Paremiography: A Proverb Project Paremiology (from the Greek – a study of Proverbs) Paremiography (a collection of Proverbs) Part 1: The Prologue There are 3 difficulties with proverbs. First‚ as metaphors‚ they must be recognized and deciphered correctly. Two‚ they must be remembered and used appropriately. Three‚ one who is skilled in their use must have an APPROPRIATE proverb for nearly EVERY occasion. This last difficulty is really why the oldest members of the Ibo are considered the most
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description of the boys uses two syllables per word in order to create a harsh‚ rough connotation‚ and the girl’s description flows smoothly in each of the single syllable words. The next description incorporates the first usage of the mathematical metaphor/symbol‚ and contrasts the previous description of the girl‚ for her body is "hard and indivisible as a prime number‚" adding a independent nature to the character of the girl‚ and strengthening her role as a strong and feminist model for the beginning
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devices. The history of the modern computer begins with two separate technologies—automated calculation and programmability—but no single device can be identified as the earliest computer‚ partly because of the inconsistent application of that term. Examples of early mechanical calculating devices include the abacus‚ the slide rule and arguably the astrolabe and the Antikythera mechanism‚ an ancient astronomical computer built by the Greeks around 80 BC.[4]The Greek mathematician Hero of Alexandria (c
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Life experiences are generally consistent with everyone; however‚ we tend to perceive our lives as being much different from one another. One may associate their life with a complicated idea‚ in an effort to accept it by giving it a label; while another might not label their life at all‚ hoping that is the answer to acceptance. What I choose to do in order to give my life clarity is to associate it with a simple idea. This enables me to put every component of my life on the same level so I only ever
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appeared to my ideal bounds‚ which I should first break through‚ and pour a torrent of light into our dark world. A new species would bless me as its creator and source.” Page 40. This quote also shows the importance of both life and death. This is a metaphor stating that his creation would become Victor’s new creator and source in everything. This is a negative connotation because the death is equal to the dark. However the fact
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SCWAMP- Straight‚ Christian‚ White‚ Able-bodied‚ Male‚ Property-Owning. I remember once back when Miller Lite had these series of “Man Law” commercials‚ but at the time I did not notice that they where performing a SCWAMP analysis. “The Men of the Square Table”‚ consisted of Jerome Bettis (retired running back for the Pittsburg Steelers)‚ Eddie Griffin (comedian and actor)‚ Ty Murray (rodeo cowboy)‚ Triple H (wrestler)‚ Burt Reynolds (actor)‚ and others. All these men were straight‚ and were not
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in my opinion‚ is written about the journey of a woman going deep inside her soul to find out her true identity and her role in life. With numerous multi meaning metaphors‚ the poem could be interpreted in various ways; however I believe Rich was experiencing herself changing through this challenging adventure. The depth of vivid metaphors gives credit to Rich ’s message in this poem‚ through such symbols like "the wreck"‚ "the book of myths"‚ "camera" and "knife." The journey to discover one ’s identity
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As I opened the door to my room I came to find The Jungle of Mess that I thought I left behind I mustered all my courage and stepped in But nothing could have prepared me for what was in store; Oh‚ if I only knew that my future would soon become dim! Coming fast and unexpectedly the serpent slithered fast Concocted by the closet demon - of all the clothes forgotten on the floor that was left in the past Panicked‚ I proceeded to run out Only to be bombarded by a tsunami of dity socks‚
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AP US History Mrs. Norris 6th hour Sample DBQ Response to demonstrate document integration Prompt The 1920s were a period of tension between new and changing attitudes on the one hand and traditional values and nostalgia on the other. What led to the tension between old and new AND in what ways was the tension manifested The firestorm of the Great War revealed an American society rife with conflict and opposing values. Americans reacted to the legacy of the war with new political doctrines‚ contentious
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