Two Commonly Confused Words (Very Really)

Two Commonly Confused Words (Very Really) EP 32: English Grammar 101: Two Commonly Confused Words (Very Really) EP 32: English Grammar 101: Two Commonly Confused Words (Very Really) This week we continue our weekly mini series. We are investigating the foundations of English grammar, starting with the basics and moving on from there. This week we discuss two commonly confused words in the English language: very and really. Join Cath Anne as she wraps up our short series on the foundations of English grammar. Looking for study tips, help with essay writing, or advice on how to be a better student? Welcome to The Homework Help Show, a weekly show where we teach, assist, and offer valuable insights for student life. From study hacks to writing tips, discussions about student mental health to step-by-step guides on academic writing and how to write a resume, weve got you covered. Want your questions answered? Write them below or join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #askHHG TRANSCRIPT: Cath Anne: [00:00:06] Im Cath Anne and welcome back to our channel. Here on The Homework Help Show we provide you with valuable content for your academic and student life. Just a quick reminder before we jump into the content this week. Every Monday at 7:00p.m. EST, you can join me on Instagram. Ill be doing a quick chat and a Live video just to check with you guys and see how your classes are going and to remind you of our upcoming videos. I love to chat with you guys so make sure you join us. Add us on Instagram and join me Live every Monday at 7:00 pm EST. Cath Anne: [00:00:45] This week we are returning to our Grammar 101 series for the final episode and were going to talk about the difference between two words that often get confused in the English language which are really and very. Sometimes these words can get confused and can be difficult to know when to use really and when to use very. Today Im going to give you a quick explanation that will hopefully help clarify things for you and help you to know when to use really and when to use very. Cath Anne: [00:01:19] Though this might seem really basic, these tips can be helpful for anyone even if you are native English speaker. It always helps to go back to the foundation of the language and re-learn a few of these skills. So, if youre interested please follow along and join me in our discussion. Cath Anne: [00:01:41] OK lets get started. So, first there is one thing in common that both of these words do. Really and very are both used to add intensity or emphasis to what you are saying. Both of them have the same effect. Really and very they both have the same effect of emphasizing words. Cath Anne: [00:02:03] So, lets begin with really. Really is used to modify, to add emphasis, to change, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. So, it works with all three of these types of words. Cath Anne: [00:02:19] We can also use it. So, yeah, we can use modify verbs, we can use it to modify adjectives and adverbs. Now, lets move into a couple of examples. For example, The kitten is really silly. In this sentence, silly is an adjective; we use really before the adjective to modify. So, this gives emphasis to the word silly. He runs really quickly, is another sentence. The word quickly is actually adverb and we add really to add emphasis to quickly he runs. Here I have written, Youre really funny. Funny is being modified here, and that is an adjective and we are using the word really to modify it and emphasize how funny that person is. It must be that person thats telling you all those silly jokes all the time. Cath Anne: [00:03:22] We can also say Im really tired. Tired here is an adjective. So, we use the word really to emphasize how tired I am. Maybe youre feeling this at the mid-point in the semester when tests and essays are ramping up. We can use really to modify verbs and we can also use it to modify adjectives and adverbs as we have discussed. Cath Anne: [00:03:49] Now we will talk a little bit about how we use really to modify verbs in just a little bit. Move over to the sentences. We just gave you some examples of where it modifies adjectives and adverbs so far but we will talk about the verbs in a little bit. Cath Anne: [00:04:06] So, moving on to very. Very is a bit different. It is used to modify adjectives and adverbs only. You can not use the word very to modify verbs. Cath Anne: [00:04:17] Generally, we use very in negative sentences, So that can give me a sense of when to use very if youre confused between the two words. If it is a negative sentence, generally youll use very because it just allows the sentence to flow a little bit better. We will talk a little bit more about that. Lets take a look at a few examples. Cath Anne: [00:04:43] Here we have, The sandwich is very good. Good is an adjective and we are using very to modify the word good. Youre not very funny. Maybe this is the person that tells you all the puns all the time. Very is modifying the word funny which is an adjective again in a sentence. And also youre not is negative sentence. It is a negative statement. Cath Anne: [00:05:11] So, you could say not really funny. Youre not really funny. Cath Anne: [00:05:16] But, this just doesnt have the same flow to it doesnt sound as natural as Youre not very funny. So, here we would use the word very. Cath Anne: [00:05:28] He doesnt run very quickly. Here we have another negative sentence. Adding very in this sentence adds emphasis to how not quickly he runs. So, again we are using it in a negative sentence. Theyre very rich. They are very rich. You could say theyre really rich. But, as you can see it doesnt have the same ring to it. So, we prefer to use the word