The most prominent example that demonstrates God's omnipotence is that his ability to create. ... These terms show that God is kind, and encourages people to be devoted to God. ... Aside from the contents, I was impressed with the level of literary complexity of the Qur'an. The messages from the text are conveyed with various literary structures and devices. ... The literary styles of repetition, imagery, and parallelism are unique combination that serves their purpose well. ...

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The main problem was that the British and the Bulgarians had no way of communicating on equal terms. ... They marked the waning of the popular religious tract as a dominating presence on the meagre literary scene. ... His was the most popular British literary name in the period discussed. ... The Bulgarian literary milieu very often transformed totally the material from abroad according to its current uses. ... Carlyle appeared twice on the Bulgarian literary scene, both times as a point of reference . ...

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The thinking that was being questioned by the Gothic novel was Augustanism; and without some understanding of Augustan principles and their role in eighteenth-century thought it is difficult to understand the purposes of the Gothic revival, either in terms of history or in terms of the way in which it offered a new conception of the relations between man, nature and a supreme being. ... The Augustan approach was intellectual with formal restraint; while relying on reason and traditionalism to create literary works. ... An interest in those things, which cannot be understood, for example religi...

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The thinking that was being questioned by the Gothic novel was Augustanism; and without some understanding of Augustan principles and their role in eighteenth-century thought it is difficult to understand the purposes of the Gothic revival, either in terms of history or in terms of the way in which it offered a new conception of the relations between man, nature and a supreme being. ... The Augustan approach was intellectual with formal restraint; while relying on reason and traditionalism to create literary works. ... An interest in those things, which cannot be understood, for example religi...

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Literature also makes up a unique reading styles because of the different literary terms and rhetorical devices that it possesses such as simile, metaphor, imagery and many more. ... A metaphor is derived from a simile in that it equates different things without using connecting terms such as like or as. ... Allusion is a reference in one literary work to a character or theme found in another literary work. ... Hiss," for example, when spoken is intended to resemble the sound of steam or of a snake. ... The literary terms and rhetorical devices that I have described help makeup the literar...

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Although the contemporary term for deliberate use of exaggeration in drama/literature is called hyperbole, it is important to recognize that the original users of this style of writing/storytelling had no use for such literary terms. ... Exaggeration by hyperbole is considered an acceptable literary strategy and can be found in all languages. ... Their messages were different as well as the literary methods they chose to make a point. ... A straight line, perfect example of hyperbole at its finest. ... There is example after example of this style of hyperbole in the Old Testament. ...

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In this paper, this poem will be examined from two literary theories. ... Marxist Criticism Marxism is a way of seeing the world around us through the economic terms. For example, Marxists view history as a series of class struggles between the upper and lower classes. ... The simplest goals of Marxist literary criticism can include an assessment of the political 'tendency' of a literary work, determining whether its social content or its literary form are 'progressive'. ... Alfred Prufrock", for example, the narrator's characteristics, helpless tone and thoughts ...

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The characters in the story are identified by physical characteristics and some are even identified with racial terms. ... For example, Mrs. ... O'Connor's use of important literary devices such as symbolism and foreshadowing allow her to reinforce the theme. ... Symbolism and foreshadowing are two of the most important literary devices used by O'Connor in "Revelation." After analyzing how the author's background, the plot, and the literary devices contribute to the development of the theme of "Revelation", one understands why this story rates high on the literary scale of ...

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In simpler terms it can be concluded that in this stanza of her poem, Bradstreet is stating how she is obnoxious to those who believe she should be doing the simple duties of a common woman. ... The last example where Bradstreet reinforces Puritan ideals can be found in Here Follows Some Verses upon the Burning of Our House, July 10th, 1666.... This does not agree with the Puritanistic ideals that she does a good job portraying later on throughout this literary work. ... With the understanding of these hardships, the tone of Rowlandson's literary work can be much more appreciated. ... A...

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The literary crafts used in "The Fall of the House of Usher"" and their effects, materializing the terror and the mystery, are what this paper is going to examine subsequently. ... By embodying multiple doppelganger, not only did Poe boost the intense spook, but he reached a unprecedented success of unifying terror and literary beauty. ... Take the final part for example; after living in the houses for days, the narrator started to hear some usually sounds and at last he burst out in such dramatic tone as "... ... Bailey claims that, "...to assume that Poe made use of vampire lore, skillfull...

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In its various forms it has maintained it value and popularity throughout literary history. ... The search to define these terms is evident in "Ode on a Grecian Urn". ... That is just one fascinating aspect of this poem and one example of how the quest genre has maintained its value and popularity throughout literary history. ... Harry is a great example to be set for young children because they need a role model to look up to. ... The "quest" genre has many enduring qualities which, in their varying forms, have, and will in future, maintained their value and popularity throughout liter...

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However, both of these plays are excellent examples of Shakespearean comedies, and, as such, they both possess a number of similarities in terms of the normal aspects of comedies that are associated with Shakespeare. ... I actually think that As You Like It is definitely a more interesting play in terms of its treatment of gender and how Rosalind "teaches" Orlando how to woo her. ... As You Like It reflects many literary and philosophical themes of Shakespeare's time. ... This preoccupation led to a literary form called the "pastoral," which Renaissance English writers based on a class...

