When the topic of movie adaptations based on written literature is concerned‚ there are many different opinions on if they are “real” or “accurate.”A classic example is James and the Giant Peach originally written by Roald Dahl in 1961 and adapted to film in 1996 by Disney. Originally this movie was never going to be made as Roald turned down many different offers for this to adapted to screen during his life. It was not until he died that his wife‚ Liccy Dahl‚ agreed to have it made. There are quite
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Imagery and symbolism The imagery used in the first stanza draws on familiar natural objects but can also be read at another level in the light of Rossetti’s knowledge of the Bible. In the second verse‚ the focus is on artificial objects hung‚ carved and worked by human hands. Various images in this verse demonstrate an awareness of traditional Christian art‚ as well as reflecting and celebrating human creativity. A singing bird - To a ‘singing bird’ (line 1)‚ vocal expression is as natural
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forest‚ a picturesque town appeared before him. Dirt trails and wide open grass fields greeted him as the rain slowed to a drizzle before stopping completely. Looking up‚ Ash stood mesmerized by the dazzling rainbow in the sky. His lips turned up slightly as he marveled over the existence of the rainbow. It was during these moments that he found the energy to keep breathing. “Ash! Arceus‚ are you alright? They said that you… that you disappeared and I was so worried… Ash…” A woman ran towards him‚ tears
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A SELECTION OF HIGH-VALUE WORDS Very often‚ you will be required to describe people‚ places‚ events or an experience that you have had. This can be in an examination situation or in a social situation when you are just talking to people. In order to describe anything effectively‚ you must have a wide vocabulary. You must be especially able to use verbs‚ adverbs‚ adjectives and imagery aptly and with confidence. This section contains many examples of good descriptive sentences. It is hoped that you
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in Yosemite. The American Dipper Fish plunges underneath ice in its search for aquatic insects and minnows. During spring and fall‚ large numbers of migrating birds can be seen and heard as they fly through the sky. The fish that live in the park live in the lower elevations. The Rainbow trout is one of the many native
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it’s too late for that‚ and in fact it was too late 3 hours ago‚ sitting on the plane… I stare out of the window trying to look at the New York streets‚ but the shapes are a meaningless blur. There’s hardly any green‚ I notice every colour of the rainbow‚ but no green. It’s nothing like home –Snap out of it- I tell myself sternly. I look at the hole that I dug in the tired upholstery of the worn seat‚ “That’ll be 24 dollars‚ doll‚” the cabbie says‚ his tone of voice clearly implying that this wasn’t
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In the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz‚ directed by Victor Fleming‚ Dorothy Gale is in a monochromatic world with her dog Toto‚ which is represented by the sepia tone of the film from the scenes in Kansas. This‚ to her‚ is a monotonous life that she wishes to break away from. When her wishes come true‚ she is whisked way to the vibrant and colorful world of Oz. She eventually is captured by the Wicked Witch of the West and is back in a dull‚ monochromatic castle with minimal vibrant fantasy colors
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The Madonna of Chancellor Rolin is an oil painting by Netherlandish master Jan van Eyck. The revolutionary Flemish master founded the Flemish School of Painting and was the court painter for Duke Phillip the Good of Burgundy. Jan Van Eyck primarily focused on oil paintings during his career. He was so good at manipulating oil glazes that people would mistakenly give credit to Jan van Eyck as the founder of oil painting. The painting that gave recognition to Jan van Eyck’s career dated back to 1435
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salmon-pink. - The sun-lit sky and sea blend perfectly into each other. - The awe-inspiring sun danced in from the horizon. - Dews on the blades of grass sparkled in the sunlight. - The sky was overwhelmed by crimson and amber-tinted clouds. - The sun filtered through the clouds‚ signaling the end of the rain. - It was a blindingly hot day and the humidity in the air was stifling. - The whole landscape was bathed in the warm glow of the rising sun. - A golden glow spread across the sky as the sun chased the
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quickly rush to the beach. As I observe‚ the waves from the shore look fun and almost innocent as they crest and then crash over one another. I can taste the salt in the air and the sun reflects off the water in brilliant colors of rainbow. The clear blue sky with birds soaring over my head searching for food and the scenery was all laid out like an exotic nature drawing in an art gallery. Everything on that beach has its own unique feel and it makes you feel calm and relaxed
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