very, but in this sentence you could use very or really. Cath Anne: [00:06:01] OK. Lets take a look at a few example sentences. In particular I want point out times where we will be using the word really to modify verbs and we will discuss a little bit more about using very in a negative sentence. Cath Anne: [00:06:18] Lets take a look. So, in our first example sentence we have, They *blank* love pizza. Here we are modifying the word love and love is a verb. So we will use the word really. They really love pizza. The restaurant wasnt *blank* good. So, here we have the word wasnt which implies a negative sentence. So, we have the word, wasnt which implies a negative sentence. So, The restaurant wasnt very good.. Cath Anne: [00:07:15] Then we have It is *blank* rainy today. Now, in this sentence we could use the word really or the word very. They both work in this sentence. It is really rainy today. Rainy is an adverb so we can use either one of these. Cath Anne: [00:07:43] He *blank* eats a lot. Here we are modifying the word eats, which is a verb, so here would use the word really. He really eats a lot. As you can see if we tried to use the word very it wouldnt make sense. He very eats a lot is not a correct sentence. So we will prefer to use the word really. Cath Anne: [00:08:19] I *blank* hope we can catch up soon. Here we are modifying the word hope which is a verb. So we use the word really. I really hope we can catch up soon. Finally, we have, He doesnt eat *blank* much. Doesnt, again we have a negative word. So, here we will use the word very. Cath Anne: [00:08:57] Ok. Thats a quick overview of when to use really and when to use very. Remember, can you can use really in front of a verb and if you are making a negative statement use the word very instead of really. It just makes the sentence flow and sound a bit more natural. Cath Anne: [00:09:22] OK. So, I hope that was a benefit to you. If you do have any questions please leave them in the comments below. Feel free to DM us on Instagram, or anywhere that you find us. Next week we will be discussing study methods and how you can incorporate that into your study routine. So, Im really excited for that one. If you did like this video and you want to see more of our content, make sure that you click like, give us a thumbs up and make sure to subscribe to our channel. We also have many other platforms where we are linked. We are doing podcasts, we are doing the video here on YouTube and we are also on many other platforms like Medium we write lots of blogs. So, all of that social media information is in the description box below for your viewing pleasure. Youre free to connect anywhere on those platforms. Yeah, so it would really help us if you guys would like and subscribe to our channel to keep in the loop. Thats it for me this week guys. I hope to talk to you soon. I hope this video was of benefit. Take care. Two Commonly Confused Words (Very Really) EP 32: English Grammar 101: Two Commonly Confused Words (Very Really) EP 32: English Grammar 101: Two Commonly Confused Words (Very Really) This week we continue our weekly mini series. We are investigating the foundations of English grammar, starting with the basics and moving on from there. This week we discuss two commonly confused words in the English language: very and really. Join Cath Anne as she wraps up our short series on the foundations of English grammar. Looking for study tips, help with essay writing, or advice on how to be a better student? Welcome to The Homework Help Show, a weekly show where we teach, assist, and offer valuable insights for student life. From study hacks to writing tips, discussions about student mental health to step-by-step guides on academic writing and how to write a resume, weve got you covered. Want your questions answered? Write them below or join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #askHHG TRANSCRIPT: Cath Anne: [00:00:06] Im Cath Anne and welcome back to our channel. Here on The Homework Help Show we provide you with valuable content for your academic and student life. Just a quick reminder before we jump into the content this week. Every Monday at 7:00p.m. EST, you can join me on Instagram. Ill be doing a quick chat and a Live video just to check with you guys and see how your classes are going and to remind you of our upcoming videos. I love to chat with you guys so make sure you join us. Add us on Instagram and join me Live every Monday at 7:00 pm EST. Cath Anne: [00:00:45] This week we are returning to our Grammar 101 series for the final episode and were going to talk about the difference between two words that often get confused in the English language which are really and very. Sometimes these words can get confused and can be difficult to know when to use really and when to use very. Today Im going to give you a quick explanation that will hopefully help clarify things for you and help you to know when to use really and when to use very. Cath Anne: [00:01:19] Though this might seem really basic, these tips can be helpful for anyone even if you are native English speaker. It always helps to go back to the foundation of the language and re-learn a few of these skills. So, if youre interested please follow along and join me in our discussion. Cath Anne: [00:01:41] OK lets get started. So, first there is one thing in common that both of these words do. Really and very are both used to add intensity or emphasis to what you are saying. Both of them have the same effect. Really and very they both have the same effect of emphasizing words. Cath Anne: [00:02:03] So, lets begin with really. Really is used to modify, to add emphasis, to change, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. So, it works with all three