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Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Symbolism with Examples
Simile (Definition) Comparing things that at first don't seem similar using "like" or "as" or "than" Personification (Definition) Having a non-human object act like it is a person Metaphor (Definition) Saying one object IS something that it really can't be. Symbolism (Definition) Using a word to stand for something with a deeper meaning Metaphor (Example) Time is money. Personification (Example) The sun played hide and seek with the clouds. Simile (Example) She is as sweet as pie. Personification (Example) The…...
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Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 & 2 Study Questions
Where did the bus drop the two men off? 2 miles from the ranch near salinas river How is George described? short, small, slim, working man How is Lennie described? big, broad shoulders, walks like a bear, no arm movement when he walks What does Lennie take out of his pocket that gets him yelled at by George? A dead mouse What did Lennie want to do with it? he wanted to pet it Where are George and Lennie going?…...
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English III A – Dark Romanticism Topic Exam – 100%
In Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick, which ailment of mankind is best symbolized by Ahab's plight? In Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick, which ailment of mankind is best symbolized by Ahab's plight? Which excerpt from Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick best develops the theme of the novel concerning man's insistence on manufacturing his own destruction. And not only that, but moody stricken Ahab stood before them with a crucifixion in his face; in all the nameless regal overbearing dignity of some mighty woe.…...
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Hebrew poetry is emphasized in Esther? None
1. Which book is not considered a book of poetry? Esther 2. What is the most important feature of Hebrew poetry? Parallelism 3. What characteristic of Hebrew poetry is this: "Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! Many are they that rise up against me" (Ps 3:1) Parallelism 5. "I cried to thee, O Lord, and unto the Lord I made supplication" (Ps 29: 8). This is an example of a chiastic pattern known as ABBA 6. Psalm 119…...
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Perrine’s Literature Structures, Sound, & Sense 11th Ed. (Drama)
Through actors First way drama presents its actions. On a stage Second way drama presents its actions. Before an audience Third way drama presents its actions. Soliloquy A speech which a character, alone on stage, addresses himself or herself. Aside A brief speech in which a character turns from the person being addressed to speak directly to the audience. Catharsis Emotional release. Hamartia Criminal act committed in ignorance of some material fact or even for the sake of a greater…...
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Abeka 11th grade American Literature, Quiz 16
Elisabeth Elliot "Mission Accomplished" Carl Sandburg "Young Abe Lincoln" Jesse Stuart The Thread That Runs So True Marian Anderson The author of the following quote: "I was born. ..in a room my parents had rented when they were married" Teacher Jesse Stuart's occupation. "Mission Accomplished" This quote is from " God, send me soon to the Aucas". Perfection The moral achievement that Ben Franklin attempted. Jim Elliott Was the missionary that tried to reach the Aucas. Singing The talent that…...
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Literary Characteristics of Wisdom Literature
synonymous parallelism second line repeats the same idea as the first with different vocabulary synonymous parallelism the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the holy one is the beginning of understanding antithetical parallelism second line draws contrast with that is said "better this than that" antithetical parallelism A food despises his fathers instruction, but he who receives correction is prudent stairlike parallelism second line builds on or adds to the idea stairlike parallelism O…...
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The Literature of the Americas II Test
Which of the following words *best* describes Francesca's tone? commanding In "Lifeguard Rules!," how does the author mostly reveal the character of Francesca? through other peoples' views of her Which of the following statements *best* identifies a lesson the reader can learn after reading "Lifeguard Rules?" Although pools are fun, reckless behavior can be dangerous In this sentence, the water *most likely* symbolizes a forbidden object of temptation "Love After Love" - Which of the following words *best* describes the…...
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Psychology-Ch. 4 Sleep and Dreams
biological rhythms are periodic physiological fluctuations in the body. biological rhythms We are unaware of most _______, such as the rise and fall of hormones and accelerated and decelerated cycles of brain activity, but they can influence our behavior. biological rhythms These rhythms are controlled by biological clocks, which include annual or seasonal cycles such as the migration of birds and the hibernation of bears, and 24-hour cycles such as the sleep/wake cycle and temperature changes in the human body.…...
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Realism, Naturalism, and the Harlem Renaissance
1861-1864 dates of realism era civil war realist literature was created during and after the... realism literature that accurately portrays what is going on in society and how ordinary people are living their lives what is going on in society, ordinary people live their lives realism accurately portrays _____ and how _____ photograph realist writing can be referred to as a ____ in words environment, manners realist writers attempted to reproduce the ____ and _____ of everyday life regionalism created…...
