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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 by josh

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 by anna

english
Do all authors that write novels are literary writers? For example Hemingway is a literary writer and he writes novels. Will F. Scott Fitzgerald also be a literary writer since he is a novelist? yes. Check a dictionary, either dead tree or online, for a definition of LITERARY.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 11:28pm by claudia

literary
give examples literary and non literary prose by citing examples from any source .
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 12:18pm by Anonymous

literary
You can find examples of literary prose in Shakespeare and hundreds of other authors. Examples of non-literary prose is usually found in newspapers, magazines, and many books.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 12:18pm by Ms. Sue

literary
Give examples of literary and non-literary prose by citing examples from any source of your choice - 350 words (you may quote the source).
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 4:26am by ib

Literary terms
What is the literary term when something serious is happening and there is humor?
Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 8:34pm by Anonymous

Literary Devices
I don't think this is a literary device, simply a punctuation issue.
Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 12:30am by Writeacher

literary
in literary terms a character whose actions are inspiring or noble is?
Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 5:51pm by kayla

literary
The snake hissed loudly and attacked the rat. what literary term does this use?
Monday, November 14, 2011 at 8:48pm by Lauren

literary
Are there any literary elements in the first part of Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult??
Friday, March 4, 2011 at 1:58am by Emily

literary
What is the literary term which means, "the point where the author catches our attention?"
Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 10:02pm by Olivia

literature
list the literary works that you would put in your personal literary canon.
Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 11:40pm by Anonymous

literary
How do authors of short stories use various literary devices to help with the development of theme?
Monday, March 1, 2010 at 11:10am by collette

literary
What's the literary device being used in that sentence?
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 10:47am by maria

literary
"bundle of services "is example of what literary device
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 8:10pm by ann

literary
was mark twains book adventures of tom sawyer literary device be considered humor?
Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 10:40am by Anonymous

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 by Ansila

literary
What is "sound" in a literary terminology sense?
Monday, March 31, 2008 at 11:43pm by Josh

bege 101
give example of literary and non-literary prose by citing examples from any of your choice-350 words
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 10:05am by shravan

literary
What literary device is Shakespeare employing when Malcolm says, "Angels are bright still, though the brightest fell"?
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 7:53pm by Randell

english
what is a literary writer? Someone who writes literature? http://www.answers.com/literary Then comes the question of which works are considered literature and which are not. =)
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 2:19pm by claudia

english
Here are some sites to explain the difference: http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&p=literary+vs+non-literary+prose Sra
Monday, April 5, 2010 at 4:56pm by SraJMcGin

English- literary?
Ok I had 2 eng. questions, what makes a piece of writing literature, and the second was who decides what is literary or not? I got the first question, but no idea on the second one?? Is it publishers and scholarly peers or what? Generally, scholars determine a work's ...
Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 5:34pm by Sarah

english
literary and non-literary prose.. i have to write a passage citing examples of the above on a source of my choice... so what do they mean.. or how should i go about it...
Monday, April 5, 2010 at 4:56pm by pat

English
give examples of literary and non-literary prose by citing examples from any source.350 words
Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 1:09am by Neetoosha

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 by Anonymous

literature
1. An important similarity shared by walt whitman and emily dickinson are? A. Fondness for big cityiving B. obscurity during their lifetime C. Rejection by the literary community D. Abandonment of literary conventions
Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 9:32pm by Anonymous

literary
what is the literary term in this sentence. We will continue to work on grammer next week. I postponed our sceheduled test on subject-verb agreement until we got in a little more practice.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 8:37pm by clay

ENG125
how is the more direct performative aspect of drama and /poetry reflected in these forms? for example, each genre's uses of literary structure, language, technique, and style. How do these literary elements affect your reading experence?
Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 9:40pm by bonnie

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 by Jared

english
Example of literary and non literary prose by citing example?
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 8:33am by sonu

world literature
Can someone tell me some websites I can use to define the following literary terms 1. literary journal 2.literary canon 3. reader-response criticism 4. anapest 5. tone 6. plot 7. characterization 8. setting 9. point of view 10. irony 11. theme 12. figurative language 13. ...
Friday, February 1, 2008 at 9:52pm by nena

bege 101 English?
Since this is not my area of expertise, I searched Google under the key words "literary non-literary prose " to get this: http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=literary+non-literary+prose&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 In the future, you can find the...
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 10:05am by PsyDAG

english
Pick and choose some of the literary devices sites. You need to learn what they are and how to recognize them. This is a marvelously deep poem. http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&p=literary+devices Sra
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 6:00pm by SraJMcGin

Poetry
In case you are NOT clear on that literary terminology, try some of the following and save what you find most helpful: http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&p=literary+terminology Sra
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 11:22am by SraJMcGin

Literary terms
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/glossary-of-literary-terms.html#H Scroll down and read the entry for Humor. See if there's the term you're looking for.
Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 8:34pm by Writeacher

literary term definition
what literary term might be used for this? "but if possibility of evil be to exclude good, no good ever can be done
Friday, April 18, 2008 at 1:27pm by ash

