Take the time to annotate the speech in two waves: while you're reading it for the first time and then after pondering its meaning. Identify the purpose of the speech and the intended audience. Focus on word choices -- are they simple or complex? -- and the emotional appeals. Evaluate ...
The descriptive writer's first job is that of observer. When observing your subject, look for the unseen. Search for the detail that others may miss, like a flower painted a slightly different color than the others on a figurine. Include the significance of that detail, how it shows the a...
My tribute to the Honorable Hugh R. Jones starts with a borrowed first word. The title of my exertion begins with "Cogitations." It is the same word Judge Jones so carefully chose as the first word in the title of his masterful Cardozo L... J Bellacosa - 《Albany Law Review》 被引...
The iris flower was named for the Greek goddess Iris, who was a messenger on Mount Olympus. The flower was the symbol of idea and message in ancient Greece. Men planted an irises on the graves of their wives and lovers in ancient Greece as a tribute to the goddess, who led the souls ...
have students prepare mock ceremonial speeches for occasions of their choice. They might choose to pay tribute to a favorite family member, roommate or friend, give a toast at the wedding of a celebrity couple or imagine they're speaking at the funeral of a famous person. This speech activity...
modern era, while fields as diverse as politics, literature and architecture would be virtually unrecognizable without the Greek influence. The poet Percy Shelley stated, “We are all Greeks,” a fitting tribute to the people whose culture spread from the Mediterranean to shape the course of ...
card message should consist of a congratulatory greeting and a special tribute to the couple. It’s also nice to include a word of thanks for having you as part of their celebration before closing with a warm wish for the future. Follow this general formula, and you’ll cover all the ...