no time. I sadly didn't have that on my ticket so we had to wait in the forever long line it seemed like. Once we got through security we decided to get a bite to eat and a few snacks for me on the plane. We grabbed a sandwhich at Subway and

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    It “hides our cheeks and shades our eyes” (Line 2) gives the reader a mental picture with the use of imagery. As well, the extra spacing at the beginning of line two emphasizes the word “hiding”. This mask hides its own existence, of agonizing misery and hardship. Many people put it on to fit into society. When Dunbar says, “With torn and bleeding hearts we smile", (Line 4) it explains the worldly power of the mask. The “debt we pay to human guile," (Line 3) means the unhappiness they feel is related

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    The poet speaks of autumn, the season of fog and production. The first line portrays autumn as a period of growth. Autumn is a close friend of the maturing sun. The word “maturing” is used to describe the shorter daylight of winter. Together, autumn and the sun help the vines that wrap around thatched roofs bear fruit. The image of growth persists in the following lines; the poet describes plants and fruits “bending” or changing shape in reaction to their development: trees bend with the weight of

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    Disney The plane still struck the nerves in my stomach, it felt like 30 knives in my chest and if I made one slight move, it was going to put a slice in my stomach open. It was the longest plane ride in my life. When the plane landed, I was mixed with exhaustion, nausea, and excitement. Then all of a sudden I was walking into this terminal that had trees inside and people were watching you walk out of the gate way from the airplane. Then we went into this circular object with an LED light and before

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    Analysis of The Charge of the Light Brigade This particular poem deals with the unfortunate mistake of Battle of Balaclava in 1854. In an attempt to retrieve their stolen firearms, the British, lead by Lord Raglen, took their light cavalry to the innocent Turkish territory, rather than the guilty Russians. In self-defence Turkey protect themselves by attacking the British troops causing hundreds of deaths but "not, not the six hundred". Tennyson uses various techniques to involve the reader

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