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No!
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Sing!
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Crickly!
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Oh no!
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Burning snow, cold and glow Push the darkness down below
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Roots of night, fear the light
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Don't stop singing and don't even think about leaving this tower Fade away from day
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No!
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Is she using Rapunzel to fight that tree thing?
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She's forcing her!
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She definitely created that monster just to scare Rapunzel!
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You distract her, I'll help Rapunzel escape!
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Yes!
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What on earth?
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Let's get out of here!
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Don't let her control you anymore!
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Leave?
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I can actually leave?
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Okay.
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Let go!
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No!
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Rapunzel!
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Ouch!
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Stop!
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Oh, no!
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Things aren't what I predicted at all.
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It started with a desperate choice.
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Ignoring the warning, her father stole the magic flower to save his family.
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Don't do it!
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Gothel warned us!
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It's powerful, but too dangerous!
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Gothel arrived too late.
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She was terrified not because she lost the treasure,
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but because she knew that the moment the flower left the soil,
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the seal holding back the darkness was broken.
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The wife received the gift of life,
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unaware she had accidentally unleashed a disaster.
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While the light nourished the baby,
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the darkness quietly slid away,
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planting the seeds of destruction right beneath their feet.
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Oh no!
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You took the light from me.
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I want it back.
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This wouldn't have happened if you listened.
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That thing threatens the whole kingdom.
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The child is in danger too.
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No!
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But the darkness beneath the tower grew faster than the tragedy.
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When her infant cries were no longer enough to suppress the monster's hunger,
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Gothel was forced to teach Rapunzel a stronger weapon, her song.
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Rapunzel, Rapunzel, push the darkness down below.
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She.. she didn't kidnap her!
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She's guarding the monster!
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I'm sorry.
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Now you know the truth.
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I'm not your birth mother,
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but I've loved you as my own every single day.
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Through the dark, you were there.
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Now I give back care for care.
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Huh?
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Shadows part, feel the heart Never be apart.
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Give me back the healing light.
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It's unfair.
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Light gets everything and I'm just filthy darkness.
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The darkness is getting stronger.
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It's not afraid of me anymore, Mom.
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Go!
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Find your real parents!
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Run far away!
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I'll hold it back!
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Ponzel, it wants you!
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You and it are one!
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You can't beat it with power!
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Cut it off!
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You have to let the magic go to make it disappear!
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Huh?
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Hmm.
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No. If you cut it, the magic dies.
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That kind of power comes only once in a lifetime.
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No!
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Can you really give up immortality?
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The divine power the light brings?
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I don't need it.
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I have you.
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You are my magic.
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Take it!
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No!
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Are you okay?
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How do you feel?
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Dizzy or...
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I feel free.
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Once upon a time, in a kingdom bathed in magic and light,
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there lived a king who held all the world's power in his hands.
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But his throne was cold without an heir.
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Look, my dear, I hold this entire realm, but for what?
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When this throne is cold and there is no successor,
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a kingdom without a future is like a dead tree just waiting to fall.
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Do not speak such ominous words, Your Majesty.
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You are the pride.
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Please, do not let sorrow obscure the present light.
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You are right, but my heart still aches with one wish.
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Just one child.
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And then the prayer pierced the dark clouds.
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One morning, joyous bells announced the birth of a princess.
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She was named Aurora.
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The dawn, the kingdom's new hope.
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A magnificent feast was held.
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The most powerful fairies gathered to bless the child.
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But in their blind joy...
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I grant you beauty that rivals the morning sun.
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And I grant you a voice sweeter than a nightingale song.
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They forgot one thing.
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Darkness always lurks where the light's brightest.
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And forgetfulness sometimes demands a heavy price.
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Well, well, what a cozy gathering.
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Maleficent, you are not welcome here.
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Not welcome?
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I'm just surprised my name is missing from the guest list.
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Was it an oversight or an insult?
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We, we didn't mean to.
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Save your excuses.
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And now, to make up for that oversight,
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I shall personally bestow a gift upon this child.
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Listen well, the princess shall grow in grace and beauty, but...
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Her 16th birthday,
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when the sun sets she will prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel
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and fall into an eternal sleep no one shall wake her
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Your majesty, I cannot undo the curse,
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but I can alter it.
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The princess shall not die.
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She will only sleep until she receives a kiss from her true love.
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Sixteen years passed in protection and anxiety.
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The king burned every spinning wheel, built walls high.
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But destiny is like an underground river.
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Even if damned, it finds a crack to flow to its end.
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And that day, finally, came.
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What is this strange thing?
