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    No two people are the same. We all have our differences as well as our similarities. However, comparing and contrasting characters can really bring similarities and differences into the light. Also taking a deeper look at how a character’s point of view is shaped makes an incredible difference as to how we envision them. Comparing the two stories, Checkouts, and The Girl Who Can shows the difference in narrator's, how each the two girls think, and how each girl’s background influences their perspective

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    1. In my opinion I did not see a focal point in the story. 2. Science Fiction 3.Conflict, Marvin"s father is taking him through the different levels of the Colony to a place hes never seen before: Outside. Marvin has never seen the outside before, and thinks where is his father taking him. The only thing Marvin knows about the outside world is what he read in book and has seen on T.V. When Marvin and his father leave the plateau with the colony on it behind, they enter a darkened world surrounded

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    have a plot that is effective, the story has to have characters that aren’t one dimensional. Throughout a story there should be evidence one or more characters having have developed since the beginning of the story. The short story “Dancer” by “Vickie Sears” does an exceptional job of using the character development of the main character to create an interesting and effective plot. The short story utilizes the character development of Clarissa, along with narrative elements to create a plot that is

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    I enjoyed A Christmas Carol, but there were some differences. Some were small, but some were huge differences. It seemed to me that some whole pages that were in the book, were not in the movie. I will also talk about the similarities, and some technical differences, and whether they affect the mood or not. I enjoyed A Christmas Carol, but some of the major differences bothered me. Movie adaptions of a book are never completely accurate, but sometimes they are so off-course of the book that is

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    A tough question from this story is, Why was Faolan The one that was chosen to be cast out of the wolf pack. I knew this was going to be a tough question without an easy answer because, In the book no one had an answer for Faolan. This tough question is important to the story because it relates to Faolan internal conflict of not knowing who he is, and the theme of the story is to give trust to those who have earned it. I know the main character's internal conflict is faolan not knowing who he is

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    In Paul W.S. Anderson’s film Pompeii, the sword acts as one of the most important characters in the movie. The sword affects the other characters in a huge way. The sword also furthers the plot by being involved in many key scenes in the film. It can be easily said that without the sword, the plot of this film wouldn't be as important or as powerful. One example of a scene where the sword plays a big role is the beginning of a movie. In the first scene of the film, we see the Romans fighting the

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    1. What chapter did you like best in Eight Habits of the Heart? Explain in great detail why it was your favorite chapter. I like best chapter eight hope, because Clifton Taulbert had obstacle in his life but he was hoping someday would come his hope to reality. So, everyone live by hope, we do not know what going to happen but we hope to come up great things in our life. 2. What do you think is the overall message of the book Eight Habits of the Heart? Explain your answer in great detail. I think

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    The book, What is the What, by Dave Eggers, is composed of many metaphors, a large vocabulary, and descriptive language, which is all used to convey the messages in the book. Dave Eggers illuminates the images of desperation, hardship, and hope by using these literary elements. The use of advanced language better allows for the reader to understand the message being conveyed. Metaphor also helps in this way, so the reader can better understand and connect to the text and story. Metaphor is

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    share the theme of personal integrity and that all actions have consequences; however, there are several themes that are unique to each story that the reader can latch on to. The plot and storyline of Tennessee’s Partner are straightforward, but after reading Crane’s The Blue Hotel, one can imagine many different plots that could have taken place throughout the story. Through imagery, the reader can take what each author presents and let his or her imagination run wild; there is not a set feeling

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    perplexing events that take place throughout the novel. Many of the events that take place result in death. While these stories revolve around death, Piggy and Simon’s death, in Lord of the Flies, were much more influential to the other characters, plot, and the overall theme than Beowulf’s death. Death can be influential to any story by the way it impacts a character. One character in Beowulf who was affected by death was Wiglaf. “Our glorious king! By almighty God, I’d rather burn myself than see

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