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Robust Verbs

In Vancouver, there is a detrimental problem with heroin addicts committing crimes to support their habits. The “free heroin for addicts” program can stop this. Heroine addiction makes it nearly impossible for users to matin relationships, hold a job, and … Continue reading

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Causal Argument- oaktree1234

Straight-a students don’t always get everything right. In high school, you probably never would have guessed that the boy in the back of the class with mediocre grades would go on to encounter more success in the business world than … Continue reading

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Open Strong- oaktree1234

Opening 1: Good grades are not a good indication of success. During a student’s high school career, they will be constantly hounded by teachers, parents, and officials to perform well academically, if they wish to have a fulfilling career. Although … Continue reading

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Safer Saws- oaktree1234

Manufacturers: “one of the most dangerous products ever available” The manufacturer is stating that the traditional wood saw fits into the category of most dangerous products, making it a categorical claim. In doing so, they are expressing how potentially dangerous … Continue reading

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Visual Rhetoric- oaktree1234

PROFESSOR NOTE: Oaktree starts with a very strong first set of notes that blend keen visual descriptions with visual analysis. I respond with detailed observations about the first :01. Please review before you post your own Visual Rhetoric draft. 0:01-0:02 … Continue reading

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Definition- oaktree1234

Students in today’s society are facing more challenges than ever before. These challenges, nonetheless, force them to be percervent. Grit is a term that is commonly used to describe a person’s character. It can be used to define men, women, … Continue reading

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White Paper-oaktree

Working Hypothesis 1: Students who overcame more obstacles in high school are more likely to excel in the workforce Working Hypothesis 2: Public high school students are more likely to succeed later in life opposed to private high school students. … Continue reading

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Claims-oaktree1234

“Sometimes I can’t do the laundry,” Brannan explains, reclining on her couch. “And it’s not like, ‘Oh, I’m too tired to do the laundry,’ it’s like, ‘Um, I don’t understand how to turn the washing machine on.’ I am looking … Continue reading

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Stone Money-oaktree1234

Comparing Currencies  For decades, American people have used their currency without ever questioning too much about it. The US dollar, to us, is reliable and realistic. We have become so accustomed to our currency, that any alternative form of money … Continue reading

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My Hypothesis- oaktree1234

Success in high school Success in high school and success later in life Academically advanced students and overcoming challenges later in life Students who easily excel in high school aren’t as successful in the future High school students who aren’t … Continue reading

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