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    Most everyone has been on a sports team, or has a concept of what happens before a game in higher age athletics. Perhaps you don’t have any concept of either, but just really enjoy listening to others speak to help you feel motivated to do something. That was my exact genre, motivational speeches, specifically in athletics. These two are different in their own ways, but their message is always the same. What exactly makes a motivational speech so emotionally changing? Is there any kind of rhyme or

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    English 101 Final Essay Q1: Discuss the contemporary issues in every essay A) A contemporary problem raised in “On Dumpster Diving” by Lars Eighner Is the amount of wealth spent by consumers, and the effect of that. Consumers spend too much money and waste even more when they throw food and clothing away. In the essay he explains the way of life as an scavenger and how to demonstrate how people are able to live by the minimal resources although most consumers continue to buy things they do not need

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    A Humbling Inspiration In 1726 author Jonathan Swift published a satirical, narrative entitled Gulliver’s Travels (Davis, Harrison and Johnson 229). Gulliver’s Travels is a novel that has continued to contribute and thrive in both literature and the film genres. Swift uses comical events and extraordinary characters to address moral issues that remain decades later in today’s society. Gulliver’s Travels has since been reproduced in the film industry multiple times, most recently in 2010 (Gulliver

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    “A modest proposal” by Jonathan Swift is an essay, which was written to elaborate the poverty of people in Ireland. Where poor viewed as having an absence of worth in the public eye, playing no essential part in more noteworthy else 's benefit of the people. Swift uses situational irony in this essay which also represented a work of satire. By definition situational irony happens when the final outcome is opposing to what was expected. Basically his proposal was for poor children roaming around the

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    Gargiulo 2 Teddy Gargiulo English 242 Professor Mufti 13 February 2015 Paper # 1: Close Reading ?Sometimes the quarrel between two princes is to decide which of them shall dispossess a third of his dominions, where neither of them pretend to any right. Sometimes one prince quarreleth with one another; for fear the other should quarrel with him. Sometimes a war is entered upon, because the enemy is too strong, and sometimes because he is too weak. Sometimes our neighbors want the things which

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    Coaching has become more than just instructions, the expectations of creating leaders is now just as important as performance. The education that goes into shaping coaches today takes creativity and new technology to stay current with the ever changing landscape of sports. The importance of educating coaches is vital to the success of the team and the athletes involved. Having a strong foundation to build the team on starts with a coach who has taken the time to learn about all the resources available

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    Bryn slid into the chair opposite Tony, slapping his hand on the table. He nodded briefly to the waitress as he settled in. Tony eyed the data crystal with mixed feelings. “That’s everything I could find on Fancher and his crew,” Bryn said without equivocation. “Pretty standard stuff; Fancher is career Fleet. Commanding officer of the Rankori for 6 years, service record reads like a Fleet novel.” Bryn sipped the coffee the waitress placed in front of him, grimacing at it before adding copious

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    The case study selected for week three centers on a liability and assumption of risk case study. In this case study, Brent Thomas and George Banks are facing liability charges after Ricky Watts sustained a serious injury during hockey practice (Essex, 2016). In this situation, Thomas is the school principal, and Banks is the hockey coach as well as the gym teacher (Essex, 2016). Ricky obtained injuries after improperly blocking the puck (Essex, 2016). This case study was selected because it highlights

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    Characteristics of a good coach 1. Keep Vision and Values Front and Centre. The coach is visionary and lives life by adhering to core values. He should have very real strength of character and commitment to personal integrity and honesty. Winning at any point should never come at the expense of values. 2. Think Deeply about and Pursue Holistic Education The coach sees himself as preparing people not only for achievement in sport, but through sport for a life of personal fulfilment and

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    Jonathan Swift’s A Modest Proposal is a satirical essay that sardonically uses an outrageous solution to the massive poverty in Ireland. He proposes this lengthy idea of eating children as the solution to the society’s problems. His serious yet hyperbolic and satirical style allows Swift an approach to get people engaged in the difficulties the Irish had to do to survive their everyday life. This essay explores Swift’s ability to use literary devices and how these techniques advance his idea about

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