Q: DISCUSS “OEDIPUS REX” AS A TRAGEDY. Ans: Aristotle’s views regarding tragedy are mainly based upon the excellencies which “Oedipus Rex” possesses as a tragedy. The play presents an imitation of an action or piece of life‚ which is serious‚ complete in itself and also having a certain magnitude. The means employed by Sophocles is language beautified by all available devices. The story is told in a dramatic form with incidents arousing pity and whereby to accomplish the catharsis of such emotions
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AP US History In the early to mid 1800s‚ change grasped America in a way that it only had once before; another religious revival. The Second Great Awakening was a tidal wave of spirituality that quickly revolutionized America. While the first Great Awakening renewed interest in religion‚ the Second Great Awakening introduced new and original theology. Though‚ both Great Awakenings widened boundaries between classes and regions. Denominations were conceived based on personal beliefs like woman’s
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Literary Terms Packet The terms in this packet will be used throughout the semester in literature discussions and on exams. Please memorize and be able to use and identify all terms in papers and on exams. Some information in this packet came from Modern English by Arnold Lazarus‚ et.al. and A Dictionary of Literary‚ Dramatic‚ and Cinematic Terms by Sylvan Barnet‚ et.al. Allusion A reference to someone or something that is known from history‚ literature‚ religion‚ politics or some other
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Romanticism? Romanticism‚ a literary movement that emerged in the late 18th century in reaction to the Industrial Revolution‚ inspired Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.”Romanticism celebrated life and embraced ideas of intense emotion experienced by individuals‚ appreciation of the beauty of nature and non-restrictive power of imagination‚ all of which are explored in “Frankenstein.”Mary Shelley focuses on the central concerns of Romanticism whilst incorporating elements of the Gothic novel‚ thereby
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always be in the form of first person. Ballad Stanza - In poetry‚ a Ballad stanza is the four-line stanza‚ known as a quatrain‚ most often found in the folk ballad. This form consists of alternating four- and three-stress lines. Usually only the second and fourth lines rhyme (in an “a/b/c/b” pattern). Assonance in place of rhyme is common. Ballad is a narrative folk song. The ballad is traced back to the Middle Ages. Ballads were usually created by common people and passed orally due to the illiteracy
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eacherUniversity of Makati Higher school ng UMak Name: Lorenzo‚ Charles A. Activity: E1FC score: Year and Sec: Grade 11-9 Date: January 9‚ 2013 A Good Teacher Education is one of the most important parts of our life. Therefore all teachers should try to be a “good teacher”. The teacher is to help your personality and learning. First‚ a good teacher is not boring. A good teacher
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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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American Literary Movements American literature has progressed through many great phases throughout history. One such literary movement was romanticism. Romanticism was a movement characterized by a fascination of the supernatural and strong emotion. Regionalism is another interesting period of American history. In regionalism‚ the author tends to focus on a specific area‚ and tries to convey the “local color”‚ or traits of the specific area. A third example of literature movements in America was
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By: Mahnoor Haroon. Submitted to: Ma’am khadija Tahira Q: What are the elements of Romantic Poetry? Romanticism‚ a philosophical‚ literary‚ artistic and cultural era which began in the mid/late-18th century as a reaction against the prevailing Enlightenment ideals of the day. Romantics favored more natural‚ emotional and personal artistic themes. The romantics of the era were painters
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insistently on Theme C the use of long sustained notes‚ legato phrases and rising intervals. C at its first appearance. Notice the lyrical melody and the optimistic mood. Theme C the use of long sustained notes‚ legato phrases and rising intervals. C at its first appearance. Notice the lyrical melody and the optimistic mood. theme C the use of long sustained notes‚ legato phrases and rising intervals. C at its first appearance. lyrical melody and the optimistic mood. theme C the use of long sustained
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