authors of these poems use poetic devices and literary elements to capture the feelings of the nation during the times of the Civil War. For example‚ "Gathering Song" by Annie C. Ketchum is a poignant poem that explores the themes of community and togetherness. Ketchum utilizes various poetic devices to convey the sense of
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Poetic Sound Devices Practice “Poetry is old‚ ancient‚ goes back far. It is among the oldest of living things. So old it is that no man knows how and why the first poems came.” Confound the cats! All cats--away— Cats of all colors‚ black‚ white‚ gray; By night a nuisance and by day— Confound the cats! All cats‚ always. I dreamed a dream next Tuesday week‚ Beneath the apple-trees; I thought my eyes were big pork-pies‚ And my nose was Stilton cheese. Big Balloons Bounce into the
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parents in school. With so many vandals in school‚ finding a usable public phone to contact my parents is sometimes impossible. * Students are using them a lot and most of them couldn’t imagine living without a cellular phone * Electronic device: includes‚ but is not limited to‚ mobile phones‚ laptop computers‚ music and video players‚ still and video cameras‚ voice recorders‚ instant messaging services‚ personal digital assistants‚ handheld games and various other functions
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Characters Reactions in Moments of Desperation in The Chrysalids People react differently in moments of desperation. There are generally many different kinds of reactions towards moments of desperation in the world. Joseph Strorm and David Strorm (his son) had different reactions in moments of desperation. Joseph and his son had opposite reactions in the novel. Joseph Strorm and his son had opposite reactions in the book. Joseph Strorm reacts to deviants very seriously and without sympathy. He
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Estancia High School – Comp/Lit II 10th Grade Literary Terms to Know CA 9/10 Content Standards: Reading/Literary Response and Analysis 3.3 – students apply their understanding of content-area terminology during narrative analyses of grade-level literary texts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This sheet includes the most common literary terms used to support the discussion of literature at the sophomore level
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To Kill a Mockingbird: Literary Analysis Honorable Atticus Atticus Finch is considered to be one of the most honorable characters in American Literature. Atticus lives in Maycomb County‚ Alabama. He is respectful person‚ who looks beyond a person’s appearance and sees who they are on the inside. He keeps a calm mind‚ even when tempers are flaring around him. Atticus is one of the most honorable characters because of his actions‚ his words‚ and his philosophy on life. Atticus Finch does not back
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A flexible alternating current transmission system (FACTS) is a system composed of static equipment used for the AC transmission of electrical energy. It is meant to enhance controllability and increase power transfer capability of the network. It is generally a power electronics-based system. FACTS is defined by the IEEE as "a power electronic based system and other static equipment that provide control of one or more AC transmission system parameters to enhance controllability and Technology
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John Steinbeck uses many literary techniques in The Grapes of Wrath to help the reader better understand the story. One of these techniques that is of particular importance is his use in writing the intercalary chapters. Steinbeck uses these intercalary chapters to foreshadow the events that will occur in the regular chapters that tell the Joad’s story. The extent of description that Steinbeck uses in these chapters allows them to fit very well into the novel. Clearly‚ the author’s goal is to have
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Literary analysis of an unseen extract: how does the author engage the reader through the use of literary devices in your given extract? The first line " In the middle of nowhere..." grabs the readers attention because it gets the reader wondering why this person is in the middle of nowhere‚ It gives the reader something to think about creating different feeling and emotions towards the reader. As you begin to read on you are given the weathers description "left behind its feeble breezes‚ but the
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action and instance of wireless energy transfer. The primary circuit and secondary circuit of a transformer are not directly connected. The energy transfer takes place by electromagnetic coupling through a process known as mutual induction. An example of this principle is the battery charger of an electric toothbrush. However‚ the main drawback to induction is the short range. The receiver should be close to the transmitter or induction unit to inductively couple with it. Resonant inductive coupling
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