of these types of words. Cath Anne: [00:02:19] We can also use it. So, yeah, we can use modify verbs, we can use it to modify adjectives and adverbs. Now, lets move into a couple of examples. For example, The kitten is really silly. In this sentence, silly is an adjective; we use really before the adjective to modify. So, this gives emphasis to the word silly. He runs really quickly, is another sentence. The word quickly is actually adverb and we add really to add emphasis to quickly he runs. Here I have written, Youre really funny. Funny is being modified here, and that is an adjective and we are using the word really to modify it and emphasize how funny that person is. It must be that person thats telling you all those silly jokes all the time. Cath Anne: [00:03:22] We can also say Im really tired. Tired here is an adjective. So, we use the word really to emphasize how tired I am. Maybe youre feeling this at the mid-point in the semester when tests and essays are ramping up. We can use really to modify verbs and we can also use it to modify adjectives and adverbs as we have discussed. Cath Anne: [00:03:49] Now we will talk a little bit about how we use really to modify verbs in just a little bit. Move over to the sentences. We just gave you some examples of where it modifies adjectives and adverbs so far but we will talk about the verbs in a little bit. Cath Anne: [00:04:06] So, moving on to very. Very is a bit different. It is used to modify adjectives and adverbs only. You can not use the word very to modify verbs. Cath Anne: [00:04:17] Generally, we use very in negative sentences, So that can give me a sense of when to use very if youre confused between the two words. If it is a negative sentence, generally youll use very because it just allows the sentence to flow a little bit better. We will talk a little bit more about that. Lets take a look at a few examples. Cath Anne: [00:04:43] Here we have, The sandwich is very good. Good is an adjective and we are using very to modify the word good. Youre not very funny. Maybe this is the person that tells you all the puns all the time. Very is modifying the word funny which is an adjective again in a sentence. And also youre not is negative sentence. It is a negative statement. Cath Anne: [00:05:11] So, you could say not really funny. Youre not really funny. Cath Anne: [00:05:16] But, this just doesnt have the same flow to it doesnt sound as natural as Youre not very funny. So, here we would use the word very. Cath Anne: [00:05:28] He doesnt run very quickly. Here we have another negative sentence. Adding very in this sentence adds emphasis to how not quickly he runs. So, again we are using it in a negative sentence. Theyre very rich. They are very rich. You could say theyre really rich. But, as you can see it doesnt have the same ring to it. So, we prefer to use the word very, but in this sentence you could use very or really. Cath Anne: [00:06:01] OK. Lets take a look at a few example sentences. In particular I want point out times where we will be using the word really to modify verbs and we will discuss a little bit more about using very in a negative sentence. Cath Anne: [00:06:18] Lets take a look. So, in our first example sentence we have, They *blank* love pizza. Here we are modifying the word love and love is a verb. So we will use the word really. They really love pizza. The restaurant wasnt *blank* good. So, here we have the word wasnt which implies a negative sentence. So, we have the word, wasnt which implies a negative sentence. So, The restaurant wasnt very good.. Cath Anne: [00:07:15] Then we have It is *blank* rainy today. Now, in this sentence we could use the word really or the word very. They both work in this sentence. It is really rainy today. Rainy is an adverb so we can use either one of these. Cath Anne: [00:07:43] He *blank* eats a lot. Here we are modifying the word eats, which is a verb, so here would use the word really. He really eats a lot. As you can see if we tried to use the word very it wouldnt make sense. He very eats a lot is not a correct sentence. So we will prefer to use the word really. Cath Anne: [00:08:19] I *blank* hope we can catch up soon. Here we are modifying the word hope which is a verb. So we use the word really. I really hope we can catch up soon. Finally, we have, He doesnt eat *blank* much. Doesnt, again we have a negative word. So, here we will use the word very. Cath Anne: [00:08:57] Ok. Thats a quick overview of when to use really and when to use very. Remember, can you can use really in front of a verb and if you are making a negative statement use the word very instead of really. It just makes the sentence flow and sound a bit more natural. Cath Anne: [00:09:22] OK. So, I hope that was a benefit to you. If you do have any questions please leave them in the comments below. Feel free to DM us on Instagram, or anywhere that you find us. Next week we will be discussing study methods and how you can incorporate that into your study routine. So, Im really excited for that one. If you did like this video and you want to see more of our content, make sure that you click like, give us a thumbs up and make sure to subscribe to our channel. We also have many other platforms where we are linked. We are doing podcasts, we are doing the video here on YouTube and we are also on many other platforms like Medium we write lots of blogs. So, all of that social media information is in the description box below for your viewing pleasure. Youre free to connect anywhere on those platforms. Yeah, so it would really help us if you guys would like and subscribe to our channel to keep in the loop. Thats it for me this week guys. I hope to talk to you soon. I hope this video was of benefit. Take care.