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It is probably best to see the situation not in terms of accuracy work or fluency work, but accuracy work and fluency work. ... As these languages usually are not spoken any more we can study them in different written texts and literary works they preserved in. ... Teachers should vary the materials used in the classroom, e.g. articles from newspapers on different topics, selected literary passages, texts from the Internet, advertisements, etc. ... Whereas grammar is taught deductively in Grammar-Translation Method (grammar rules are presented with examples) Direct Method uses an inductive way...

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Meaning is gained from a literary text at both a literal and also a symbolic level. Literary devices are the most direct way in which an author reinforces the themes of a novel. ... One of the most important parts of the house in terms of symbolism is the library, and Winton uses this to present his views on the racial policies of Australia in the 1950s. ... This lady, filled with "missionary purpose that came upon her like the flu" took in young Aboriginal girls and "aimed to make ladies of them so they could set an example for the rest of their sorry race". ... For example, when Sam wakes u...

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The elements and principles of the poetic work are built up with literary tools that Blake uses to convey what he feels as the important message in which the reader must obtain. ... The principles are applied to poetry in the same way and become a series of poetic terms that are rhyme, tone, and line treatment. ... By capitalizing both Man and God the result is an extremely taboo literary piece for its time period that places God in the same perspective or level as humanity. ... An example of this type of structural detail is in the third line which reads, " And to these virtues of D...

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For example, a black man cannot hope to eradicate racism by claiming whites are actually inferior; it is a self-defeating exercise. ... Through the feminist lens, a number of new literary doors are opened. ... Rich is at her best when "decoding" the works of her spiritual and literary predecessors, reading between the boundaries of the admittedly male-imposed lines. ... I can only assume the male-dominated literary world of the day was threatened by Dickinson's work (which in all likelihood she never intended them ...

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Almost all-literary, dramatic and cinematic works have the same basic form, though there are several ways of looking at the form. ... Irony is considered one of the most important terms. ... Two more important terms are protagonist and deus ex machina. ... One of the first examples of dramatic structure is dramatic irony. ... Both examples both have hermatia. ...

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Throughout all of his literary works, Gaines has created stories which reflect the ideas of marginalization and the past. ... This literary style is very prominent in this particular novel. One example is how the theme is reflected in the character Grant Wiggins. ... Within great literary works, it is not uncommon for the events that unfold to carry many different purposes. ...

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In relation to family and marriage life, Davis uses Bertrande de Rols, Martin Guerre's wife, as an example of a strong, virtuous woman with familial duty and an obstinate nature. ... Bertrande de Rols, according to Davis, is an example of the more broad-minded and less woman hating peasant society of the village of Artigat in 16th Century France. ... The tale of the widow P"eng was a typical example of the code of justice promoted by the Ch"ing dynasty. ... However, he was also a very learned, educated, and passionate man with an upstanding career in law and, after the case of Martin Guer...

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Many English departments are victims of a literary pretentiousness, whereby anything that the great unwashed masses read and enjoy must inherently have no scholarly value. ... An example of this is to be found at the end of "The Tommyknockers", where the protagonist, Gard , is onboard an alien craft which has been buried in the ground for millennia. ... For example, "Needful Things" starts and ends by us, the readers being addressed by an elderly man, "You've been her before. ... Examples of these characters can be found in almost every King novel, but Gard from "The Tommyknockers" is a...

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Often academic's criticisms are aimed more to film as a communication medium, than to the merits of the films in terms of genre and script. ... In these terms, the depiction or subtle insinuation as America as the Hero' could explain American society's acceptance and indeed, embracing of the Holocaust genre. ... A poignant feature of the literary version of Anne Frank's Diary centred around the point that Anne's childish innocence was to be shattered by the events of the world around her. ... Spielberg's Schindler's List', Benigni's Life is ...

• Word Count: 1992
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

A great example of his writing would be, "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg." ... Before he began his literary career he held many diverse jobs ranging from being a river boat pilot and an occasional gold miner to working as a journeyman printer. ... Numerous critics have admired the literary structure of, "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg," for its economy and efficiency. Some other critics analyze, "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg," in terms of a revised Edyn myth citing the moralistic theme that demonstrates the possibility of salvation (Volteter & Young, P 304). ...

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A great example of his writing would be, "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg." ... Before he began his literary career he held many diverse jobs ranging from being a river boat pilot and an occasional gold miner to working as a journeyman printer. ... Numerous critics have admired the literary structure of, "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg," for its economy and efficiency. Some other critics analyze, "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg," in terms of a revised Edyn myth citing the moralistic theme that demonstrates the possibility of salvation (Volteter & Young, P 304). ...

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She has to come to terms with the feelings and issues of being a teenager, getting a job, finishing school, watching her brother pull away to find freedom, and an unexpected pregnancy. ... This account of Maya's is an example of how she fulfills her goal of making the reader feel as if they were with her as she grew up. Angelou's writing style is descriptive and colorful; she uses many literary devices to emphasize scenes and conversations that show the development of her character. ... For example, she describes why she didn't like St. ... She wrote with more symbolization, col...

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His theory also has profoundly influenced other disciplines, especially anthropology, sociology, and literary criticism. ... At least two other terms are used for signifier and signified: Signifier = signal = significant Signified = signification = signifié Saussure actually saw the division of the sign into sound image and concept as a bit ambiguous. ... An example of this is the fact that there are different words, in different languages, for the same thing. ... The easiest example of this is a sentence, where the words come one at a time and in a line, one after the other, a...

• Word Count: 1928
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate