On The Lake Essay Examples

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A Review of the Use of Symbolism in the Novel Greasy Lake by T.C. Boyle (551 words, 1 pages)

Stephen Kohut 1Greasy Lake by T.C. Boyle is an initiation story about three boys in search of something they have yet to find(398). What they are trying to find is their identity. Like most teenagers, these boys are rebellious and involve themselves in socially deviant behavior, because they are not ... Read More

An Introduction to the Dramatic Fluctuations of Devils Lake in North Dakota (10004 words, 18 pages)

Introduction The recent (1992-date) record rise in the level of the Devils Lake, North Dakota, has led to a number of questions as to the nature of regional and global climate variability, and the utility of existing methods for forecasting lake levels and assessing the associated flood risk. A purpose ... Read More

A Essay on Superintelligence (2641 words, 13 pages)

Eric Fingerman By a "superintelligence" we mean an intellect that is much smarter than thebest human brains in practically every field, including scientific creativity,general wisdom and social skills. This definition leaves open how thesuperintelligence is implemented it could be a digital computer, anensemble of networked computers, cultured cortical tissue or ... Read More

An Argument in Favor of Sir Lancelot Du Lake Being the Most Gallant Knight in the World (481 words, 1 pages)

Sir Lancelot du LakeSir Lancelot du Lake was quite possibly the bravest and most gallant knight in the world. His battles were pretty much lopsided, due to his extreme skill. He was King Arthur's best knight. He was very adventurous and prone to getting into trouble, which he always came ... Read More

An Analysis of Lake Tahoe by Leslie Watson Ellingson (3570 words, 13 pages)

Lake Tahoe An IntroductionLake Tahoe is the pristine jewel of the West Coast, known around the world for its beauty. The Lake Tahoe area was even in the spotlight for the winter Olympic Games at Squaw Valley in 60's. Over the decades we have learned, by mistake, what needs to ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Once More to the Lake by E. B. White (398 words, 1 pages)

Like father, like son a common phrase used by many to describe how a man's son is just like his father. In E. B. White's "Once More To The Lake," the narrator is reminded throughout his trip to the lake, how much his son is just as he was when ... Read More

A Essay on Feminism (412 words, 1 pages)

The word "feminism" has many connotations. Some include lesbian, feminazi, man-hater, and baby killer. It is interesting to note that all these words convey a negative feeling. It is rare to hear feminism described as female empowerment or as an organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests, which ... Read More

Essay for Stanford (517 words, 3 pages)

Essay for StanfordAs the beast ran rampant through the streets, I couldn't help but wonder if my work had been for naught. Trying to salvage any remains, I chased my dog from the room and stared at the havoc left in his wake. The city lay in ruins the buildings ... Read More

An Introduction to the Finger Lakes Region in the United States (1938 words, 3 pages)

Chris Keil 102996College Writing Essay 3Character of a PlaceFinal DraftThe Finger LakesThe Finger Lakes Region of western upstate New York possesses natural beauty and characteristics that make it an ideal area for residence and vacation. However, because of New York City, the state's defining attribute to many outsiders and locals, ... Read More

The Essay of Lusitania (964 words, 2 pages)

Lusitania It was 210 p.m. on May 7, 1915. Leslie Morton, a lookout on the Lusitania, screamed, "Torpedoes coming on the starboard side." Two explosions followed. Within 18 minutes the huge liner, once the largest ever built, sank to the bottom of the Celtic Sea. 1,195 out of the 1,959 ... Read More

An Essay on Irony (645 words, 1 pages)

Paper on Irony As children we make many idle threats and angry promises, never realizing the impact they could bestow upon our lives. At the age of fifteen I learned that lesson the hard way. The words my mother and I had exchanged during common adolescent--parent confrontations were now my ... Read More

An Essay on Illness (431 words, 2 pages)

IllnessRyan Thompson4th HourMiss HowardNovember 7, 1996During times of illness there is certain things one cannot bringthemselves to do. Everyone has had one of these times. That time for me isright now. As i have been diagnosed with bronchitis and tonsillitis it is verydifficult to concentrate on the computer screen when ... Read More

An Introduction to the Essay on the Topic of Easter (520 words, 2 pages)

Personal Essay Look Before You LeapOne bright Easter day about four years ago, my family had gone to mygrandparents' house to celebrate Easter like we usually do each year. We talked,ate, and had fun. Little did we know when we drove up to the house that, by theend of the ... Read More

An Introduction to the Essay on the Topic of Devon (578 words, 3 pages)

Personal Writing DevonI walked into the smoke filled coffee shop to meet Devon. Devon is 18years old, a senior in high school. He likes art and is currently takingcollege art classes. I have only meet Devon once before, in the mall. Hecaught my eye because he was wearing a pink ... Read More

A Personal Creative Writing: The Lake (462 words, 2 pages)

Personal Writing The Lake It was the middle of springtime and across from my house where theincident took place. There was a lake there in which my brother and I loved toexplore from time to time. The humidity and waterdrops where reminiscent of afully functional sauna. The onslaught of heat ... Read More

Personal Writing: Swimming in the Lake (458 words, 2 pages)

