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Backpack Literature Chapter 2
Total omniscience point of view in which the narrator knows everything about all of the characters and events in a story -can move freely from one character to another-generally writing in third person limited or selected omniscience point of view in which the narrator sees into the minds of some but not all the characters- typically sees through the eyes of one character impartial omniscience point of view employed when an omniscient narrator, who presents the thoughts and actions of…...
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The Enlightenment Period of American Literature Unit Test: English Honors III
What were the common beliefs of the American Enlightenment Period? The power of reason and science to further human progress. That a social contract should be the basics of government. That by nature people are born good, not evil. In the attainability of a perfect society. What was the format in which most of the Enlightenment Period writing was presented? Most writing was public (newspapers, magazines, and almanacs.) What was the subject matter of most of the Enlightenment Period writing?…...
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World History Chapter 8 Review
What activities were young men not allowed to do while preparing for the civil service examination in China during the Tang dynasty? Writing Which Chinese religion taught that the world was divided into a material world and a spiritual world, and that the goal of humans was to move from the material world into a union with the Supreme Ultimate? neo-confucionism The Japanese word kamikaze means? storms/ divine wind Technological developments during the Tang dynasty included what? gun powder/ printing…...
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The House of Mango Street Literary Devices
What is is the biggest symbol presented in the House on Mango Street? The House on Mango Street In the vignette Papa Who Wakes Up Tired in the Dark. Esperanza says, "I hold and hold and hold him." What literary device is this an example of? Repetition In the vignette And Some More "There are clouds that look like big fields of sheep" is an example of what literary device? Simile In the vignette Geraldo No Last Name what literary…...
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WGU C100 CH 6 NeoClassical Period
Neoclassical themes skepticism, rationalism, empiricism, logic, progress, revolution, order, clarity, deism, classicism Neoclassic Context Enlightenment, Declaration of independence Neoclassical Religion enlightenment, philosophies, deism Neoclassic Philosophers Voltaire - satire attacks - Optimism of Gottfried Leibniz, Denis Diderot - Encyclopedie, Thomas Hobbes - Levithan Neoclassical Literature Enlightenment, the novel, Jean-Jaques Rousseau - Emile, Samuel Richardson - pamela, Alexander pope - The rape of the lock Neoclassical Theater Myths, "The heroic tragedy" or "comedy of matters", Jean Batiste Moliere - Tartuffe, Jean Racine,…...
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Hamlet, Part 6: Applying Literary Criticism
This exchange reflects Shakespeare's time because sponges were new and popular in Elizabethan society. scientists in the 1600s were studying the human body. rulers gained power by surrounding themselves with loyal officers. common people felt that they were ignored by their royal leaders. c Repeated references to ears and hearing in Hamlet are an example of a literary action. motif. theme. pattern. b Feminist criticism focuses on power dynamics Which factors are to be considered when using historical criticism to…...
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Literary Terms w/ Crime and Punishment Examples
Assonance Assonance refers to repetition of sounds produced by vowels within a sentence or phrase. In this regard assonance can be understood to be a kind of alliteration. What sets it apart from alliterations is that it is the repetition of only vowel sounds. C&P Pg.1 "He had been lucky ENOUGH to ESCAPE an ENCOUNTER..." Pg.9 "....REPLIED the young man, SURPRISED partly at being so DIRECTLY addressed..." Consonance Consonance refers to repetition of sounds in quick succession produced by consonants…...
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The Golden Age of Athens
In Greece, fifth-century BC was a time and place of extraordinary success, economic growth, and global power. Indeed it is now referred as being the Golden Age in the cities of Greece, especially Athens. This period lasted from around 500 to 350 BC, at this point, the cities were flowering both intellectually and culturally. Also, significant changes were made during these years; this includes changes in the fields of art, architecture, government and literature. Many important names contributed to this…...
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“Speaking in Tongues” by Zadie Smith
The daughter of a black Jamaican woman and a white Englishman, she discusses how she grew up speaking in a different accent than she is now. At a given time, she could converse both accents depending on the situation and her choosing (Smith, 13). As she progressed, her childhood accent would diminish progressively to the point where it completely vanished, and all she was left with was her posh British accent. Smith discusses how she continued to speak in her…...
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Memory by Anne Bronte
The following sample essay is about Memory by Anne Bronte. To read the introduction, body, and conclusion of the essay, scroll down. The gender of the narrator cannot be precisely determined but it can be established that the narrator is an adult who happens to be reminiscing on the good old days. From the way the speaker describes we can guess that it is probably a lady. This is in the way she has a strong emotional attachment to flowers.…...
