...Tim O’Brien’s “How to Tell a True War Story” starts with the brief tongue-in-cheek statement, “this is true.” While most authors seek to build credibility with their reader, O’Brien actively undermines his own trustworthiness in order to convey the skepticism with which he believes audiences should treat all ‘true’ war stories. His most effective strategy for doing so is the interweaving of a potentially fictitious narrative within a formal essay, further developing “How to Tell a True War Story’s” message of disillusionment with the attributes characteristically attributed to war and the dubious nature of war stories by creating a sense of suspicion and general distrust between the reader and the speaker. As O’Brien interweaves narrative within his essay, such stories are...
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...this very day, To hear those words mom I’m okay. But silence keeps them without word, Confidentiality is what they heard. On my way home free at last Some lost their lives just that fast. The life line of a rope failed you see So many people drowned before me. But I made it home it’s not the same Vietnam Veteran begging for change. Homeless on the corner with a uniform on, George W. Bush you know you wrong. Dignity and Respect I fought for you, What good is a flag if they didn’t get through? Notes: 1. Dignity and Respect… paraphrase from “An Essay on Death and President Bush I serve my…paraphrase from “Over the Years” by Christine Gordon, p.326-321 of Operation Homecoming and from An Essay on Death and President Bush, web. by E.L. Doctorow, by Democratic Underground. I choose to use a paraphrase of both reading material to bring an emotional feeling about soldier. 2. They swore me… paraphrase from “Over the Years” by Christine Gordon, p.326-321 of Operation Homecoming and from An Essay on Death and President Bush, web. by E.L. Doctorow, by Democratic Underground. I choose to use a combine finish thought of both reading of the soldier emotions of President Bush of not caring about causalities of war. 3. They sent me… paraphrase from “Over the Years” by Christine Gordon, p.326-321 of Operation Homecoming and from An Essay on Death and President Bush, web. by E.L. Doctorow, by Democratic Underground. I choose to use this to show the courage of a soldier...
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...The Dichotomy of War According to Freud our life is played out in two different, opposing forces. One of them, Eros, is the drive for sex, love, and self-preservation, whereas the other is known as Thanatos, the drive for death and self-destruction. It is the yin and yang of motivations and urges. Put simply, Eros wants us to live and struggle through and with pain and suffering; Thanatos prefers to end it all with death, the equalizer, the dark force, the state of constant peace, calm and rest. My father, a 66 year old retired plumber, is a Vietnam vet seeking treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for the first time in his life. He has two purple hearts and a plethora of mal-adaptive coping skills which have come rather pronounced in his golden years. He lives on a 117 acre ranch in Ellensburg, Washington. His home is off-grid meaning he is not connected to any public utilities and produces his own energy and his home is completely self-sufficient. Most would say this is a remote way of living. Some would say it’s a form of isolation. With all of this privacy at his fingertips, my father still chooses to venture out into the wilderness for days at a time by himself, with his rifle. There is no question in my mind that war gave my father purpose and meaning that is still a part of his identity today but in ways he still doesn’t fully comprehend. As a result of his war experience, he felt pulled in both directions of Eros and Thanatos; the will to survive and the...
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...Combat High In Sebastian Junger’s essay Combat High, he uses many techniques to effectively explain and support his arguments. He does this through his vivid and detailed descriptions of his experiences and tone of concern which makes him a credible writer. The reader is able to grasp an understanding of the techniques Junger utilizes to engage the reader and support his argument. In his essay, you can clearly establish where ethos, logos and pathos are being utilized to support his argument. In the following paragraphs we will pinpoint his use of these techniques to strengthen his argument and main points. Sebastian purposely chooses to begin with his very vivid and detailed recollections of being on a hilltop with soldiers engaging in combat. He does this to strengthen his credibility as a writer and establishes an ethical approach to his argument in the rest of his essay. He begins with “Most of the fighting was at four or five hundred yards, so no one ever got to see- or had to deal with- the effects of all that firepower on the human body” (1). This instantly sets the tone for Sebastian’s essay. You can see his beliefs and stand point are challenged being at the hilltop with these American Soldiers and it causes him to question the ethics of the soldiers. For example, he writes “They watched until he stopped moving, and then they called in that he’d died. Everyone on Restrepo cheered. That night I couldn’t sleep, and I crept out of my bunk and went and sat on the...
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...WWII DBQ In 1939, the world entered one of the darkest periods when World War II began. American troops entered the conflict officially in 1942. Although the war was not fought on american soil, It had great impacts on the American home front. Women experienced permanent changes in their lives. People across the country felt a greater sense of nationalism, as well of fear of foreigners. World War Two had many effects on American life that was long lasting. Four ways WWII affected American lives were women’s roles and working, deaths, food shortage and rationing, and recycling. Firstly, all of the men were at war the women would have to go and work at factories and other jobs. There is a famous picture and poster that says “ We Can Do It!”...
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...Pre writing assignment for Informational Essay 1. Explore topics 2. Immigration in the united state 3. American dream can be achieved by hard work 4 Attending college in a non-English speaking country 5 Marriage with in the Krahn tribe Evaluate your topic. Is your topic that you will focus on enough broad so you can find enough information? Is it narrow enough so you can cover it adequately? Yes I did a research on the Krahn tribe from Liberia and found information about them: who are the krahn tribe? Where do they come from before going to Liberia, what part of Africa where they settle? 4. Establish a goal. What do you want to accomplish in your essay? Do you want to analyze the topic? What I wish to accomplish from this essay is that my readers should have a clear ideal on how the Krakn tribe became known among the other tribes and where they migrated from. 5. Your audience. What do they need to know? My audience, at the end of this essay will be able to know some interesting historic information about the krahn tribe. Some of which includes culture; marriage, rising up a family, farming, and tribal wars. Why are tribal wars fought and how messages are spread to different towns to informed them of danger and how peace treaties are reach. 6. Consider your purpose. How can you express your purpose in a single sentence? That statement can help you stay on target as you do research...
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...| |What is the page number for the entry for the American (USA) periodical Arizona |Press Guide. | | |Gourmet Living? | | | |Who is the editor? |The editor of the Arizona Gourmet Living is Karrie | | |How often is it published? |Wellborn; it published quarterly and has a circulation | | |What is its circulation figure? |figure of 35,000. | | | | | | |Find a reference book by Janine Gibson (2007) in the library. |The title of the reference book by Janine Gibson is The | | |What is the title and shelf number for this book? |Media Directory. | | |Which national radio station had the highest listening figures for the second | | | |quarter of 2006? ...
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...Garett Reppenhagen the writer of the essay titled, “I was an American sniper and Chris Kyle’s war was not my war,” is trying to make a point to his audience. Garett’s purpose is to ensure that no one makes the mistake of thinking the hit movie The American Sniper depicts what Iraq and the war are all about. This article was first published on Salon, a website that has an audience favoring liberals more than conservatives. This article also has an audience of a younger generation that follows hit movies. Garett Reppenhagen served as a Cavalry Scout Sniper with the 1st Infantry Division in the US Army, and is also a veteran advocate and social justice organizer. Garett’s background has a lot of relevance to this topic. I would say he is credible towards this whole subject. He is qualified to make judgment and criticize the way this movie is trying to depict Iraq. Garett’s extrinsic ethos is that he has served in the military. He has made a profession of being a real life sniper so he knows most of the scenarios that go on in the movie. He could also describe what goes on as you enter a war zone and how each and every person reacts. Garett states, "But viewing the war only through his eyes gives us too narrow frame." I believe this quote shows he cares about the audience because he wants to share that the frame of Iraq is not narrow, in fact it is on the contrary. Iraq is full of hospitality, proud history, and old-soul wisdom. This quote also shows virtue and goodness because he...
