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Early American Literature Test – Atkins 2017
What does the speaker claim at the beginning of "To My Dear and Loving Husband"? Her relationship is the best that there ever was. Which description from "Upon the Burning of Our House" shows the speaker's belief that faith in God is more important than earthly possessions? "moldering dust" The speaker of "Upon the Burning of Our House" reveals her belief that God is protective when she says that God will provide everything she needs Bradstreet uses hyperbole in the…...
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English 3 Unit 10 Vocabulary
the words surrounding unfamiliar words that help determine the meaning for the reader context the smallest unit of meaning in a word (prefix, root, suffix) morpheme Which of the following are major lexicographical works mentioned in this section? a. Oxford English Dictionary b. American Dictionary c. Dictionary of Spoken English d. Dictionary of the English Language a b d a word whose meaning is opposite the meaning of another word, e.g., tall/short antonym the history of a word's development and…...
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Medieval Epic Poetry
Who poems were combined to create Gilgamesh? Five Sumerian poems Who wrote The Iliad? Homer Who wrote The Odyssey? Homer The Mahabharata is an epic narrative of what war? Kurukshetra War What is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Ramayana? The Mahabharata Who wrote Metamorphoses? Ovid What is the French epic poem based on the Battle of Roncevaux? The Song of Roland Who wrote The Divine Comedy? Dante Alighieri This epic poem…...
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Literary Devices
Alliteration the repetition of consonant sounds (generally initial consonants) in words close together Assonance the repetition of vowel sounds without the repetition of consonants Onomatopoeia the use of words that make a sound like the action represented by the word Figurative language language that cannot be taken literally or seriously because it is written to create a special effect or feeling hyperbole a deliberate exaggeration or overstatement used for emphasis that can also be a part of a person's everyday…...
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EOC ENGLISH I WRITING
Adjective This is a word that modifies a noun or a pronoun. Adverb This is a word that modifies a verb, an adverb or an adjective. Affix This is a syllable or word element that can only occur in front of a root or stem, or at the end of a root or stem. Ambiguity This is the state of having more than one possible meaning which often leads to misunderstanding because the meaning is not clear. Analogy This is…...
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What is the significance of Plato’s choice of the dialogue form
Plato is known throughout history as the author of some of the most poetic, lively, interesting and probing dialogues ever written. Not only are they crucial in the philosophical development of the western world, they are also literary classics in their own right. But, to what extent was this success dependent on the form in which Plato chose to convey his teachings: the dialogue form? Why did Plato use the dialogue form rather than straight poetry or prose like his…...
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Ancient Humanities
The following sample essay on "Ancient Humanities": I plan to take you through the ancient times with a journey with art. We will start in the Mesopotamia where you can see the Cuneiform writing which was the first form of known writing. They had a belief in Polytheism which I the belief in many Gods. It was their belief that the Gods power flows through the king. The next step would be to go to the Ancient Egyptian. They developed…...
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There are many similarities between ‘looking for a rain god’ and ‘Veronica’
I agree with the statement above, "There are many similarities between 'Looking for a rain god' and 'Veronica'. Both of the stories are written in a way that draws the reader into the stories picture, the other similarity is that of the themes. The themes, which the two stories include, are those of poverty, isolation, death and helplessness. Both stories are set in countries and places, which are far removed from ours in distance and culture adding to the similarities…...
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The relationship between God and human beings
The following sample essay on Mysticism, according to Evelyn Underhill is "The great spiritual current that goes through all religions". Mysticism seeks to understand the nature and relationship of the human soul and God. The mystical aspect of Islam is known as Sufism (tasawwuf) and in practice is the seeking of an intimate relationship with God through meditative practice or the behaviour of self-denial, the ultimate aim, to achieve union with God. Sufis want to know God in the heart,…...
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How far do you agree with this statement?
To a large degree, culture determines behaviour. How far do you agree with this statement? It is the general opinion in our society that culture is the major and primary determinant of behaviour, but by no means is it the only one. This essay aims to look into the evidence regarding the above statement and in doing so come to a conclusion as to whether it really is culture that makes us as we are. In order to fully understand…...
