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language
is latin closer to roman or greek??? roman. awesome. thanks :) so did the greek have poetry like the romans did?? (in the mythology days i mean) Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Here is a bit more about the family of languages: http://concise.britannica.com/...
Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 10:27am by Alexx
Greek poetry?
Did the greeks have poetry in the mythology days?? or was it just the romans. im trying to find another difference bewteen the romans and the greeks in thier glory days..... Both had poetry. The only main difference is the names and possible uses for their gods. The Greeks may...
Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 10:34am by Alexx
Greek Origins
From what greek word did the word 'day' originate from (day as in a day of the week)? and what does that greek word mean in greek? I`ve been searching around and I havent found anything :(
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 7:42pm by Lena
Poetry
how to write poetry? I have a poem, but how do i get it on paper, typed? where do i indent, etc.? basically i need info on the format for poetry
Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 4:30pm by anonymous
Greek Origins
From where in the greek language did the word Night originate from?
Friday, June 5, 2009 at 12:36am by Lena
Greek
The Greek base which means to burn is Cla- Path- Sat- Cau(s)-
Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 1:32pm by Jake
social studies
Alexander spoke Greek and considered himself Greek.
Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 8:13pm by Ms. Sue
poetry
Which one of the following is NOT necessarily an element of good poetry? A. Unique diction b. carefully selevted words c. Rhyming words d. Meaningful content. I chose c is this right?
Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 10:03am by Poetry
Greek Myths
You're welcome. Note that the hero's name was Odysseus, but his journey in Greek myth was called the Odyssey.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 5:08pm by Ms. Sue
greek bases
the greek base in the word chronology means: a.life b.pain c.time d.earth i choose c?
Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 8:03pm by catherine
Greek
The Greek base HELI- means?
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 1:23pm by Erica
poetry
i have to write a poem on what i feel poetry is or how i feel about poetry. i dont like to write poetry but i like to read it. what could i compare it to that would make a good poem?
Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 9:06pm by anonymous
English
I've asked Writeacher or Bobpursley to respond to your previous question. They know a lot more about poetry than I do. However -- I think I understand this question. To me, this quote means that poetry is the art of the impossible and of dreams. Obviously, a sea animal can...
Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 7:30pm by Ms. Sue
Ap world history, 10th grade
Russia adopted Greek Orthodox Christianity and the Greek alphabet from the Byzantines.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 7:08pm by Ms. Sue
Plane Trigonometry
w is Greek omega (I do not have Greek letters on my keyboard), the angular speed in radians per unit time.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 3:41am by Damon
Greek Art
Any helpful sites on the topic below would be appreciated. "Discuss how Greek architecture and its sculpture interweaves to create meaning."
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 11:31pm by Ana
math
I'm reading a formula (lots of greek letters) and I see a symbol that looks like a backward six. That doesn't seem to be any greek letter... What is it?
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 2:22pm by mathstudent
Poetry
Poetry is my favorite thing because the poet must say in very few words what some one you write out in prose. If there is a rhyme scheme it makes it even more difficult. Poetry should really be read outloud; have you tried that? Poetry takes your full attention and here is a ...
Friday, June 24, 2011 at 9:55am by SraJMcGin
AP World History Please Help Me Mrs.Sue
Compare the political structure of Hellenistic Greece to that of the Greek world before 400 B.C.E. What was the function of philosophy in Greek culture? What, according to the authors, were the principles of Greek culture? Define a polis. How did the polis change between 800 ...
Friday, June 24, 2011 at 5:32pm by Nina
greek philosophy and history
Who among the Greek philosophers would be the most influential until modern times? a. Socrates c. Herodotus b. Plato d. Aristotle
Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 1:57pm by h8er_for_h8er
chemistry
It originates from the Greek word hudur (water) and the suffix -gen (producer of). Whoops! SraMcGin's link gives that and many more elements that originate from Greek.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 11:59am by drwls
Poetry
Tell your teacher this is inexcusably bad poetry, and that she should be fired for making you read things like this. Read Hart Crane or Geoffrey Hill or Marianne Moore if you want "difficult" poetry that also means something that you can grasp.
Friday, April 13, 2007 at 2:36pm by Everymfa
help plz:)
which statement does NOT describe how greek words entered english? a.they have been formed by combining greek elements. b.they have come indirectly by way of latin. c.they have come indirectly by way of german d.they have been borrowed directly from greek writers. i choose d???
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 10:59pm by justin
To Writeacher
You're into writing poetry, right? I have never been very good at writing poetry or helping students write poetry. Please listen to Sra and Guru for help with this.
Monday, May 3, 2010 at 9:01pm by Writeacher
Social Studies
The Greek root word, demo-, means "people." The Greek suffix, -cracy, means "government."
