Literary Device Glossary Allusion: An implied or indirect reference to a person‚ event‚ or thing that has to do with another part of a text. Can be direct quotes or it can be indirect things that are implied. Most are from commonly known pieces of literature or history. Example: “but now he found that he committed himself to the following of a grail” The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald. Function: In this example‚ Fitzgerald alludes to the Holy Grail. What this does is show how
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Transitional Devices The word "transition" means passing over. Thus transitional guides are connectives (symbols‚words‚ phrases; sometimes whole sentences and paragraphs) that make possible a smooth "passing over" from one idea to the next. You make transitions by referring to what you have said before‚establishing cause-and-effect connections‚ looking ahead to what you will say‚ referring to the present‚ marking time and place‚ qualifying‚ comparing‚ contrasting. These and other common transitional
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Resource: What is Traditional Literature? Traditional literature is a genre that deals specifically with stories that were passed down through oral storytelling from generation to generation. Traditional literature consists of songs‚ stories‚ poems and riddles from anonymous sources. There are many forms of traditional literature (myths‚ fables‚ epics‚ ballads‚ legends‚ folk rhymes‚ folktales) and many of the categories do overlap. Folktales are a major form of traditional literature found
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These days‚ almost all kids play video games or soccer‚ tennis and basketball. Games like Congkak‚ Main Lereng‚ Baling Tin‚ Sepak Raga or Gasing are bygones. While having a chat with my dad who is more of a ‘homeboy’ (mom’s a bit of town kid)‚ he gave me a list games he used to play as a kid. Some were the games of this soil and some were that adapted from neighbouring countries. However‚ I made a dash before he started his lecture on‚ “You know‚ kids these days…” His voice fading away and the
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Types of Storage Devices A storage device is a device capable of storing data. The term usually refers to mass storage devices‚ such as disk and tape drives (www.webopedia.com). In this paper I will explore different types of storage devices and which ones are optimal for different situations. I will also explain what situations are appropriate for the following devices and explain why: a. Hard disk b. Floppy disk c. RAM d. CD ROM e. Tape Hard Disk A hard disk is a magnetic disk on
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Literary Devices used in “ How to Date a Browngirl‚ Blackgirl‚ Whitegirl‚ or Halfie” by Jason Hernandez Professor Melinda Hernandez Central Texas College English 1302 28 March 2012 Outlines I. Introduction A. Different types of literary devices being used II. Style A. How is the style used to interest the reader. III. Tone A. How is the tone used to make the story playful. IV. Language A. How does the language change throughout the story V. Conclusion
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Traditional Games in UAE Defiantly there is heritage for each nation in the world‚ which was inherited through generations year after year. Hence‚ UAE is popular of its own traditions which generally distinguish it from other nations. In fact‚ Emiratis across the country and around the world are proud of and value their heritage even today‚ and make their effort to maintain their traditions even in the face of tremendous change and the rapid development of recent decades. For your information:
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Traditional Marriage or Non-Traditional Marriage‚ That is the Question Teresa Brasaemle PHI 103 Instructor Bence May 18‚ 2014 The argument that will be assessed is “In Defense of Traditional Marriage”‚ Anderson presents the question: “Should the government recognize same-sex relationships as legal marriages?” (Anderson‚ R.T.‚ 2013). However‚ the author does offer numerous premises in relation to the argument that do help in the support of the conclusion that the marriage laws should remain
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Mnemonic Devices Mnemonic devices are techniques for improving memory. Many were developed in ancient times when written records were scarce or non-existent and people relied heavily on their memories to impart information. Mnemonics do not simplify information‚ they actually make it more elaborate‚ but this enhances organisation‚ and therefore retrieval‚ of information. Acronyms These are pronounceable words formed from the first letters of the list of words to be remembered‚ and are a type
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Filipino Traditional Games for Kids While I was walking yesterday‚ I saw a group of children playing ‘luksong baka’. They were having fun while enjoying the game. Then I remember my childhood days twenty five years ago. I also use to play that kind of game with my neighboring kids especially on weekends. As years went by‚ these Filipino traditional games for kids are slowly disappearing. You can rarely see Filipino kids playing patintero‚ tumbang preso‚ luksong tinik‚ luksong baka‚ taguan‚ syato
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