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Examples of sentences (periodic and strung-along)
periodic sentence And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. strung along sentence (loose) Bells rang, filling the air with their clangor, startling pigeons into flight from every belfry, bringing people into the streets to hear the news. periodic sentence Hate, an emotion that we often use as a defense mechanism, is based on…...
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Contemporary Literary Criticism
What does Joan Elizabeth Easterley's thesis propose about "Young Goodman Brown"? Goodman Brown's wife, Faith, is one symbol in the short story Which of the following is not a biblical symbol? Faith's pink ribbon Which of the following abstract nouns is central to "Young Goodman Brown"? Doubt Which of the following titles from Young Goodman Brown is a compound noun? Goodman Which term correctly identifies the italicized word in the sentence below? In truth, all through the haunted forest there…...
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American Literature: American Renaissance
What is the origin of American Renaissance? Scholar originated the phrase "American Renaissance: Art and expression in the age of Emerson and Whitman In American literature, the American Renaissance was a period of what? During which many literary works most widely considered America masterpieces were produced. The American Renaissance was inspired in part by what? A new focus on humanism as a way to move from calvinism (Puritanism) What was the thematic center of the American Renaissance according to Matthiessen?…...
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How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster Analysis
idiosyncrasy a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual milquetoast a person who is timid or submissive incredulous (of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something apparatus a group or combination of instruments, machinery, tools, materials, etc., having a particular function or intended for a specific use arbitrary based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system inherently existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute…...
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The Outsiders: Vocabulary 11.5/Examples of Literary Devices
hyperbole "Johnny was scared of his own shadow." simile "I knew I was as white as I felt, and I was shaking like a leaf." metaphor "Life was one big joke to Two-bit." personification "Two-Bit's dancing gray eyes were stormy." oxymoron "I started at a dead run for the church, and the man caught my arm." idiom "Unlike Ponyboy, Soda never cracked a book or went to the movies." alliteration "They walked around slowly, silently, smiling." imagery "The clouds changed…...
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Escape Literature vs Interpretative Literature
Main purpose is entertainment escape literature emphasizes plot twists, surprises escape literature meant to bring us closer to understanding reality interpretative literature takes readers away from problems escape literature usually states (directly or indirectly) a cliche escape literature contains a sympathetic hero or heroine escape literature usually has a realistic ending that makes the reader consider the implications of the theme interpretative literature usually has a happy and satisfying ending escape literature contains a realistic protagonist (exhibits both positive and…...
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Melting Point Lab
What is Melting Point? one of the characteristic physical properties of a solid What is Melting Point used for? to characterize a known compound (if you had to choose between several known compounds) to record a physical characteristic for a new compound (important for comparison between compounds) to establish purity of a known compound (if an experiment reliably forms this known compound OR if you are taking a melting point of a known compound) What kind of compounds will melt…...
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Abeka American Literature Test 12 (Final Exam)
jonathan edwards who wrote Sinners In The Hands of An Angry God francis hopkinson who wrote The Battle Of Kegs timothy dwight who wrote Psalm 137 billy sunday who wrote Nuts for Skeptic to Crack william bradford who wrote Of Plymouth Plantaion anne bradstreet who wrote Author of Her Book benjamin franklin who wrote Poor Richard's Almanac james fenimore cooper who wrote The Deerslayer william cullen bryant who wrote Thantopsis phillis wheatley who wrote From Africa to America noah webster…...
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How to Read Literature Like a Professor Ch 1-13
Quests Chapter 1: "Every trip is a quest (except when it is not)" A quest consists of 5 things: a quester, a place to go, a stated reason to go there, challenges on the way, & a real reason to be going there The real reason for a quest is always self-knowledge, self-fulfillment, self-discovery Ex: Huckleberry Finn, Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien, Star Wars, Crying of Lot 49 Acts of Communion Chapter 2: "Nice to Eat With You:…...
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Characteristics of Contemporary Literature
Multiple meanings of the word "game" War, mind games, jax Evidence of the men being crazy in "Game" Playing jax, writing on the walls, repetition of phrases, & being obsessed with each other's weapons What the men in "Game" represent Russia & USA acting childish in war What are the men's hidden guns represent? Nuclear weapons What the keys do in "Game" launch bombs How "Game" is an example of Contemporary Literature Uses multiple meanings How "Everything Stuck to Him"…...
