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The ambiance, or surrounding mood, can have a great effect on people's thoughts regarding a location or idea. The last time I ventured out for recreational purposes, I went to the beach. The warm, sunny weather helped to bolster the stereotypical beach setting, as well as conform to my expectations. Similarly, the cool, refreshing seawater was an absolute joy to swim and frolic in. Finally, the restaurants by the beachfront provided a nice way to relax and enjoy the sunset while eating dinner. Altogether, these created a relaxed, enjoyable mood that put all at ease.
Broadly speaking, liberty is the ability to do as one pleases
"Cloudy Day" by Jimmy Santiago Baca is to show how there can always be sunshine on a cloudy day. Meaning that no matter how bad things are, it could possibly b worse, so we should always be optimistic.
The purpose of the flashback is to show how the speaker has changed from the start of his prison time to the end.
As shown in this excerpt from the story, " ...the wind in my face gave me the feeling I could grasp the tower like a cornstalk..." (Lines 15 & 16) This quote shows that even though he was in the prison he still felt powerful.
Repetition helps exaggerate a point that the author is trying to convey. It highlights the main idea of what that character in the story is trying to let readers understand when stating such phrases.
