Ad Hominem An argument based on the failings of an adversary rather than on the merits of the case; a logical fallacy that involves a personal attack. Allegory Extending a metaphor so that objects‚ persons‚ and actions in a text are equated with meanings that lie outside the text. Alliteration The repetition of an initial consonant sound. Allusion A brief‚ usually indirect reference to a person‚ place‚ or event--real or fictional. Ambiguity The presence of two or more possible meanings
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potential output and why actual output can differ from potential output? (2 marks) Potential output is the amount of output that an economy can produce when using its resources such as capital and labour‚ at normal rates. Potential output is not a fixed number but grows over time‚ reflecting increases in both the amounts of available capital and labour and their productivity. As capital and labour can be utilised at greater than normal rates‚ at least for a time‚ a country’s actual output can
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pro-slavery South‚ with each side seeking to protect their interests and way of life. The 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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This theme can be found through the several literary devices scattered among the song lyrics‚ such as the verse “You have invented a new kind of stupid/A damage you can never undo kind of stupid/An open all the cages in the zoo kind of stupid/Truly‚ you didn’t think this through? Kind of stupid.” This verse not only uses multiple metaphors‚ but uses repetition to emphasize the “kind of stupid.”This verse helps you understand that Alexander has done something wrong. Towards the end of the song there
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Literary Devices Essay Literary Devices Used in “The Crucible.” “The Crucible‚” by Arthur Miller is a politically charged play. It was written in 1953 and made into a movie in 1996. He uses literary devices such as themes‚ tone‚ and ironic devices to show the politically strict and crazy ways of society. Arthur Miller shows the theme of hysteria throughout the play in the characters and actions mostly of Abigail. She accuses Elizabeth Proctor of witch craft and gets her sent to jail. Abigail
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Tracking devices are used for a variety of reasons. One of the most commonly used tracking devices is the bar code and scanner system. The bar code is used all over the world. It is used in almost every store in the world. So where did this amazing piece of technology come from? When was it made? How did it become so successful? These questions are easy to answer because as the technology has developed‚ it has changed the world in mostly positive ways. Most people in the US are afraid of the government
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Though the layering of instruments and sounds‚ Lorde presents her growing fearful anxiety of growing old in Ribs. While there are few instruments and musical devices at play‚ Ribs brilliantly picks and chooses precise points to insert or remove sounds for effect. As a whole‚ the music is supporting the lyrics; it enhances the singing and feelings of Lorde‚ and stirs the listener emotionally. A song directed towards an old friend‚ Lorde reminisces about the past and expresses her worry for the future
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a plot device in which the end is curiously abrupt so that the main characters are left in a difficult situation without offering any resolution of conflicts. Why use a Cliffhanger? • As a result of a sudden end‚ suspense is created at the very end of the novel‚ leaving the readers in such a state that they could not help but to ask‚ “What will happen next?” This type of end is common to the serially published novels which end at a dramatic or suspenseful moment. Cliffhanger plot device ensures
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INTRODUCTION The experiment covers the comparison among the four flow measuring instruments Rotameter‚ Water Level Indicator‚ Water Meter and V-notch). The experiment will discuss how each of the measuring devices works and how to use it. II.OBJECTIVES: * To gain knowledge of how flow measuring devices work. * To study the concept behind the instruments. * To compare the readings of flow measured among the instruments. III.MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT: * Water Pipeline System (mounted with
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Word Search Game User Guide Version: 2.0 Do you think you have a large English vocabulary? Do you want to relax and have some fun after a long and exhausting day? Do you believe you are as smart as Einstein and Newton? Do you want to show off your puzzle-solving skills? Let’s play the Word Search Game! You might be wondering‚ what is the Word Search Game? It is a puzzle game running on a command window that asks you to find all the legitimate English words in a game board‚ which is a two-dimensional
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