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Chapter 4 & 5- Music Appreciation
Syllabic if each word is set to a seprate note, a musical line is Mellismatic is one syllable spread over several notes in a melody line Vernacular the texts for secular music is the middle ages were written in the style Gregorian Chant was developed in the middle ages, is was always sing in latin and is monophonic Hildegard of Bingen was an abbess, a composer and an author Guillaume de Machaut was a french composer who wrote the first…...
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"Mutability" and "A Defence of Poetry" by Percy Bysshe Shelley (E2020)
In "A Defence of Poetry," Shelley suggests that emotions experienced in life are constantly changing. Which lines from "Mutability" can also be seen as a reflection of this idea? A. Streaking the darkness radiantly!—yet soon Night closes round, and they are lost for ever B. We rest.—A dream has power to poison sleep; We rise.—One wandering thought pollutes the day C. We feel, conceive or reason, laugh or weep; Embrace fond woe, or cast our cares away D. Man's yesterday…...
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Comparative Essay
In "Bassackwards: Construction Spanish and Other Signs of the Times," by Jay Nordlinger, delivers a message to Native Americans and immigrants who speak many different languages. This message states that in America, English must be used as the only common and official language. Jake Jamieson redelivers the same message in his writing “The English-Only Movement," Government, companies, or bosses at construction jobs. As Nordlinger describes, America nowadays faces a challenge of keeping English the only official language. Spanish has become…...
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Hostile Environment
Hostile Environment Harassment occurs when unwanted sexual conduct interferes with a person's work. This interference doesn't necessarily have to be of a material nature which can be valued in monetary terms but it can be anything which makes the work environment intimidating. Hostile Environment Harassment is also often associated with verbal misconduct which embarrasses or humiliates a victim, which in turn could lead to lower job satisfaction and performance. (Barry & Shaw, 1998) Quid-Pro-Quo Harassment is when a person uses…...
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Poetry PreTest 7th grade
What is a stanza? a fixed number of verse lines arranged in a definite metrical pattern, forming a unit of a poem What is rhyme? the repetition of the same or similar sounds in words that appear near each other in a poem What is end rhyme? similar sounding words that come at the ends of lines of poetry What is hyperbole? an extreme exaggeration What is irony? the opposite of what is expected "Sue smells like a rose" is…...
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My interpretations of the Wizard of Oz
The following sample essay on "My interpretations of the Wizard of Oz" a story about family values. "The Wizard of Oz" is a popular Children's Literature in the world. After reading various of interpretation theories in internet. For example, Parable on Populism of Littlefield, Henry , Analogy between the Yellow Brick Road and the Information Superhighway of Gandy, Oscar , The Wizard of Oz as a Secular Myth of Nathanson, Paul and Salman Rushdie's Theories of Oz and so on.…...
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Social Institution of the Family
Abstract The social institution of the family is one of our oldest institutions. Through the years it has gone through some changes and many challenges. In this paper I will describe what the social institution of the family is, its functions, how it is failing in the United States, and how other countries are dealing with these issues. The Family as a Social Institution Introduction A social institution is an organization that puts in place a set of norms to…...
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Percy Bysshe Shelley "A Defence of Poetry" 1821
imagination the perception of value of the quantities of life: "reason is to the imagination as the instrument to the agent, as the body to the spirit, as the shadow to the substance" Aeolian harp man is the instrument over which imagination runs its fingers Poets as legislators neoplatonic - poets, because they see the order and complexity of the world, are the ones who fashion society, he sees the future in the present - they are prophets in that…...
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2. romantic and victorian poetry
One type of revolution that is not directly linked to the Romantic movement in England is a religious revolution Lyrical Ballads was first published in 1798 The author of the Preface to Lyrical Ballads is William Wordsworth Romantic poetry is sometimes criticized because it is too subjective Wordsworth's theory is that poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings According to the Romantic theory, a poet creates a poem after meditating on the subject A goal of Romantic poetry was…...
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The Problem of Hell
The existence of a place for those who are corrupt and sinful, a place so full of misery and pain, a home to agony for all eternity is frightful for anyone to imagine. It has many names and connections with religions - the most common name in Western Christian culture is Hell. For centuries, this abode of the damned has put fear into the hearts of Christians, keeping them aligned with the ethical and moral view of their faith. While…...