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Why did Father hide it here?
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Touch it, touch it.
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When Maleficent left, the three fairies rushed in,
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having just learned of her presence.
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Too late!
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The curse has been fulfilled!
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The only way to protect them is to let everyone sleep.
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Time shall stop here.
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The fairies quickly got to work and put everyone to sleep.
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The fairies laid beloved Aurora to bed and promised to find the prince.
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Wild trees and vines grew thickly everywhere.
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The place began to be known as the Cursed Forest.
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Years passed, and the ancient castle was enveloped by a dense forest.
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The fairy wandered the world,
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knocking on the doors of every kingdom in search of her destined prince.
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But the result was...
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Good heavens, does he ever stop eating?
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Good heavens, is he ever sober?
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Good heavens, does he ever stop exercising?
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They had wandered for decades,
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missing out on a gem right in their homeland.
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The kingdom is now ruled by a different royal family and their son, Prince Philip.
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He is strong and kind.
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Neither the prince nor the king understand the reason behind Maleficent's obsession with the cursed forest.
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If we let Maleficent take over the forest,
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she will soon have the whole kingdom.
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Don't worry, father.
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This time, Maleficent will be stopped forever.
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It was a historic day.
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A fierce battle took place.
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And Maleficent was defeated.
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We were so blind!
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He is our prince!
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Perhaps we should go get our eyes checked That night,
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three fairies appeared before Philip in a shimmering light
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They told him about the cursed princess A princess lies sleeping in the cursed forest?
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You are the only one who can rescue The prince understood everything Set off for the forest immediately Finally,
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as he got closer, he realized that infiltrating this place was even more difficult than fighting Maleficent.
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What are these statues?
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It's chilling.
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Finally, he managed to enter the palace.
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If there really is a princess here,
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she certainly needs to be rescued.
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Hmm?
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As Philip approached the bed,
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he was astonished by what he saw.
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The prince is here!
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Kiss her!
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And Philip did it with the utmost sincerity and love.
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Aurora was awake, and so was the castle.
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Huh?
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What.. what is happening?
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Oh, I am truly sorry,
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my princess, but this was the only way to wake you.
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Three fairies fly around Aurora,
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taking turns explaining the curse and Philip's sacrifice.
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Shortly after, Prince Philip's coronation ceremony was held.
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But Prince Philip fell in love with the beautiful princess,
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and she had also found the true match for her heart.
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Being by your side, my prince,
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I feel like the luckiest person in the kingdom.
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Together we will rebuild this kingdom, Aurora.
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And so, the story of the Sleeping Beauty found its enchanting end.
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They lived happily ever after.
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Thanks, everyone
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will explore an exciting narrative featuring themes of bravery, magic, and self-discovery as you practice your English speaking skills. By engaging with the captivating story of Rapunzel and her battle against darkness, you will enhance your vocabulary, pronunciation, and comprehension. This practice will particularly focus on the use of emotional expressions and dramatic storytelling, familiarizing you with how to convey feelings effectively in English. This lesson is perfect for those preparing for their IELTS speaking practice, as it provides unique insights into character emotions and plots.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Burning snow - A juxtaposition that conveys contrast; refer to unusual and evocative imagery.
- Fear the light - A phrase that conveys tension between light and dark themes in storytelling.
- Don't stop singing - Emphasizes perseverance and courage in difficult situations.
- Created that monster - Highlights the theme of control and consequence; useful for discussing character motivations.
- Unleashed a disaster - A phrase that can express unintended consequences, ideal for describing plot developments.
- Teach a stronger weapon - Refers to learning and adapting strategies, relevant in various contexts, including conflict resolution.
Practice Tips
To effectively improve your English speaking skills using the shadowing technique, follow these tips while watching the video:
- Watch the video once: Familiarize yourself with the story and emotions. Pay attention to the pacing and intonation of the characters' dialogues.
- Select short segments: Choose brief clips (1-2 sentences) to practice. This makes it easier to mimic the rhythm and tone accurately.
- Focus on emotional expression: Notice how emotions are conveyed through voice modulation. Practice replicating this in your speech to enhance your storytelling.
- Pause and repeat: Use the shadowing site to pause after each phrase. Try to repeat it exactly as you heard it, which will help with your pronunciation and fluency.
- Record yourself: Listening to your recordings can provide insight into areas for improvement, particularly in articulation and emotional quality.
By consistently practicing these techniques, you will not only improve your vocabulary but also gain confidence in expressing yourself in English, while mastering the nuances of storytelling. Enjoy your journey through the world of shadowspeak!
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.
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