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Apex English 3 test 1
Concrete language Describes specific objects that are observable to all Characters need two things: Traits and context Context Determined the social and physical forces to what a character can do The plot determines How the conflict is resolved First person A character recounts a personal experience in his or her own words Third person The narrator is not a direct character in the story and does not refer to himself Omniscient Narrator has complete knowledge of events, thoughts and feelings…...
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Humanities 202 Midterm
The term that most accurately describes Parimigianino's Madonna of the Long Neck is Mannerist The founding figure of the Society of Jesus was Layola One of the most influential Baroque artists was_, the designer of the piazza in front of St. Peter's Basilica Bernini Italian baroque churches are characterized by all of the following except Minimal ornamentation Which influential handbook reflected the mysticism and militancy of the Jesuit order Spiritual exercises Of Bernini's Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, it is correct…...
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Latina Poetry as an Expression of Cultural Heritage
How does the repetition of the phrase "I am not" help to establish the author's tone? It expresses a confidence in her identity of mixed heritage. Which excerpt from "Child of the Americas" contains imagery that expresses how language becomes part of the speaker's physical identity? Spanish is in my flesh, ripples from my tongue, lodges in my hips: How does the word "crossroads" help to develop the author's tone? It is imagery that describes the merging of different cultures.…...
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Christian Church in Europe during Middle Ages
False The early Christian church had very little power in Europe during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. True The Middle Ages span nearly one thousand years. False The art and literature of Ancient Greece and Rome was of little interest to artists and writers in the Renaissance. True Our understanding of the musical culture of ancient civilizations is limited by the few fragments of music that has survived. True Trade flourished in the later Middle Ages when a merchant…...
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Social Class and Correct Answer
* Question 1 0 out of 2 points | | | Why is ideology more effective than force as a means to maintain stratification? Answer| | | | | Selected Answer:| Ideology appeals to reason, and people naturally prefer reason over coercion. | Correct Answer:| Coercion is ineffective because it breeds hostility and nourishes rebellion. | | | | | * Question 2 2 out of 2 points | | | What is the ideology supporting the concept that a…...
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The red convertible
Louise Erdrich was born in 1954 in Little Falls, Minnesota. Her father was German American and her mother was a Chippewa Indian. Her early schooling was in a Bureau of Indian Affairs which was a boarding school. She wrote throughout her childhood and majored in creative writing in college. She earned a master's degree in creative writing at Johns Hopkins University in 1979 and then she went to Dartmouth as a writer-in-residence. She met her future husband at Dartmouth, Michael…...
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Dorothy Parker’s Gender Role Story in 1920s
This essay within the framework of the 'Big Blonde' will argue that although women in America were given the right to vote during the 1920s, they were still struggling for social and economic equality with men. New York City was a place of male control and power, where a woman was considered a second-class citizen at best. A woman was a source of entertainment for the men; showing that any importance woman might have had relied heavily upon the men…...
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Music 108 Unit 2 Questions and Answers
The beginning of the Middle Ages is marked by what event? The fall of the Roman Empire The early Christian church had very little power in Europe during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. False. The Church had a lot of power Which of the following goals are attributed to Charlemagne? Encouragement of education Centralized government Government control of law and order Polyphonic Two or more melodic lines combined into a multi-voiced texture Organum Earliest kind of polyphonic music, which…...
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Characteristics of Langston Hughes Poetry (SL)
Common Subject of Harlem Renaissance Poetry Sadness, isolation, loneliness, aspects of the African American experience, both historical & contemporary Common Themes Effects of oppression; Emotions of people who are oppressed; Racial identity; Pride; Resistance Two Dominant Styles Emulation of traditional poetic style (elevated and formal diction); Experimentation with new style, especially the African American vernacular Two Dominant Forms Use of traditional forms of romantic poetry, especially the sonnet; Experimentation with new forms and rhythms (jazz, bebop) and free verse Influences…...
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English Unit 5 Quiz 3 Questions and Answers
All sonnets have fourteen lines. a. True b. False a The climax of Hamlet is Ophelia's death. a. True b. False b The philosophy of Romanticism manifested itself in a concern for the rights and dignity of the individual. a. True b. False a Wordsworth and Coleridge were identical in their personalities and poetic styles. a. True b. False b Bunyan's writing was formed by his experience in reading the Bible. a. True b. False a Jonathan Swift wrote for…...