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Whitman’s Free Verse and Epic Poetry
Which element contributes most to Whitman's poetry of free verse? Regular metrical feet What can you conclude about Whitman's epic poetry from these lines from "Song of Myself" I celebrate myself, and sing myself/And what I assume you shall,/ For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. He uses science to support his idea of the epic poem Which elements of free verse are found in this passage from "Song of Myself"? I, now thirty-seven years old…...
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Walt Whitman: Reading Quiz
I Hear America Singing: Which statement best describes the main idea of I Hear America Singing? All different kinds of people come together to make America great I Hear America Singing: How does the speaker of the poem create a sense of unity among the Americans who are off doing their own things? Through the use of parallel structure I Hear America Singing: How do the workers seem to feel about their respective "songs"? They feel a sense of satisfaction…...
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Voices and Viewpoints Poems by Stephen Crane k12 Wiva American Literature
Lesson Introduction: Poems by Stephen Crane Stephen Crane was one of the most prominent literary naturalists of the late 1800s. In this lesson, you will learn about naturalism and examine the language and themes of several poems written by Stephen Crane. Before You Read: Poems by Stephen Crane Before you begin reading the poetry of Stephen Crane, learn about the life and times of the poet. Use the Student Guide to take notes and answer questions as you work through…...
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Elegy: Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard[QUIZ]
Which is the best paraphrase of the following lines? On some fond breast the parting soul relies, Some pious drops the closing eye requires . . . Every dying person needs someone to mourn his or her passing. What time of the day best describes the opening of the poem? dusk In this poem, Gray chiefly laments the deaths of those people whose potential abilities were never realized. Gray hopes to be remembered as being generous and sincere. Toward the…...
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Quiz-Elegy written in a country churchyard
Similar to other elegies in that arises from The personal experience of the poet Which is the best paraphrase of the following lines? On some fond breast... Every dying person needs someone to mourn his or her passing Poetry in the romantic style reflects a concern for all of the following except Religion The central idea of Elegy is that The great and the lowly find equality in death Toward the of Elegy the poet seems to take most comfort…...
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World Literature (English 4)
"Subha" by Rabindranath Tagore Why is the girl's name ironic? It means "sweetly speaking," and the girl cannot speak. What does the passage reveal about gender roles in Esquivel's culture? Women work in the kitchen to prepare meals but are humble about their work. Which archetype does Persephone exemplify in this poem? Ingénue "Women on the Breadlines" by Meridel LeSueur What is one of the themes in this piece? Women are suffering, and there doesn't seem to be any relief…...
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APWH Chapter 10- From Tang to the Mongols
Over the course of the three centuries before the rise of the Sui Dynasty C. Buddhism developed a much wider following among the Chinese people Which of the following statements is not a valid observation about the Sui Dynasty? C. It permanently incorporated Korea in to the Chinese domain. The name given to the Asian region northwest of traditional China that was pacified by the Tang was A. Xinjiang. The Sui Dynasty C. completed the new Grand Canal system linking…...
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Humanities Questions and Answers Chapter 10-12
Why did early Buddhists believe portraying Buddha in art was impossible? He had passed to nirvana What is the goal of every Tibetan Mahayana Buddhist before crossing into paradise? To help others reach enlightenment Song painters valued landscape above other subjects because it embodied the principle behind all things in their belief system In the exiled Song scholar-painters' art during Mongol rule, bamboo symbolized Chinese peoples' ability to bend and not break. Japan's capital was moved to Heian-ko between 784…...
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World Religions Final Exam
The Shinto creation myth may have united what? the beliefs of several tribes Shinto and Confucianism particularly had what feature in common? veneration of ancestors The emperor of Japan came to be considered a father figure for the whole country. This shows influence of? confucianism A biblical letter to an early Christian or Christian community is called an epistle Shinto has helped the Japanese maintain a sense of what? unique identity Jesus summarized Jewish traditions and laws as commandments to…...
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Humanities Final
Why did Jesus of Nazareth identify himself as the Messiah? He never made his claim, his followers did What promise became the foundation of Christian faith? Resurrection Which sect is associated with the Dead Sea Scrolls? Essenes Why is the Masads one of the most symbolic cities in all of Israel? Sacrifice of the Jews Why are the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke known as the synoptic gospels? Tell the same stories From which cult did Christianity draw baptism,…...
