Homework Help: English: Speeches

Recent Homework Questions About Speeches

12th grade
I have to write a evaluation on president Obamas speech on 1/27/10. THis speech is for Public speaking class. THis is what i have done. I will critically evaluate every aspect of the speech that the President made especially his Delivery, Audience, Movements, Eye Contact, ...
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 9:35am

hcr220
"a 68-year-old male presents to the office complaining of pronounced weakness on the right side of his body and slurred speech for the past twenty four hours. based on the examination, the physician orders an MRI to investigate a possible transient ischemic attack." ...
Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 8:40pm

Public Speaking
Critique my response The Question: We can listen at a rate at least three times faster than that rate that we can speak. What impact does this have on communication? Response: Ones should take the head-nodders and the note-takers as signs that the audience is following one'...
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 10:03pm

Communcations
Organization is an important element in the speech preparation process. What do you need to take in to consideration when organizing your speech material?
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 9:33pm

Communication Studies
Give one example of a situation in which speech performance may be impaired. I was going to say background noise, but I believe that the teacher is looking for a performance error. Thanks!
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 11:22am

ENGLISH!
In what part of speech is "concert" being used as? "Our share of the responsibility for what we do individually or in concert with others varies with social and political structures..."
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 6:39pm

Public Speaking
what is the key of organizing your speech material?
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 10:58pm

college-public speaking
I am supposed to be writing an Introduction speech about my debate partner in my public speaking class. The criteria is 3 min total, 1 1/2 min for each because he'll intro me as well, written in outline form, and no notes while speaking. I have notes about him from an ...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 5:02pm

english
why do we speech English?
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 10:17am

Conflict Management Communications
Think of a recent conflict, and now create a metaphor or figure of speech (simile) that summarizes the experience of it. What aspects of the experience does the metaphor emphasize? Does it focus on constructive or destructive aspects of the event or experience? What ...
Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 9:01pm

English
Can you check if my rephrasing of Emily Dickinson's poem (The wind tapped like a tired man") is correct? 1) The wind tapped (or hit his fingers lightly) like a tired man (on the poet's door??) and she, like a host, invited him to enter 2) To offer him a chair was ...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 3:35am

ela
can you proof read once more please it was grammar worksheet i just corrected but i thought it will lots of mistake that why i gave to you to proofread. tomorrow i have to tell the answers because everyone has some paragraph On April 9, 1917, Easter Monday, Canadian soldiers ...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 10:37pm

gramar
please proof read it and i try my best fixing my mistake can you check my puncuation and capitalization. please On April 9 1917 easter Monday,Canadian soldiers in World war I mounted on their most important offensives of the war.Vimy Ridge,a hill in northan France had been ...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 9:53pm

speech
it is not the trophy won but the race run that matters-SPORTSMANSHIP
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 9:32am

Western Civilization
What are the misunderstandings of "Free Speech," under the First Amendment, as well as "punishable speech," under this same First Amendment. Remember, this is one of Western Culture's claim to fame, so articulate your points with sound and concrete ...
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 7:18pm

Communication Language Studies
I need an example of descriptive speech that sounds "uneducated" to you? A hint would be those who have teenage children who use 'slang'. Thanks!
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 3:07pm

speech
it is not the trophy won, but the race run
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 9:41am

Interpersonal Communcation (Check)
1.The relationship between language and meaning is often unclear and difficult because: My answer is C the sentences we create are very rarely unique even speech communities do not have common grammatical rules language is innate words have both denotative and connotative ...
Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 10:06pm

English
Tomorrow I have to write an in-pclass essay, and I'm having trouble coming up with a thorough idea for my paper. Here is the question: "Write a composition based on literature you have studied this term in which the author examines characters and situations that ...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 9:26pm

english
Name five of the six points you should check in practicing your speech.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 2:03pm

English
1) If you listen to a normal conversation in English you will realise that large sections fall into (??) perfect iambs. An iamb is the most common stress pattern in English and consists of (is made up of??) an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed one. 2)Do you know where...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 10:05am

science and social studies
Is there more to Neal Armstrong's speech on the moon than One small step for man One giant leap for mankind?
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 8:53pm

5th grade
Please help need some ideas for my speech I want to do being trapped in a fairytale. I have some ideas but am looking for some funny ones. I am thinking of using snow white, cinderella,three little pigs and maybe hanzel and gretal. Thanks.
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 1:18pm

English
1)A considerate person is someone that (or only who is possible) always thinks of others 2)In Montgomery , Alabama, black people were not allowed to do a lot of things, for example go to restaurants, sit in the front of buses (is for example correct: can I use such as to go to...
Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 9:33am

English
Can you check the mistakes in the following sentences? 1) The American Civil Rights Movement was a fight organised by M.L.King (was a non-violent organisation led by M..???) 2) It was different from the Black P Movement because the first (better the former) was a non-violent ...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 6:33pm

Speech
I am doing a speech on how to put on a shoe. Minimum speech time : 2 Minutes. How can i make this work ?
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 2:50pm

health psychology
Imagine you are witnessing a senate debate in Washington, D.C., hours before a vote on a comprehensive health care reform proposal. A significant number of senators are open to the idea, but are unconvinced to support full integration of health psychology-based wellness ...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 11:40am

English
1. Animals give out information and show their feelings in different ways. (What is the meaning of 'give out' here? What other expressions can we use instead of 'give out'? Is it 'distribute'?) 2. Bees dance and tell other bees where to find food. (What...
Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 8:35am

English
1. The head is very important because it has your brain inside. (What is the part of speech of 'inside'? Is it an adverb?) 2. The bag is 50% off. (What is the meaing of 'off'? What other expressions can we use?) 3. The bag is 50% discounted. (Is this the same ...
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 5:54am

child development(am i correct)
Mario’s parents were fluent in both English and Spanish. The family lived in rural Vermont but spoke Spanish almost exclusively at home, in part because Mario’s mother found English harsh and unpleasant to the ear. Most of Mario’s early exposure to English was ...
Friday, December 11, 2009 at 10:28pm

PSYCHOLOGY this correct
Mario’s parents were fluent in both English and Spanish. The family lived in rural Vermont but spoke Spanish almost exclusively at home, in part because Mario’s mother found English harsh and unpleasant to the ear. Most of Mario’s early exposure to English was ...
Friday, December 11, 2009 at 10:14pm

DRAMA
1. "The best in this kind are but shadows" is A. Titania talking about men. B. Theseus talking about plays. C. Demetrius talking about the women he has loved in the past. D. Bottom talking about his fellow craftsmen. 2. One difference between tragedy and comedy is ...
Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 9:30pm

Poetry, Part 2
1. Hopkins’s use of “seared,” “bleared,” and “smeared” is an example of A. metaphor. C. simile. B. assonance. D. alliteration. 2. A villanelle is A. a narrative poem written in blank verse. B. a formal poem using extensive repetition. C. a ...
Monday, December 7, 2009 at 6:16pm

Fundamentals of business law
Uniform Law for Computer Info Transactions is Offered National Law Journal, August 30, 1999. After more than 10 years of proposals, revisions and re-revisions, the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL) at long last voted to adopt the Uniform ...
Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 12:01am

social
according the the english bill of rights, how is freedom of speech protected?
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 8:46pm

Socials
What effect did the highland clearances and the Irish potato famine have on canada? What effect did the highland clearances and the Irish potato famine have on canada? The highland clearances and the Irish potato famine had an overwhelming effect on Canada. Pretend you're ...
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 7:10pm

Socials
What effect did the highland clearances and the Irish potato famine have on canada? Do ayou know anyone of Irish or Scottish ancestry? How and when did their family come ot canada? Pretend you are a scottish or Irish farmer who must immigrate. Write a short speech to your ...
Monday, November 30, 2009 at 8:13pm

grammar
what part of speech is..... don't,better,let,to,can, and then???
Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 4:55pm

Literature
Need help with this-- 'Describe two figures of speech and how they helped you see things differently in the poem 'Beware: Do Not Read This Poem' Thanks -MC
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 3:15pm

1st grade
how would i start a speech regarding physical education, Im trying to write a speech to impress my classroom for a mayor election
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 12:52am

English - Hamlet Essay
I've been asked to write an Essay for english class on Hamlet. It sais to : Select one speech from Act IV of Hamlet and write a cause and effect essay for how it targets its audience. You may choose a target audience of any context or production of the play - the original ...
Friday, November 20, 2009 at 1:01am

Grammar and Composition
I don't understand how i can write a 1-2 minute speech to introduce MYSELF, pretending that I am a different person. i have to do this as an introduction to my pet peeve speech. 'you can pretend that you are someone else who will be introducing you as the speaker' ...
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 6:05pm

History
The assignment is to write a speech (from Seward's perspective)that gives the reasons for purchasing Alaska. Researching I found: To maintain Russia's friendship (England's government had been sympathetic ti the Confederacy during the recent American Civil War, ...
Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 11:03am

Grammar and Composition
Ok, here is my complete "Pet Peeve" Speech. Thanks a lot to bobpursley, and writeacher, and gurublue. There are some people in this world that you can’t live without, and then there are some other people who you just can’t bear to live with. That second ...
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 10:03am

Grammar and Composition
There are some people in this world that you can’t live without, and then there are some other people who you just can’t bear to live with. That second category is the one that I have to deal with all day, everyday. Sure she’s a few years younger than me, so ...
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 9:59am

Grammar and Composition
this is the outline sheet: Introduction: Do not begin your speech with My Pet Peeve is... ." Rather, think about how you will get the attention of your audience. You should begin your outline on the lines below. ________________________________________...
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 5:42pm

Grammar and Composition
pet peeve speech: for the body points ms.sue told me to list three ways that my little sister irritates me. here's what i got: 1. she never makes the bed after she gets up/she never cleans her part of the room 2. she hogs the computer so no one else can use it 3. she ...
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 5:20pm

Grammar and Composition
ok, after i posted this yesterday: ok, now that i have my pet peeve, i have to fill out this sheet. (please read my earlier post for more info on the assignment) Pet Peeve--Organizational Sheet Audience: Who will be your audience? You must indicate an audience that your ...
Monday, November 9, 2009 at 11:56am

Grammar and Composition
ok, now that i have my pet peeve, i have to fill out this sheet. (please read my earlier post for more info on the assignment) Pet Peeve--Organizational Sheet Audience: Who will be your audience? You must indicate an audience that your delivery is geared toward. ...
Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 3:39pm

Grammar and Composition
I have to write a speech and record it on a tape. Pet Peeve Speec You will create a "Pet Peeve" Speech. A "Pet Peeve" is one of those little every day occurrences that bugs you, upsets you, or frustrates you. You will use the extemporaneous delivery for ...
Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 2:56pm

COM/220
Below the instructions and the script are my responses. could someone take a look and see if they seem so be correct? Write a minimum 500-word response to the following: 1. Identify and explain at least 2 specific examples of bias in the speech. 2. Identify and explain at ...
Friday, November 6, 2009 at 5:43pm

COM/220
Below are my responses. could someone take a look and see if they seem so be correct? Write a minimum 500-word response to the following: 1. Identify and explain at least 2 specific examples of bias in the speech. 2. Identify and explain at least 2 specific examples of ...
Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 6:44pm

English
1. I met Tom in the park yesterday. 2. It was I that met Tom in the park yesterday. 3. It was I who met Tom in the park yesterday. (What is the part of speech of 'that' in Sentence 2? Can we use 'who' instead of 'that'? Can we omit 'that'?) 4. ...
Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 3:57pm

English
1. They want to have more of something such as food or money than is necessary or fair. (What is the positive degree of 'more'? Is it more or many? What is the part of speech of 'than'?) 2. I want more of something. 3. I want many of something. (Are both ...
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 6:36am

Literature
Need help with this: Write a list of meaningful modifiers and figures of speech used to describe the short story The Birds. ....Thanks -MC
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 4:08pm

English
1. Mother Teresa helped many people in India. (In this sentence, what is the part of speech of 'in India?' Is it an adverbial phrase modifying 'helped' or is it an adjective phrase which modifies 'people?') 2. You watched The Matrix yesterday. 3. You ...
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 5:20am

grammer
label each word's part of speech or its job."Has our executive officer hired that young man for the job?"
Monday, November 2, 2009 at 8:55pm

speech
motivational speech
Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 10:18pm

Literature
19. Authors use 5 methods of indirect characterization: speech, appearance, private thoughts, actions, and descriptions of how other characters feel about the character. They also use direct characterization, expressly describing what a character is like. Choose two stories ...
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 3:21pm

criminology
A local radio station has asked you to participate in an expert panel discussion regarding the role of media in political and terrorism related crimes. Specifically, you have been invited to speak on how the media and modern means of sharing information quickly can help ...
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 3:19am