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Project Communication Leader Promotes Management Leadership
OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY ANTIPOLO CAMPUS A BUSINESS CASE STUDY AT&T PROJECT MANAGEMENT CENTER OF EXCELLENCE Communications Leader Promotes Project Management Leadership Submitted to: Dr, Marmelo V. Abante - CCS Dept. Head / Project Management Professor - Submitted by: Brioso, John Oliver P. - Student - AT&T PROJECT MANAGEMENT CENTER OF EXCELLENCE Communications Leader Promotes Project Management Leadership INTRODUCTION As a world leader in communication technology, AT&T connects people from all around the globe. Just as consumers and businesses…...
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Sociological theories of interpersonal violence
Violence can mean many different things to different people. The term violence can be used precisely or vaguely and can take many different forms including physical, sexual, verbal, psychological, emotional, social, spatial and financial abuse. This makes it very difficult to find a definition of violence that works for all situations and at all times. Therefore "violence, what is meant by violence, and whether there is a notion of violence at all, are historically, socially and culturally constructed" (Hearn 1998:…...
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War of Words: the Ability of Language to Tell a True War Story
The world of fiction is thought to be just that: fictional. It is supposed to be a time and place that a reader can escape with the closing of a book. There is, however, a fine line between fact and fiction in some literary works that cannot be avoided or ignored; especially in war stories. In Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried, a compilation of short stories about the Vietnam War, the line between fantasy and reality is blurred. In…...
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Cop in the Hood
Setareh Salehi Cop in the Hood Peter Moskos‘, Cop in The Hood, is the story of a sociologist going native by going through the Baltimore police academy, becoming a cop and working for over a year. The book follows Moskos chronological journey, from the academy to the street and the last part of the book is dedicated to a pretty thorough analysis of the War on Drugs. The first interesting observation from Moskos’s work is his analysis of the police…...
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Tradition Hinders Progress
Tradition is the enemy of progress Weather it's religious traditions preventing the study of the dead for better understanding of the living to the churches traditions stopping the progress into the realization that the Earth is not the center of the universe or to take something recent Umbilical cord debates over weather to use them for life saving stem cell research. Tradition is the common enemy among Progress into the future people want the results of science we live our…...
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Flowers vs Weeds
Weeds vs. Flowers Many people see weeds as weeds and flowers as flowers, but they never take into consideration the things that make them so different and similar. Flowers and weeds all have their own garden and emotional aesthetic values. Preparing food also holds some similarities and differences between the two. These flowers and weeds, although simple at first, also hold some value of medicinal uses. There is more to know than a simple vase for flowers and a trash…...
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Middle Ages and Renaissance Music 120 Quiz 2
The term "Dark Ages" formerly referred to the time: between 500 and 1000 c.e. The two centers of power during the early Middle Ages were the church and: newly formed centralized governments led by kings. The most important patron of music in the Middle Ages was: the Roman Catholic Church. The late Middle Ages witnessed the building of great cathedrals. the founding of universities. the rise of the bourgeoisie. During the Middle Ages, the status of women: was raised through…...
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English 10 A Unit Test
"Metonymy" is best defined as a figure of speech in which one noun is substituted for another with which it is closely associated Which excerpt best reflects Byron's appreciation of beauty? "the nameless grace/Which waves in every raven tress" "Conceit" is best defined as a lengthy or extended metaphor Which of the following techniques does this poem use? I. simile II. sensory imagery III. allusion I and II Which of the following is a key reason to include hyperbole in…...
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Sattriya Dance of Assam
SATTRIYA DANCE-THE LIVING TRADITION OF ASSAM ABSTRACT This paper titled-‘Sattriya Dance-The Living Tradition of Assam’ basically talks about two different aspects related to this dance form. In the first part of the paper, Sattriya Dance as a medium for propagation of Vaishnavism has been discussed. In this part, the prominent role played by Srimanta Sankaradeva to spread the message of Bhakti Movement by using an expressive dance form has been described. This part of the paper basically talks about how…...
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Hunting and Gathering vs Sedentary Living
Gathering and There are many events in the past that changed the course of history. The Neolithic Agricultural Revolution marked the transition between gathering and hunting to sedentary lifestyles. There were benefits to this change that have lasted until societies today. As well as benefits, there were also costs that effected people’s lives. The role of men and women shifted and things were slowly started changing to a world that is much like society today. Moving from gathering and hunting…...
