LITERARY DEVICES Copyright © 2007 by Jay Braiman www.mrbraiman.com Literary devices refers to specific aspects of literature‚ in the sense of its universal function as an art form which expresses ideas through language‚ which we can recognize‚ identify‚ interpret and/or analyze. Literary devices collectively comprise the art form’s components; the means by which authors create meaning through language‚ and by which readers gain understanding of and appreciation for their works. They also provide
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In his letter to Thomas Jefferson‚ Benjamin Banneker uses rhetorical devices to reinforce his argument against the cruelties of slavery. Being a man of color‚ Banneker did not possess the social status deemed worthy of communication with a fine man such as Jefferson. Nevertheless‚ Banneker was an intelligent man and used his knowledge to point out the contradictory characteristics between slavery and American values. Banneker uses repetition throughout his letter. Periodically‚ he refers to Jefferson
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Poetic Devices Alliteration - The repetition of initial consonant sounds. “Doubting‚ dreaming dreams no mortal ever…” Poe‚ “The Raven” Assonance - The repetition of vowel sounds. “Poetry is old‚ ancient‚ goes back far...So old it is that no man knows...” Sandburg‚ “Early Moon” Hyperbole – An overstatement or extreme exaggeration. Example: I nearly died laughing. Imagery - Words or phrases that appeal to any sense (sight‚ taste‚ touch‚ hearing‚ and smell) or any combination
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Literary Devices Alliteration: The repetition of the initial consonant sound in a series o words. It adds rhythm/emphasizes emotion. Example: The menacing moonlight created mystery Allusion: References to events or characters from history‚ myth‚ religion‚ literature‚ pop culture etc. Assonance: The repetition of vowel sounds in a series of words to add a musical effect. Example: We moaned and groaned as the horse bumped homeward. Flashback: A jump back into the past to provide an explanation
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Accounting and Management Information Systems Vol. 11‚ No. 3‚ pp. 442–454‚ 2012 DIVIDEND POLICY AND FIRM PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF LISTED FIRMS IN NIGERIA Uwalomwa UWUIGBE1 Covenant University‚ Ogun State‚ Nigeria Jimoh JAFARU Auchi Polytechnic‚ Edo State‚ Nigeria Anijesushola AJAYI Covenant University‚ Ogun State‚ Nigeria ABSTRACT This study basically investigates the relationship between the financial performance and dividend payout among listed firms’ in Nigeria. It also looks at the relationship
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each stop. A handheld computer called a Delivery Information Acquisition Device (DIAD) ‚ enables UPS drivers to download his or her day’s route. The DIAD also automatically captures customers’ signatures as well as pickup and delivery information. Package tracking information is then transmitted to UPS’s computer network for storage and processing. At various points along the route from sender to receiver‚ bar code devices are used to scan shipping information on the package label and feed data about
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Department of Accounting Detailed Syllabus of Third Year Four-Year B.B.A. (Honours) Course Effective from the Session: 2009–2010 National University Syllabus for 4 years BBA Honours Course Subject : Accounting Third Year (Honours) Third Year: 32 Credit Hours Course Code COURSE TITLE Marks Credit Hours Audit and Assurance 100 4 Advanced Accounting-I 100 4 Cost Accounting 100 4 Management Accounting (in English)
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[APC309 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING Individual Assignment : Task a and Task b ] Table of Contents Part a 1.0 Introduction to performance management …………………………………………………………………………….2 2.0 EVA and ROI ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 3.0 Mangers orientation due to using EVA and ROI……………………………………………………………………….3 4.0 Overcoming the short term nature of EVA and ROI………………………………………………………………….4 5.0 Appendix…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Part b 1.0 Introduction
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ACCOUNTING NOTES FOR MY PERSONAL USE 4/12/2013 ELISHA VERIWA | Introduction to Accounting Accountancy is the process of communicating financial information about a business entity to users (stakeholders) such as shareholders and managers (Elliot‚ Barry & Elliot‚ Jamie: Financial accounting and reporting). Accounting has been defined as: * the art of recording‚ classifying‚ and summarizing in a significant manner and in terms of money‚ transactions and events which are‚ in part at least
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Shakespeare’s "to be or not to be" soliloquoy examines the role of life and death in the tradegy of Hamlet and in the human condition. The use of literary devices emphasizes the fear of uncertainty and mortality. At first‚ the "to be or not to be" soliloquoy appears to analyze Hamlet’s own emotions‚ however‚ upon further examination‚ the universal nature of the messages in Shakespeare’s words becomes apparent. Perhaps one of the most ubiquitous lines in literature‚ "to be or not to be"‚ remains
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