Music
First of all, find out what literary devices are and then study the lyrics: http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&p=literary+devices+ Sra
Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 5:35pm by SraJMcGin

literary
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. When you encounter a word you don't recognize, don't forget a good dictionary! genre = a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content In literature that ...
Monday, May 19, 2008 at 12:53am by SraJMcGin

English /Lit
Here are some sites for literary items to give you more ideas. http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&p=judgement+literary+elements Sra
Monday, May 24, 2010 at 1:11pm by SraJMcGin

literary
The methods and conventions used in writing, basically. Many are listed here. Be sure to read about several so you get the ideas about how one is different from others. http://www.questia.com/library/literature/literary-styles-and-movements
Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 8:46pm by Writeacher

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 by marie

Literature
What literature would be considered to be part of the United States' current literary canon? There are so many, it's hard to name just one!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_literature Here is an article about American Lit, with links to many, many titles and ...
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 5:24pm by student

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 by mysterychicken

British Literature
Authors uses literary devices such as foreshadowing,symbolism,similes,metaphor,personification, and allusions. What are two literary devices used in Jane Austen Sense and Sensibility. explain how it contributes to the novels setting or the plot.
Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 9:15am by Seleta

Literature
In my lit class we have to pick a story from our reading list and pick two or three literary devices that the author used and discuss them. Im not sure what is meant by literary devices. Can someone help me out here?
Monday, June 23, 2008 at 2:37pm by Mandi

english
i have to write a literary analysis for the poem, "the tide rises, the tide falls". in the poem ive chosen write abt two elements, imagery and symbolism. and ive to analyse their purpose, effect, and place in the literary work's meaning. thus im just asking where...
Monday, December 21, 2009 at 4:47am by bindiya farswani

language arts
Which ones of these have you found? http://literary-devices.com/
Friday, September 30, 2011 at 8:50pm by Ms. Sue

English12 (EssayCheck Part 1)
thesis: Ernest Hemingway gained experience writing through newspaper journalism and furthered his literary education through his many literary influences. It's planned out but I don't know how I should narrow of what I got right now down to my thesis.
Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 6:29pm by NeedHelp

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 by john

ENG125
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, September 1, 2011 at 9:40pm by Anonymous

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 by anna

literature
Although no one can answer this for you, try some of the following links for informatin and ideas: http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&p=literary+structure%2C+language%2C+technique%2C+and+style.%29+How+do+these+literary+elements+affect+your+reading+experience Sra
Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 11:05pm by SraJMcGin

literature
http://www.answers.com/topic/literary-realism http://www.answers.com/topic/literary-symbolism http://www.answers.com/topic/literary-escapism http://www.answers.com/topic/literary-allegory Which one, do you think? And why?
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 12:13pm by Writeacher

Literary terms
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/glossary-of-literary-terms.html#I Or maybe Irony.
Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 8:34pm by Writeacher

american literature
literary elements such as alliteration, assonance, and consonance are used to create sound effects. list three literary elements that Poe used as sound devices in "Annabel Lee" and give an example of each from the poem
Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 9:52pm by Anonymous

introduction, eng
i'm writing a short essay where i have to describe three writers about their literary techniques. for my introduction, i want to start out with a saying why writers use literary devices. Then i want introduce the writers and their different techniques. but i just don't...
Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 5:40pm by jen

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 by MM

Literature
I need help in with writing my introduction paragraph I have started with Literary devices are use by authors to make their readers think and relate to their topics. Greek literature is a great example of this. The meaning of these symbols is affected by the use of literary ...
Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 1:00pm by Dr. Rose

literary term definition
Where can I find the definition agency as a literary term
Friday, April 18, 2008 at 1:27pm by Amberly

Social Studies
Hey, I recently started a literary magazine called The Lotus Reader (site address found under literary magazines on wikipedia) It could really use some non fiction articles, so if any of you have any essays, pieces, etc. to submit, perhaps that you've written for school or...
Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 11:24pm by Lotus Reader

literary
Try some of the following links for literary device tutorials: http://www.google.com/search?q=literary+device+tutorials&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a Sra
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 9:22pm by SraJMcGin

ENG125
Reflecting on this week's literary readings,as well as your own reading experience, identify at least one major similarity and one major difference between the forms on the short story and the poem.How do the differences between these literary forms affects how your read ...
Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 9:40pm by Jill

poetry
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&biw=1366&bih=643&q=poems+many+literary+devices&aq=0j&aqi=g-j1&aql=&oq=poems+many+literary There are many links here that should help. Check out the first two thoroughly and others as they seem related.
Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 2:13pm by Writeacher

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 by andre

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

Literature
what does it mean: literary journal The term "literary journal" can mean two things, I think. 1. A magazine or journal that is published and focuses only on literary works, current and past. http://www.google.com/search?q=literary+journal&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:...
Friday, August 17, 2007 at 2:36am by student

litature
In your post, 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...
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 1:45am by shelly

writing
In your post, 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...
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 1:45am by sjrock