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Chapter 4 test review
sound effect Onomatopoeia is a(n) _____. exaggeration Hyperbole is _____. sonnets Elizabeth Barrett Browning is best known for her _____. clerihew aabb rhyme satirizing someone apostrophe addressed to something nonliving or nonhuman metonymy part for whole; whole for part assonance repetition of vowel sounds in accented syllables limerick anapestic comic verse form alliteration repetition of initial sounds consonance repetition of final consonant sounds in accented syllables ballade three stanzas and an envoy personification attributes human will to something nonhuman FASLSE…...
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Chapter 3 Test Review
True The Romantic concept of imagination is that it refers to the synthetic action of the mind. t The Victorian Age is characterized by variety in thoughts and lifestyles. f The franchise remained an exclusive privilege of the aristocrats until 1867. Tennyson The Victorian whose poetry is characterized by ambivalence is love Elizabeth Barrett Browning's "Sonnet 43" primarily expresses Wordsworth and Coleridge Which poets made up the first generation of Romantics? "In Memoriam" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson This poet was…...
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Is Music a Luxury or Necessity?
The following sample essay on Music Is Indeed a luxury but also an importance of survival. Many people who will go through tough times will listen music to keep them calm or even take them away to a fantasy world. I believe music is necessary to survival considering the amount of musicians in the world,if music was suddenly gone the world would seem very bleak and boring with no seeming light. Music can convey every single emotion and other topics…...
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Satire in Le Misanthrope
The following sample essay on The Misanthrope Satire is primarily a literary genre or form, although in practice it can also be found in the graphic and performing arts, such as plays. In satire; vices, follies, abuses, and shortcomings are held up to ridicule, with the intent of shaming individuals and society itself. Moliere, an actor-manager-director-playwright all in one, knows and loves his stage as few have done, and writes with the use of literary satire. This research paper will…...
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APWH Chapter 11- East Asian Rimlands
The four Japanese islands are C. Shikoku, Kyushu, Hokkaido, and Honshu In regard to the environment of Japan, it can be said that B. it has a temperate climate. Which of the following is true of the Japanese islands? D. Its location in regard to the Asian and Pacific tectonic plates causes it to be subjected to violent earthquakes Japan's people D. are the result of a mixture of peoples from various parts of Asia and beyond The Japanese creation…...
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introduction to anglo-saxton literature: beowulf
____ refers to a conclusion based on evidence in the text inference Which sentence from the passage best supports his inference? Beowulf, Ecgtheow's son, replied: "Well, friend Unferth, you have had your say about Breca and me. But it was mostly beer that was doing the talking. The truth is this: when the going was heavy in those high waves, I was the strongest swimmer of all. We'd been children together and we grew up daring ourselves to outdo each…...
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Early Japanese and Korean Civilizations
What was the biggest difference between the Chinese influence on Japan and the Chinese influence on Korea? Japan invited collaboration with China, while Korea was conquered by China. The Chinese-Japanese relationship began with trade. An important aspect of the Shinto religion is the presence of shrines. What is a similarity between Japanese and Chinese religious beliefs? worship of ancestors Chinese influence in Japan was the result of Japanese imperials adopting many Chinese customs. What was adopted directly from China by…...
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6 Elements of an Epic Poem
Plot centers around a Hero of Unbelievable Stature The epic hero completes what everyone only attempts. In ancient epics, the hero often is either partially divine or at least protected by a god or God Involves deeds of superhuman strength and valor (bravery) accomplishes feats (achievements) no real human could Vast Setting The action spans not only geographical but also often cosmological space ( across land, sea, into the underworld, or through space or time etc.) Involves supernatural and or…...
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What impact did the protestant reformation have on women?
They had to be acceptant of all the teachings received by husbands and priests, for they could not read the books which would have allowed them to form their own opinion. Women therefore remained in the most essential way secondary citizens and were deprived of any genuine influence. The "real battle was for the minds of men and that of women would then follow". 14 Though the women as a whole were not involved in shaping the changes…...
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‘McDonald’s stands for American cultural imperialism’
Consideration of the facts, statistics and the phenomenal growth of McDonalds- with a product that is closely associated with American culture- makes McDonalds a form of representation of 'American cultural imperialism' on rest of the world. The essay considers different perspectives about the issue; for example, McDonalds as a global organisation, its justification for the charges made by social activist and consumer's perception of the company image. The essay also integrates the consideration of adverse influences of McDonalds on different…...
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