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Characteristics of Romanticism, Realism, Modernism, and Postmodernism
Modernism Biased first person controls narrative PostModernism Multiple narrative voices and worlds Modernism search for meaning/truth-they still exist PostModernism there is no one meaning or truth-both are relative and subject to change Modernism with the exception of the Harlem Renaissance, most writers are still white PostModernism Writers of color/different backgrounds relative and subject to change Modernism Little African American women's writing beyond Zora Neale Hurston and Nella Larsen PostModernism burgeoning group of well-known African American women writers, such as lucille…...
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Media and Culture-Gutenberg Revolution vs. The Internet and Social Media
Name: Tutor: Course: Date: Media and Culture-Gutenberg Revolution vs. The Internet and Social Media The Gutenberg revolution opened the way of learning for many people. Before the revolution, remarkably few people could afford to buy any reading material, and they had limited information. Very few people were mandated with the task of writing the manuscripts, which were often under tight security (Lamberti 49). The revolution made it possible for many people to write their ideas in print, and there was…...
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Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness
My ethnic orientation is Latino American. Both parents were born in America after my grandparents immigrated to America from South America. Latinos are predominantly Spanish speakers. It is essential to note that religion is a vital aspect in the Latino community. The relevance conferred on religion subsequently influences how various decisions are made in life. Close to 70 percent of the Latino, community is identified as being Catholic (Andersen & Taylor, 2006). Their strong ties to religion influence how they…...
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British Literature: Quiz 3 (16th Century)
Utopia (n) no place (literally); a fantastical vision of a New World free from society vices and ills Renaissance (n) the rebirth of art, culture, and intellect started in Italy after the Middle Ages Bastion (n) a fortified place, stronghold Comedy (n) a play that is primarily humorous Immoral (adj) not following accepted moral standards Erudite (adj) learned; scholarly; bookish Sacraments (n) the sacred rituals of the Church, such as communion, baptism, and marriage Conceit (n) an elaborate comparison used…...
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AP Literature Terms P4 (Litotes-Postmodernism)
Litotes A trope that involves making an affirmation by negating its opposite. "Not unkind" means "kind." "Not bad" usually means "good." Loose Sentence A complex sentence in which an independent clause is followed by one or more other elements. It is syntactically complete on the front end. These are less formal, more conversational, and more common in English than periodic sentences. Meiosis A trope involving deliberate understatement, usually for comic, ironic, or satiric effect. Typically involves characterizing something in a…...
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Sociology and What Is Ethnocentrism
The following sample essay is about sociology and ethnocentrism. To read the introduction, body, and conclusion of the essay, scroll down. Ethnocentrism is primarily viewing one’s own culture and deeming it more superior to other cultures in terms of belief systems and moral values. In this ideology, most individuals tend to judge often racially or in relation to ones particular ethnic group. This bias focuses on language, behavior, customs and religion to get a basis of comparison and arguments with…...
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Intro to the Old Testament: Exam 3 Wisdom Literature
Be able to give a general definition of Wisdom Literature -- what forms does it take, to whom is it traditionally attributed, in what circles could it have been produced, what functions does it serve, etc.? Wisdom literature is a genre in biblical text that focuses on teaching lessons that apply universally, the Book of Job, Proverbs, & Qoheleth/Ecclesiastes are wisdom literature; they take the form of riddles, fables, dialogues, & moral stories; social settings: court setting, scribal school, clan/family…...
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English- An Invisible Thread Test Review
English- An Invisible Thread Test Review Symbol An object that represents an abstract concept Two types of symbols Universal and specific for literature Universal symbols Happiness, peace, love, holidays, religion, etc. Literature symbols Unrevelant besides the book. Examples: Black=death, white=pure, White teddy bear The only thing Maurice had to give. It shows appreciation and sacrifice Coin Jar Trust, planning ahead, having a goal Bicycle Better life he could have. It shows responsibility and Maurice maturing Warm cookies Ritual/weekly tradition Bringing…...
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AP Lit Chapter 6 Notes: Symbol, Allegory, and Fantasy
Aim of the Writer To say as much as possible as briefly as possible. Symbol Something that means more than what it suggests on the surface. It may be an object, a person, a situation, an action or some element of meaning. Name Symbolism A name could suggest possible nationality, gender, or something about the character. Symbolic Meaning Is more profound and moving. There are two types of symbols, those that repeatedly shown, or those that gradually develop by realistic…...
