Introduction to literary theory Theory Kind of speculation‚ it’s analytical Interdisciplinary discourse (debate) with effects outside an original discipline (Culler) Critique of common sense‚ of concept taken as natural What is literature? Elusive term (always changing) Modern sense – 200 yrs old Prior to 1800 literature was „memorized“ not interpreted In fiction the relation of what speaker say to what authors think is always a mater of interpretation Dictionary: imaginative or creative
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In “Queen of Mold” the author speaks of her mother’s cooking habits‚ which differ from the traditional stereotype. Reichl speaks of how her mother would always be in the kitchen and loved to entertain guests‚ which are characteristics attached to the idea of a housewife. This view is often supported in our daily lives through commercials‚ TV-shows‚ and other mediums. However‚ in Reichl’s story there is an important twist‚ her mother is a terrible cook. Instead of contributing to the family by fulfilling
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HRM 595 Negotiation Skills Prof. Goldsmith 12/16/2012 Negotiation Paper In the realm of argumentation and debate many debaters negotiate their point of views in front of people all the time. Debates are basically distributive bargaining situations where debaters utilize selective presentation to try and win their arguments. This paper will define what a distributive bargaining situation is and secondly‚ this written discourse will define the technique of selective presentation. Furthermore
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the Three Little Pigs‚ brainstorm and make predictions about what the true story might be. Read the story aloud to the class. Discuss what makes the story different from the original story of The Three Little Pigs. Vocabulary words: perception‚ denotation‚ connotation‚ explicit‚ implicit‚ oxymoron‚ manipulation. Have students brainstorm a list of synonyms for each word. List on the board/chart paper to use throughout the unit. 1. Discuss RAFT activity and model for the class using a character from
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about the piece‚ Whitman receives all the credit for showing us whom to show our feeling for as a result of his presentation of detail. The reader first learns of the identity of the horsemen in the opening as a "line in long array." The secondary denotation of array- a military force- fits in with further descriptions of the Calvary unit having "arms" or weapons that "flash in the sun‚" and of Calvary wielding "guidon flags." Secondly‚ through Whitman’s presentation of detail the reader learns
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unit”‚ the given O.S.Ahmanovoy sounds‚ how “combination of words‚ in which semantic monolithic nature (integrity of nomination) satisfies above structural divisible of component its elements (feature extraction of object inferior to his integral denotation)‚ is‚ what it functions as a result of in composition of suggestion as an equivalent of separate word”. In the Large encyclopaedic dictionary we we find the following determination of phraseology: “phraseological unit – idiom” - executing function
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Crucible‚ a severe test or trial. This definition relates to The Crucible‚ a play by Arthur Miller based on the McCarthy trials in the 1500’s. The denotation of crucible is crucial since it signifies the statements and actions of John Proctor. John Proctor is a character who is tested morally‚ emotionally‚ and decisively throughout the dilemma occurring in Salem‚ Massachusetts. Proctor was intensely tested in his morals and beliefs. His loyalty to the church was questioned by the authority of
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groups at an affordable cost. Financial products& services are identified as basic banking services like deposits accounts‚ institutional loans‚ access to payment‚ remittance facilities & also life & non life insurance services. The following are the denotation & connotation of financial inclusion in India. 1.Affordable credit 2.Savings bank account 3.Payments & Remittance 4.Financial advice 5.Credit/debit cards 6.Insurance facility 7.Empowering SHGs (self help groups) An inclusive financial system
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problem behavior‚ low commitment in academics. 2. Tarmageddon: Dirty Oil is Turning Canada into a Corrupt Petro State (p. 211) Andrew Nikiforuk Analyze Nikiforuk’s use of the word “Tarmageddon” in his title. Explore both the connotations and denotations of the term. Answer: The term‚ “tamageddon” used by the author Andrew Nikiforak‚ in this article demonstrates the meaning of tamageddon is the mixing of tar which is obtained from the oil industry to sand. This mixing of sand and tar impact
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creating a narcissistic tone. When Jordan’s “England” originating shoes “bit” into the ground‚ the diction connotes an image of aggressive superiority‚ especially as this made her “happier.” With these two devices‚ Fitzgerald created a defined denotation as the diction of “bit” depicts how the moneyed yearned for the opportunity to flaunt their preeminence in an obnoxious fashion‚ while never ceasing to speak of themselves. Fitzgerald went on to portray the thoughts of the rest of country toward
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