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English IV
Score: "I always lie" is an example of which of these literary devices? A)paradigm B)paradox C)metaphor D)personification E)none of these
Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 10:22am
Literary terms
PLEASE HELP!!!!!! Please give examples for the following: 1. Satire 2. Parody 3. Pathos 4. Bathos 5. Rhetoric 6. Logos 7. Ethos
Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11:19pm
Literary Terms
Please give examples for the following: 1. Satire 2. Parody 3. Pathos 4. Bathos 5. Rhetoric 6. Logos 7. Ethos
Friday, May 17, 2013 at 12:38am
enlish literture
narnia the lion the the witch and the wabode two literary devives were used in chapter 10 repetition and smiple identify the line that features these device
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 8:27pm
Literary terms
What is the literary term when something serious is happening and there is humor?
Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 8:34pm
Language Arts
Directions: Read the poem and answer the questions that follow. Fossil Flitting, flickering, flashing black, white, and a note of red passes beneath trees that were already old at the end of the Civil War. The lovely departed species announces its fearless refusal to cease to ...
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 12:51pm
Literature
I'm doing a literary analysis of Mark Twain's "The Private History of a Campaign that Failed" and I'm having a hard time coming up with a good these statement... Any suggestions?
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 11:20am
English
help please has to be turned in today dont really understand it. Chief Joseph Surrenders Compare Chief Joseph's speech with the "Gettysburg Address". Discuss the similarities and differences between them. (Consider the feelings of the speaker, as well as literary...
Monday, March 4, 2013 at 12:16pm
English
I am doing a literary research paper on Romeo and Juliet. I dont know a topic. Any suggestions???
Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 11:43am
English 12
I am doing a literary research paper on chaucers canterbury tales. I need help in writing my thesis for this paper also i can not figure out a topic.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 1:40pm
english
I need help on doing a literary research paper.
Monday, February 18, 2013 at 12:18pm
english
I have to do a literary research paper. I would like to do it on the story on Cinderella or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. Is that possible? Can you help?
Monday, February 18, 2013 at 10:48am
literary
Protagonit
Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 11:25am
LAC Help Question
1. Write a four paragraph literary essay in response to the following question. Be sure to include a thesis statement in your introduction, provide textual evidence in the body paragraphs, and end the essay with a strong conclusion. You may use your books and other notes you ...
Friday, January 25, 2013 at 7:52pm
Engish Literature
Chapter Seven explores the role of symbols in conveying literary themes. Themes are abundant in literaryworks (though they are at some times more obvious than at others). Select one short story from the reading assignments (from either Week One or Week Two) to examine more ...
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 1:08pm
English
Literary Analysis: Character and Characterization Read the selection. Then, answer the questions that follow. People who don’t know Harry tend to underestimate him. They cast a skeptical eye on his typical outfit: ragged jeans and shirts that bear evidence of his most ...
Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 7:26pm
English Please Help
from "When Greek Meets Greek" 1. What can you conclude from the wording of the following text? “One morning Ramkilawansingh (after this, we calling this man Ram) was making a study of the noticeboards along Westbourne Grove what does advertise rooms to let.”...
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 12:12am
literary
What does my teacher mean by this? So I'm writing an essay on the great gatsby and I told my teacher about it via emai. (I'm doing online school) and this is what he told me... Also, make sure you develop the theme more than merely "mortality." I always tell ...
Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 11:53am
English - Poetry
2. The capital words in the following excerpt are an example of which literary element? "And both that morning equally LAY IN LEAVES no step had trodden black." a. rhyme b. rhythm c. alliteration d. simile 3. The following excerpt is an example of which literary ...
Monday, December 3, 2012 at 11:58am
literary
Walt Whitman's writing style can best be described as
Friday, November 30, 2012 at 12:43pm
general
Literary themes understood by all people regardless of their background or the time they live in are a. universal b. shill-based c. motivational d. literature-based I think "d" bt not sure 100%
Monday, November 26, 2012 at 10:18pm
English Help Please
What literary devices do you see in this monologue? For example is there figurative language or symbolism? How do these literary devices contribute to a deeper meaning of this monologue? what specifically do they tell you about the character speaking or about the subject ...
Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 5:35pm
writing
Can you proofread my writing? Real Men Truly Change What is forgiveness? Forgiveness is when you allow someone to be forgiven for doing something wrong to you or someone else. On February 21, 1988 at the Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge, La, a speech made by Jimmy Swaggart...
Friday, November 16, 2012 at 1:41pm
english
i am writing a literary research paper on the book robinson crusoe. my thesis is In "Robinson Crusoe" Daniel Defoe uses the protagonist to show the sporadic but guiding relationship between God and man. I am having trouble coming up with a title. So far I have "...
Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 11:56am
analyzing poems
Spatial depths of being survive The birth to death recurrences Of feet dancing on earth of sand; Vibrations of the dance survive The sand; the sand, elect, survives The dancer. He can find no source Of magic adequate to bind The sand upon his feet, his feet Upon his dance, his...
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 8:15pm
English
2. The speaker in the poem, “Mother To Son,” says the following: “Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair.” This is an example of which literary element? (1 point) rhyme* simile metaphor alliteration i say a could sombody check and see if this is right
Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 8:42am
english
The strategies we use when reading informational texts are ________as/from when we read literary texts.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 11:19am
Lang Arts
1. How would you describe a deferred vacation? a. One that was booked several months ago. b. One that was delayed until a later time. c. One that was planned out many months ahead of time. 2. The speaker in the poem, “Mother To Son,” says the following: “Life ...
Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 2:54pm
literary
Which is the least common way for modern writers to convey their themes? a. through explicit statement b. through development of a central conflict c. through the values and motivations of the characters d. through the thoughts of the characters
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 10:30am
english
Literary Analysis: Character and Characterization Read the selection. Then, answer the questions that follow. People who don’t know Harry tend to underestimate him. They cast a skeptical eye on his typical outfit: ragged jeans and shirts that bear evidence of his most ...
Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 3:07pm
english
Literary Analysis: Character and Characterization Read the selection. Then, answer the questions that follow.People who don’t know Harry tend to underestimate him. They cast a skeptical eye on his typical outfit: ragged jeans and shirts that bear evidence of his most ...
Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 3:06pm
literature
Reflecting on this week’s literary readings, as well as your own reading experiences, identify at least one major similarity and one major difference between the forms of the short story and the poem. How do the differences between these literary forms affect how you read...
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 11:29am
English
In "The Canterbury Tales" Chaucer uses the pilgrimage primarily as a device to ___________. A.emphasize the characters' religious aspirations B.frame the stories told by individual characters C.describe the rigors of medieval life D.create a vivid and realistic ...
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 5:38pm
Reading
O, sweep of stars over Harlem Streets O, little breath of oblivion that is night 1) what literary device is used in line 2? Metaphor or onomatopoeia? 2) "little breath of oblivion" refers to what quality of night? Bleakness or silence?
Sunday, October 21, 2012 at 11:51am
english
Which literary movement consists of honest and open descriptions the setting and characters? I say B. A. American Modernism B. American Realism C. American Romanticism D. American Transcendentalism
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 2:45pm
literary
what does the three column house icon mean in language arts
Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 12:12am
10th Grade Literary Essay
What does F. Scott Fitzgerald suggest about the state of the American Dream, the people who pursue it, and the impact of that pursuit through his depiction of Jay Gatsby and the people in Gatsby’s life? Include specific examples, quotations, and supporting details from ...
Friday, September 28, 2012 at 1:17pm
English
I am having difficulties identifying the literary term in this sentence. What is the literary term in "John told me about when he fell off his bike and broke his arm last year?" Thanks
Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 11:43pm
SUBJECT
Which of the following statements about literary movements is NOT true? A A literary movement is a period that shares a particular set of ideas, concerns, or characteristics. B Ideas, concerns, or characteristics may be shared by literary movements. C Literary movements may ...
