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    Essentials Of Motivation

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    What drives me? What made me choose my major? What motivates me to excel in my classes? Where does this energy and drive come from? Are my drives different from others? Psychologists answer these questions by looking at the concept of motivation, “the factors that direct and energize the behavior of humans and other organisms” (Feldman, 2015, p. 287). Chapter 8 of Essentials of Understanding Psychology and the McGraw-Hill online lab focused on many topics, such as the major approaches to…

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    The most ironic situation is that the parent’s of the greatest renowned English writer was illiterate. William Shakespeare, also known as the “Bard of Avon”, was a famous poet, playwright, and actor during the Elizabethan era. Several of Shakespeare’s prominent works, including Macbeth and A Midnight Summer’s Dream is still widely read today and used for educational purposes. William Shakespeare was born in 1564 to John Shakespeare, a leather merchant, and Mary Arden, a local landed heiress.…

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    William Shakespeare was one of the most important people in the 1500s -1600s, his work made a huge impact on the entertainment field in the Middle Ages. Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon- Avon in Warwickshire and was baptized on April 26 1564 (The exact date of his birthday is unknown). In 1593, Shakespeare became a published poet when Venus and Adonis (one of his first written pieces) was published. In 1596, Shakespeare’s 11 year old son, Hamlet, passed away. This later inspired him to…

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    Lily Antonio William Shakespeare’s Impact on Society 4/--/15 Hook-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. William Shakespeare is one of the most influential writers in modern English because of his contributions. He had a way of writing that portrayed deeper meanings. You had to really look deep and analyze each word to find it. He had an ordinary life, but it was one of nobility. Shakespeare’s poetry definitely had…

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    Today, William Shakespeare is one of the biggest names in English poetry and literature. He was a poet, playwright, and actor. He is often referred to as “England’s national poet, however much of his childhood and education is commonly unknown. The purpose of this essay is to reveal lesser known information about Shakespeare’s early life, including information about his family and interests. In April of 1564, William Shakespeare was born and baptized. “William Shakespeare was born in…

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    William Shakespeare has crafted various compositions throughout his admirable lifetime and is honored by many writers and readers today. It’s impressive to see how Shakespeare started at square one and worked all the way up to finest dramatist in the world. He’s taken occupations such as, actor, playwright, and poet, to the next level with his vivid imagination. His mark on the world’s literature will forever remain. Throughout his admirable life, he created around 37 plays, 150 sonnets, 2 major…

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    The professional athlete I chose to research is Serena Williams. Serena is an American professional tennis player who is ranked number 1 in women's singles tennis. I choose to research Serena because she has always been an important role model in my life. Ever since I have started to play tennis, I loved watching Serena on TV and going to the US Open to watch her in person. Every unique swing she does I like to recreate myself to become a better athlete like her. She has a determined and kind…

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    William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is a work of media adored by millions of people. The play is the primary source for many modern-time Hollywood movies. In this essay, I will be listing off the literary devices Shakespeare has used to add intrigue to the tragedy. I will also explain why these literary devices add intrigue into the play. The first term I will be writing about is the allusion. The play has greatly benefitted from the use of allusions. Allusions can clear up…

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    William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom, on the approximate date of April 23, 1564, three days before the first known record of him, his baptismal record. He was the third of eight children born to a tradesman and glovemaker, John Shakespeare, and Mary Arden, his mother (The Life). William ended up being John and Mary’s oldest child to survive. Having three younger brothers, William grew up as the “big brother” of the family. John, being a leading citizen of Stratford…

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    Serena Williams Serena Williams was born September 26, 1981, in Saginaw Michigan. At the age of four she started playing tennis, and quickly was found by the tennis academy of Rick Macci, who polished their natural skills and talent. By 1991 she was ranked 1st in the 10 and under division, at the tennis association junior tour. Serena started playing professional in 1995, one year after her sister started playing professional. Four years later she completed her career grand slam in 1999.…

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