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    Dramatic Literacy Devices

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    Dramatic Literacy Devices Allegory
A symbolic narrative in which the surface details imply a secondary meaning. Allegory often takes the form of a story in which the characters represent moral qualities. The most famous example in English is John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress‚ in which the name of the central character‚ Pilgrim‚ epitomizes the book’s allegorical nature. Kay Boyle’s story "Astronomer’s Wife" and Christina Rossetti’s poem "Up-Hill" both contain allegorical elements. Catastrophe
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    Popular mechanics is a short story that uses common objects‚ but precise language. The quote that I chose above was written by the same author who wrote popular mechanics. From the beginning‚ Raymond Carver starts the story with “Early that day the weather turned and the snow was melting into dirty water”. He doesn’t say in plain text that the story involves conflict‚ but the words he uses are very specific details to what is happening. This quotes applies to this short story because the author

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    Macbeth: Techniques

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    Looking closely at language and dramatic techniques Tuesday‚ 12 June 2012 9:11 AM   Find two examples of each of the following. Explain the effect of the device. 1. Imagery of violence 2. Symbols-dagger‚ ghost 3. Images of masculinity 4. Supernatural imagery 5. Blood motif (Motifs are recurring structures‚ contrasts‚ and literary devices that can help to develop and inform the text’s major themes.) 6. Soliloquies   1. " Thou liest‚ abhorred tyrant; with my sword

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    Rhetorical Devices

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    important that the author stays respectful while writing about the topic‚ but also that they focus on which rhetorical devices they are using to ensure that the readers will respond well to the articles purpose. Throughout these two articles‚ many of the same rhetorical devices are used‚ such as terminology‚ pronouns‚ paper structure‚ etc.; however‚ the specific placement and use of these devices differ based on the purpose of each article.

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    Input Devices

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    INPUT DEVICES 1. Where does the name QWERTY keyboard come from ? The name QWERTY comes from the first six letters on the top row of the alphabet keys. 2. Why do think the QWERTY keyboard is the most popular method of data entry? The QWERTY keyboard is the most popular method of entering data because an easy way of usage and when you get used to it you start typing faster 3. Who might make use of a concept keyboard? A concept keyboard might be used by a fast food restaurant

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    In her novel‚ To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee has used various literary techniques to position the reader’s attitudes in relation to prejudice within the society of Maycomb. Through use of perspective‚ characterisation and symbolism‚ Lee highlights that prejudice is developed through life experiences and the surrounding influences‚ while emphasizing the damaging effect it can have on innocent individuals and society as a whole. A fundamental element of the novel is the author’s use of young Jean

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    Evaluating My Literary Mistakes To self-evaluate is a way to take responsibility for the mistakes that a person may make in life. This can be done in many ways‚ however I am self-evaluating to prove I have a grasp on the mistakes I am making and furthermore show that I know how to fix many of these mistakes. I will be evaluating the things that are already good‚ then what I need to continue to learn and work on‚ and the ways I have learned to fix my mistakes. First of all I have great ideas. My

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    Through a variety of literary and cinematic techniques respectively‚ John Steinbeck’s Of Mice And Men and Sean Penn’s Into The Wild illustrate how the fulfilment of one’s life‚ and their pursuit of happiness‚ hinge upon friendship‚ dreams‚ and one’s attitude towards life and happiness in general. Steinbeck’s 1937 novella Of Mice And Men illustrates the importance of friendship and dreams in a context of hardship and economic downturn. This is done by using George and Lennie and their dream of landownership

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    Input Devices

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    INPUT DEVICES 1. Where does the name QWERTY keyboard come from ? The name QWERTY comes from the first six letters on the top row of the alphabet keys. 2. Why do think the QWERTY keyboard is the most popular method of data entry? The QWERTY keyboard is the most popular method of entering data because an easy way of usage and when you get used to it you start typing faster 3. Who might make use of a concept keyboard? A concept keyboard might be used by a fast food restaurant

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    storage device

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    It is always slower to access data from backing storage than from internal memory. Fixed hard disks A hard-drive built into the case of the computer is known as ‘fixed’. Most computers have one. Fixed hard-drives act as the main backing storage device. They provide almost instant accsess to files (random access and high access speeds) Large storage capacity Stores and retrieves data much faster than a floppy disk or CD-ROM Data is not lost when you switch off the computer Usually fixed inside

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