• Newberry Award • Author: Marguerite De Angeli • Story takes place in London and is about a 10 year old boy named Robin • Robin’s dad left for the Scottish war • Robin’s mom left to take care of the queen • Robin was sent off to learn to become a knight with John-the-Fletcher • For an unknown reason Robin become lame in his legs (it was thought that it was because of the plague that killed a lot of people and made a lot of people sick) • It is unclear as to where Robin went‚ but John-the
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What are stylistic devices? In literature and writing‚ a figure of speech (also called stylistic device or rhetorical device) is the use of any of a variety of techniques to give an auxiliary meaning‚ idea‚ or feeling. Sometimes a word diverges from its normal meaning‚ or a phrase has a specialized meaning not based on the literal meaning of the words in it. Examples are metaphor‚ simile‚ or personification. Stylistic devices often provide emphasis‚ freshness of expression‚ or clarity. Alliteration
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Frankenstein and the consequences he faces after creating a terrible monster. “The Rats in the Walls” a short story written by H.P. Lovecraft the Narrator discovers the horrifying secret city under his family home. These works are both classified as gothic literature following many reoccurring themes from the genre. Secrets and madness are seen throughout both Frankenstein and “The Rats in the Walls”. Frankenstein after creating his monster tells no one out of fear of being seen as mad. Even when
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It is true that most people today think that the Great Wall of China is just a tourist attraction but‚ have you ever thought about the cost and benefits of building the wall? The three main reasons I think the benefits did not outweigh the costs because of the reasons stated‚ there were many deaths‚ harsh working conditions‚ and the Xiongnu tribute. It is in my opinion that I think the benefits did not outweigh the costs. The first reason that I think the benefits did not outweigh the costs was
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Vocabulary Words for the English Midterm Collected and Typed By Julia Sullivan Part One: Vocabulary Form Literature “The Most Dangerous Game” Amenity = (noun) something that adds to one’s comfort or convenience; something that is nice to have but isn’t necessary Scruple = (noun) an uneasy feeling arising from one’s conscience or principals Solicitously = (adverb) with an expression of care or concern Tangible = (adj.) capable of being touched or felt; having actual form and substance
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‘How do we know what is real?’ The human race has come to know what reality is through our empirical belief regarding the information gathered by our senses‚ skepticism by doubting out beliefs in order to sift through to the truth and epistemology regarding knowledge to enlighten ourselves with the truth. All of these are philosophical because they are all philosophical branches. The Matrix illustrates the philosophical question of reality versus illusion. Empirical belief is a method that has
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English 004.006 Essay Stardust Through dedication‚ love‚ and courage‚ Tristan Thorne overcomes the strength and ability to grow up and become a man. The movie stardust is an adventure movie that brings thrill and excitement. As Tristan grows into being a mature man he faces many difficult tasks. Example‚ while Tristan is facing the love of his life. The girl does not give him a chance as he knows Humphrey is proposing to the girl Tristan likes. Tristan knows he has exactly one week to get the
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Sarah White Mr. O’Donnel AP Literature 09 December 2011 The Door in the Wall 1. Plot: Lionel Wallace confides in his friend Redmond that ever since childhood he has been haunted by the sudden appearance of a mysterious door. This door led him to a different world‚ much better than the one they live in. However‚ once he leaves it‚ he never returns‚ though he is offered the opportunity three times. He deeply regrets never entering again. He is found dead from an attempt to once again live out
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aesthetic‚ in particular the genres of tableau and documentary. Tableau ’s roots are in early pictorial photography which strove for balanced and harmonious compositions1. Borrowing from classical painterly aesthetics tableau photographs are made for the wall; to be looked at from a distance like paintings.2 A defining feature of the majority of tableau‚ and the images referred to in this essay is the use of models‚ or “posing”3. Documentary photography does not adhere to any particular aesthetic style
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