Comparable Worth Compared to Equal Pay

Comparable worth is shorthand for equal pay for work of equal value or equal pay for work of comparable worth. The doctrine of comparable worth is an attempt to remedy the inequities of pay which result from a long history of sex-segregated jobs and different pay scales for female and male jobs. Market rates, in this view, reflect past discriminatory practices, and cannot be the only basis of deciding current pay equity. Comparable worth looks at the skills and responsibilities of different jobs and attempts to correlate compensation to those skills and responsibilities. Comparable worth systems seek to fairly compensate jobs held primarily by women or by men more equitably by comparing the educational and skill requirements, task activities, and responsibility in different jobs, and attempting to compensate each job in relation to such factors rather than by the traditional pay history of the jobs. Equal Pay vs. Comparable Worth The Equal Pay Act of 1973  and many court decisions on pay equity revolve around the requirement that  the work being compared be equal work.  This approach to equity assumes that there are men and women in the job category and that they should not be paid differently for doing the same work. What happens when jobs are distributed differently, where there are different jobs, some held traditionally by mostly men and some held traditionally by mostly women?  How does equal pay for equal work apply? The effect of the ghettos of male and female jobs is that often, the male jobs were traditionally compensated more highly in part because they were held by men, and the female jobs were compensated less well in part because they were held by women. The comparable value approach then moves to looking at the work itself: What skills are required? How much training and education? What level of responsibility is involved? Example Traditionally, the job of a licensed practical nurse has been held mostly by women, and the job of a licensed electrician mostly by men.  If the skills and responsibilities and required training levels are found to be relatively equal, then a compensation system involving both jobs would adjust compensation to bring the LPNs pay into line with the electricians pay. A common example in a large organization, like state employees, might be outdoor lawn maintenance compared to nursery school aides.  The former has traditionally been done more by men and the latter by women.  The level of responsibility and education required is higher for the nursery school aides, and lifting small children may be similar to lifting requirements for those maintaining the lawn who lift bags of soil and other materials. Yet traditionally, the nursery school aides were paid less than the lawn maintenance crew, probably because of the historical connections of the jobs with men (once assumed to be breadwinners) and women (once assumed to be earning pin money).  Is the responsibility for a lawn of more value than the responsibility for the education and welfare of small children? The Effect of Comparable Worth Adjustments By using more objective standards applied to otherwise-different jobs, the effect is usually to increase pay to the jobs where women dominate in numbers. Often, the effect is also to equalize pay across racial lines as well, where jobs had been distributed differently by race. In most actual implementations of comparable worth, the pay of the lower-paid group is adjusted upwards, and the pay of the higher-paid group is allowed to grow more slowly than it would have without the comparable worth system in place.  It is not common practice in such implementations for the higher-paid group to have their wages or salaries cut from current levels. Where Comparable Worth Is Used Most comparable worth agreements have been the result of labor union negotiations or other agreements  and are more likely to be in the public sector than the private sector. The approach lends itself better to large organizations, whether public or private and has little effect on such jobs as domestic workers, where few people work in each workplace. The union AFSCME (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees) has been particularly active in winning comparable worth agreements. Opponents of comparable worth generally argue for the difficulty of judging true worth of a job, and for allowing the market forces to balance a variety of social values. Bibliography Linda M. Blum. Between Feminism and Labor: The Significance of the Comparable Worth Movement. 1991.Sara M. Evans, Barbara N. Nelson. Wage Justice: Comparable Worth and the Paradox of Technocratic Reform. 1989, 1991.Joan Acker. Doing Comparable Worth: Gender, Class, and Pay Equity. 1989, 1991.Helen Remick. Comparable Worth and Wage Discrimination. 1984, 1985.

What Is a Compound Adjective

A compound adjective is made up of two or more words (such as part-time  and  high-speed) that act as a single idea to modify a noun (a part-time employee, a high-speed chase). Also called a  phrasal adjective or a  compound modifier. As a general rule, the words in a compound adjective are hyphenated when they come before a noun (a well-known actor) but not when they come after (The actor is well known). Also, compound adjectives formed with an adverb ending in -ly (such as rapidly changing) are usually not hyphenated. Examples and Observations You know, everybody thinks we found this broken-down horse and fixed him, but we didnt. He fixed us.If nothing else works, a total pig-headed unwillingness to look facts in the face will see us through.The general was meeting someone for dinner at an out-of-the-way restaurant, not in the suburb of Nanterre, but close by.A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life.​  (William Arthur Ward) Hyphenation With Compound Adjectives Interestingly, hyphenation is also used creatively to indicate that an idea that would normally be expressed by a phrase is being treated as a single word for communicative purposes because it has crystallized in the writers mind into a firm, single concept. Thus, for example, the expression simple to serve is normally a phrase, just like easy to control. But it can also be used as a hyphenated word as in simple-to-serve recipe dishes... (MS Magazine 1992) Adverbs that do not end in -ly may take the hyphen to form a compound adjective. The reason is obvious. A fast-moving script suggests a roller-coaster plot while a fast-moving script might have pace but it is emotionally charged (i.e., emotionally moving) at the same time. ​​The Lighter Side of Compound Adjectives: Laser-Focused Will somebody explain to me why every focus is now laser-focused? Lasers can guide, ignite, heat, drive, and print, but focus? This is the hottest compound adjective around today, leaving all other focuses fuzzy. In Enrons 2000 annual report, the company claimed to be laser-focused on earnings per share, at which point I should have become suspicious. Also Known As Phrasal adjective, unit modifier, compound modifier Sources Seabiscuit, 2003Stephen Fry as General Melchett in Private Plane.  Blackadder Goes Forth, 1989Robert Ludlum,  The Bourne Identity. Richard Marek Publishers, 1980Bruce Grundy,  So You Want to be a Journalist?  Cambridge University Press, 2007William Safire,  The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time. Simon Schuster, 2004

What is the role of hedge funds in the financial market Free Essays

There has been rapid growth in the number of edge funds and their assets under management, suggesting they provide economic value to investors that is not available in other investment instruments. Their main aim is to reduce risk and volatility whilst attempting to preserve capital and deliver positive returns under all market conditions. They used a range of aggressive methods to invest in a wide array of assets to generate returns which have a very low correlation with traditional asset classes, creating a diversifying effect on a portfolio. We will write a custom essay sample on What is the role of hedge funds in the financial market or any similar topic only for you Order Now This means they get a constant level of return, regardless of what the market does. Hedge funds tend to be illiquid as investors are limited in terms of when and how much money they are able to take out, therefore they are long term propositions. Originally, hedge funds were not subject to the public disclosure or regulatory reporting requirements that apply to other financial institutions, thus they had little or no regulatory oversight. But since the financial crisis, more regulations have been introduced, such as reporting under AIFMD; The Alternative Investment Funds Managers Directive. Also, from February 2014, they will have to report under Emir. Policy director in the BBA’s Capital Market and Infrastructure division, Andrew Rogan, recently said â€Å"If [funds] don’t comply with Emir, there are real consequences to how a business can use derivatives to protect itself from risk†¦ and you may even be shut out of the market completely. † The purpose of regulation is to protect investors. Although an element of secrecy between funds is kept in order to keep investment strategies to themselves, they can’t do whatever they like with other peoples’ money, so regulation had to be introduced. Markets function best when investors use ifferent information and strategies to manage, or hedge against, risk. Private investment companies provide valuable liquidity to financial markets in normal market conditions. In â€Å"Hands Off Hedge Funds†, Sebastian Mallaby states that â€Å"by buying irrationally cheap assets and selling irrationally expensive ones, they shift market prices until the irrationalities disappear, thus ultimately facilitating the efficient allocation of the world’s capital. † (Mallaby, 2007). Consequently, hedge funds can be less volatile than individual stocks or mutual funds. With the freedom to nvest wherever the managers believe they can perform better than the market, hedge funds broaden the use of investment strategies, increasing the number of investors, and enlarging the capital pools available and strengthening capital markets. Through flexibility, they are able to trade different securities in several markets at once, so opportunities for returns are maximised, improving risk management and encouraging innovation ot strategies, as well as financial products and services. There is also a competitive advantage as hedge funds attract human nd financial capital, contributing to a stronger economy. They can act as an incentive for businesses and individuals