In Legends on the nets‚ Jan Fernback explains how oral culture has developed from past to nowadays‚especially the unique type of oral folklore-urban legends. In addition‚ the author shows what functions oral culture and literate culture have and what the differences among primary orality‚ residual orality and secondary orality. Finally‚ he describes some main characteristics of oral culture. According to the article‚ urban legends are the most important symbols in the historical development of
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to express our profound gratitude and deep regards to our guide (Professor/Mentor Faculty Name) for his exemplary guidance‚ monitoring and constant encouragement throughout the course of this thesis. The blessing‚ help and guidance given by him time to time shall carry us a long way in the journey of life on which we about to embark. We also take this opportunity to express a deep sense of gratitude to Company Mentor Name‚ Designation‚ Burger Machine Holdings Corporation ‚ for his/her cordial
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Time is important. Whether I like to say or not‚ people don’t treat time important‚ many people wasting their time unconsciously. They spend time on facebook‚ online games‚ watching tv. But they never know there are some more important things are waiting for them Everyone has to live for a purpose. Once you set a goal‚ your life will be a lot more appreciate. Understand yourself about what do you want and how do you want to live‚ you will cherish a lot around you including people and spending
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Why Traditional Classroom Learning is better than Online Courses Online courses are becoming more and more popular. The ability to relax at home and use our own personal computers to obtain college credit is taking more and more students out of classrooms and putting them online. Technological evolution has obviously made our lives easier and more efficient. With that said‚ it only seems fit that we should utilize online learning in our colleges and universities. Or should we? While it may seem
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authors to be publically recognized for his short stories‚ among which‚ is “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. This story is one of his most famous‚ created with an air of mystery and mystique while also maintaining the pride of America. With the use of different characteristics and themes‚ Washington Irving creates short stories that speak to the reader and emphasizes the different aspects of that day and age. “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” exhibits characteristics and themes that portray American Romanticism:
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Gallipoli- The Anzac legend Dion Freilich 10h The Anzac Legend is the source of the Aussie Fight and bravery that will live on for future generations to understand and to acknowledge their courage and bravery. Some would say The Anzac Legend all began when Britain declared they were in need of help and it was Australia’s duty to go to their aid. Australia tossed aside experience and opted for youth. There were big incentives to go. To travel and visit foreign places‚ economic reasons
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On time The main reason for this essay is because I did not follow out proper orders and was not at the correct place of duty for accountability of my person on two consecutive occasions. Regardless of my reasons for absence‚ there is no excuse big enough or serious not to make it on time to formation or at minimum give a courtesy call to my chain of command. I want to be an excellent soldier and I want to excel in the military. 1st sergeant would no doubt call this repeated action laziness‚ irresponsibility
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The Legend of Korra: Stereotypes Stereotypes are very common in the current state of the world. In The Legend of Korra‚ which is the animated sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender‚ the protagonist is a 17-year-old teenager named Korra. She is the next avatar (The avatar is someone who can control all the elements and is supposed to restore order to the world). During the first season of Legend of Korra many antagonists try to oppose Korra because of the stereotypes made about her. Korra also stereotypes
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Modern Urban Legends Many people have heard the tale of the dotty grandmother who tried to dry off her damp poodle by placing it in the microwave oven. The dog exploded‚ sad to say the least ‚ and Grandma has never been quite the same since. The story is not true; it is an urban legend‚ circulating by word of mouth since the 1970s (Brunvand‚ 108). Urban legends are popular stories alleged to be true and transmitted from person to person by oral or written communication. Legends tend to arise
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Apocalypses are defined as the end of the world‚ whereas creation represents the beginning. What comes in between? Once an Apocalypse ends‚ a creation story begins; thus‚ there is a cycle. This cycle is portrayed by Richard Matheson in his novel I Am Legend. The protagonist‚ Robert Neville‚ survives an apocalyptic world war and a dust-storm-carried disease‚ but he survives alone. He is the end and the new beginning. Thus‚ Matheson suggests that within an apocalypse‚ there can still be elements of a creation
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