...Comparative Rhetorical Analysis: Donald Trump and Jeb Bush “I’m officially announcing my candidacy for President of the United States of America.” Members of the Republican Party have heard this seventeen times so far during the duration of this presidential primary cycle. It’s safe to say that anyone who gives any attention to presidential elections in America have been enlightened with a very interesting presidential primary so far to say the least. It’s important to analyze what statements the candidates are trying to present to the potential voters in their party's primary election. Businessman, Donald Trump and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush campaign announcement speeches are considered to be in the top tier of effectiveness. While they both have very different views on how to govern our country and Governor Bush mentions about "we" a considerable amount of times while Donald Trump lectures...
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...Fold along perforation before detatching cards abridge ˘ (´ BRI J) abstract ˘ (ab STRAKT) acclaim ¯ (´ KLAM) adulation ¯ (a j´ LA sh´n) ˘ adversary ˘ (AD vû(r) se r e ˘ ¯) adversity ¯) (a VÛ(R) s´ te ˘d advocate ˘ ¯ (AD v´ ka t) aesthetic ˘ ˘ (e THE tı k) ˘s affirmation ¯ (a f´ r MA shun) ˘ v. condense or shorten. v. applaud; announce with great approval. also n. adj. theoretical; not concrete; nonrepresentational. The NBC sportscasters acclaimed every American victory in the Olympics and decried every American defeat. To him, hunger was an abstract concept; he had never missed a meal. Because the publishers felt the public wanted a shorter version of War and Peace, they proceeded to abridge the novel. n. poverty; misfortune. n. opponent. n. flattery; admiration. We must learn to meet adversity gracefully. The young wrestler struggled to defeat his adversary. The rock star thrived on the adulation of his groupies and yes-men. n. positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge by one who refuses to take an oath. adj. artistic; dealing with or capable of appreciation of the beautiful. aesthete, n. v. urge; plead for. Despite Tom’s affirmations of innocence, Aunt Polly still suspected he had eaten the pie. The beauty of Tiffany’s stained glass appealed to Esther’s aesthetic sense. The abolitionists advocated freedom for the slaves. Fold along perforation...
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...6 Build Your Vocabulary ■ ■ ■ ■ The SAT High-Frequency Word List The SAT Hot Prospects Word List The 3,500 Basic Word List Basic Word Parts be facing on the test. First, look over the words on our SAT High-Frequency Word List, which you’ll find on the following pages. Each of these words has appeared (as answer choices or as question words) from eight to forty times on SATs published in the past two decades. Next, look over the words on our Hot Prospects List, which appears immediately after the High-Frequency List. Though these words don’t appear as often as the high-frequency words do, when they do appear, the odds are that they’re key words in questions. As such, they deserve your special attention. Now you’re ready to master the words on the High-Frequency and Hot Prospects Word Lists. First, check off those words you think you know. Then, look up all the words and their definitions in our 3,500 Basic Word List. Pay particular attention to the words you thought you knew. See whether any of them are defined in an unexpected way. If they are, make a special note of them. As you know from the preceding chapters, SAT often stumps students with questions based on unfamiliar meanings of familiar-looking words. Use the flash cards in the back of this book and create others for the words you want to master. Work up memory tricks to help yourself remember them. Try using them on your parents and friends. Not only will going over these high-frequency words reassure you that you...
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