English
1. I have a friend who goes biking many times. 2. I have a friend who goes hunting every weekend. 3. I have a friend who got the first prize in the speech contest. 4. I have a friend who is the first in grades his class. 5. I have a friend who is very good at baseball. 6. I ...
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 11:21pm

Language
Seth has passed everyone in the race. What part of speech is "has passed"?
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 4:40pm

English
I want to improve the flow of this sentence. I would greatly appreciate any insight, minor or major. Here is the sentence, which is intended as a thesis: L. Ron Hubbard, in founding Scientology, has created a dangerous contemporary cult that suppresses free speech, mistreats ...
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 2:26am

English (8th Grade)
I can only figure about half of this one out: Your assignment is to go back and label the parts of speech of each word in this paragraph. The only ones which you do not know are articles (a/the) and determiners (these/those/this/that). There are: nouns, pronouns, verbs, ...
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 12:07pm

council
what is a good speech of secretary and vice presidents: this is what secretary it does attend council meetings take pictures at school functions distribute and collect surveys at school funtions and from classrooms participate in council activities vice president attend ...
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 8:35am

student council
what is a good speech of secretary and vice presidents: this is what secretary it does attend council meetings take pictures at school functions distribute and collect surveys at school funtions and from classrooms participate in council activities vice president attend ...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 10:27pm

2nd grade
My 2nd grader son needs to write a speech on why he should be elected as a classroom president. Some of the ideas I suggested are - as a classroom president, he will keep the classroom clean; make sure students respect and behave nicely with each other... ANY OTHER SUGESSTIONS...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:53pm

10th grade English
This is the ruff draft of my speech on environment conservation. I am the first speaker of my group so if I mention some names or awkward ending, it is because of that. Please fix any awkward phrases or mistakes as soon as possible. Thanks Can we achieve both economic growth ...
Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 12:07am

speech5756543546578697
what grade will this speech get me in a speaking and listening explain describe narrate?? Everyone knows I like my sport but I hate my injuries. I started playing when I was about 7 for my first club South Loughton in Essex. I had all the gear bat, pads, helmet, gloves but not...
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 1:07pm

Grammar and Composition
Identify the part of speech for each of the CAPITALIZED words in the paragraph that follows by labeling it with one of the following abbreviations. Be careful to READ THE WORDS IN CONTEXT since some words can be diffferent parts of speech depending on the way they are used in ...
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 8:43pm

english
what are some good speech topics?
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 9:22am

7th grade
What part of speech is most in the sentence "Katie is the most beautiful girl in the school"?
Monday, October 12, 2009 at 10:15pm

Government
Im reading about the oublic and campaign finance reform and how many candidates have talked about campaign finance reform but nothing has really changed. Many say that poltical contributions have too much influence on elections and that it is a major problem for the system. ...
Monday, October 5, 2009 at 6:58pm

Speech
PLEASE, Can some one please help me complete the SECONDARY SUPPORT for this speech topic outline? Thesis Statement: My failures in high school taught me three important lessons in life. Primary Support 1 : I realized the importance of hard-work Secondary Support 1: Secondary ...
Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 9:51am

Grammar
Parts of speech for movable, hopeful, and wasting in the following sentences. Is this car movable? We are hopeful that the mayor will join us. I am wasting my time listening to a commercial.
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 8:06pm

english
What is the part of speech for the word sincerity in this sentence. The sincerity of his answer convinced me.
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 7:44pm

computers
what microphone is more desirable than a headset microphone when using a speech recognition system?
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 6:22pm

English
I don't quite understand William Faulkner's Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech. I've looked it up in Google and can only find the actual speech, nothing about it.
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 2:38pm

AP English
Can I get an opinion on the following paragraph I wrote? This is a paragraph analyzing rhetorical strategies in Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Speech. Lincoln addresses firmly that the sooner the Civil War will come to an end, the sooner Americans can live a brighter ...
Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 5:32pm

com 220 essay writing
what are some examples of bias, fallacies and specific rehortical devices in the Citizen kane speech. how did the speaker address arguments adn counter arguments? were the speakers arguments effective? I just need help with the last part about arguments...i think the argument ...
Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 4:09pm