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 10:26pm by Ms. Sue
Greek Origins
Is there any word originated from greek that means something like day; I need something that symbolizes a time of light.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 7:42pm by Lena
art101
1. CheckPoint: Greek and Roman Architecture • Resource: Ch. 15 of A World of Art • Write a summary comparing the characteristics and innovations of each Greek and Roman architecture in 200 to 300 words. • Provide two representative examples of architecture for ...
Friday, February 11, 2011 at 2:59pm by bob
AP World History Please Help Me Mrs.Sue
Compare the political structure of Hellenistic Greece to that of the Greek world before 400 B.C.E. What was different and what was similar in politics and governments during these two time periods? What was the function of philosophy in Greek culture? What purpose did ...
Friday, June 24, 2011 at 5:32pm by Ms. Sue
Calculus
(-3,-5) is in quadrant III draw the triangle in that quad, the hypotenuse would be √34 sinØ = -5/√34 , csc Ø = =-√34/5 cosØ = -3/√34 , secØ = -√34/3 tanØ = 5/3, cotØ = 3/5 "feta&...
Monday, October 24, 2011 at 10:43pm by Reiny
civics
what was the major difference between Greek and Roman democracy? A The Romans elected people to run their govt B The Greeks had everyone who was eligible participate in govt decisions C Roman democracy included everyone while Greek democracy included only free, white men D ...
Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 7:15pm by Katie
social studies
The Greeks borrowed the system of Phoenician letters and adapted it to the Greek language. Check this site for more information. http://indoeuro.bizland.com/project/script/greek.html
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 10:12pm by Ms. Sue
greek philosophy and history
thanks!!!!!! if you can't tell, i suck at this with the greek philosophy stuff, so thanks!!!!!
Friday, January 20, 2012 at 4:35pm by im_a_h8r_n_luvin_it
Poem Contest!!
http://www.poetry-online.org/writing-poetry.htm
Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 8:01pm by Ms. Sue
Greek Art
I have to write an essay on the topic below...would you be able to help me find some sites for it. Thanks "Discuss the role of ancient Greek mythology as evidenced through its art"
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 9:22pm by Ana
math
á = Greek letter alpha â = Greek letter beta
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 9:53am by Bosnian
English
http://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1GGGE_enUS379US379&aq=1&oq=greek+play&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=greek+playwrights Read carefully -- Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides were all tragedians. Aristophanes wrote "comedies," but that word had a ...
Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 10:29am by Writeacher
social
You need to narrow the question, in my opinion: role in politics, history, literature, poetry, romanticism all were a part of Dante Alighieri's forte. Some have ventured to even say he is the father of American Literature and Poetry. There is no doubt he shaped history, ...
Friday, May 22, 2009 at 7:18am by bobpursley
art
Write a summary comparing and contrasting the characteristics of Roman and Greek architecture in 200 to 300 words. Provide examples of architecture from both Greek and Roman culture
Monday, April 19, 2010 at 8:38am by Denise
Poetry
Wow i write poetry and i have to say this is a great poem
Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 7:19pm by Jahnay
Language Arts
what is free verse poetry? What are all of the examples of poetry?
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 5:56pm by Tanisha
Poetry
Which is has a more powerful expression when used in poetry.... a simile or a metaphor.... Why?
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 4:03pm by trish
English -- poetry
no prob...poetry is one of my stongest subjects!
Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 6:17pm by Straight A Student
Poetry
I admire poetry over anything so i definitely will =] -MC
Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:34am by mysterychicken
poetry
can someone please give me good links where i can find poetry to read. i am writing a poem called 'shadows of the past' . and i need to read some good pieces of poetry to get ideas, and ispiration. i don't know what my poem's going to be about, i just know that...
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 1:36pm by y912f
art
Write a summary comparing the characteristics and innovations of each Greek and Roman architecture in 200 to 300 words. · Provide two representative examples of architecture for each Greek and Roman cultures.
Friday, September 3, 2010 at 10:48am by leanne
poetry
why would a poet repeat a line of poetry in a poem more than once?
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 11:15pm by Linette
vocab
what does the poetry term 'vulgate' mean, I can't find any definition that correlates to poetry
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 6:43pm by Joanne
greece
Hello, Helen. Firt of all, when you post under French/Mischa everyone assumes it's a question on French. Be sure next time to select "Post a New Question" or it might not get answered. You have a choice on "Hello:" Greek (Greece, Cyprus) Geia sou Greek...
Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 3:22pm by SraJMcGin
Poetry, plz comment
I'm far from a poetry critic, but I think these poems are great!
Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 7:15pm by Ms. Sue
Literature-Poetry
poetry, part2 hopkins's use of seared bleared and smeared is an example of
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 3:56pm by Anita
English
Poetry that is not artistic in form or meaning is not poetry.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 11:08am by Writeacher
poetry
Meter establishes a uniform rhythm in poetry.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 6:14pm by GuruBlue
Poetry
For poetry -- would melodious work?
