Essays Tagged: "central idea"

'Same Time, Same Place' by Mervyn Peake

In literature, all stories are written so that they convey to readers a central idea or theme. Writers compose their works so that the theme they are writing about is broug ...

(4 pages) 29 0 3.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

HOW SHOULD WE ACT AS LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY? A comparison between Nicollo MAchiavelli's theories for leadership and those of the Catholic Church

munity. The most pronounced difference between the two theories for leadership is that the Church's central idea of a leader is "what a leader does is what a leader is". This is contradictory to Machi ... leader must learn to deceive, lie and even act against one's own morality to achieve greatness. His central idea is that a leader who is not wicked should practice wickedness to rule effectively. This ...

(5 pages) 195 1 2.9 Oct/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Christianity

Mistretta, Italy

Purpose: To inform my audience about the houses and people's way of life today in Mistretta, Italy.Central Idea: The town and its people's way of life has not changed very much since the 1800'sOpenin ...

(3 pages) 88 0 4.3 Feb/2003

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays > Travel Descriptions

"Spoken Word" .

ific Purpose:To inform my audience about Spoken Word, its history, and its place in today's society.Central Idea: Spoken Word is an age- old art form of expression through the use of performance poetr ...

(4 pages) 119 0 4.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Performing Arts

"The Lost Shepherd." This Essay examines the prevalent theme of Holden Caulfield as a protector of innocence in "The Catcher and the Rye."

The title of a book can often illuminate the central idea of the book. In The Catcher in the Rye the meaning of the title becomes clear when Hold ...

(8 pages) 125 0 4.8 May/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

William Blake's "the Tiger".

and innocent are both on the same Earth, this shows that the tone of the poem is anger.Theme is the central idea of the poem, one of themes in The Tiger is that God creates both bad and good and we sh ...

(3 pages) 117 1 2.2 Jul/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Poetry

Mandatory AIDS Testing.

l Purpose:To call to actionSpecific Purpose:To call my audience to action on mandatory AIDS testing.Central Idea:The importants of Mandatory AIDS testing program, the ability to control the spread of ...

(2 pages) 34 0 3.7 Sep/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Diseases

American push for Independence, Puritan Work Ethic.

theme of independence played such a great role in the development of Colonial America and how is a central idea of their culture.The settlements of Virginia started as an economic venture to reap the ... idea of independence had changed somewhat. After a few generations, the religious theme that was so central gave way to the freeholder/yeomen concept. Religion was still very important to their lifest ...

(10 pages) 125 0 4.3 Oct/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Critical Analysis of Mendelson's and Parkins' "Introducing Direct Democracy in Canada"

consequences that can occur if they are not used under the right conditions.Mendelsohn and Parkin's central idea is that referendums are needed in order to strengthen the democratic nature of Canada. ...

(5 pages) 63 0 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

Ozone Layer Speech Outline

audience that the "ozone hole" is not caused by man and therefore requires no policy against CFC's.Central idea: The ozone layer/"hole" is caused by fluct. in the environment and CFC's are little if ...

(3 pages) 153 1 2.7 Mar/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Chemistry

The Gray wolf:

e main topic, but each author is unique, having their own techniques and styles to illustrate their central idea to the audience. In Julia Smith's, "Canis lupus," the author tends to let her readers c ... different use of language.First of all, by evaluating both texts, the reader can notice that their central idea is on the characteristics, reproduction, food habit, and behavior of the gray wolf, but ...

(6 pages) 26 0 4.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

"Woman Hollering Creek" by Sandra Cisneros: Internal and External Conflicts

raciela's friend, picks up Cleofilas and her child to take them away from their miserable life. The central idea of "Woman Hollering Creek" is that a person can escape the cycle of family violence if ...

(1 pages) 50 0 4.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Theme Analysis: "One 16 oz. Analysis- One More Thing to Carry" An essay on Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried."

modify page numbers to coincide with your text.Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried" presents the central idea that amongstsociety, it is normal to react to atypical situations in an atypical way. J ...

(4 pages) 162 0 5.0 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Repercussions of weak relationships in Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert and Therese Raquin by Emile Zola.

cussions resulting from weak and unsuccessful relationships and marriages.The two novels follow the central idea of a poorly constructed marriage that eventually collapses because of a lack of true lo ...

(5 pages) 50 0 0.0 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Why Essay Writing is Like Bridge Building

ader know that the essay is finished; all loose ends are tied up, so the reader is not left hanging.Central supports are required to uphold an essay as well as a bridge. The body, or inner paragraphs, ... required to uphold an essay as well as a bridge. The body, or inner paragraphs, of an essay are the central supports. Just as a bridge's central supports keep it from sagging, an essay's supports give ...

(2 pages) 28 0 3.0 Sep/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Language Studies > Writing

This is an ouline of a speech that I did on the different types of headaches.

fic Purpose: To inform my audience of the different types of headaches and the ways to prevent them.Central Idea: The cause and treatment of the four types of headaches: migraine, tension, sinus, and ...

(1 pages) 27 1 1.7 Oct/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Language Studies > Writing

The Things They Carried - Tim O'brien

Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried" presents the central idea that amongst society, it is normal to react to atypical situations in an atypical way. ...

(3 pages) 90 1 5.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Why to further your education

adeSpecific purpose: To persuade students and teenagers to further their education after highschool.Central idea: By furthering education after high school people are less likely to getPregnant as tee ...

(2 pages) 39 0 3.0 Feb/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

Cutco knife, presentation, Facts, talks about the quality of the kinfe. Ideal for Oral presentation

utlery.Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of the disadvantages and advantages of common knives.Central Idea: Cutco knives are designed to exceed the customer's expectations and to out perform the ...

(2 pages) 23 0 0.0 Feb/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

To Inform by Demonstrating How to make spaghetti exciting

ake spaghetti excitingSpecific purpose: To inform my audience on how you can make spaghetti excitingCentral Idea: you can always make food more fun if you become creativeOrganizational Pattern: Tropic ...

(2 pages) 34 0 3.0 May/2005

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Language Studies