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 10:34pm
Literary Analysis and Composition I
1. What roles do the adults or older figures play in the lives of the various narrators? Select a figure from each of the four memoirs and write one sentence answering the question for each memoir. Answer: 1. Barrio Boy- 2. A Cub Pilot- 3. No Gumption- 4. The Caged Bird Sings...
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 9:29am
history
1-Which of the following statements about literary movements is NOT true? (1 point) A A literary movement is a period that shares a particular set of ideas, concerns, or characteristics. B Ideas, concerns, or characteristics may be shared by literary movements. C Literary ...
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 8:09am
english
Could someone help by checking my answers.Please!! 1. Transcendentalism, a subgenre of American Romanticism, was based in which of the following beliefs? a-The natural and spiritual world are connected.(my choice) b-Reason separates man from the animals. c-The needs of society...
Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 7:28pm
Literary
EDSeek sections most helpful in providing keywords to your topic ?
Monday, September 17, 2012 at 4:50pm
literary
I need an example of connotation from the Star Wars series in the form of a quote.
Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 11:44am
English
Literary Analysis Assignment I have to defend the villain in a fairy tale by persuading ymy audience that he or she was set up. I have to convince the audience that the villain has been misrepresented and his/her motives were misunderstood. The body of the essay must support ...
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 10:05pm
language
what is the literary device used in the statement? former indonesian president suharto was sometimes referred to as a puppet master.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 8:29pm
English
is there any literary technique or device in: So Margaret gained the acknowledgement of her right to follow her own ideas of duty.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 9:04pm
English
What literature do you consider to be part of the United States' current literary canon? Why?
Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 6:57pm
english
Which of the following statements about literary movements is NOT true? A. A literary movement is a period that shares a particular set of ideas, concerns, or characteristics. B. Ideas, concerns, or characteristics may be shared by literary movements. C. Literary movements may...
Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 3:50pm
Literature
How is the more direct performative aspect of drama and/or poetry reflected in these forms? (Consider for example, each genre’s uses of literary structure, language, technique, and style.) How do these literary elements affect your reading experience? In your post, ...
Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 10:16am
English 125 introduction literature
summarize the major similarities and differences between the forms of drama, poetry, and the short story. Demonstrate your ideas with textual examples from the course readings. In your response, include at least one example of each literary form. If you wish, you may also ...
Monday, August 20, 2012 at 8:20am
Literature
1. Which one of the following short stories takes a series of completely ordinary events and develops them into a character study? A. "Young Goodman Brown" B. "Paul's Case" C. "A Private History of a Campaign That Failed" [D.] "A Pair of ...
Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 7:52am
English help
Question 1 Marks: 1 A common theme that runs through all the sections of Song of Myself is Whitman's own — Choose one answer. a. belief in his power as a poet b. love of solitude c. inability to trust people d. failure to change the world Question 2 Marks: 1 Free ...
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 3:25pm
english
Redarding the difference between fiction and nonfiction, which statement is most accurate A.writers of non fiction have no need to express passionate opinion B.nonfiction writers are more often free to move about in time and space C.nonfiction writers are free to emblish the ...
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 3:06pm
literary
a connecticut yankee is episodic true or false
Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 5:18pm
literary
IN THE 19TH CENTURY HANK MORGAN IS A MIDDLE CLASS a newspaper b cowboy c enginner
Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 5:15pm
English
what literary device helps you develope a religous theme in a poem
Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 2:18pm
English/ Literature
What does "wild card" mean? Choose any literary device?
Monday, June 18, 2012 at 3:08pm
Lord of the flies
What are some hyperboles in this novel? What does the title mean?Wat is the theme? And worst of all what do I do for a "Wild card" *( any literary device?
Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 11:38pm
statistics
The proportion of adults in the US with basic literary skills is 43%. If a hypothesis test is performed on this, how should you (in terms of the claim) interpret a decision that rejects the null hypothesis?
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 12:26pm
English
1. What does Quindlen call feeding babies, walking dogs, and doing household jobs? A. difficult chores B. simple daily routines C. well-paid occupations D. enjoyable pastimes 2.What group of people does Quindlen decide are “correct” in their views? A. the optimists B...
Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 5:01pm
English 7
foreshadow definition??? (literary term)
Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 10:09pm
Art
Ms. Sue, could you please check this part,too? Thank you 1) He explained why he wrote Gomorrah; he did it for the new generations, seeing kids who dream to be a killer, who see in crime the only way of achievement. Boys and girls without hope. He saw his land without a future...
Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 8:34am
English 125 Introduction to literature
What does the term literature mean to you? What makes something literary in your own mind? If literature means different things to different people, who defines what is and what is not literature? 2.What kind of reading engages/interests you? What about that writing draws you ...
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 10:06am
English
Please check. 1. A book published by Harcourt Press, Inc. It was published in 2001. Harcourt Press is located in the city of New York. The title of the book is Medieval Pageant, and the author is John R. Reinhard. Reinhard, John R. Medieval Pageant. New York City: Harcourt, ...
Friday, June 1, 2012 at 2:08pm
English - 12th grade
Can anyone help me find a short story that parallels my life? I have project where i need to find a short story that is parallel to my life. The short story needs to be British, Scottish, Welsh or Irish. I've looked through countless of short stories but i couldn't ...
Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 10:10am
English
What are the literary elements of this poem and what does it mean? Foundations Leopold Staff I built on the sand And it tumbled down, I built on a rock And it tumbled down. Now when I build, I shall begin With the smoke from the chimney.
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 3:45pm
Spanish
2. Working on the school newspaper and literary magazine are popular extracurricular activities amoung Guatemalan teenagers. -False? 3. The currency of many Spanish-speaking countries contains the images of literary characters, political leaders, and animals from that region...
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 8:18pm
English
To find the main idea of an informational text, look for A. who wrote the article and what company/universit they are from. B. Why the text was written C. What the author talks a lot about throughout the text D. None of these Which of the folllowing is not one of the three ...
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 6:43pm
English
A theme is best described as? A. A moral lesson presented in a work of literature B. The central idea or insight about life revealed in a literary work C. The subject of a work of literature D. A series of related events in a literary work I picked B but it siad it was wrong
Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 5:26pm
english
choose two literary devices such as foreshadowing in sense ans sensibility
Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 3:09pm
College Majors?
I am a senior rapidly approaching the end of my high school education. Of course college is on my rader. I plan to go to double-major in journalism and art. I want to get my bachelor's degree in journalism so I can become an editor. I can work this job from home while ...
Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 8:39pm
language arts
i need help depicting a poem using literary terms. The poem is Dear Sister and goes: Do not believe what all you read in the papers, Leona, about the strikers being reds. It is true, the Communist Party of New York sent down a truckload of potatoes. You will find them rotted ...
Friday, April 20, 2012 at 5:28pm
English
I left out the following statements. Thank you very much. 1) All of his works are characterized by his polemical genius, expressed in various literary genres. 2) The first pamphlet to bring Swift fame was the Battle of the Books, where he imagines a battle between the books of...
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 5:17pm
Literature
When you finish Antigone , you’ll write an essay analyzing the causes and/or effects of an issue, situation, or event in your journal. Your textbook explains the assignment this way: “…you’ll help readers understand an event or situation by explaining Why ...
Monday, April 16, 2012 at 5:21pm
writing
Can someone help me describe the peruasive appeal of Dr. Kings "I Have a Dream" speech, and refering persuasive devices and literary elements in the answer
Sunday, April 8, 2012 at 7:05pm
World History
4. A major problem in relations between Israel and the Arab states was the a. resettlement of Palestinian refugees b. failure to develop trade agreements c. status of Jerusalem as an open city d. level of influence Great Britain still exercised C 6. The writers of the Beat ...
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 5:10pm
English
I have starr test in the morning can somebody please explain what the difference between literary and expository writing
Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 9:04pm
English
show your understanding of literary and non-literary prose by citing examples and discussing them. 450 words
Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 4:38am
English
Could you please check these sentences? Thank you very much, Writeacher. 1) Your paragraphs show a good knowledge of the literary contents. As to the grammar, you are still unsure in the use of tenses and prepositions. 2) As to cohesion, you failed to write an introduction or ...
Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 10:52am
english 11
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP .....I THINK ANSWERS ARE A, C, D, B, A, A PLEASE CHECK MY WORK AND PLACE RIGHT ANSWER? 1. Which of the following statements about literary movements is NOT true? (1 point)A literary movement is a period that shares a particular set of ideas, concerns, ...
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 2:13pm
English
What was Longfellow's literary zeal??
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 7:03pm
ENG 365 Issues in Literature
I have a summary paper to do that is suppose to be 8-10 pages. The problem that I am having is where to get started. This is what the teacher want us to do. Relate your life in work, social responsibility, and/or individual responsibility to a literary work. What themes do you...
Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 7:23pm
Business And Technical Writing-Proposals and Speci
These are the ones I'm not 100% sure about Ive looked it up in the book and I just not sure please help me. 1.One advantage of topic outlines is that they provide A. topic sentences for your paragraphs. B. new ideas for your outline. C. internal headings for your document...
Monday, February 27, 2012 at 6:57am
English
Writeacher, here is the other question I'd like them to answer. 1) Go over George Orwell's life focusing your attention on those episodes which strengthened his indifference to accepted values and strong-mindedness. (I don’t want students to repeat Orwell’s ...
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 6:59am
Literary Composistion
For this essay choose one of the stories from Units 1-7 of your literature lessons. Imagine that you are the author of the story and using first person point of view introduce yourself, your story, and state the theme of your story. Then explain how you (as the author) ...
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 11:56am
English-please help!
It must be nice," she said. "It must be very nice. I wish women could do such things." "It ain't the right kind of a life for a woman. Her upper lip raised a little, showing her teeth. "How do you know? How can you tell?" she said. "I don...
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 11:00am
English
It must be nice," she said. "It must be very nice. I wish women could do such things." "It ain't the right kind of a life for a woman. Her upper lip raised a little, showing her teeth. "How do you know? How can you tell?" she said. "I don...
Monday, February 20, 2012 at 1:37pm
Short Stories
1.In "Paul's Case," why does Paul go to work early? A. He didn't want to get caught skipping school. B. He liked looking at the pictures in the art gallery. C. He wanted to wrestle with the other boys. D. He didn't want to lose his job. (B) ? 2. Which one...
Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 7:09pm
english
1.In "Paul's Case," why does Paul go to work early? A. He didn't want to get caught skipping school. B. He liked looking at the pictures in the art gallery. C. He wanted to wrestle with the other boys. D. He didn't want to lose his job. 2. Which one of ...
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 5:02pm
AP English Literature
Can someone please help me? In Jane Eyre in chapter 1 with the quote, "every nerve I had feared him; and every morsel of flesh on my bones shrank when he came near," all the literary devices illustrate all of the following EXCEPT A) parallelism, B) hyperbole C) ...
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 8:10pm
AP English Literature
"every nerve I had feared him; and every morsel of flesh on my bones shrank when he came near," uses all of the literary devices EXCEPT A) parallelism, B) hyperbole, C) paradox, D) personification, E) synecdoche
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 7:27pm
english
i want to ask what be thematic statement? it say write 2 or 3 sentences that summarize the theme of the story. It should be the central idea of the story that reflects human nature. literary essay format for theme: Paragraph 1 : Thematic statment. write 2 to 3 sentences that ...
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 10:59pm
literary
the theme of metaphor could be summed up by which of the following?
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 3:25pm
English
Writeacher, I think I should also improve a point related to the students' involvement. In particular, the last part should be clarified. Thank you. 1) A focus group, led by the school principal and made up of participating students, the contact person, the participating ...
Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 11:19am
English
Thank you very much. Here is the second part. Some data are unclear. I hope you can help me. 1) “Focus group” led by the school principal made up of the participating students (or the students involved in the project), the contact person (also: reporting person) , ...