to invest because they offer the chance for money to be invested in a range of products, free from fraud and over-regulation, and increases in investment can influence economic growth and stability. Hedge funds also improve the efficiency of capital markets by helping to price securities more accurately. This minimizes market distortions, which in turn leads to better allocation of capital, financing growth, innovation and Job creation. Short selling, for example, may be a technique used by hedge funds and is sometimes seen as playing an essential part of the price discovery mechanism. Some researchers believe short interest is an indicator of poor stock performance, and that short sellers exploit market mistakes. Hedge funds have many different benefits such as diversification, flexibility and liquidity, but to the larger financial system they can provide innovation, reduction of mispricing, gains in both growth and employment, and the provision of capital for technological and economic development. How to cite What is the role of hedge funds in the financial market, Papers

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an eye for an eye Essay An Eye For An EyeBoth detectives held a gun, but neither of them could shoot at Richards. The gunman was hiding closely behind his hostage and exposing little of his body to them. Smith knew he couldnt risk a shot. There were too many people in the tavern, and most of them were behind Richards. He might hit one of them if he missed the gunman. And he probably would miss. The target being offered to him was much too small. Smith glanced at his partner, Mary Scott. She was a very good shot. She was capable of hitting a small target at this range. She was the departments pistol champion, and she could consistently hit a quarter at thirty feet with the gun she carried. But she was in an awkward position at the moment. There were several people between her and Richards. She needed time to get around them. But she was slowly weaving her way through the crowd and moving closer to the ex-con who was holding a gun to the old mans head. If she could get into a better position, and if Richards gave her even the smallest target, she would put him down. Smith realized that he had to buy her some time. He had to keep Richards occupied until she was in the clear. He spoke soothingly to the gunman. Richards, youve killed one man already tonight. Dont make it worse by doing it again. That wiseguy had it coming, Richards responded. If he hadnt made me mad, I wouldnt have killed him. Maybe we can make a deal, Smith said. If you surrender now, Ill tell the judge that you said you did it only because you were angry. No, Richards shouted. No deals. If I have any business with you, itll be to blow you away. Smith glanced at his partner again. She needed only a few more seconds. Richards, we dont want to shoot you, we only want to help you. Tell me how we can do that. Just let me take a shot at you. If youll let me do that without shooting back, Ill be satisfied. When Mary Scott reached the pool table, she looked at Richards. She was now within ten feet of him, and no one stood betwee n them except the hostage. She assessed her chances of hitting Richards at that range. It would be easy if only a little more of his head was showing. But he wasnt exposing his head to her, and thats where she had to place the shot. If she hit him anywhere else, he might pull the trigger before he died. If he did that, the old man would also die. There was a terrible stillness as Richards shifted his eyes between Mike Smith and Mary Scott. He did it slowly. He sensed that if he moved too quickly, or did the wrong thing, one of these cops would risk taking a shot at him. He started to back toward the door, dragging his hostage with him. Smith looked at Richards over the sights of his gun and said, Dont do it, Richards. Its a fools move. If youll just drop the gun, no one will be hurt. I promise you that. Richards grinned. Drop dead. The old man was terrified. He didnt say a word as the ex-con pulled him toward the door, but his eyes begged the two cops to do something anything to s ave him. As Richards inched toward the door, Smith and Scott followed. The gunman looked at Mary and swore. Ill kill this guy if either of you come any closer, he said. Mary responded. Dont do that, Richards. If you kill him, well drop you on the spot. Richards laughed strangely. All I want to do is get outta here. If you dont let me do that, Ill kill all of you. Mary looked at the crowd. Everyone was nervous. A few of them were close to panic. One woman was anxiously looking toward the door, and Mary thought she might run toward it at any moment. Mary didnt want her to do that. 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Aminah Karim Professor Fargnoli Comm 100 June 15, 2015 Informative Speech Reaction Paper Throughout my life, I have been a very shy person . I have started to break out of my shell. At first I thought this class would be extremely hard for me because I have always had problems speaking in front of people. It is actually easier because we can do everything online so im not as nervous. Brainstorming and creating an outline is very hard for me . The first speech was easier to me because I was talking about myself so it wasn't much thinking involved. It was very hard for me to create my outline . I think the hard part for me was the way the outline was set up. There were many subpoints and a lot of confusion. It was hard for me to memorize my speech because it was on a topic I knew nothing about. I practiced my speech a few times and it got better each time I practiced. Every time I do a new speech I start to feel more confortable in front of the camera. I feel that my speech was very well organized and I made my point . It started to get