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Sympathy by Paul Laurence Dunbar- Poetry
I know why the caged bird sings! The line suggests that at the end of the poem the speaker realizes what it like to have no freedom. To show he is not singing because he is happy The poet includes the words "It is not a carol of joy or glee" To emphasize the pain by pausing at the end of the lines What is most likely the reason for the poet's use of the dash punctuation mark? Beats his…...
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Metaphysical and Cavalier Poetry and Authors
what does metaphysical poetry refer to? the work of group of English lyric poets from the 17th century (not its own movement Who coined this term and when? Samuel Johnson in 1744 metaphysical concerned with abstract thoughts or subjects, like existence, causality, or truth; highly abstract or subtle Sig Fig Poets John Donne and George Herbert defining characteristic metaphysical conceit metaphysical conceit a comparison; a figure of speech that uses unusual and paradoxical images what is metaphysical poetry inspired by?…...
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Reaction Paper to “Through Deaf Eyes”
Sign language is language that uses visual hand patterns to convey a meaning without using any vocal. It truly is a wonderful way of communication, although it was not always accepted in society. Wherever communities of deaf people exist, sign language develops. There was no stopping the advancement and the flourishing of the deaf culture. The movie "Through Deaf Eyes" was an inspiring documentary on deaf people and their struggle and triumph in society throughout history. I enjoyed watching the…...
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An Essay on Talk Show as a Part of the Public Sphere
Has the holy book not lament that the people will not believe except the gospel is preached to them? Has it not also said that people perish for lack of knowledge? Talk show should be classified as a part of public sphere and in discussing this one should note that there is hardly any piece of work which relates to talk show as a public sphere that does not lay emphasis on Habermas's theory. Habermas said that the media shows…...
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Grade 10- poetry terms:sound devices, structure, types AND Literature
onomatopoeia A word that imitates the sound it represents. rhyme Repetition of sounds at the end of words alliteration Repetition of sounds at the beginning of words consonance Repetition of a consonant sound within two or more words in close proximity. assonance Repetition of a vowel sound within two or more words in close proximity stanza A group of lines in a poem forming metrical unit couplet A pair (2) of rhymed lines that may or may not constitute a…...
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Types of Diction
Slang Refers to a group of recently coined words often used in informal situations. Colloquial Expressions Non standard, usually regional. Ways of using language appropriate to informal or conversational speech and writing. (Y'all) Jargon Words and expressions characteristic of a particular trade, profession and pursuit. Dialect A nonstandard subgroup of a language with its own vocabulary and grammar features. Writers often use regional dialects or dialects that reveal a person's economic or social class. Concrete Diction Specific words that describe…...
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Gifts Under Muslim Law and the Requirement of Registration Analysis
Gifts under Muslim Law and the Requirement of Registration: An analysis of Legal Provisions and the Case Law Faizan I Nazar* I. Introduction Registration of some classes of documents is compulsorily required under the various statutes like Transfer of Property Act, Contract Act etc. The (Jammu and Kashmir) Registration Act, Svt 1970 (1922 A. D) is a specific Legislation which under section 17 enumerates the documents which have been compulsorily registered under the Act. The first class of document which…...
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Cultural Tourism in Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is one of the world's major tourist destinations. Writers such as Warren (1999) reveal that Bangkok is also known as the 'City of Angels'. Over a long period of time the attractions of this contemporary capital city of the Kingdom of Thailand have encouraged travellers to come to visit. People have been attracted to come to the Kingdom by the exotic beauty. In early times only businessmen and traders came to Bangkok. In recent times, however, it has become…...
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Poetry vs. Prose Quiz
Poetry language sung, chanted, spoken, or written according to some recurrence that emphasizes the relationship of words according to sound as well as meaning. Prose the form of written language or everyday speech that is not organized according to the formal patterns of verse. Narrative Poetry the class of poems that tell stories. Ballard Form of Narrative Poetry- a story told in song, usually derived from a tragic incident in local history or legend Epic Form of Narrative Poetry- a…...
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Connotative Diction in Writing The Effect on the Reader
Record some examples of connotative diction from the first two paragraphs of the chapter. What is the effect of this diction on the reader How does Douglass experience with Mrs.. Laud show the corruptive influence of slavery on the slaveholder Explain, here, the style of teaching in the Columbian Orator that helped Douglass to improve his reading. What was the moral that he gained from the book Comment on Douglass mental state as he reads and thinks about this book…...
