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    The Disney film Zootopia, was an animated film based on animals which possess humanistic traits. In the past, there were distinct versions of predator and prey, however they now live together in “harmony”. Or, this was how a bunny, named Judy Hops, pictured this town known as Zootopia. When Judy decided to move to Zootopia to make her dream of becoming a cop come true she began to find out everything she had heard about animals living in peace was not exactly true. Animals were constantly fighting

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    Outline Structure for Literary Analysis Essay Throughout the story, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, Junior goes through many ups and downs. This story is about how Junior, an indian from the Spokane reservation, decides to go to Rearden, the school for non-indians because of how run-down his school is and has trouble fitting in. Some of the ways Junior dealt with those downs include his uncanny sense of humor, his love for his friends, and the want to fit in and

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    Satire In Greek Comedy

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    methods have been introduced since the beginning of history as a form of entertainment and a way to get a message across. This is demonstrated through Greek comedies in particular. Greek comedies were typically written to address the common people of that area through actions and words that they would find humorous. Not much has changed today. Comedy and satirical methods are still present and continue to hold a place in current society. The Acharnians is a clear example of an ancient Greek play that

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    History of Motion Pictures,” n.d.). Not until the 1900s did film directors begin telling stories with their works. Of those works came the most classic form of its genre: Physical Comedy. Since the implementation of sound had not been established until 1927 (“The History of Motion Pictures,” n.d.), physical/visual forms of comedy were all that could be used. In this paper, we will analyze the use of the visual comedic style through time, as well as its gradual decline in contemporary cinema. “It is a

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    Descriptive Essay

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    Her hair curls off her bright face in tight ringlets like little bundles of joy, accentuating her young enthusiastic face. Her clothes hang off her tiny frame like a potato sack on a twig. Her smile stretches from cheek to cheek, wrinkling her pale forehead and forming small fragile dimples on her rosy cheeks. Her skin is as pale as chalk, accept for her cheeks which go a deep shade of fuschia when she’s excited. She’s like a china doll, all fragile and small with her tiny dresses on. She has thin

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    Satirical humor can form an idea of the comedy that expresses a humorous way to entertain the audience; it shows the different perspectives on how they manipulate the ideas and turn it into something funny to the audience. Satire always has different flavors on how they appeal enjoyable to the audience. Satire demonstrates something secure and ironic. Satirical humor is a communication tool to get involved more in politics in a positive way to people. Sometimes, satire can misunderstand people about

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    Persuasive Essay Writing

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    This won’t be the most eloquent message or my best writing because I’m in kind of a hazy head space. But here goes… In the past few days I’ve been accused of plagiarizing my writing for “Girl, in Progress”…a play about my life and my dog, Betsy. If she was still alive she would gladly tell you that this is nonsense while she sat on her monogramed bed and blew smoke from a Virginia Slim directly into your face. My accuser says it’s “not safe” to come forward so the complaint was anonymous. And

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    In just one click, tap, or quick glance; and advertisement may be spotted. Many appear on a billboard, in the papers, on a website, or just on an everyday household televisions. A great amount of the youth come across advertisements in between “Youtube” videos. Product promotions tend to sell with facts, women, captivating pictures, and celebrities. Celebrities who endorse brands or products boost previous consumer confidence, consumer demographics or size, and the overall sells. The best commercials

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    Raising Hope Analysis

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    give the quirky family. It developed a loyal fan base as people fell in love with the Chances’ and people of Natesville. “Raising Hope” made a good TV comedy because of its talented cast, realistic family, and edgy humor. One of the things that make “Raising Hope” such a good TV comedy is its talented cast. Without a talented cast any TV comedy will fall short in being able to properly deliver its humor to their audience. The most notable cast member is the Oscar and Emmy winning actress Cloris

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    you unfortunate race, whose life is but darkness, as unreal as shadow, the illusion of a dream, hearken to us, who are immortal beings” (75). There is laughter within this because it reflects aspects of humankind. In order to even understand the comedy in this play, a degree of intelligence is absolutely necessary. Aristophanes makes little jokes everywhere, for example that fact that those in power are birds and the names of the main characters. This is something an ordinary person

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