hard for me at the end because I started to run out of things to talk about . It was very hard for me not to write a persuasive speech because that is what I am used to writing . I would always start to talk about why the National Breast Cancer Foundation was a good foundation . For a moment I didn't know what to write or what to add. It was hard for me to fill out all the subpoints because I couldn't find enough information to write about. I feel like my strongest part of my content is my introduction and my first body paragraph. Those were the strongest because I was able to find great points to talk about . The last two body paragraphs weren't that good for me because I started to run out of things to talk about. I didn't want to start getting off topic trying to find things to say. I learned with this speech that I have to have an attention getter so the audience would be interested . Learning from my last speech I know now that I have to practice more and take my time. When talking about Operation Smile I had to be very serious because it is a serious matter. I had to show the audience that I really care about this Non-For Profit organization. The way I present myself while delivering my speech is very important to me . I have to learn how to relax so my body movements wont be so awkward. I also have to learn when I need to be serious. Reading about all of the things that happen to women with breast cancer helped me to become more serious about the topic. For future speeches, I need to be more on top of my work. I have to work on making outlines and thinking about what to talk about it is always hard for me to brainstorm because if I know nothing about the topic, there is a lot of research I have to do. It was hard for me to stay on topic with the outline because I kept running out of things to talk about. It took me a while to understand the outline because I didn't understand what each subpoint was supposed to represent . In the future I will be more comfortable because I now have all the proper guidelines to make a proper speech.

Paper Analyzing The Book of Joshua by Marten Woudstra

Paper Analyzing The Book of Joshua by Marten Woudstra Introduction The Book of Joshua is a historical book which reflects the walk of the Israelites from the wilderness to the promised land of Canaan. This book reflects the vents that took place when the Israelites were in the wilderness as they approached the land of Canaan. Essentially, this book reflects the impact of sin which was caused by one person and had an impact on the entire Israel family.Advertising We will write a custom essay sample on Paper Analyzing: â€Å"The Book of Joshua† by Marten Woudstra specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More In brief, the sin of one of the Israelites by the name of Achan led to a defeat of the Israelites by the men of Ai. This was a great concern to the Israelites owing to the fact that the Israelites expect to beat the men of Ai with great ease. As a result, Joshua sought God’s intervention through prayer and the Lord revealed the reason why he had faced such a humiliating defeat to him. Eventually, the Lord explained him everything and Joshua put into perspective the sin that had affected the Israelites. The literary devices This extract from scripture is marked by series of literary features which the writer uses to deliver or convey his concerns to the people of Israel. In this case, it is Joshua. This fragment of scripture begins with the reminder of the fact that the sons of Israel had violated, thats why they became cursed. Through this, the writer uses some literary features which give a lot of insights into what he wishes to convey. First, it is quite evident that the writer captures the mind of the reader through his ability to bring out the dialogue. Dialogue is a literary feature which captures the communication between persons with the intention of bringing out a given idea or meaning. Essentially, writers use this approach when their goal is to throw light upon a character of the persons in the literature to interest the readers. As a consequence of th is feature, Joshua is depicted as a man who seeks purity and firm in matters of principle. This is the most evident when he is told of the cause of the defeat which is a result of sin that has been committed by one of the Israelites. He quickly embarks of finding out who the culprit is and that person is killed eventually. This is a classic example which confirms of his authority and astute behavior when it comes to issues of principle.Advertising Looking for essay on religion theology? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More Second, there is conflict in this scripture. Conflict is a struggle between two or more forces or parties which oppose each or one another as a result of sharp differences. These differences might be internal or external which hinder the achievement sometimes or the realization of challenges which are imposed. These struggles might be internal or external depending on the state of affairs which might b e prevailing outside the character at a given point in time. These different forces which are antagonistic may be out of customs, values, traditions or even principles. In this case, the conflict arises in this scripture, Joshua 7:1-6, when the Israelites are beaten because of their sinful character. What is portrayed in this scripture is the nature of God’s holiness whereby He does not want anything to be done with impurity. Thirdly, there is the aspect of foreshadowing. This is an aspect which is used by writers to give the reader a clue about the events which are about to happen. In this case, as the reader goes through this scripture, one is able to foretell the eventualities of the Israelites. For instance, Joshua 7:6 -13 describes the dialogue