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The article portrays the city of Rio De Janeiro as a dynamic center of contrast, antiquity and captivation. This is done using a variety of writing techniques keeping aware of the purpose, audience and style of the article. Firstly, a quote is used for the opening as a brief overview of the article, it is an effective way to attract the attention of the reader as “Brazil is not for beginners,” is probably not the way the reader would expect an article, that may be advertising a city in Brazil, to start; it resembles more of a warning than an invitation. Along with the choice of opening, the writer makes sure the first paragraph is a concise illustration of the atmosphere of Rio as lively and vibrant. Also, one of the repeatedly …show more content…
This text also makes sure to add enough factual pieces to inform a reader who might have minimal knowledge about Rio and Brazil in a fluent and non-disruptive manner. This helps widen the range of the audience, from people who barely know anything about the city to the other side of the spectrum of people who are very passionate of it and would love to immerse themselves into the culture of the Brazilians. Moreover, the style of the article is similar to that of an itinerary; as it takes the reader through the journey of a typical day in Rio, listing some of the more outstanding activities without it being too blatant and monotonous. This reduces the distance between the writer and the reader, again, relating back to the formality. The reader is given the opportunity to experience and live the journey virtually as a teaser to what awaits in reality; thus, hooking the reader
This book was written by Machado de Assis in 1908, the same year as the death of the author. Aires Memorial is considered an autobiographical work. It notes a relationship between the novel and the old age of the writer. Without presenting a single plot, the story is divided into several entries from a diary of sorts, featuring anecdotes and episodes that permeate throughout the chapters. The work has the theme amorous idylls and the futility of characters belonging to the Brazilian elite of the late nineteenth century. The author was the brilliant writer more exposed their subjective values, fleeing some of its most striking feature: the narrative exemption.
Soon after launch on January 28th, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger broke apart and shattered the nation. The tragedy was on the hearts and minds of the nation and President Ronald Reagan. President Reagan addressed the county, commemorating the men and woman whose lives were lost and offering hope to Americans and future exploration. Reagan begins his speech by getting on the same level as the audience by showing empathy and attempting to remind us that this was the job of the crew. He proceeds with using his credibility to promise future space travel. Ultimately, his attempt to appeal to the audience’s emotions made his argument much stronger. Reagan effectively addresses the public about the tragedy while comforting, acknowledging, honoring and motivating his audience all in an effort to move the mood from grief to hope for future exploration.
In Samba, Alma Guillermoprieto describes the Carnival celebrated every year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and explores the black cultural roots from which it takes its traditions as well as its social, economic, and political context in the 1980s. From her firsthand experience and investigation into favela life and the role of samba schools, specifically of Manguiera, Guillermoprieto illustrates a complex image of race relations in Brazil. The hegemonic character of samba culture in Brazil stands as a prevalent theme in numerous facets of favela life, samba schools, and racial interactions like the increasing involvement of white Brazilians in Carnival preparation and the popularity of mulatas with white Brazilians and tourists. Rio de Janeiro’s early development as a city was largely segregated after the practice of slavery ended. The centralization of Afro-Brazilians in favelas in the hills of the city strengthened their ties to black
Scientists are constantly forced to test their work and beliefs. Thus they need the ability to embrace the uncertainty that science is based on. This is a point John M. Barry uses throughout the passage to characterize scientific research, and by using rhetorical devices such as, comparison, specific diction, and contrast he is able show the way he views and characterizes scientific research.
“He say Mr. Parris must be kill! Mr. Parris no goodly man, Mr. Parris mean man and no gentle man and he bid me rise out of bed and cut your throat!” (Miller 47).
In the written piece “Noble Savages” by John Hemming he give an historic account of different European adventures in the Brazilian mainland. He also tells some of the stories about the Brazilian people that were taken back to Europe about the savages’ way of life.
20 were executed” (Blumberg). The Crucible setting is based on The Salem Witch trials, but the plot is based on The Red Scare. The author employs strict tone and rhetorical questions to convey power. This connects to the purpose of how a occurring can devastate a whole community and the people in it. Arthur Miller, the author of The Crucible, employs empowerment by expressing the challenges within each character and their influence on the trial through the characters John Proctor, Abigail, and Danforth.
The purpose of this paper is to recognize, study and analyze the race relations in Brazil. Race relations are relations between two groups of different races; it is how these two different races connect to each other in their environment. Since Brazil is racially diverse, this study is focused on how Brazilians relate to each other. Throughout the essay, it will become clear that there exists a conflict between two race groups. Afro-Brazilians and White-Brazilians are not connected and though these two groups converse with each other, discrimination still lies within the society. This discrimination has created inequality within the society for Afro-Brazilians. Thus, this paper will not only focus on racism and discrimination that Afro-Brazilians experience because of White-Brazilian, but also on the history of Brazil, the types if discrimination that Afro-Brazilian must endure today and how the media creates discrimination.
In 1729, Jonathan Swift published a pamphlet called “A Modest Proposal”. It is a satirical piece that described a radical and humorous proposal to a very serious problem. The problem Swift was attacking was the poverty and state of destitution that Ireland was in at the time. Swift wanted to bring attention to the seriousness of the problem and does so by satirically proposing to eat the babies of poor families in order to rid Ireland of poverty. Clearly, this proposal is not to be taken seriously, but merely to prompt others to work to better the state of the nation. Swift hoped to reach not only the people of Ireland who he was calling to action, but the British, who were oppressing the poor. He writes with contempt for those who are oppressing the Irish and also dissatisfaction with the people in Ireland themselves to be oppressed.
