What kind(s) of figurative language does this letter have
dear editor,

i have never taken the time to write a letter to the editor, but something happened that lit a fire in me. last week, as my best friend areliss and i headed to class, a group of college protesters blocked our path. their signs read "go home" and "illegals leave." they shouted, "send them home! " these protesters couldn't have known what areliss felt as they shouted and waved pamphlets in our faces like tattered flags. but, i know their words were bullets to areliss's heart. i wanted to fire back to the protestors: where are your ancestors from?

areliss came to the united states illegally, but she didn't do it intentionally. she was a baby. her parents, seeking a better life, failed to follow the established immigration procedure, and they slipped into our country undetected. once here, they raised areliss, who would grow up never knowing any other home but america.

under daca (deferred action for childhood arrivals), areliss has been granted the temporary opportunity to remain here while she completes her college education. daca ensures, at least for a while, that she will not be deported to a country she has never visited in her entire life.

the term "dreamers" refers to an act that would have protected these immigrant children if they attended college or served in the military. the dream act did not pass, but its name has remained. daca recipients have a dream: they dream that their lifelong contribution to the united states will one day be recognized, and they will be permitted to stay in the country they have always called home.

now, daca is ending. those who oppose daca say it encourages illegal activity, weakens our borders, and goes against the constitution. i understand their concerns. in an era of heightened security, we must do our utmost to keep this great nation safe. that includes establishing a healthy monitoring system for immigration.

but, those who oppose daca, who wield protest signs and who want to build walls, have never felt the dreaded doom of deportation. they forget that our long and colorful history has been built by many immigrants—including the immigrants who fought for and founded our country. they forget that lady liberty stands as a beacon, asking for the tired, the poor, and the huddled masses yearning to breathe free. we have a responsibility to them.

to send dreamers away is to deny that responsibility. programs like daca exist to keep the american dream alive.

yes, areliss is a dreamer. but i, too, have a dream. my dream is that daca will be reinstated. my dream is that areliss will be invited to stay in the country she was born in and live out her dreams in the country she loves.

sincerely,

brittany taylor

Athesis statement is not a.a question; it is your answer to a research question that you will address in your essay b.your position on a topic you will address in your persuasive essay c.about the topic of your persuasive essay.it is about the opposite position

18 points so for my assignment there need to be like conflict and stuff but i don't know where i am going with this. can somebody me out? and it needs to be turned in by 12.ring ring, ring ring… “dr. watson, hi. i have run out of blueberries at my berry shop! may you pick some up on your way here? remember, not the ones by the big pine. the ones by the creek.” “of course, sherlock! i’m on my way right now. see you soon! ” said dr. watson. beep. dr. watson always wants to impress sherlock so he made sure to leave right away to have enough time to pick through all the berries and find the best ones. it was about a 4-hour walk from dr. watson’s cottage to the berry shop, so he made sure not get distracted. about 2 hours into his walk, he started approaching the berries. however, these were the ones by the big pine that did not look very appetizing. the blueberries were so small, you could taste the sourness through your teeth. most of them weren’t even ripe yet. straight green. dr. watson turned away with his sour face and headed toward the creek. there, he saw the most beautiful berries. plump and juicy, dark blue, and so big, you could almost compare them to some grapes! as dr. watson went to pick the first berry, sherlock called. “hi! just checking in. how is it going? we have a few people who put in orders for blueberries. they will be picking them up tomorrow morning and we still need to get the blueberries through the sanitizing process.” “yes, i am going as fast as i can. i will be there soon! ”

Voluntourism: an opportunity too good to be true a speech to the student body of evergreen high [1] picture this: it's spring break, and you fly off to some country where there's lush rainforests and beautiful, blue coastlines to explore. there's also people in need, so you decide to blend your vacation with volunteering. volunteering as a tourist, or voluntourism, seems like a great way to explore new regions and people at the same time. however, this "volunteer plus travel" experience can actually harm local communities. while many teens might view traveling and volunteering abroad as a worthwhile adventure, there are more genuine and effective ways to make a difference. [2] most would agree that volunteering in general is a worthy use of time. however, what if you found out the children you are "" are actually being kept in poor conditions so voluntourists will spend money to come to the local area? dale rolfe, a supporter of ethical voluntourism, explains the shocking reality that "animal sanctuaries and orphanages are often manufactured for the voluntourist…encouraging a cycle of exploiting the very animals and children the volunteers are trying to ." [3] proponents of the "volunteer plus travel" experience also argue that traveling to new places builds character and is a valuable way to learn about different cultures. with voluntourism, however, participants often pursue experiences that are all about them. for example, they sign up to build a school for a gold star on their resume, but they have no real building skills and take jobs away from local construction workers (schulten). or, they arrive to teach english but instead take selfies with the locals. one world traveler and ethical voluntourist believes voluntourism "can perpetuate small minded views of the world by taking insulated, fake, and structured experiences and selling them as unabridged and eye opening" (carlos). the voluntour experience is a mirage. the voluntourist's eyes are not opened to real life at the destination, and lasting change is not achieved. [4] if you want a genuine experience where you can see a lasting impact, there are better options than voluntourism. you can volunteer in your local community. give an hour every week to your town's animal rescue. serve monthly dinners to the homeless. be a reliable, positive influence on a child who needs a mentor. studies show that volunteering and forming lasting relationships with those you has a positive impact on your physical and emotional health. in fact, blood pressure is reduced, memory is improved, and rates of depression are reduced (michaels). [5] there is another reason to look into alternatives to voluntourism. did you know the average "voluntour" travel package costs $3,400 (rolfe)? could that travel money be better spent? if the world's citizens are your passion, it could go to an international organization. if you care about education, your funds can be used to buy books for students in faraway lands. if you want villagers to have clean water, contribute funds to local efforts to dig wells. if you want to experience a different culture, travel to the country as a guest, and learn from the locals how you can best them after you've returned home. but do not voluntour. [6] in reality, there are better ways to make a difference. voluntourism might appear to be an adventure that blends travel and others, but it does little except provide a costly, superficial experience that might actually do more harm than good. so, volunteer where you are most needed-at home, where you can stay to see the job through and form genuine, lasting relationships. choose a beautiful coastline closer to home and send the travel money you saved to an international organization that will put it to good use. whatever you do, don't turn someone else's hardship into your vacation. which paragraphs address the counterclaim of the argument? paragraphs 1 and 6 paragraphs 2 and 3 paragraphs 3 and 4 paragraphs 4 and 5