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    redo my monologue I would probably emphasise more important parts of the monologue like “he didn’t force me to sleep with him” through vocal and physical representations such as speaking in definite manner i.e. raising my voice and put a higher inflection at the end of my sentence. I could also when saying “Mr Coates well mike” put on a coat in irony and then when talking about “asked for an abortion” take it off as if severing the ties toward this man whilst adding some humour to the situation…

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    On September 28, 2016, I went to Herron School of Art and Design at Indiana University /Purdue University Indianapolis to attend a speech given by an artist named Creighton Michael, entitled “Mining the Subjunctive: Exploration in Drawing + Pattern Play II.” The speech ran from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm followed by the opening of Creighton Michael’s gallery exhibition at Herron School of Art and Design. This gallery show will run from September 28, 2016, through November 9, 2016. I attended this…

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    overly aggressive or emotional. Driving style is more assertive or "tell assertive" and tends to control emotions but tends to make more statements. They speak fast and are very direct. Though they don't often use a wide range of vocal tone or inflection, they often speak louder than those of other styles. The driving style tends to focus on results and outcomes. They may become impatient with those who take too long to make decisions or those who are overly emotional.…

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    Words have the power to express abstract ideas or to make one feel an array of emotions. To access the deeper meanings of these words it is imperative to analyze and read between the lines. Even in spite of its brevity, taking only seven minutes to recite, Abraham Lincoln's second Inaugural Address has a large number of deeper meanings that can easily be foreseen. In Ronald C. White Jr.'s novel Lincoln's Greatest Speech the author makes Lincoln's speech more significant by comparing the Second…

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    This Naqqali of Bijan and Manijeh was performed by Valiollah Torabi on an arena stage studio theater. The stage in this kind of theater is completely surrounded by the audience. It features a close performer/audience connection which underlines the performer and audience’s sense of community. The light of the stage is set and projected evenly to the same effect. As Naqqali performances would often take place in coffee houses the decor and props are chosen in a way to represent a traditional…

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    the telephone are from one person’s point of view only. When Turidson’s secretary picks up the telephone, she acts as the mediator amongst the two parties involved. She constantly changes what the person is saying. The wording is similar, but the inflection is entirely dissimilar. This is an additional issue with…

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    The clouds broke, and light began to shine through the large, curtainless, loft-style windows flanking a four-hundred-square-foot apartment containing only a bed, a faded purple sofa, a birch-coloured dinner table, and a single chair. Hand-me-downs would be the explanation to friends regarding the eclectic range of furniture. The truth was that they were obtained for free through a series of favours to strangers. I sat down and opened a laptop bought off of Craigslist. The operating system was…

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    He takes frequent pauses. He pauses after each question he asks, to allow the audience to consider their own feelings or thoughts on what he is asking. Additionally, Watts uses a variety of inflections, tones, and speed in the way he is speaking. This practice keeps the audience interested and ensures that he holds their attention. Lesson 5: Signal Key Statements Alan Watts uses short statements or queues in order to grab the attention of his…

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    the other hand I've always been more reserved and very much in my head. This resulted in multiple fights and discussions, which contributed to damage our relationship. Hearing the words: “I don’t know if I consider you my daughter anymore” was an inflection point in my life. It was terrible for me, and after digging a bit in the past I realized all the mistakes that I had committed, how much I hurt my mother. I realized that I did not want to lose her although she was putting resistance due to…

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    Additionally, in this trial, the implications of an elected versus appointed judge can be seen. Judge Horton did the right thing by overturning the conviction of Haywood Patterson, he did so at great risk. Horton, an elected judge, basically ended his career with this move. It is this situation that leads me to believe that judges should be appointed rather than elected. Not every judge, especially when put in a situation like this, would have the integrity to ignore the political…

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