Assertive Communication
Roleplay assignment. Using the scenarios provided or make up your own, develop a script that shows your understanding of Assertive Communication style. You must include the victim and perpetrator role plus one or more other(s) (i.e. apathetic bystander, mediator, instigator ...
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 8:07pm

grammar
In the sentence.........His hair is the color of shimmering gold.........what part of speech is gold? The teacher said it was an adjective but I believe it is a noun
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 5:57pm

Language
What part of speech is the word "color" in the sentence: His hair is the color of shimmering gold. I think it is a noun.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 10:05pm

english
Dear americans,I would like to retranscribe me the speech of obama in high school in Norfolk (video is on youtube) please make it for a French desperate person (it is my first year at high school) what methods shall I be able to use to understand English better?
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 12:32pm

6th grade
Ecenomic problems. How can I make some change in the world? Ecspecially when I am older. How can I affect the lives of other people and our country. President Obama made a school speech and we got thi sproject from it.
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 8:10pm

Communication Law Studies
Can democracy be established and function without assurances of freedom of speech and freedom of press?
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 11:18am

speech
Can some one please help me complete PRIMARY SUPPORT and SECONDARY SUPPORT for this speech topic outline? Thesis statement: studying foreign languages has influenced the way i think about people from other countries in 3 main ways..(why?) Primary Support 1:.......(because) ...
Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 11:33am

Communication Law Studies
How might a judge apply the different theories of Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Expression in attempting to stay within the precedents of the rulings of the Supreme Court when attempting to decide a case.
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 5:45pm

english
I would love a website where I could put in my own sentence and have all the parts of speech identified!!! Can you help me with this? I have too many sentences to post here for help.
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 1:13pm

10th grade English
This is my history essay (well.. a speech) due in 5 days. Please correct any mistakes or awkward phrases ASAP. Thank You Good morning/afternoon Mr Bean and fellow classmates. Australia, as a country, has a short, yet explicit history since the arrival of European settlers. In ...
Friday, September 11, 2009 at 7:02pm

Part of Speech.
In the follwing sentence what is some? If Julie makes apple pie, you should have some.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 9:07pm

Parts of speech
The following phases are bullet points in a letter. Which one is not in parallel form? a. Increase sales support staff b. Don't forget maketing plan c. Run market test with Group A d. Decrease overhead.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 1:50pm

literature
What are the parts of speech to each word in this sentence: I like the movie Clueless its based on Jane Austens novel Emma.
Monday, September 7, 2009 at 9:44pm

English
1. There are many taekwondo centers in London, with lots of students. 2. There are many taekwondo centers with lots of students in London. 3. There are many taekwondo centers in London with lots of students. (Are they all the same? What is the part of speech of 'with lots ...
Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 5:15pm

english
I need help labeling complements in my sentences. I am not sure if I am doing this correctly or not. Could you please check to see if I have the following parts of speech labeled correctly? I must identify the subject, verb and complements. I must determinit if the complement ...
Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 4:40pm

English
I need help identifying the parts of speech. Here is a sentence I need help with: "I was wondering if you could help me out with writing this sentence."
Friday, September 4, 2009 at 11:45am

english
-In light of 9/11, do you think Americans should trade off some of their civil liberties? -Do you think that the right of free speech can or should be traded off to reduce violence in America? -What is free speech? What is symbolic speech? Can you yell FIRE at a crowded movie...
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 5:09pm

Literature
Can someone please check if my answers are correct? 5. Which of the following statements about Mrs. Jones from "Thank you Ma'am" is true? a. She is able to forgive Roger b. She wants Roger to be her son c. She thinks Roger should earn money for shoes d. She wants...
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 4:07pm

english
hey i am haveing sooooo much trouble with speech writing iv tried and re-writen it so many times. can u help me write a speech on faceing a big challenge. the challenge i was going to use was singing on stage.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 10:07am

business
Do you know how to buy this program, "the speech to text program" on the website? (Dragon naturallyspeaking solution) I mean by downloading on the website.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 11:17pm

speech
can you please help me find facts on ocean pollytion
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 11:44pm

english
need help with a toast speech about determination.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 10:27pm