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Literary & Linguistic Devices
narrative stance the viewpoint adopted by the character telling the story. "Charlene sat with her back facing the fat man." semantic field A group of words within a text relating to the same topic. "Tyre, wheel, oil, hub-cap" prosodic features the vocal aspects of speech (volume, stress, intonation) that help to convey meaning "you REALLY are getting on my nerves now, GET IT?" context the social situation including audience and purpose in which language is used. "ladies and gentlemen, we…...
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Essay on the Studies of Elinor Keenan and Basso about the Rules of Speaking
Keenan’s ethnography of the Malagasy-speaking people of Madagascar and Basso’s ethnography of Western Apache societies reveal some similarities and differences with mainstream American culture. Unlike American English that is subject first verb final in its syntax, Malagasy is a verb first subject final language. The Malagasy language directly employs sets of French terms in its communication unlike American English that does not directly infuse French in its communication apart from some nouns known to have French origin. In the Malagasy-speaking…...
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rhetorical devies (abstract-generalization)
abtract refers to language that describes concepts rather than concrete images allegory a representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms; figurative treatment of one subject under the guise of another anaphora repetition of a word or words at the beginning of two or more successive verses, clauses, or sentences anecdote a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting or amusing nature antithesis the placing of a sentence or one of…...
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Language and Literature | Grade 8 | Final Exam | Poetry and Literary Terms
alliteration repetition of initial consonant sounds; used to draw attention to certain words or ideas, to imitate sounds, and to create musical effects (EX: sacred stone, silver shoon) Also doesn't have to start with the same letter can end in a "st" sound like "first-water star") allusion reference to a well-know person, place, event, literary work, or work of art (Ex. On the "Wreck of the Hesperus" the daughter prayed to be saved and thought of Christ, calming the waters…...
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Candide: Types of Satire, Parody, Caricature, Burlesque, and Wit
Horation satire satire that is pleasant and amusing - ha ha funny examples: "Waldberghofftrarbk-dikdorff Pangloss' "sufficient reason" - under the bushes Juvenalian satire biting satire - holding up human follies (foolishness) for ridicule examples: war, rape, religion, optimism, corruption in the church Motif element that is repeated at least three times in a work of literature example: THE GARDEN 1. Allusion to "earthly paradise" chpt 2 2. "underbrush" "woods they called a park" - Pangloss and Paquette at the castle…...
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English 11 Am Lit Unit 12 Realism & Local Color
realism a concern with faithfully depicting subject matter or representing real life accurately in literature local color writing portrays the life of a particular geographical location; rich in picturesque details reflecting the scenery, quaint customs, and dialect of a region naturalism a view of life which emphasizes a detached scientific and photographic accuracy which includes everything and selects nothing Realistic Period In American literature, the period between 1865 and 1900 dialect regional language used by a writer to make his…...
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Frame Narrative Terms
frame a structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse. Example: a group of pilgrims exchanging stories while on the road is the ~ for Chacer's Canterbury Tales genre A term used to describe literary forms, such as novel, play, and essay hubris excessive pride that often affects tone humanism a belief that emphasizes faith and optimism in human potential and creativity hyperbole overstatement; gross exaggeration for rhetorical effect image a word or phrase representing…...
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8.3 Greek Mythology & Literature
The Greeks created what to explain the world? Myths Ancient Greek literature provides some of the worlds greatest what and what? Poems and stories Greek what lives on and influences our world even today? Literature Mythology? Body of stories about gods or heroes that tries to explain how the world works Homer? Author of two great epic poems, the Iliad and the odyssey Sappho? Most famous lyrical poet of Ancient Greece Aesop? Author of the worlds most famous set of…...
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Pride & Prejudice / Letters to Alice – Quotes & Analysis
Weldon's didactic tone speaks to the reader through the character of Alice "..." showing the common attitude of her contemporary audience (Alice) because she has no appreciation for the historic text Weldon's didactic tone speaks to the reader through the character of Alice "you find her boring, petty and irrelevant... you cannot imagine what purpose there can be in your reading her" #commonattitudeofcontemporaryaudience(Alice)noappreciation Weldon uses the rhetorical question "..." this carries Weldon's purpose of encouraging appreciation of the literary canon…...
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A Beka Themes in Literature
God Sees the Truth, but Waits STORY. A young Russian merchant is accused of murder and sent to Siberia, it seems the truth will never be known, while in prison he met the man who had actually murdered the merchant. By Leo Tolstoy. Explorer of the Stars STORY. Biography of Galileo and his first telescope, which he named Old Discoverer. By Helen Acker. Success POEM. About how success can carry you to a noble end, although sometimes it carries you…...