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...1915, The Voyage Out, first novel [pic] In The Voyage Out, one of Woolf's wittiest, socially satirical novels, Rachel Vinrace embarks for South America on her father's ship, and is launched on a course of self-discovery in a modern version of the mythic voyage. As a ship makes its way to an exotic location in South America, a young woman begins her own journey inward in Virginia Woolf’s 1915 novel The Voyage Out. Rachel Vinrace is traveling far away from her home in London. Her fellow passengers are a fascinating and motley assortment of members of Edwardian society whose lives and relationships reveal much about the world from which they come. Through witty comedy and stark tragedy, Woolf examines such themes as family, culture, and the individual in this remarkable portrait of modern life. Its unique and lyrical style, which has garnered the novel praise since its first publication, adds an artistic dimension to this surprisingly current novel. Indeed,The Voyage Out is a beautiful and telling work about self and society that rings as true today as in 1915. 1919, Night and Day [pic] [pic] Originally published in 1919, Night and Day contrasts the daily lives of four major characters while examining the relationships between love, marriage, happiness, and success. Like Virginia Woolf's first novel The Voyage Out, Night and Day is a more traditional narrative than her later novels. Unlike her first novel, however, Night and...
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...also responsible for reviewing this website as homework: http://www.pbs.org/kcet/andrewjackson The Life of Andrew Jackson Video Questions: 1. What incident early in Jackson’s life made him hate the British? Why? 2. Describe Jackson’s early life and social status. 3. List some words that describe Jackson’s character as a young man. 4. What profession (job) did Jackson pursue when he was 18? 5. What happened in Jackson’s first duel? What did it prove about him? 6. Why was Jackson’s marriage controversial? How did this hurt him later? 7. Describe Jackson’s first attempt at serving as a politician in Washington. 8. What happened in Jackson’s second duel? 9. Why did Jackson earn the nickname “Old Hickory”? 10. What was the “Redstick War”? What role did Andrew Jackson play? 11. What did Andrew Jackson do with a young Native American child captured in a battle? Why do you think he did this? 12. Why did some Native Americans fight on Andrew Jackson’s side in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend vs. the Redsticks? 13. How did Jackson’s forces count how many Native Americans were killed in battle? 14. What did the treaty of Fort Jackson decide? Do you think it was fair to the Native Americans? Why/Why not? 15. Why did the British want to...
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...Extended Essay 2010-11 Assessment Criteria with Maximum Points for Each Section A. Research Question B. Introduction C. Investigation D. Knowledge and Understanding E. Reasoned Argument F. Analysis and Evaluation G. Use of Subject Language H. Conclusion I. Formal Presentation J. Abstract K. Holistic Judgment Total Points 2 Points 2 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 2 4 36 Word Count: 4,000 is the limit including the introduction, body, conclusion and quotations. The word count does NOT include: Abstract Acknowledgments Table of Contents Maps, charts, diagrams, annotated illustrations and tables Equations, formulas and calculations Citations/references (whether parenthetical or numbered) Footnotes or endnotes Bibliography Appendices Structure of the Extended Essay Listed here are the required elements of the extended essay in order. Please note the order in which the elements are presented here is not the order in which they should be written. Title page Abstract Table of Contents Introduction Body (development/methods/results) Conclusion Bibliography Appendices Sample Title Page The title of an extended essay makes the focus of the essay clear. Be exact. The title does NOT need to be presented as a question. Research Question should follow title. The Marshall Plan’s Effects on the Beginnings of European Integration Research Question: To what extent and how did the Marshall Plan contribute to the beginnings of European integration (1947-1957)? Hillary Clinton 001518 -...