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 5:26pm
English
Writeacher, thank you very much for your cooperation. At last, I received part of the project to check. I translated it literally but I think it should be improved since it is too concise. I'd like to know your opinion. Cooperation and Communication among partecipating ...
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 4:07pm
literary
what are least three elements in the poem that you found interesting or engaging(e.g., form, language, conten, and/or other literary elements).
Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 9:04am
poetry
I need help on figuring out the type of poem and developing a theme and meaning the themes/meaning is confusing me on some of them “No, Thank You, John” I never said I loved you, John: Why will you tease me day by day, And wax a weariness to think upon With always &#...
Friday, January 27, 2012 at 7:31am
Poetry
“Sonnet 30” p. 960 Author: William Shakespeare. Type of Poem: Sonnet. Poetry/Literary Terms: Theme/Meaning: “Casey at the Bat” p.42 Author: Ernest Lawrence Thayer Type of Poem: ______________________ Poetry/Literary Terms: Theme/Meaning: “The Raven&#...
Friday, January 27, 2012 at 2:41am
Literature & Writing
In Bless Me, Ultima I have some questions about the scenes where Antonio talk with Florence about sin and God in chapter 17. The page numbers are in the 190s in the small book or early 200s in the bigger book. I lots of ideas, but it's nice to have external feedback. 1. ...
Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 11:05am
english
Write a four paragraph literary essay in response to the following question. Be sure to include a thesis statement in your introduction, provide textual evidence in the body paragraphs, and end the essay with a strong conclusion. You may use your books and other notes you have...
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 10:54am
English
When writing a literary analysis on a book series, how to you denote the series title differently than the title of an individual book?
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 7:02pm
ELA
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly" and my interpretation of this quote is that If you truly believe in yourself, you can make the right decisions. I need help to relate this quote to ROmeo and Juliet with an appropriate literary element.
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 11:04am
English
I want a sophisticated transition word for the first paragraph of a literary essay, what should i use?
Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 11:26am
English
Hi, i have to write an literary essay for The Great Gatsby and the topic is "IN THE GREAT GATSBY, THE AMERICAN DREAM IS PRESENTED AS A TRAP." Can you give me some advice on how to write it and how to start it with a really nice hook? Our teacher says the hook is very...
Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 3:30pm
english
what is mary e. wilkins freeman literary style of writing
Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 2:57pm
English
I PUT THIS UP AND NO ONE HELPED:( what are the literary elements in my poem? i just wrote it i didn't think about that and now i need to find some but all i can see is alliteration. PLEASE HELP All I Want is Us When nothing else remains, I want to know if you’ll stand...
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 8:10pm
books
stephen crane washington irving henry james theodore dreiser bret harte mary e.wilkins freeman mark twain jack london kate chopin sarah orne jewett herman melville what is the literary style for each author Realism regionalism or Naturalism romanticism
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 6:11pm
English
1) The following passage is an example of which literary element? "Give back your heart to itself, to the stranger who has loved you all your life, whom you ignored for another, who knows you by heart." a)paradox b)magical realism c)metaphor d)hyperbole* 2)In the ...
Monday, January 9, 2012 at 10:20pm
english
Could someone check my answers please?From "When Grees Meets Greek" 1) What can you conclude from the wording of the following text? "One morning Ramkilawansingh(after this, we calling this man Ram) was making a study of the noticeboards along Westbourne Grove ...
Monday, January 9, 2012 at 8:50pm
does any1 help with english! :-)
what are the literary elements in my poem? i just wrote it i didn't think about that and now i need to find some but all i can see is alliteration. PLEASE HELP
Monday, January 9, 2012 at 7:10pm
literary
how do i find the literary device in this poem? Her beam on the waves, I gazed awhile On her cold smile Too cold-too cold for me-\ There pass'd as a shroud A fleecy cloud, And i turned away to thee, Proud Evening Star
Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 2:40pm
ENGLISH-TOPICS OF LITERATURE
This week’s assignment requires that you prepare a reading journal. The reading for the journal is Naguth Mahfouz's "The Lawsuit." In preparing your reading journal, you will be asked to write some responses, summaries, and a précis. Be mindful that ...