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Early American Literature Lesson: William Bradford
Why was literacy a prime concern in the Massachusetts Bay colony? So people could read the bible and protect themselves from sin. How does early American English differ from contemporary English? Early American English is generally more formal. Which of the following statements gives the best summation of life in Plymouth Plantation? There was discord and tension among the settlers, but they resolved their differences. The first surviving book of american poetry was written by which puritan author? Anne bradstreet…...
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AP Literary terms 5 + 6 principles of theme
Third person narrator focuses on feeling of one character omniscient knows all and everything about characters objective point of view narrorator who is totally impersonal tells story Polysyndeton Sentence which uses a conjuction with NO commas to seperate items in a series. EX: X and Y and Z protagonist Central character in a story who drives the action usually the hero or anti-hero Pun a play on words based on multiple meanings of a word Quatrain Poem consisting of four…...
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Epigrams, Aphorisms and Witticisms in The Importance of Being Earnest
The truth is rarely pure and never simple. Modern life would be very tedious if it were either, and modern literature an impossibility. Algernon (to Jack) The modern sympathy with invalids is morbid. Illness of any kind is hardly a thing to be encouraged in others. Lady Bracknell (to Algernon) The amount of women who flirt with their own husbands is scandalous. It is simply washing one's clean linen in public. Algernon (to Jack) It is important not to keep…...
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Japan Art History
What years defined the Jomon Period in neolithic Japan? 10500 - 300 BCE Name the specific type of pattern that is characteristic of Jomon pottery. Chord-patterned with sticks and rope. Bean applique design called toryumon that later developed into linear applique and a finger nail-like impression. What was the pottery mostly used for? Boiling starchy tubers and plants. The use of breakable pottery suggests what? A semi-sedentary lifestyle where their hunter-gatherer culture was subject to minimal movement of the tribes.…...
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Western Civilization ch6
Which statement best describes the position of the Pharisees in Palestine during the first century C.E.? The Pharisees believed in life after death and a system of individual rewards and punishments. Most of what we know about Jesus was written down: between c. 70 and 100 C.E. Jesus is the central figure in Christianity, but Paul was important: as founder of the universal church, giving it theology and organization. By the end of the third century, the involvement of women…...
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Analyzing the Meaning of Art
http://media.education2020.com/evresources/1086-03-02-02-00_files/i0220000.jpg Why is Bernini's sculpture of the biblical character, David (above), different from other famous sculptures of David? c. The sculpture shows David as active and ready for battle. http://media.education2020.com/evresources/1086-03-02-02-00_files/i0190000.jpg When the artist painted this piece, what circumstance was the artist trying to criticize in society? c. The mistreatment of women in France. Which form of art allows the observer to learn about the artist through his/her work? d. Biographical How the art relates to the artist's personal concept of…...
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Honors English 10 Semester 1
Members of a family share certain values. Members of a family share certain values. Values and beliefs are passed on from the older family members to the younger. Values can be either good or not so good. A good value from my family would be to be respectful of your elders. However, some might see that as old fashioned and think older people are just a waste of space. Some families might only eat certain foods that they were taught…...
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A Comparison of Rococo and Neoclassical Sculptures
Throughout recorded history, art has changed to depict and represent different values and the way of life idealized by the people of the time. Just as history can be used to see a change in art and life, it can also be used to see similarities and differences between painters, sculptors, and musicians. Artists in the 1750’s and into the early 1800’s are referred to as rococo and neoclassical artists. Rococo art is characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque…...
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Exploring Romanticism.
This paper example reveals the main arguments and ideas related to Romanticism. Read more about Romanticism below. Romanticism was a time in which imagination, irrationality, and emotion were considered more important that rationality and intellect. Writers of the Romantic time period appreciated the beauty of nature and emotion. Goethe, along with many other Romantic writers, used nature to help him express the kind of mood he was trying to create in specific scenes. In the text 'Faust', Goethe uses nature…...
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Deconstruction of Frost at midnight by Coleridge
Frost at midnight by Coleridge is a conversational poem set in an isolated cottage during the tranquility of night. The tone is personal and enweaves a religious process within a dream connotation. "The Frost performs its secret ministry" at the beginning of stanza one, is implied personification used to establish a magical and religious air, this is done so as to synchronize with the overwhelming silence of nature and the natural act of frost falling outside. Such technique of nature's…...
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Research Proposal on Urbanization
Urbanization is the process of the increase of the role of cities in the life and development of the human society. The core factors which cause urbanization are the concentration and growth of industry in big cities, the increase of their cultural and political functions and the higher possibility of employment. A characteristic feature of urbanization is the constant flow of population from the rural areas into a big city with the purpose to find work, entertain, study, etc. The…...
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