which is held between Joshua and God. Upon reading it, the writer can foretell the eventual future of the sons of Ai. Fourthly, there is the aspect of what is known as the point of view. In this case, the writer portrays the plot of the story from a point of view in which it is seen. This can be done or achieved through three main aspects which include being omniscient. Thus, the writer presents God as omniscient and all knowing in this text. The other aspect within this literary device is the limited or the objective third person. For instance, the writer limits some aspects of the story within the text so that the reader can come out and try to make sense of what is happening. And lastly, this aspect has the limited first person whereby the on goings in the text are purely based on one character who is responsible for revealing what takes place within the story or the text. Lastly, the writer presents a certain tone to the reader. The reader is able to note God’s tone towards sin as well as Joshua. The reader is also well aware of the impact and consequences of sin in the land of Israel.Advertising We will write a custom essay sample on Paper Analyzing: â€Å"The Book of Joshua† by Ma rten Woudstra specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More Explain one interpretive issue or problem from your narrative as well as your resolution. Explain why you have arrived at your conclusion. One of the aspects which can be observed from this text is that Joshua is a man who portrays the qualities of an excellent leader. This is because Joshua portrays five crucial traits of character which make him ideal to lead. These qualities which are exhibited in this text include the fact that he was extremely courageous, valiant in endurance of toil, highly gifted in intellect, speech, and distinguished for piety in worshipping the God. One of the reasons why this arrives at in this manner is that Joshua is a leader who is willing to fight for the cause of his people. It is illustrated by the fact that he willingly goes to battle and loses (Woudstra 1994). This does not deter him from not going back, he opts to find out what was the reason of his defeat an d, then, goes back to battle where he eventually emerges to be victorious. He is also able to get people behind him when he identifies that Achan is the guilty person and the Israelites unanimously agree to kill Achan together with his entire household. This indicates that he is a man who has got a great deal of influence which he derives from his ability to communicate. Discuss the timeless theological and application principles in the narrative. What lasting teaching comes from it, and what are specific ways a Christian might apply the narrative to his life? Essentially, the world of Joshua is quite different from the life of the modern readers. The fact which is issued is that the difference between these two ages spans approximately three thousand years implying that things have completely changed in almost all aspects (Woudstra 1994).Advertising Looking for essay on religion theology? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More Moreover, it is true that these differences need to be put into perspective, thus, the reader of the our days can be able to make sense of the ongoing in that time and apply these principles in the contemporary world. This text is quite relevant to the ongoing in the modern world. This is because there are fundamental teachings and principles which can be derived from the text and become applicable to the contemporary reality. First of all, purity and holiness are fundamental towards the establishment of a clear and steady form of governance. The world which we are living in is faced by the need for sound leadership. This is characterized by the advent of leaders who do not have the needs of the people at heart. For instance, it is important to put into consideration the fact that it is important to ensure that the leaders who are placed in big offices are people who are selfless servants and willing to go an extra mile to convince that the needs and the desires of the populations t hey lead are upheld. It is important to note that purity is central in God’s business through this text. This emphasizes the fact that in any level of leadership, it is important to put into focus the importance of the value of honesty and integrity. These give the leader the courage to focus and be able to work in line with the requirements of the call of leadership. Sometimes, leadership is going to entail pain in doing things which may seem to be unpopular for the great majority. In this section, the way the death of Achan is addressed cannot be comprehended in the present world (Hubbard 2009). Furthermore, the application of that approach would be considered to be illegal. Thus, it follows that it is important to connect the fundamental principle which is in the basis of the act that led to the demise of Achan. The principle which is portrayed in this case is associated with honesty and purity whereby the two aspects cannot exist together. In conclusion, my opinion is sti ll held that The Book of Joshua may not justify stoning of Achan as Israel did. This is because such actions would contradict everything that Jesus teaches and would also give the gospel a negative perspective (Hubbard 2009). This implies one thing that Jesus’ teaching sets aside what Joshua’s one approaches, thus, the book does not authorize Christians to apply his methods. It rather gives an example and illustration of how unjust, outrageous, or insane the received treatment was. It simply shows us what the God did and not always what should be done in such cases. Bibliography Hubbard, Robert L. Joshua. New York: Zondervan, 2009. Woudstra, Marten. The Book of Joshua. Michigan: Wm. Eerdmans Publishing, 1994.