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History of Carthage (Modern Tunisia)
The following sample essay on History of Carthage (Modern Tunisia) tells about the social relations, economy, religion and way of life of the Carthaginians. The key developments and forces that shaped the society can be accentuated through the study of historical and archaeological sources, focusing on he these aspects of its material culture: geographical context, social relationships, gender roles, economic aspects, military aspects, religion, death and burial, government, cultural life and people's lives. The capital city, Cartage, originally a Phoenician…...
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An Analysis of Nadine Gordimer’s Short Stories
Death is something that affects everyone and is always reoccurring. Nadine Gordimer references death in her work frequently; breaking down boundaries and stereotypes. She opens her mind on paper and tells the world as it is. She talks about subjects that are taboo, and while doing this she makes us aware of its constant presence in our lives and the world around us. In her short stories, such as "Loot" and "An Emissary", the contrast of life and death is…...
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Literary Terms (Cliche-Inversion)
Cliche is a word or phrase, often a figure of speech, that has become lifeless because of overuse Colloquialism a word or phrase in everyday use in conversation and informal writing but is inappropriate for formal situations Comic Relief the use of a comic scene to interrupt a series of intense dramatic moments Conflict the struggle between opposing forces or characters in a story External Conflict conflicts can exist between two people, between a person and nature or a machine,…...
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third grade poetry vocabulary
poetry words written in a verse stanzaa group of lines in a poem, like a paragraph in a story line one row of text in a poem rhyme scheme a way of describing the pattern of end rhymes in a poem repetition using the same word or phrase over and over again speaker / narrator the voice behind the poem, the person we imagine is speaking imagery making a mental picture in your mind from words in the poem. free…...
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Analyzing Ekphrastic Poetry Assignment
What does the difference in size between Icarus and the farmer at the forefront most clearly suggest? The farmer plays a bigger role in the landscape than Icarus. What detail of the myth is suggested in the poem but not in the painting? What connection between the painting's landscape and the myth does this detail convey? 2nd choice 3rd choice How do the words pageantry, awake, and tingling relate to the painting? They describe the vibrant landscape depicted in the…...
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English : the rose that grew from concrete
The Rose that Grew from the Concrete by American rapper Tupac Shakur is about reaching our goals in life despite the hardships and conflicts that we face on the way. The poem is highly inspirational and motivating the readers to focus and realize their dreams to make them come true. Summary: The poet begins the poem with a question that whether we have heard about the rose that has grown out from a crack in the concrete. Refuting the laws…...
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Business Agreement and Requirement to Form a Valid Contract:
Table of content Introduction5 Content6 Task 1:6 1. Business agreement:6 2. Requirement to form a valid contract:9 Claim 1:13 Claim 2:15 Claim 3:19 Task 2: Explain the differences among conditions, warranties and innominate terms with examples to illustrate:22 Task 3: Law on standard form contracts:24 Claim 4:29 Conclusion32 Reference32 Introduction The knowledge of the law of contract is very importance when doing business. Law of contract is a part of Common law which focus on the formation and operation of…...
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Madrigal Poetry Vocab
abstract refers to language that describes concepts rather than concrete images (ideas and qualities rather than observable or specific things, people, or places) ex: love, faith, friendship alliteration the repetition of sounds, especially initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words. ex: she sells seashells allusion a reference to something which is presumably commonly known, such as an event, book, myth, place, or work of art. can be historical, literary, religious, or mythical, plus many more possibilities anaphora repetition…...
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Puritan Poetry
Anne Bradstreet wrote To My Dear and Loving Husband and Upon the Burning of Our House "Huswifery" was written by Edward Taylor The speaker claims at the beginning of "To My Dear and Loving Husband" that her relationship is the best that there ever was Metaphor Comparison of two unlike things NOT using like or as The last lines of "To My Dear and Loving Husband reveal the speaker's . . . strong belief in eternal life and God "mold'ring…...
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An Examination of the Poetry of Anne Bradstreet
Prologue Summary -Anne is humble, believing that she isn't good as men, but believes women still deserve a chance How does Bradstreet view herself in comparison to other poets or writers of the time? -She doesn't believe she is as talented as other people of her time What is Bradstreet's concept of Art? -Art is inspiring for others but she isn't inspired by it -She doesn't know how to put it in her own words What is her attitude towards…...
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