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 11:22pm
Question
Will these clubs below help me get into one of these colleges: 1. Illinois state university school of arts 2. Yale University School of Arts 3. The Illinois Institute of Art — Chicago 9th Grade Club • Epiphany (Literary Magazine) • Heart Club • Helping ...
Friday, December 30, 2011 at 12:25pm
English
Could you please check these sentences, please? Thank you. 1) Jane Austen appeared on the literary scene with her novel of manners based on the premise (synonym?) that there is (was?) a vital relationship between manners, social behavior and character. 2) They are usually set ...
Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 6:48pm
author
1. A classic is a literary work a. that is at least 50 years old b. has been commonly recognized as a superior work c. that nobody understands ot likes 2. The write O. Henry is known for his a. endings with an ironic teist b. humor c. stories about the rich 3. F. Scott ...
Friday, December 16, 2011 at 9:49pm
English (URGENT)
How many paragraphs does a literary review have? This is a writing assignment for Grade 12 English. I need to write literary review on an article I find on the internet. I have an identification paragraph that talks about the author's credentials. Then I have a paragraph ...
Monday, December 12, 2011 at 10:09pm
English
Sorry. I forgot to check the last sentences. Thank you very much for your corrections. 1) He then left for Boston where he published his first collection of poems. As these works didn’t bring him any money, he decided to enlist in Army (to enter the Army) where he ...
Monday, December 12, 2011 at 5:31pm
English
Could you please check these sentences on Poe's life? Thank you. 1) List the sounds and the movements made by the following animals: owl, goose... 2)Edgar Allan Poe was born as Edgar Poe in Boston, Massachusetts. He is considered part of the American Romantic Movement and ...
Monday, December 12, 2011 at 4:44pm
English 12 Essay
I corrected my grammar errors from my last post. Don't bother checking to see if I got it right or not. My two body paragraphs seems to be a bit long. First idea is his jobs as a reporter/writer for newspapers and magazines. Second idea is his literary influences. Any ...
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 1:03am
English 12 Essay
I posted this many times. I just want a list of comments about my essay not criticism (I don't think the things I wrote is wrong. This is what I got from articles. My essay is about the jobs he did and his literary influences. This is my topic of my essay.) People stated ...
Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 12:28am
English 12: Research Essay
I'm doing a research paper on Ernest Hemingway. I have to write 1,500 word essay on it. I chose to write about his jobs that helped him gain experience for writing and about his literary influences. I need this for marks. I need people to read it over and what they think ...
Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 7:05pm
English12 (EssayCheck Part 3)
This is part 3 of my essay. Give any feedback. Any suggestions. This peer editing is part of my marks for my essay. Anytime you got can you look over my essay. don't worry about errors I got that cover. Ernest Hemingway had many writers as his literary influences that ...
Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 6:41pm
English12 (EssayCheck Part 2)
I know I posted this but, I need suggestions on my essay. I'm going to break this into parts so it doesn't look so long make it easier. Please give me any feedback. I just want to know what you think about it. Don't worry about grammar errors for now. I need this ...
Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 6:33pm
English12 (EssayCheck Part 1)
I know I posted this but, I need suggestions on my essay. I'm going to break this into parts so it doesn't look so long make it easier. Please give me any feedback. I just want to know what you think about it. Don't worry about grammar errors for now. I need this ...
Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 6:29pm
English 12
Can someone look over my essay please. Tell me anything that needs changing. Any feedback would be great. Give suggestions if you have any I would really appreciate it. ps: I know it's long: 1,301 words Ernest Hemingway Ernest Hemingway was a great writer who influenced ...
Friday, December 2, 2011 at 10:13pm
language arts
What is a good website that would tell me literary facts/vocab, ways to identify it, and the purpose of the literature genre mystery?
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 8:09am
literary
What are a few allusions to Oedipus in literature, besides Froid? I can use references from either fiction or non-fiction. Please help I Haven't been able to find anything online
Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 6:14pm
english
what does occassion mean as a literary element
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 8:43pm
literary
The snake hissed loudly and attacked the rat. what literary term does this use?