Friday, April 24, 2009 at 5:32pm by Ms. Sue
Humanities
Throughout the Dark Ages Christians believed in a geocentric universe and such was taught as official Church doctrine, as seen in Dante's works, yet this view had come from a Greek (a pagan) who lived a long time ago. Name the Greek.
Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 4:41pm by Scott
poetry
What form of poetry are Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken," and "Saturday Night" by Alden Nowlan? Thanks!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 10:58pm by Misha
Literature-Poetry
scan this line from Conlys poem It hills . law within my reach
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 3:56pm by poetry part 1
poetry
what form of poetry is an immortality by ezra pound? and are there any poetic devices throgh out the poem? thankss!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 6:09pm by ariellea
poetry
How do you write a List Poetry poem?
Monday, December 21, 2009 at 4:49pm by Crystal
Poetry
Welcome! Have fun playing with poetry!
Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:34am by GuruBlue
poetry
A definition of formal poetry is verse that
Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 1:27am by kita
Vocabulary latin and greek
write a word with the latin or greek word parts below. latin root bene, which means "good" with the suffix- diction___________ thanks
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 7:31pm by doris
English Lit
Write a poetry explication that describes aspects that typify the work of a poet in Twentieth-century to contemporary poetry
Monday, February 8, 2010 at 8:36pm by Anonymous
Poetry
Can you tell me one word that would sum up or define the following phrase...."flows easily" ....in relation to poetry....
Friday, April 24, 2009 at 5:32pm by Judith
French
Callipyge means a person with a curved back making his "ass" backwards. Black women often are called callipyge. The origin of the word is fromm greek language look on wikipedia.fr for a picture of venus callipyge. in greek, kalli = beau and pygos = fesse, ass of back...
Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 10:37pm by Hervé
English-Poetry
can someone help find "The Dying Eagle" by E.J. Pratt for me i need it for my poetry assignment and give me the site address. plz and ty
Monday, November 3, 2008 at 8:20pm by Tony
Greek Origins
From my unabridged dictionary and Dictionary.com, apparently the English word DAY originatated with German and before that Old Norse. I didn't see any Greek origins of this word.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 7:42pm by Ms. Sue
language arts
http://www.types-of-poetry.org.uk/37-refrain-poetry-type.htm
Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 1:22pm by Ms. Sue
History
Q1.What does the Greek word "Helene" means? Q2. What is the Greek word which means "great"? Q3. What was the great Temple in Greece? Q4. What did Pythagoras say about the world? Thanks.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 7:00am by Rebecca Bhutto
English
Hi, I would like your opinion(s) on this essay that I wrote regarding Greek mythology. Jason Berlinsky Mr. Canzano English 1H 28 February 2007 Women in Greek Mythology
Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 7:59pm by Jason
poetry
what free web sites can I search for poetry regarding "mexican crossing the boarder and their hardships that go with it? I am in the 4th grade and need this for school.. thank you
Thursday, January 1, 2009 at 7:15pm by avie
poetry
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/poetry-explications/ Read carefully and follow directions.
Friday, April 26, 2013 at 4:40am by Writeacher
the subject is poetry
There are several poems with that name online. Who is the author? I doubt if it is this one: https://www.teenink.com/raw/Poetry/article/51338/I-Am-What-I-Am/
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 11:27pm by drwls
poetry
Poetry is meant to be read -- aloud. You might compare it to some music you like -- and how it's much better to hear it than to see the score and lyrics on paper.
Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 9:06pm by Writeacher
Poetry
I am learning about poetry (meter, verse, and foot). I need a website with audio that can allow me to hear the pronunciations of the syllables if stressed or unstressed. Please help me thank you.
Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 2:52pm by laura
poetry
There is a great deal to learn about poetry! It says a great deal in few words, compared to a short story, or a novel. What exactly would you like to learn? You might look through some of the following links to see what interests you: http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&...
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 11:15pm by SraJMcGin
World History
They hosted the great Greek thinking centers in Alexandria, which served mankind for two thousand years. Some of the Egyptian culture was adapted by the Greeks (such as in Architecture), however, most was just Greek thinkers. This group of men and their works were absorbed ...
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 4:52pm by bobpursley
poetry, please comment
thank you all. im only 12, almost 13. down below you can see more of my poetry and some has been published
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 2:31pm by i♥zee
English essay
how is this for the introductory paragraph: Since the Romans adopted most of the Greek deities, there are many similarities and some differences between the Greek and Roman cultures. Some of the names and characteristics of certain Greek gods can be compared to the Roman gods...
Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 12:57pm by Alexx
poetry
Your question is not clear, but since you seem to be asking about reading poetry, I'll give you these two links. http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/poetry-explication.html http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/markport/best/study/poetry.htm
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 11:31pm by Writeacher
English
http://www.scribd.com/doc/31183255/Once-Upon-a-Greek-Stage-Summary Is this what you're referring to? I've never heard of "Once upon a Greek Stage" -- it looks as if it's a combination of Oedipus Rex and Antigone, two of Sophocles' plays. PS - I hope ...
Monday, February 20, 2012 at 6:42pm by Writeacher
To SraMcJin
Sra, I want to thank you for all your help on my English poetry. You really are good at poetry. Thank you very much, I really appreciate it:-)LOL
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 6:49pm by Sara
poetry
In "There is no frigate like a book," the lines "Nor any coursers like a page/of prancing poetry" use meter to show
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 6:14pm by ink
poetry
Can somebody list some poems that is considered as a "Poetry Survivor" (a best poem that relates to the TV show "Survivor"
Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 11:31pm by Jessica
poetry
I'm a terrible poet, but I can see that this story has some humorous poetry in it. 'Twas a slow news day When Sundance got away. His life was at stake, So he made his break.
Friday, March 19, 2010 at 7:52pm by Ms. Sue
greek mythology
1.All the following were writers of ancient Greek plays and poetry exept a.Homer b.Sophocles c.Joseph Campbell 2.Chaos gave birth to the following exept a.Uranus(heaven) b.Tartarus(under earth) c.Gaea(earth) 3.Gaea gave birth to the following exept a.mountains b.Pontus(sea) c....
Monday, January 22, 2007 at 9:42pm by Josh
poetry
i need help with soccer poetry
Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 5:10pm by hi
poetry
can you teach me poetry
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 11:15pm by sam
Rome - Religion
Does anyone know when and or how Romans converted to Christianity, I know it was years ago,I do know they consumed Greece and the Greek religion around 500 BC renaming most of the greek gods to suit their own, but I do not know when Christianity became widespread and how ...
Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 12:08am by BC
English
Can you please check these sentences for me? Thank you very much. 1)As to the content, English Romanticism focused above all on the “individual” as the subject of all meaningful experience and the centre of life and art. 2) The Romantics saw the individual in the ...
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 5:43pm by Franco
Essay help :)
Most of your first paragraph is vague, trite, and even silly. Your last two sentences sounds like an introduction. Frankly, I am wondering if you are writing on Greek wars (and consequences), or war in general. If you want to make a connection, I think you might focus on what ...
Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 3:25pm by bobpursley
English 101
In order to understand and analyze poetry, you need to read and reread and reread with deliberation first. Follow the directions for how to read poetry in one or both of these: http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/markport/best/study/poetry.htm At least steps 1 - 5. http://www...
Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 1:21pm by Writeacher
Poetry
I thought you scuked at poetry? That poem sounds pretty good dont you think? did you really write it? or are you lying and pretending you wrote it?? I dont that is what this website is for. :(
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 3:11pm by Just :)
Literature
MC What is your mom's tone of voice when she tells you "Don't do that! It is dangerous!" Poetry is personal not intellectual...Feel poetry! What does she feel will happen to her son if he forgets who he is, where he comes from?
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 11:50am by GuruBlue
poetry
no one is replying to my post on editing my sonnet. please i need help, it's due tommorow. The subject is also poetry and its a few posts below thanks -mysterychicken
Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 5:18pm by mysterychicken
English
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Yes, personification, as Manny says. Since you are working on poetry, I'm sure you will appreciate the following site: http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/Virtualit/poetry/diction_def.html
Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 3:16pm by SraJMcGin
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 by Nar
American Literature
Would you describe Langston Hughes’s poetry as modernist in its themes, use of images, and style? Refer to specific examples from Hughes’s poetry to support your answer.
Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 6:40pm by help
english
Here are some good sites on ideas about how to write a poem. http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Poem http://www.buzzle.com/articles/writing-poetry-how-to-write-a-poem.html http://www.poewar.com/poetry-writing-tips/ http://www.poetry-online.org/writing-poetry.htm (look at the ...
Monday, November 2, 2009 at 4:43pm by GuruBlue
poetry
a definition of formal poetry is verse that http://www.answers.com/poetry I think you're after definition #3 here. Then look up "meter" and "verse" -- http://www.answers.com/topic/meter-poetry http://www.answers.com/topic/verse =) Thank you for using ...
Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 1:27am by Anonymous
English
i have to put carl sandburg's poetry definitions in thematic statements telling what poem be? it have to be tagged. Poetry is a projection across silence of cadences arranged to break the silence with definite intentions of echoes, syllables, wavelengths. i not get how to ...
Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 7:01pm by Mohammad
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