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    the reader that, although the situation she refers to in the second extract may not be factual in its entirety, it may not be long before it is. Carson uses graphical descriptions to convey the idea of harmony and peacefulness in the first paragraph ‘white clouds of bloom drifted above the green fields’. The author uses all of the senses to

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    Fish Cheeks By Amy Tan

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    Amy Tan’s short story, Fish Cheeks, outlines the general idea of self-acceptance. As the narrator, fourteen year old Tan declares her love for her minister’s son, Robert, who unlike herself, is “as white as Mary in the manger” (Tan 1). This crush is anything but healthy, primarily because Tan is reluctant to reveal her true self to him. This hesitance she portrays is strikingly recognizable in the teenagers of today’s world. Amy Tan 's story, "Fish Cheeks," is significant to the adolescents of today

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    Analysis of The Story of an Hour Kate Chopin’s The Story of an Hour was first published in 1894 (The Story of An Hour). The main theme of this story is oppression and loss of freedom for people, especially when they are married. The oppression happens to both women and men. This theme is demonstrated many times throughout the story. Mrs. Mallard had a weak heart, but when she was told about her husband’s accidental death, she accepted it immediately. The passage in the story is, “She did not

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    tone switching by the paragraph, his switch of style from a narrative to rhetorical questioning, and his liberal use of phrases that would create sympathy. In this excerpt, Equiano’s tone switches at the start of nearly each paragraph. In the first paragraph, he is nostalgic. He talks of his mother and how he was, “... of course, the greatest favorite with me mother, and was always with her…” before mentioning the ways she would adorned him and care for him. He ends the paragraph with “... an end was

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    Appendix N

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    Associate Level Material Appendix N Topic Sentences and Supporting Paragraphs Topic Sentences When you write, you form paragraphs. A paragraph is a group of sentences that relate in topic and thought. A paragraph generally consists of three to five sentences and usually begins with a topic sentence. A topic sentence is a general statement that announces what the paragraph is about. By starting a paragraph with a topic sentence, your audience may immediately identify your topic. This construction

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    sure which, but I would check into it if they should be there by now. Also, In your last body paragraph, you don't have a clearly stated reason at the beginning (a topic sentence); maybe you want to consider adding one to prepare your readers for the evidence. Also, this paragraph is a little short in comparison with your other ones. I would consider adding some more evidence or explanation to the paragraph. Your conclusion is also short, but you acknowledge this. Score:

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    APA Template for Nursing Program Papers Jill Connolly Ferris State University Abstract An abstract is a short summary of the article that is written after the rest of the paper is finished. It is the most important paragraph in the document, allowing readers to quickly decide if they want to read the rest. Write the abstract clearly with concise language. Open with the most important points and make each sentence maximally informative. Accurately state the purpose and content of the

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    relevant skills you possess. The structure of a cover letter includes your address, the date, the recipient’s address, and a salutation. The opening paragraph states why you’re writing, establishes a point of contact, and gives a brief introduction of yourself. The body paragraphs highlight some of the more important points from your resume. The closing paragraph should politely request an interview at the employer’s convenience. Identify what supplementary material’s being sent, such as a writing sample

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    Teen Violence Strengths

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    Over all the paragraph has many strengths. The paragraphs topic is very interesting where it catches reader’s attention and the writer has many supported ideas to prevent teen violence with many different good opportunities that needs to be offered. The writer choice of topic is about teen violence, many readers like myself have my own opinion about what the writer wrote to prevent or reduce teen violence. I believe it is the matter of getting teens to participate in those opportunities. The strength

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    formulaic; I relied heavily on templates and felt awkward abandoning the traditional five paragraph essay. Although the formulaic way of writing assisted in my capability to critically recognize the difference between opinion and evidence, the patterns were not helpful in developing my organizational skills. My ability to form argumentative ideas from given prompts strengthened, while unity and coherence within paragraphs proved to be my downfall. It was not until my second semester of English at the University

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