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Paul.Skretting

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The Glass Castle: A Memoir | Jeannette Walls
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A literary device used in the Glass Castle is a simile. This literary device makes it possible for Jeannette to show us instead of telling us about her circumstance. I think that she uses this device as a means to demonstrate how desperate of a situation she was in. I believe that this simile is used to convey the lifestyle they lived and how dependent they were upon the “land and rain” like the cactus.

Paul.Skretting I think it adds an element of depth to this specific part that otherwise would not be delved into. 13mo
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The Glass Castle: A Memoir | Jeannette Walls
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A theme present in the novel is how their parent‘s addictions frequently negatively affect the children‘s upbringing. This is present in Jeanette as her acquaintances that she makes will often turn their backs and have hidden motives such as Billy Joel. Another way this impacts her is how she is unable to stay in one spot due to Rex‘s choices to move around so much. Jeanette would be considered to be a round character because many of her…

Paul.Skretting experiences, such as being bullied, or having to move around lots are relatable to the audience. She has a complete personality and that makes the audience invested with her story. Reflecting one this character, we learn how adversity can build character and greatly increase personal strengths and talents because one is forced to find other ways to achieve goals. 14mo
Paul.Skretting This is inspiring to so how even in the most likely of circumstances, it is possible 14mo
MissYaremcio 6/6 - nice pet 14mo
julesG @MissYaremcio You're posting your students' marks on social media? Ever heard of data protection? I don't think this is the platform for teaching experiments. 14mo
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Eragon | Christopher Paolini
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Eragon, a novel about a younger boy who is growing up on a farm with his uncle after his Mother, left him as a child with his uncle. As Eragon is out hunting, his life will be forever changed as he finds a warm blue stone in the forest while hunting. Unknowingly he takes home a dragon egg, which lead his family to danger being as it wanted by the empire and Durza - the main antagonist of this book. As we learn, this egg is wanted by the empire…

Paul.Skretting and Durza - the main antagonist of this book. As we learn, this egg is wanted by the empire, and dragon is forced to flee his home to embark on a journey to meat the Varden in the mountains, past the Spine. Brom who is the mentor for Eragon, teaches him basic magic, and techniques to defend himself while also teaching him about dragons, his own dragon Saphira and the history of Alagaësia and its dragon riders. 3y
Paul.Skretting They face foes along the way, the Ra‘zac, minions of Durza, and Urgals, who have been bred for the fighting against the Varden.

As Eragon‘s strength grows and his magic develops, he is able to cast stronger and powerful spells that require more energy that can leave him vulnerable to the Urgals and Ra‘zac. Farthen Dur, the home of the Varden and dwarves, is finally reached after meeting Murtagh and Arya and countless battles through the Spine.
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Paul.Skretting Arya, being an elf, is able to help Eragon develop his magic further before the invasion of the Varden‘s home. The invasion commenced and the casualties were high and Eragon is almost killed. During his battle, he is able to defeat Durza, by stabbing him through the heart, after which, he falls into a coma because of his injuries. The book ends with Eragon receiving a new quest to venture to the capital of the Elven community, Ellesméra. 3y
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Paul.Skretting If magic, combat, dragons and the medieval tyranny, this is definitely a must read for you. A great aspect of the book, is how it is written in first person point of view. The author Christopher Paolini depicts Eragons thoughts and feelings by introducing the aspect of telepathy, mind battles and love interests with others .… (edited) 3y
Paul.Skretting We see Eragon struggle with his feelings, and mental battles with his foes; one of the most difficult and straining forms of combat. 3y
MissYaremcio Nicely done Paul! this is one of my favourite series of all times! I was just missing the POV and how it is established. 4/6 3y
MissYaremcio *6/6 3y
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Throughout the history of the Toronto Raptors, they have faced many key events along the way. As the book tells the story of the history of monumental coach‘s decisions and there impact on the team, the writer Doug Smith recounts on how players such as Vince Carter can change the course of a franchise. Their triumphs of the days with Isaiah Thomas and the struggles they face with rapidly changing coaches, disagreements among players culminate

Paul.Skretting what now is the Toronto Raptors. If you enjoy books about the history of franchises, Canadian sports or basketball, this books is definitely for you. A theme prevalent though the book are how important it is to overcome adversity as the Raptors organization faces challenges of coaching staff, teammate troubles and the impact they are making on the league. 3y
MissYaremcio Nicely done Paul! 6/6 3y
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