Is it okay to use a quote as the first sentence in an essay's introduction?
If you're going to use a quote that is basically a cliche, then it's shrewd to introduce the quote or to attribute the quote to someone specific.For example, don't start out your essay with the sentence: "Absence makes the heart grow fonder." It shows an uncultured essay-writer and reflects lazy writing.Instead, find a quote that is attributed to someone specific that closely resembles the quote you like. For example, you could start your essay with the following sentence: "English poet and hymnodist William Cowper exclaimed that 'absence from whom we love is worse than death.' " Then you would either agree or disagree with his superlative comparison of "absence" vs "death" and then support your argument with textual evidence throughout the essay. Or you could start your essay with "French maxim-writer Francois de la Rochefoucauld exclaimed that 'absence diminishes mediocre passions and increases great ones.' " Then you would either agree or disagree with his analysis that basically claims that if you don't really love someone that much, then absence will make you forget about them, but if you really love someone, then absence will make you crave them a lot! Then you would support your argument with textual evidence throughout the essay.Please don't use a cliche or a popular quote as a stand-alone to open a research essay. It's bad form and most readers/educators don't like to read essays that start out in this fashion. Think, think, think! And then come up with something that will at least be a bit more nuanced and thoughtful and that might intrigue the reader to do what you want him/her to do with your essay: Keep reading it!Hope this helps.
What are some funny student council speech ideas?
Aah.I remember my speech. I was in class 11 and a newly admitted student as well. It had been just a few days that the day of giving a speech for the student council was announced. I hesitated at first. But then gave my name. Because, why not.I have social anxiety. So, yeah, it feels like you're having a heart attack when you decide to do something like this. But I drank mountain dew, and then did something very amusing. I burped. Ahem.Getting back to the point. This is how I started my speech, "sorry Kusum Mam(our class teacher), I have not applied hair oil today". At this moment, everybody's eyes almost popped out.While I was rehearsing my speech, I thought it would look very lame and stupid and everybody will boo. But fuck no, my starting sentence, gave the audience (which were students from class 9 to 12, The Principal, Teachers etc.) a shock. Why? It was the least expected and the most unexpected-est thing to hear from a student, on stage, in his student council speech. They were laughing(though out of shock for some time). Then I carried on with some more funny and weird things. This doesn't mean I didn't say sincere things. I did. Now they were all comfortable and were at ease. And the students who were half asleep by 'hearing' the same monotonic speeches, were now all cheery and 'listening'. (But the other speakers did well too.)If I look back now, it was not something very big(it was). But still, let's try to find something from this story, which will help you in writing your own:You have 10-15 seconds at maximum, to do something, which 'might' request the audience's brains to shut up and give attention to you.You have to be different than the rest. While maintaining your genuine self. Trust me, it's difficult. But fuck it, you'll do it.Make sense. To others. Because you already make sense to you. (Very important.)You are allowed to be awkward, but not upto the point where the audience thinks, 'who the fuck is this retard?'.Know your audience and think about the worst-est scenarios possible. (over-thinking is healthy sometimes.)Do it for yourself first, then for the student council. Have fuckin' fun. That's the most important thing.And yeah, never take ideas for your speech, from someone on Quora. The audience will subconsciously know that your words and your heart don’t match.Now go and start writing.
What is the correct use of single and double quotation marks?
Out of ´single´ and "double", when do you use them for speech, quoting, etc.? Is there any real rule? Differences between British and American? Down to personal opinion? Answers on a postcard. (Or just write them here, whichever you prefer)
I have to do a speech on the colour red?
here's tonnes of stuff about red: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Shades_of_red It is believed that red makes the heart beat faster. Red strikes a chord with more cultures than many other colors because of its intensity, passion and invocation of an inherent physiological response. Red is the color of celebration and good luck (China), purity and integrity (India), mourning (South Africa) and communism. When used with a wide brush, red typically makes whatever it’s painted on look larger, whether it’s a torso or wingback chair. The color is bold and audacious, so it usually dilutes the colors around it. For this reason it’s used to accent and highlight objects of importance. Studies show that red can have a physical effect, increasing the rate of respiration and raising blood pressure. Red is also said to make people hungry (McDonald's, Burgerville, corner cafés). The red ruby is the traditional 40th wedding anniversary gift. Red is also the color of the devil in modern Western culture. Red typically symbolizes passion, strength, energy, fire, sex, love, romance, excitement, speed, heat, arrogance, ambition, leadership, masculinity, power, danger, gaudiness, blood, war, anger, revolution, radicalism, socialism, communism, aggression, respect, martyrs, the Holy Spirit, conservatism (US politics), Liberalism (Canadian politics), wealth (China), and marriage (India).
Where are there references to Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird?
In Chapter 1, "nothing to fear but fear itself" is an allusion to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's first Inaugural Address by radio. The story was set in the 1930s at the time of the Depression when FDR was the President and the only hope fior the poor and ostracised (the blacks) was his New Deal.
The student said, “sir, good morning?” What is its indirect sentence?
This is an example of direct speech, not indirect. Quotations indicate a direct quote. An indirect version of this sentence might read:The student wished him a good morning.
How do I write a speech for a book launch?
The most important thing to remember when writing a speech for any event is to connect with the audience. The easiest way to do this is to be authentic with them; people connect with people who reveal their true personality.In terms of a book launch, you could connect with your audience by telling them the story of how the book came to be - what motivated you to write it, do you remember the moment you decided to write it, what brought you to this moment in time, your background, etc. Show your personality and your audience will be engaged and connect with you.Here are a few other tips for writing your speech:The starting and finishing sentences are the most important. You could use quotes, statistics or funny anecdotes - the aim is to make sure you are memorable. Ideally, say something that is likely to inspire the audience but if this isn’t true to your authentic self, then I would stay away from this (you don’t want to be lying in an attempt to inspire at your own book launch)!If you can, incorporate images into your speech. This doesn’t have to be a powerpoint presentation or anything formal. If you are talking about your background or your journey to date, for example, you could include pictures that complement your story. Some people are more visual and resonate better with pictures rather than words so this can help keep them engaged and ensure they connect with you.Use language appropriate for your audience. Don’t start talking about the intricacies of a topic that your audience only has a basic understanding of. Similarly, don’t use jargon or acronyms that your audience won’t understand either.Are there any secrets about the book which you can tell? For example, if the characters are based on anyone you know, if there is anything you cut out of the book, if there is a sequel to follow, etc.Thank important people. If there’s anyone who’s been a great support to you while writing the book, or who inspired you, now is a good time to thank them. However, don’t take 20 minutes to do this because most of your audience may not know them so will struggle to connect with you in this part of the speech. Thank those who have helped you the most, say why they’re great, and then move on.Ultimately, your speech won’t make or break the success of your book. It’s a huge achievement to have written a book so try and enjoy your launch party and celebrate your hard work.Best of luck!
I need a quote from the Office?
I am writing a speech for my student council election. I'm running for president and I want to end with a quote that pertains to leadership, responsibility, etc. Any ideas?