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...Lecture 2 Investigative Essay: Anti-Communist Propaganda Part of the Cold War was fighting communism at home in the United States. As we’ve discussed in class, much of the anti-communism sentiment was fanned into a flame of hysteria. Much of what fanned these flames was propaganda distributed by the government and other organizations. This propaganda grossly exaggerated the threat of communism by using images and inflated language. For this essay, choose one of the posters or pieces of propaganda found at the following websites and write an analysis of it. For your analysis be sure to include what piece you are writing about, what kinds of images or language does it use, and how it uses images and language to manipulate fear toward communism. How does this piece of propaganda exaggerate the threat of communism in the country. The essay is worth 25 points and is due on Monday February 9. The essay should be at least a page to a page and a half long and written in essay format. Use the following websites for your search. They are also up on moodle. The Red Menace: 15 Vintage Anti-Communist Ads & Propaganda: http://weburbanist.com/2013/06/12/the-red-menace-15-vintage-anti-communist-ads-propaganda/ The Red Menace: Anti-Communist Propaganda of the Cold War http://www.kuriositas.com/2013/10/the-red-menace-anti-communist.html Writing in an Essay Format: Since this class is part of the writing requirements for your general education core, writing will be an essential...
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...This essay will be about the greatest American war hero of the 20th century Lieutenant Audie Leon Murphy and his life. Murphy is one of if not the single most decorated U.S. military service members of all time earning over 33 awards and decorations. Audie Murphy has earned such prestigious decorations as the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver and Bronze Stars, as well as multiple Purple Hearts. Audie Murphy embodied want a U.S. service member is supposed to represent through his characters and attributes. He severed valiantly during World War II. This essay will cover Murphy’s commendable service in the 3rd Infantry Division while serving in both Italy and France and the various actions that helped him earn the previously...
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...Mr. Macomber English 3 AP Syllabus 1.5 English 3 AP Course Overview Students in this introductory college-level course read and carefully analyze a broad and challenging range of nonfiction prose selections, deepening their awareness of rhetoric and how language works. Through close reading and frequent writing, students develop their ability to work with language and texts in order to establish greater awareness of purpose and strategy, while strengthening their own composing abilities. C16 Students examine rhetoric in essays, images, movies, novels, and speeches. They frequently confer about their writing by conferencing in class. C 14 Feedback is given both before and after students revise their work to help them develop logical organization, enhanced by specific techniques to increase coherence. Rhetorical structures, graphic organizers, and work on repetition, transitions, and emphasis are addressed. I comment on individual drafts, and I write memos to the class in a blog about whole-class concerns such as specificity of quotations, parallelism, and transitions. C13 Simultaneously, students review the simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentence classifications. We examine word order, length, and surprising constructions. Loose and periodic sentences are introduced. We examine sample sentences and discuss how change affects tone, purpose, and credibility of the author/speaker. In addition, feedback on producing sentence structure variety...
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...ENGLISH ESSAYS Free Exclusive and Advanced Collection of English Essays. HOME ESSAYS LIST COLLEGE ESSAYS LIST LETTERS APPLICATIONS STORIES TENSES IN URDU IDIOMS MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY POEMS SELECT LANGUAGE SEARCH Select Language ▼ Search MY FIRST DAY AT COLLEGE MY FIRST DAY AT COLLEGE OR MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF THE COLLEGE Points: Introduction – My first day at college – New atmosphere – Conclusion. My first day at college is an important event of my life. To me it is an unforgettable day. During my school days. I had a glimpse of college life from my elder brothers and sisters. I was most curiously awaiting the day when I would start my college life. I thought that the college life would offer me a free life; here restrictions would be few and threat of teachers would be little. At last the longed for day came in. I was admitted to the Government College of my city. I entered the college premises with new hopes and aspirations. I was glad to see that the college presented a new sight. It was quite different from what I had seen in and around our school. I came across many unknown faces. SELECT ESSAY TOPICS College Essays (182) Grammar (2) High Level Essays (36) Pakistan (26) Poems (2) I had some very strange experiences on the first day of my college life. I was baffled to see students playing indoor and outdoor games and enjoying radio programmes during class-hours. There is no restriction of uniform. I observed that the students are free in their movements...
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