No one knew my life As I kept it quiet
People think they know me
When really I be living the streets
Tryna get money
While tryna stay healthy
Tryna catch a fade
All of them is fake

- Becca locc (my rap story)

Myths often function as a connection to the , or the customs and beliefs, of a group of people.

What if the author had used “looked at” instead? punishment would be deemphasized. punishments would be seen as less harsh. the meaning wouldn't change.

Read this passage from the online article “top 10 reasons why everyone is doing yoga” by kathryn livingston. what type of propaganda is the author using? why are so many people doing yoga these days? there must be more to it than endorphins; there has to be a deeper reason why 20 million plus americans have fallen in love with this venerable practice. here is my top ten list – and if you’re a yogi, i’m sure you can think of more.