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    The settings in all stories of fiction determines how the action and dialogue of the characters are played out‚ often setting the “rules” in the dialogue and in plays‚ and in the motions used. Whether the tone and the setting be serious and businesslike‚ or playful and melodical‚ they shape and alter the dialogue and actions of the character. In Shakespeare’s‚ A Midsummer Night’s Dream‚ a comedy first performed in the Elizabethan era‚ two major settings are employed. This changes how the characters

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    In both Ernest Hemingway’s “Hills Like White Elephants” and Ray Bradbury’s “The Veldt”‚ dialogue is used effectively in enhancing the atmosphere of the story. Although both have similar mood‚ the ways the authors present the dialogue are different‚ for in “The Veldt”‚ Bradbury includes many other setting descriptions. Whereas‚ “Hills Like White Elephants” is a story created purely with dialogue. Also‚ how the characters interact with each other is different. In “Hill’s Like White Elephants” the

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    of character proper to the just person‚ in the light of which they decide what actions justice requires of them. In this section we confine ourselves to the character Socrates in Plato ’s dialogues‚ and indeed to only certain ones of the dialogues in which a Socrates character plays a role. In those dialogues in which he plays a major role‚ Socrates

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    analyse why sound is important in film and how it is used to drive a narrative forward. I will start with an introduction to sound history and progress to the fundamental element that sound is in the film industry and how music‚ sound effects and dialogue are significant in films. I will then proceed to how Orsen Wells used sound to drive the narrative forward and the importance of the right type of sound. Then by using the film Hugo as an example to strengthen my research. Sound was first introduced

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    the use of the character Celie. It is evident that the technique dialogue‚ and the use of the character Messalla‚ pProtest and iInjustice is a prevailing theme in the film Ben-Hur. and this is evident through the technique dialogue through the use of the character Messalla. Protest and Injustice is a prevailing theme in the novel The Color Purple and this is evident with the use of the character Celie through the technique dialogue. with the use of the character Celie. Protest and Injustice is a

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    O’Connell creates an identity by describing the characters and the tones of the dialogues. In the book‚ Plan B‚ on page 53. When the character Reed Vaughn interacts with the character Vanessa Carlisle‚ there are often dialogues that contains hints of the identities of both characters. “In addition to being on some academic all-star league‚ are you also a member of the dress code police squad?” From this dialogue‚ we can interpret both Reed and Vanessa’ personalities and identities. The words come

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    were used to create a strong impression of at least one character or individual In the dystopian film V for Vendetta directed by James Mcteigue. The main character V had a strong impression in the film; this impression was made through the use of dialogue‚ symbolism and music. V is portrayed as a freedom fighter or a terrorist‚ who wears a Guy Fawkes mask and begins an elaborate‚ violent plan to murder his former captors and bring down the corrupt government. Guy Fawkes stood for rebellion‚ revolution

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    man taken in by the Tuohy family and introduced to the sport of football. I liked the movie because it showed the caring side of a family and it shows how good people can actually be. I am going to comment on the aspects of costumes‚settings and dialogue The Blind Side is a movie about the struggles of Michael Oher and the story of how he is taken in by the Tuohy family. Michael came from Hurt village a bad part of town where he was taken away from his mother. When the Tuohy family took him in

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    ONLY THE LONELY tells the true-life story of music pioneer Roy Orbison. The music‚ era‚ and culture come to life authentically. It’s very enjoyable to “watch” the iconic music figures like Johnny Cash‚ Elvis‚ and the Everly Brothers interact with Roy Orbison. There’s no doubt that Roy is a character that remains an iconic pioneer in the music industry. Films based on iconic musicians have been successful‚ such as WALK THE LINE. However‚ it can be challenging to recreate a compelling life story

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    on the audience with its funny plots and expressive dialogues. However‚ most of the critics attribute its success to the plot arrangement and actors’ performance. As far as the author concern‚ the film dialogues also plays an important role. Moreover‚ many scholars‚ who are engaged in linguistic studies‚ begin to apply linguistic approach to analyze film dialogues‚ the results are interesting and inspiring. Some critics noticed that the dialogues in Roman Holiday contribute great to the success and

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