Here he presents use with some of the main characters who are Nayeli, Tacho, Vampi, Yolo, Matt, and Atomiko. The girls have been affected by the absence of the town’s men who have left the small town to seek work in the United States. The purpose in presenting us with the information of why these men have left the town is to present the fact, of why so many others in small towns like this one have left their towns, in search for work. He also provides a personal account of the everyday life of the people of Tres Camarones in a way that the reader can get a better idea of life in a small Mexican town. One of the main characters Nayeli is a dreamer, who fantasizes about living in a U.S. city and whose father that has left the town to the new world to seek work. The father was the town police man and someone who Nayeli looked up to. Nayeli and her friends take on a task to bring back seven men from the United States, for the purpose of helping to deal with the narcols that have threaten the daily life of the town’s people. But also feel that it is there duty to repopulate the town and prevent it from dying out. At this point the story takes on a different meaning and a new direction of heroism to save the town from the bad men. But the journey has many borders that the girls and one guy have to encounter in order to be successful. There are many different social and
Brazil is known for the beautiful scenery and its Carnival. It’s also known for its great athletic achievements throughout history. Soccer, also known as “futebol” the national sport, is played by almost every little boy and girl in the streets of their hometowns. Some young children blossom into the great players that Brazil has had play for either the Men’s or Women’s National Teams, and some grow up to be crazy supporters.Brazilian football, unlike any other cultural interpretation of an individual sport, has the ability to conjure up one’s mind an essence of mystery, of carnival, of rhythm, of unadulterated joy and freedom. (Mann, 2013) Over time Brazil has had it’s up and downs while playing the sport in the country, but that’s what makes the history of the game so unique. The team has had many achievements over the years, including winning the World Cup five times. There are players who have been recognized for making a difference on the team, or in the games. Soccer is the national sport, and the turnouts for each game at the famous Maracana soccer stadium, also known as the world’s largest, are tremendously huge. Seats are full, faces are painted, supporters are screaming, the vuvuzelas or “horns” blaring, and the crowd is going crazy. Things can get a little hectic though. Some brazilian citizens take soccer way too seriously and go to drastic measures to extract revenge. The history of soccer in Brazil is one of rich beginnings. This includes how the game even made an appearance in the country from the English version, and the man who brought it. The players are a rich part of the history also. From players like Pelé and Ronaldo, to more current but still historic players like Marta and Neymar. The leagues have a rich ...
The subversion of the stereotypical passive role of women on the road is also seen in the Brazilian 1998 road movie ‘’Central Do Brasil’’, directed by Walter Salles. The road movie displays the leading female character as an active player in shaping and forming the story line. The opening scene of the movie shows us people pouring in and out of trains and bustling around the train station of Rio de Janeiro from every segment of society (Brandellero 2013, 152). On the faces of these people one reads fear, uncertainty, haste and hopelessness and in this setting, Dora, a retired school teacher, supplements her income by writing letters to be posted for illiterate people to their loved ones. We are introduced to various characters who are desperate to share their
It is late in the evening in Quito. The city lights climb skyward in all directions before disappearing into the clouds. Frigid air tumbles down the surrounding mountains. A five year-old boy is walking down Amazonas Avenue toward the heart of the city. His feet hurt. His name is Paco, but his friends call him Paquito. His mom used to call him that, too. The man he is walking with calls him Paquete. He passes the bullfighting arena coated with a fresh layer of orange paint. In a few weeks, in celebration of the founding of Quito, the gates will open and the matadors will arrive with great fanfare, wearing vests with sparkling trim. Everyone will converge on this normally quiet street corner: hat vendors, musicians, drunks, tourists,
Brazil is located in the eastern part of South America and has the fifth largest population of about 200 million people (Stambulova & Ryba, 2013, p. 64). It’s the only Portuguese-speaking country in Latin America and the Roman Catholic Church is the national religion followed. The country’s life expectancy is about 69 ; with the culture being influenced by Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Japan and Arab immigrants; allowing the country to have a diverse cultural history. Brazil has a very successful economy as well as stability in its government (Stambulova & Ryba, 2013, p. 64). Over the years the country has done very well in the winter and summer Olympics leading to them hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.
There are times that Rio is one big parade of samba, capoeira and carnival. In the heart of the city, is Cinelandia, This is a historic square is home to the eclectic Municipal Theatre and the National Museum of fine arts. You will be able to admire works by some of brazil’s greatest artist, and see how the Portuguese left their mark on this city when they first arrived on New Year’s Day in 1502. Also as a tourist discovering Brazil’s origins times, the National History Museum would be something tourist normally go to, it is located close to the seaport in Cinelandia, and the building was once part of the city’s defences. Rio is blessed with elegant public park, such as Pargue Henrique Lage. The formal gardens of Quinta de Boa Vista surround the Imperial Palace, the home of Brazilian royalty before the country declared itself a republic. The local lust for life is reflected in their food, whether it be a traditional feast of grilled meat, or just a simple cool drink straight from a coconut. But nothing ignites the passion of Rio’s residents like