Ally Carter

Both 'Half-past Two' and 'Hide and Seek' portray the theme of being left alone through the use of language, form, and structure of each of the two poems. In 'Half-past Two', a child is put into detention for doing “Something Very Wrong” until half-past two; he doesn't know how to tell the time. As a result, doesn't know when to leave, he stays there daydreaming until the teacher remembers him, and she sends him away. 'Hide and Seek' is also about a child who is left alone. The poem is a story…

Hurricane Matthew made landfall in the United States on Saturday, October 8, bringing up to Category 4 force winds, rain and storm surge to communities across the Southeast. U.S. officials reported damage of at least $10 billion, making Matthew the costliest hurricane since Sandy in 2012. In North Carolina and South Carolina, swollen rivers transformed thoroughfares into canals and homes into sodden islands, in some cases with only the roof or the windows peeking above the water. American Red…

As a protector of nature and a relevant character on the history of this nation, Jimmy Carter decided to built an argument in order to persuade his audience that the Arctic National Wildlife Refugee should remain as itself, and not be used as another human tool in order to satisfy his ephemeral ambitions. The ex-president manages personal experiences as well as a great development of his ideas. Also, his persuasive written style is remarkable, which appeals to emotions without using an esoteric…

When the movie starts the Spartans are at their twelfth championship. The juniors on the team have to step up into leadership. Cam recently lost his father, facing the possibility of losing his mother too, and wondering how he's going to care for his little brother Jamal. The juniors who receive the responsibility of the Streak face a variety of obstacles. Star running back Chris Ryan is on the verge of setting the state touchdown record, but he has to cope with an abusive father. Danny…

The film begins with Ken Carter, a former star player at Richmond High School and now a successful business owner, comes back to his old high school and takes the job as a new basketball coach. He requires all his players and their parents to sign contracts to play. The contracts include terms like maintaining a 2.3 GPA, attending and sitting in the front row of all classes, obeying a dress code on game days, etc. Some of the boys leave. He trains the others and turns the team to an undefeatable…

21 You are missing some of the necessary information for your identification section. You don't have the artist's name of Tut's tomb. We traditionally list an artist as unknown if there is not an identification. In addition, ancient is not a style identification. You would need to say something like New Kingdom Egypt for Tut's tomb style. You are also missing the size of the tomb. You will also need to give the current location of Julius II Tomb's tomb. 15 Justification is good, but…

confidence." Jimmy Carter was the 39th presidential of the United States of America. During his presidency he gave this speech to address an energy issue the nation was facing. In his speech he states the issues, gave points, and suggested solutions which he practiced throughout his presidency. Background of Jimmy Carter Carter was born at the Wise Hospital in Plains, Georgia on October 1, 1924. As a kid Carter went to public school. He also attended church and Sunday school. Ever since Carter…

Wonderland is as beautiful and colorful as she remembered, reminiscent of a masterpiece painting using colors selected by a child. Alice navigates through the dense forests, tall mushrooms and strange fauna. Alice navigates the path as if she’d done it every day of her life. Upon stumbling through a darker part on her path she all at once gets the sensation of being watched, a chill goes down her spine; the sense of someone breathing on her neck; the sound of faint whispers into her ear, yet she…

Pay It Forward I arrive in Oslo, Norway on October 9, 2021, a day before the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony. As I stand on the hotel’s balcony, the sun is shining bright, and as I breathe in the fresh air, I take in the glorious view that is filled with exquisite buildings. The warm air blowing against my skin awakes my soul causing me to reminisce on how I made it to the point to be chosen to receive the Nobel Peace Prize Award. Eleven months ago, I attended one of Dr. Rice’s conferences,…

According to drleecheek.net (“Ronald Reagan,” n.d.), President Reagan made the following statement during his 20 January 1981 inaugural address, “To a few of us here today this is a solemn and most momentous occasion, and yet in the history of our nation it is a commonplace occurrence.” President Reagan, proved to be a visionary leader through his decisiveness, knowledge, wisdom and persistence, while remaining humble and good-natured (“Ronald Reagan,” n.d.). Furthermore, did you know…