Literary Devices
When an author quotes another author in his novel, writes a poem in his book that he was reminded of when the events happened and that corresponds with what is happening in the text, what is that called? Is it a literary device? It can't be allusion.. I'm talking about...
Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 12:30am by Hailey

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 by Ethel

literary
Sound is related to these literary terms: alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoiea rhythm rhyme and others. You can find them here: http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/ =)
Monday, March 31, 2008 at 11:43pm by Writeacher

English 125 introduction literature
In your 150 words post, 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...
Monday, August 20, 2012 at 8:20am by josh

Literature
What literature do you consider to be part of the United States' current literary canon, and why? How do those selections reflect the cultural tradition of the United States? What do you consider to be part of your personal literary canon?
Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 11:17pm by Sonya

Literature
What literature do you consider to be part of the United States' current literary canon, and why? o How do those selections reflect the cultural tradition of the United States? o What do you consider to be part of your personal literary canon?
Monday, August 9, 2010 at 6:27pm by Jamie

literary
Try some of the following links: http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&p=literary+elements+in+the+first+part+of+Nineteen+Minutes+by+Jodi+Picoult%3F%3F Sra
Friday, March 4, 2011 at 1:58am by SraJMcGin

language arts
http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/terms/Literary.Terms.2.html#Lyric%20Poem http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/terms/Literary.Terms.2.html#Ode It's definitely not haiku!! Which of the definitions above do you think fits?
Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 3:57pm by Writeacher

English
For a project im writing about 1950's food and the food that was unique to that time. But, in my report i also have to compare a literary work to the information i find on 1950's food. my teacher said the best work would be like a poem, song, article about your ...
Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 4:29pm by Hannah

English
Try some of the following links for information: http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&p=literary+devices+for+irony%2C+foreshadowing+and+symbols+in+the+story+of+Alex+Rider+Scorpia+rising+ Be sure you know what the literary devices are (figurative language), read the ...
Friday, November 4, 2011 at 10:05pm by SraJMcGin

10th grade english
a workin definition for the literary term characterizations.
Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 4:23pm by a workin definition for the literary term characterizations

English
I'm having trouble writing an introduction to this literary analysis. It's for "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings". I'm supposed to show how the elements point of view, character, setting, tone and style, and symbolism convey the authors themes or ...
Sunday, March 20, 2011 at 8:55pm by Emily

grade 12 English
http://www.answers.com/imagery Read definition 2a. Metaphors are one of many different figurative or literary devices that are used to create imagery. Others are similes, symbols, motifs, etc. Scroll down to the Literary Dictionary entry for specific information.
Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 10:33am by Writeacher

english
First of all, study some of these sites and learn what literary devices are. Then this will be much easier, and obviously that was the intent of this assignment. http://www.google.com/search?q=Literary+devices&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:...
Monday, February 15, 2010 at 3:50pm by SraJMcGin

English
In case you need to study other literary devices, here are some links: http://www.google.com/search?q=literary+devices&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a Sra
Monday, March 1, 2010 at 12:33am by SraJMcGin

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 by hannah

literary
What is a literary dictionary? http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/
Monday, October 12, 2009 at 8:49pm by bobpursley

english
How can we do that, not knowing what you have read? You might try some of the following links: http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&p=literary+prose Sra
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 2:10am by SraJMcGin

English
I think "to Where it bent in the undergrowth" is personification What is "it"? I think "Somewhere ages and ages hence" is figurative language Figurative language is a category in which many literary elements fit. Which literary element do you ...
Monday, January 25, 2010 at 9:35pm by Writeacher

Literature
Rather than give you just one literary terminology site, here is a GOOGLE Search: http://www.google.com/search?q=literary+terminology&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a Sra
Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 6:07pm by SraJMcGin

Literature
The exposition doesn't introduce all of the characters. It sets the scene. Read this site again. http://www.enotes.com/literary-terms/q-and-a/what-exposition-15121 What does the ending mean? What do you think will happen in the future? How does Annie and Helen holding ...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 4:27pm by Ms. Sue

English
1. Which idea is central to a literary analysis? A. the number of images in the work B. the order of the images in the work C. how the imagery relates to the work as a whole D. Imagery is not central to a literary analysis I think it's C? 2. Which should you emphasize when...
Monday, May 16, 2011 at 2:38pm by anthony

Literature
Hughes is using vivid verbs (imagery) and making comparisons (in this case he's using similes) to make sure his ideas are clear and his theme understood. Can you list the verbs he uses? Do you sense that he put them in any kind of order? Can you name the comparisons he ...
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 6:10pm by Writeacher

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 by Anonymous

English
Ok Just so you know a little more about my assignment, I am supposed to write an essay about the connections I can make between the life, the literary time period in which Lewis lived, and his book, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. I did take a look at those links. How ...
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 5:06pm by Rachael

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 by Donna

english
http://www.enotes.com/literary-terms/q-and-a/what-restoration-comedy-208239
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 12:02pm by Writeacher

modern literature
For further information, try some of the following links: http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&p=authors+in+the+literary+canon+today Sra
Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 9:15am by SraJMcGin

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