Socratic Seminar Reflection Before the seminar, I liked the text The Scariest Thing I Know. I liked it since the text was descriptive and interesting to read, I also thought that there was a lot of hidden metaphor in the story which was interesting to decipher. My thoughts immediately after reading the text were that Kid Death was really a metaphor for Nick who had always hid behind a mask to appear frightening and cool but once you “took off his mask.” He was just another Geek like Kid Death
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Contribute to the Society? If you ask someone to define perfect they will probably say something along the lines of “flawless” or “as good as it can possible be”. But if you then research ‘utopia’, a perfect society, you would find that utopia’s literal definition is ‘no place’. Yet only a few people actually pick up on that there is actually no ideal society when looking through the general public’s view. In Fahrenheit 451 (Ray Bradbury) the protagonist, Guy Montag, caught on that while on the surface
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we can Why Bali focus on art? Bali is example of sociocentric culture Persona-based self: It is the dramatis personae, not actore, tha Dramatis persone: Persona = Mask, the mask the not only put on the faces, point the certain role A face a people wear represent the role that they suppose to play. For example: mask life, role on stage, a part on drama, unique person with personal thought feeling and desire. Why Balinese are different: Egocentric: First name, highly individual, unusual
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Kaylee Moore 8-4 I recently watched and read the book/movie A Raisin in the Sun. They were both very good in different ways. But they did have many differences. In the movie the characters developed different. Walter was mean and nasty in the beginning of the movie. As it went on you could see the change in heart. He became more sweet and caring. He started acting different and everyone could tell. Now Ruth was aggravated and tired in the beginning, and she became more relived towards the end
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like the people to live among peace with each other. “Can't wait for the day when policemen and women on the streets of Belfast and Derry become like their counterparts in England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland – and can, on a daily basis at least, not have to carry their side arms and say goodbye to the gun.” – Basically he is saying that he want the residents to feel safe enough, to say goodbye to the gun. In the first paragraph he is talking about that only a few people have actually
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everyone deserve them. People don’t have to say anything without their lawyer.The people all have these rights. People should have the right to remain silent when questioned.The reason is because so many people get pressured and end up giving false testimony because of this.That is why they also need a lawyer with them so they don’t get pressured.
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Germany beginning to start conflicts in Europe where there was nothing being done about it. World War II was a situation America had stayed out of for about three years, but when the U.S. finally did get involved the balance was then tipped in the favor of the allies due to the U.S. involvement. Also, as it was shown in World War I, when the United States gets involved with conflicts dealing with issues overseas we are very effective and are resolute on becoming triumphant. This resolve continued
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www.VOASpecialEnglish.com Word Book A list of words used in Special English programs on radio, television and the Internet EDITION SpecialEnglish Word Book A list of words used in Special English programs on radio, television and the Internet Voice of America Washington, D.C. 20237 www.VOASpecialEnglish.com EDITION 4 AB D FG I K L N PQ S UV YZ 5 Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Parts of Speech . . . .
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Goal 1: Dominique will improve his behavior at home. Dominique was in a good mood when the QP met with him for a session. Dominique was observed on the main road on his bicycle; however, Dominique's mother thought he was down the road with a friend and the QP explained to Dominique he needs to tell his mother where he is going on at all times just in case something happens to him. Dominique listened as the QP shared that he needs to identify what the problem is before he can solve it. Dominique
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Grief, Loss, and Finding Meaning and Purpose When dealing with death there are many issues people face. After researching and viewing the Maintain Mental Health video I found that what is common in dealing or facing the death of a loved one is “how am I going to take care of myself?’’ (Maintaining Mental Health coping with Change (03:51). when you spend a lifetime with someone (a partner, husband, wife, mother, or father for example) who has taken care of you and been there with you for the biggest
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