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HSED 643 Learning Theories
Adult Learning TheoryK.P. Cross CAL Model - Characteristics of Adult LearnersPersonal Characteristics:- Aging- Life phases- Developmental stagesSituational Characteristics:- Part-time vs full-time learning- Voluntary vs compulsory learningPrinciples- Adult learning programs should capitalize on the experience of the participants- Adult learnering programs should adapt to the aging limitations of the participants- Adults should be challenged to move to increasingly advanced stages of personal development- Adults should have as much choice as possible in the availability and organization of learning programs AndragogyMalcolm Knowles…...
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Themes of medieval literature
Loyalty Strength Courage Heroism Eager to commemorate courageous acts Good vs. evil Fatalism & fate Haunted by the sea Awareness of the dangers & shortness of life An epic is... -long narrative poem -about heroes who are ethical & strong & complete glorified quests -mixture of myth & legend...
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84% FAIL Gothic Novel Test: Jekyll & Hyde
To summarize a text means to succinctly state the supporting details of the text in the author's words. central ideas of the text using the author's words. descriptions of the main characters in one's own words. central ideas of the text using one's own word central ideas of the text using one's own words. . . . and the next moment, I had sprung to my feet and leaped back against the wall, my arms raised to shield me from…...
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American Literature Test 1
Colonial New England period is also known as what? Puritan Era When was Jamestown established? 1607 When did the Separatists come to the New World? 1620 When did the Puritans come to America? 1630 When the Puritans came to America, where did they land? Massachusetts Bay What are the literary characteristics of the Colonial New England period? Unadorned, simple, useful, natural, utalitarian, didactic, and Biblical What are the Genres of the Colonial New England period? Propaganda (early), sermons, biographies, histories,…...
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Introduction to Contemporary Literature of the Twenty-First Century 60%
And so Gogol's formal education begins. At the top of sheets of scratchy pale yellow paper he writes out his pet name again and again, and the alphabet in capitals and lowercase. He learns to add and subtract, and to spell his first words. In the front covers of the textbooks from which he is taught to read he leaves his legacy, writing his name in number-two pencil below a series of others. Which central idea of the passage is…...
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Research Final Exam
Quantitative research uses the following methods of data collection except Participant observation (Methods are: Surveys, questionnaires, and psychosocial instruments) One purpose of an institutional review board is to Ensure that the rights of research subjects are protected A nurse is reading a research article. This article describes a study in which the subjects had blood measurements taken in a group who exercised regularly as compared with a group who didn't regularly exercise, with follow up blood pressure measurements over the…...
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21st Century Literature Reviewer
Gregorio Brillantes REGION 3: Faith, Time, Love, and Dr. Lazaro Pedro Bucaneg REGION 1: Biag ni Lam ang Rita C. Tuban ARMM: The Conquest of North Borneo Anonymous REGION 5: The legend of Mount Mayon Anonymous REGION 12: The story of creation Edith Tiempo REGION 2: Bonsai Andres Bonifacio NCR: Pag-ibig sa tinubuang lupa Anonymous REGION 6: Hinilawod myth Vicente de Veyra REGION 8: Huy, Lider Paz Marquez Benitez REGION 4: Dead stars Amador Daguio CAR: Man of earth Pre-colonial…...
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6th Grade Literature Simile, Metaphor, Personification
metaphor "...a stack of wooden bowls, their sides smoothed to velvet." simile "....her backbone felt like a pipe full of cold running water..." simile "I'm about dry as dust." personification "So the road when humbly by and made its way" simile "But as the same time he ad a kind of grace, like a well oiled marionette." personification "The sun was only just opening its own eye..." simile "It (the music) was like a ribbon tying her to familiar things."…...
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1999 ap lit exam questions – "Remembrance"
The poem deals with all of the following EXCEPT the A) aftermath of a terrible loss B) discipline required to address grief C) power of time to alter grief D) emotions experienced as grief abates E) happiness that follows after grief has passed E) happiness that follows after grief has passed The second stanza (lines 5-8) primarily serves to A) dramatize the power of thoughts to sustain romantic feelings in the speaker B) indicate how loneliness causes the speaker to…...
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5 image grammar brush strokes
absolute brush stroke consists of a noun and an -ing word; usually you can add one or two of these to the beginning or end of a sentence; but if you add three, or if you drop these into the middle of a sentence, they loose some power; absolute brush stroke ENGINE SMOKING, GEARS GRINDING, the car went into the parking lot; The car went into the parking lot, WHEELS SQUEAKING, BUMPER DRAGGING. appositive brush stroke like capturing the same…...