Communications
Consider how free speech supports the right to circulate goods, services, and images in the marketplace. In addition, consider how free speech in advertising has raised concerns about advertising manipulation, especially with regard to children, teens, and health. Discuss in ...
Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 5:24pm

speech
Idon't know which one of these phrases are buttet pionts in a letter. Which one isn't in parallel form. Is their a web site to find out. A. Increase sales support staff B. Don't forget marketing plan C.Run market test with Group D. Decrease overhead I think it is D...
Monday, August 3, 2009 at 8:10pm

parts of speech
How would this sound? Watch for the turn at the corner of the block.
Monday, August 3, 2009 at 7:41pm

parts of speech
Is this good for passive voice? The president was trying to develop his country's economy.
Monday, August 3, 2009 at 7:36pm

parts of speech
Than does this sound ok for a active voice! Rick and Kate built the house with their own hands.
Monday, August 3, 2009 at 7:33pm

parts of speech
I would like to have a web site to help out with passive and active voice. I have been trying to find the difference in them and I cain't find anything out!
Monday, August 3, 2009 at 7:21pm

english
examples of bias in the citizen kane 2 speech
Friday, July 31, 2009 at 8:18pm

essay writing
what were the speakers arguments and counterarguments in charles foster kane speech
Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 11:33pm

comm 220
Inthe 1941 speech Citizen Kane what are the arguments and counter arguments
Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 12:32pm

English
In the sentence "A long time ago, there lived a beautiful princess," what part of speech is the word "ago"?
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 11:22pm

English
1. I feel sometimes lonely. 2. I sometimes feel lonely. 3. Sometimes I feel lonely. 4. I feel lonely sometimes. (Which one is not grammatical? Is #1 right according to the position of the frequency adverb.) 5. He is alone. 6. He feels alone. 7. He feels lonely. (Are the three ...
Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 10:59pm

English
1. I knew when he would come back. (What is the part of speech of 'when' in the sentence? Is it an interrogative adverb or a relative pronoun?) 2. I knew the time when he would come back. (In this sentence 'when' is a relative pronoun, right?) 3. I know ___? + ...
Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 5:23pm

Communication Theory
Identify misuse of language in Charlton Heston's speech from 1999 to Harvard Law School students. Provide specific examples if any exist.
Monday, July 6, 2009 at 1:46pm

English
1. I won the first prize in the speech contest. 2. I won first prize in the speech contest. (Do I have to use 'the' or not?) 3. You'll be making a business trip to Korea in an early July. 4. You'll be making a business trip to Korea in the early July. (Do we ...
Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 4:55pm

Communication Theory
Would you say that Charlton Heston misuses language in any part of his speech to Harvard Law School students back in 1999?
Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 11:32am

Communication Theory
What part of Charton Heston's speech to Harvard Law School students in 1999 would be considered an enthymeme? I am thinking it is somewhere in the beginning of the speech.
Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 1:16pm

English
* The baby kept crying in the living room. (In this sentence, what is the part of speech of 'crying'? Is 'crying' a gerund or a present participle?)
Friday, July 3, 2009 at 5:20pm

literature
How does the meter in this line emphasize this use of alliteration?What kind of figure of speech is used in this line? Here is the line-- And the sheen of their spears was like stars on the sea Please help I do not understand this at all Please
Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 6:29pm

English
1. This style fits him nicely. 2. This style fits in him nicely. 3. This style becomes him nicely. 4. This style is suitable for him nicely. 5. This style looks good on him. (Are they all grammatical and the same?) 6. She is not allowed out after dark. (What is the part of ...
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 4:29pm

college
i have free speech.my topic is have ever done anything that you wish you hadn't done?what happened and how the situation might have been different if you had acted or thought differently. really i dont know,how can i speak because i dont know about this.can you help me,can...
Monday, June 29, 2009 at 5:58pm

artist
Twain's account of Colonel Rall's speech ("full of gunpowder and glory") is contrasted most vividly to the Marion Ranger's collective remorse over
Friday, June 19, 2009 at 11:10am

Recycling speech
Hello, I am writing a recycling speech and I am almost done. I just need to use three stylistic devices. I know what it is, like metaphors and them. So, what would be good examples of stylistic devices that i can put into my speech. My topic is mainly encourages people to ...
Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 12:35am

public speaking
I have to deliver a 6-8 minute speech using only one side of 3 notecards. I have been practicing but it just seems impossible. I get nervous and lose my place or I leave out important points. What should I do?
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 8:14pm