It was the middle of springtime and across from my house where the incident took place. There was a lake there in which my brother and I loved to explore from time to time. The humidity and waterdrops where reminiscent of a fully functional sauna. The onslaught of heat and ... Read More

An Analysis of Swan Lake (736 words, 1 pages)

As swans drift with the current on a secluded lake in upper Canada they think not of the water they are in but of dreams of the past and wants for the future. On the other hand, seals off the coast of Northern California fear for their lives every day ... Read More

An Analysis of Dramatic Fluctuations of Devils Lake, North Dakota (9926 words, 16 pages)

Dramatic Fluctuations of Devils Lake, North DakotaClimate Connections and ForecastsConnely K. Baldwin and Upmanu LallUtah Water Research Laboratory, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322-8200IntroductionThe recent (1992-date) record rise in the level of the Devils Lake, North Dakota, has led to a number of questions as to the nature of regional ... Read More

An Analysis of the Role of Sir Lancelot du Lake in Arthurian Legends (481 words, 1 pages)

Sir Lancelot du LakeSir Lancelot du Lake was quite possibly the bravest and most gallant knight in the world. His battles were pretty much lopsided, due to his extreme skill. He was King Arthur's best knight. He was very adventurous and prone to getting into trouble, which he always came ... Read More

An Introduction to the Geography of the Adriondacks a Group of Mountains Surrounded by Many Lakes and Rivers (1044 words, 2 pages)

The Adirondacks are a group of mountains surrounded by many lakes and rivers, that cover over 5,000 square miles in the northeastern part of New York. There are a lot of large tourist villages on every lake. Motor boating and other water activities take place on almost every lake in ... Read More

An Essay on Beowulf (550 words, 1 pages)

Beowulf People have been telling stories for centuries. During Anglo Saxon periods, since very few people could read or write, oral tradition was the only way people remembered, and told of dangerous stories. Transcriptions written were those done by many order of monks among those the Benedictine monk. Men in ... Read More

An Outline of How to Write an Essay (348 words, 3 pages)

ESSAY OUTLINE FORMMain (Controlling) Idea of the essay Three main points of argument (1)(2)(3)INTRODUCTION Introduction should start on a general level with lead-in statements and gradually focus in on the specific topic of the essay. In the introduction, the reader should find the main idea of the essay expressed in ... Read More

The Powerful Position of Women in Society: Niniane, The Lady of the Lake (310 words, 1 pages)

Do you think women hold powerful positions in todays society? Would you believe that women were powerful as long ago as the fifth and sixth centuries? BELIEVE IT! Niniane, The Lady of the Lake, was one of the most powerful and influential women in King Arthurs court. She used her ... Read More

An Introduction to the Essay on the Topic of the Store (271 words, 1 pages)

She was born Marguerite, but her brother, Bailey, nicknamed her Maya ("mine"). As little children, they were sent to live with their grandmother in Stamps, Arkansas. Their early world revolved around this remarkable woman and the store she ran for the black community. White people were more than strangers - ... Read More

The Success of Economic Growth in the Article “What Really Is at the Bottom of Our Lakes” (568 words, 1 pages)

6 Sep., 1996What Really is at the Bottom of our LakesIn the article Sludge William Ashworth points out that with the success of economic growth, the cost is often the environment. This is most evident in our lakes and rivers, which have served as a dumping ground whether we realized ... Read More

An Introduction to the Essay on the Topic of Family (636 words, 3 pages)

She stands a staggering 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs a massive 95 pounds, and has short, brown hair and brown eyes. I see my older sister Leslie. Others see a model of perfection. Don't get me wrong, my sister and I are close and have been inseparable since birth. ... Read More

An Essay on the Caskets of Fortune (1137 words, 2 pages)

Caskets of Fortune Word is spread, a fair maiden awaits suiters to challenge the puzzle to win her hand and marriage, and in wealth. Her father has passed away, leaving her with only a memory of him, and more dumbfounded suiters come and challenge to see if they really are ... Read More

Declining Clarity of a Jewel-Exploring Lake Tahoe (3570 words, 9 pages)

DECLINING CLARITY OF A JEWEL -EXPLORING LAKE TAHOEBYLESLIE WATSON ELLINGSONAPRIL 20, 2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS Lake Tahoe An IntroductionPage 2Lake Tahoe -- HistoryPage 3Figure One -- Tahoe Region Map Page3ALake Clarity -- Introdution to CausesPage 5Figure Two -- Secci Depth ChartPage 6ASoil ErosionPage 7Figure Three -- Population GraphPage 7AAir Quality ... Read More

An Introduction to the Essay on the Topic of Bubbles (1529 words, 3 pages)

BubblesI got home this morning at 500. I left to go out at around 600 pm yesterday. What I did was not the most intelligent actions that could ever be done, but I must say I had the time of my life. It is almost a known fact that whenever ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Once More to the Lake by E. B. White (398 words, 1 pages)

Like father, like son a common phrase used by many to describe how a man's son is just like his father. In E. B. White's "Once More To The Lake," the narrator is reminded throughout his trip to the lake, how much his son is just as he was when ... Read More