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2.0 Zulu: Literature Answers
Indikimba Themes Uthando Love Ubandlululo Discrimination Imali Money ngoba uThoko noSifiso bethandana futhi bazophikelela ukushadana because Thoko and Sifiso love each other and will persist to marry each other ngoba uMshengu noMaNdlela abafuni uThoko ukushada uSifiso ngoba uyinkawu because Mshengu and MaNdlela don't want Thoko to marry Sifiso because he is an albino UMshengu ufuna uThoko ukukhokhela imali uwufundise ngayo Mshengu wants Thoko to pay him back the money for her education Abalingiswa Characters Ubaba kaThoko Thoko's father (1) Uyise…...
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Winston’s Thoughts on Julia and Charrington
Winston think Julia is a part of... The thought police This person is living a ghost like existence. Charrington What do the bells of St. Clements say? Lemons and Oranges Why have other totalitarian governments failed? They allow martyrs, the party does not What is the ministry of plenty responsible for? Rationing and controlling food What is the ministry of truth responsible for? Propaganda; Correcting news, entertainment, education, and fine arts What is the ministry of love responsible for? Law…...
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7 LITERARY STANDARDS FOR WORLD LITERATURE
ARTISTRY This is a quality which appeals to our sense of beauty. INTELLECTUAL VALUE A literary work that stimulates thought. SUGGESTIVENESS Associated with the emotion of a literary piece. SPIRITUAL VALUE Elevates the spirit by bringing out the moral values of a person or situation. PERMANENCE A great work of literature endures UNIVERSALITY Great literature is timeless. STYLE This is the peculiar way in which a writer sees life, forms his ideas and expresses them....
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Bible Studies Questions & Answers CWV Topic 3 SG
Summarize Isaiah 59:1-2. -Our problem is internal (sinful nature) -Our sinful nature separates us from God -God can save everyone and hears everyone Judges 21:25 says "In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes" (Deut 12:8; Prov 12:15, 26:12). What does this refrain indicate about the spiritual state of the people? The people had a weak moral compass and allowed themselves to succumb to temptations What is the prophecy in…...
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Elements of Literature: Plot Story Map Definitions to Know
Plot The order of events in a story. The plot of the story is made up of the problem, important events and the resolution. Exposition The exposition (introduction) happens in the beginning of a story; this is where the reader is introduced to the characters (who is in the story) and the setting (where & when does the story take place) Rising Action The part of the story that develops the conflict, or problem, through a series of exciting events.…...
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Anglo-Saxon Society Characteristics and Values
Courage admired men for outstanding courage,whatever tribe they came from Loyalty believed in the importance of loyalty to a leader and to the tribe Personal Valor Valued fierce personal valor, which was necessary for survival Courtesy Received persons of rank with grave courtesy, whatever their tribe or people. Generous Ruler was expected to be generous to those who were loyal Shortness of Life Everyone was aware of the shortness of life and of the passing away of all things. Fate…...
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Speak Literary Devices (Examples)
Alliteration "The driver downshifts to drag us over the hills. The engine clanks, which makes the guys in the back holler something obscene" (3). "She is bursting with Merryweather Pride, all perk and pep and purple" (26). Allusion "The first thing to go is the mirror. It is screwed to the wall, so I cover it with a poster of Maya Angelou that the librarian gave me" (50). Allusion "I checked out a book from the library, Dracula, by Bram…...
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American Literature 2130 Final Exam
Which of the following best describes women roles in the marketplace during the antebellum period? Women were very active in the antebellum literary marketplace, particularly through publication in newspaper and magazines Which of the following problems have recent critics frequently raised about the construction of the so-called American Renaissance? Studies of the American Renaissance have tended to exclude the significant contributions of women and minority writers. Frederick Douglass displayed a powerful capacity to stir both readers of his printed work…...
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BJU Explorations in Literature Unit Three Review
hospitalization (of the author's son) inciting incident of "Stopover in Queretaro" as one gives, he should to expect to receive application that could NOT be made after reading "Martin and Abraham Lincoln" friendship is more powerful (than tribal hatred) main idea in "The Buffalo dance" Lushkoff protagonist in "The Beggar" flashback what Pete Stalling, the narrator in "Most Valuable Player," uses to interrupt the action of the game to give background info she asks for food and a mirror the…...
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Romanticism and Realism in American Literature
Germany The Romantic movement originated in Rationalism/Age of Reason Romanticism can be described as a reaction against the limitations of this 18th-century American enlightenment movement marked by an emphasis on: Rationality rather than tradition. American Romanticism Literary movement that is characterized by the distrust of civilization, fascination with the journey, celebrating the individual spirit, and a love of the beauty of nature. Fireside Poets Also known as the Schoolroom or Household Poets — were a group of 19th-century American poets…...
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