Essay Writing
I've done my outline now,so I can start writing. This is what I have so far: One of the most common psychotic disorder is schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a brutal mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, incoherence and physical disturbance. It generally...
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 5:27pm

Essay Writing
It's been a while since I posted a question here :] I'm writing an essay on schizophrenia and this is all I have so far. There is no limit to how long it can be, I just don't know what order I should write the issues in. Some sites giving more information on this ...
Monday, June 15, 2009 at 10:34pm

history
read "I Have a Dream" speech, King. 1. Which of the following phrases best summarizes King's dream? a. that americans of all religions will be free at last b. that all americans will achieve true equality and freedom c. that african americans will form a ...
Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 1:18pm

history
compare the two statements: AGAINST DRASTIC MEASURES: "We are told by the opposition that we mush have a change, that we must have a new deal. It is not the change...to which I object but the proposal to alter the whole foundations of our national life which have been ...
Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 3:04pm

Speech vs Essay
Hey!! Doe anyone know any website that lists the key differences between essays and Speeches Thanks
Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 1:56pm

English
I am doing a debate with my class on dress codes, and I have to write a speech. One of my points is that uniforms remove gang violence and also cliques based on clothes. Could you give me the links to some articles about gang violence related to dress or cases/situations when ...
Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 6:02pm

English
1. How often do you read the newspaper? 2. How often do you read a newspaper? 3. How often do you read newspapers? (What is the difference among them? Does #1 mean "How often do you read the same newspaper?") 4. That's too expensive! 5. That's too much! (Both...
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 12:47pm

language arts/earth science
hey people.. I'm preparing a speech for my language arts and earth science class (the speech is persuasive, about "why should we use geothermal energy"). so I was looking for some methods how to start my speech (introduction), how to end it, body language and ...
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 8:51am

10th grade English
This is my English oral speech. Please check whether there are any mistakes or awkward phrases. Please help ASAP Published in 1974, Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein is a poem which depicts our typical human life. In this poem, he criticises our life full of distress...
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 5:08am

English
We are doing a debate on dress codes in my class. I am on the Affirmitave team (for dress codes) and I am the first speaker, so I say a short, planned speech. I heard from some people that I am supposed to have a "hook" or "grabber" at the beginning to be ...
Monday, June 1, 2009 at 8:28pm

eng02
Assignment: Incorporating Statistics, Graphs, and Illustrations  Resources: Incorporating Statistics, Graphs, and Illustrations; Creating Tables tutorial; Axia College Writing Resources Web Site; and Axia College’s Writing Style Handbook  Due Date: Day 7 [...
Monday, May 25, 2009 at 9:12pm

grammar
I have to identify each word in the following sentence with a "part of speech"..... "The Southwest is a section of the country rich in natrual wonders". What is "The" and "A"?
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 11:36pm

English
What are some tips to memorize a 2 page speech by tomorrow morning? Any tips to help me memorize it faster? Would appreciate any help.
Monday, May 18, 2009 at 10:28pm

grammar
what part of speech in the word chose?
Monday, May 18, 2009 at 9:44am

english - language arts
Hey guys! I need a help on my english assignment. Well, I'm writing a research paper on Dr. Seuss and his life and books. But before we turn in the essay, we have to do an oral report, for about 2-3 minutes, in front of the class. It's like putting your written report ...
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 10:43am

Shakespeare
How would I use ellipses in Shakspearean quotes? I know that after every line you put a / but I want to omit like half a speech and get to the end. How would I do this? This is what I want to use: “You call me misbeliever, cutthroat dog/ And you spit upon my Jewish ...
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 6:17am

speech
Can you please help me out with a speech? I'm in 10th grade at High School and we're doing speeches soon. I'm not lazy and trying to get someone to write a speech for me but I seriously suck at speeches and have no idea what to write or talk about. Can you please ...
Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 1:35am

english
OK im supposed to identify the part of speech of the word in brackets...A city must be planned [carefully], or people will not want to live in it. I think it is an adverb but im not certain.
Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 5:11pm

Speach
I wrote a speech for someone and wanted an opinion on the speech.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 1:22pm

Latin
Is ibi in Latin pronounced ee-bee ih-bee or something different? I want to confirm this for my speech. Thanks, Aline.
Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 11:02pm

college
American Rhetoric: Citizen Kane what are some rhetorical devices, falacies, bias, arguments, and counterarguements in this speech.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 2:19am

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