Monday, November 14, 2011 at 8:48pm
english
rite a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper in which you do the following: oEvaluate the literary elements and structural devices in the selected poems and literature. oDescribe images of diverse cultureethnicity, race, class, gender, and ageand stereotyping that exist in the literature...
Monday, November 14, 2011 at 8:25pm
English
this crime is holy-------what kind of literary device is this?
Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 4:34pm
Science
Do you have an example or format for a science project literary review?
Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 9:58pm
literary
Do many people believe what they do without giving those beliefs critical scrutiny?
Friday, November 11, 2011 at 1:13pm
english lit
I am writing a paper on "On the Amtrak from boston to new york city" by sherman alexie. I need to detail how the poet used literary conventions and poetic devices such as meter, imagery, and symbolism to communicate the meaning of the poem. I have the imagery and ...
Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 9:33am
English
What are some examples of literary devices for irony, foreshadowing and symbols in the story of Alex Rider Scorpia rising \
Friday, November 4, 2011 at 10:05pm
english help asap
this is my intro to my comparison essay, but i feel like there should be something extra before "an analysis..." but i dont know what i should write. this is what i have so far: Miley Cyrus song “The Climb” is not only one of my favourite songs, but so is ...
Friday, November 4, 2011 at 11:55am
english
my comparison essay introduction paragraph. can someone help me think of what to wrtie before the "an analysis...." i just need a general idea of what to write because im stuck. here the intro: Miley Cyrus song “The Climb” is not only one of my favourite ...
Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 5:51pm
english
Can somebody help me restate my thesis please. statement for the conclusion. My thesis is: An analysis of the literary devices in Katy Perry " Fireworks" and Miley Cyrus " The Climb" reveals Miley Cyrus creates a better argument for how every person is an ...
Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 11:47am
English
HELP. How do would you annotate this? and answer the questions under the passage..??? But now, fearing death, all eyes fixed on Charybdis now Scylla snatched six men from our hollow ship, the toughest, strongest hands I had, and glancing backward over the decks, searching for ...
Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 7:03am
eng 125
Reflecting on this week’s literary readings, as well as your own reading experiences, identify at least one major similarity and one major difference between the forms of the short story and the poem. How do the differences between these literary forms affect how you read...
Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 6:50pm
literary
I tried to re-write the essay please check it for me again . Thank you Sra Antigone and Whale Rider In the play Antigone by Sophocles and movie whale rider directed by Caro. The two characters are Paikea and Antigone both has similarities in common. Both are considered Heros ...
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 6:29am
literary
Thank you Sra and really I appreciate you quick response to my essay, still I have enough time. Thank alot
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 4:28pm
literary
I have to write a comparative essay please review it for me thank you. Antigone and Whale Rider In the play Antigone by Sophocles and movie whale rider directed by Caro. The two characters are Paikea and Antigone they both have similarities in common .Both are considered Hero...
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 2:27pm
English
Read the following passage out loud, and then answer questions 5–7. “Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the ...
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 7:09am
English
Multiple Choice 1. Read the following passage from Edgar Allan Poe's "Annabel Lee": "It was many and many a year ago, In a kingdom by the sea, That a maiden there lived whom you may know By the name of Annabel Lee;– And this maiden she lived with no ...
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 9:55pm
English
Could you please recommend me a site where students can learn how to write cohesive and grammatically correct paragraphs? They are asked to write ten-line paragraphs on each of the literary and historical topic dealt with in their book but their grammar is very poor and don&#...
Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 4:07pm
English
Thank you very much. However, my first- and second-year students have both a course and an exercise book (with plenty of activities) to complete. The lazy and unmotivated students are those from the fourth and fifth year. They are expected to learn literature. They should be ...
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 12:23pm
literature
All literature involves some kind of performance which is intended for an audience. Sometimes, however, the performative quality of a work (i.e., the fact that it is being presented to an audience) is more obvious than at others. Drama and poetry, for example, tend to ...
Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 11:05pm
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