Literary Lexicon Allusion A reference to a literary‚ mythological‚ or historical person‚ place‚ or thing. Irony A contrast between appearance and reality – usually one in which reality is the opposite from what it seems; when one thing is expected to happen or be‚ and the exact opposite occurs. Symbol The use of any object‚ person‚ place‚ or action that both has a meaning in itself and that stands for something larger than itself‚ such as a quality‚ attitude‚ belief‚ or value. Foreshadowing
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Commentary on Lady Lazarus Sylvia Plath uses dark imagery‚ disturbing diction‚ and allusions to shameful historical undertakings to create a morbid yet unique tone that reflects the necessity of life and death in her poem‚ Lady Lazarus. Even though the imagery‚ diction and allusions presented in Lady Lazarus are entirely dark and dreary‚ it seems‚ looking more closely at Plath’s use of poetic devices‚ as if that the speaker’s attitude towards death is a positive one. The speaker longs for death
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Dani Hewitt WR121 Portrait of a Writer From a very early age I loved to read. I read every chance I got. And everywhere. I read in my car while driving (which resulted in a fender bender)‚ in the bathtub‚ and yes‚ even in the shower. I ruined a good many books this way. I believe that this kind of love for reading never goes away. Just like the love you have for your child. I think that to be able to create
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the other‚ love or jealousy? Can love really go so far as to cause someone agony just to save a life? Can jealousy go so far as to inflict murder? When looking at the story in more depth‚ I think the princess indeed directed the young man toward the lady because of the passionate love that she had toward him. Due to the strong emotion that she had for him‚ the princess would not have wanted him killed or even hurt by the tiger. Stockton writes “ she sat there‚ paler and whiter than any
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the ways that the story line is similar and both characters in the stories share similar struggles and qualities. To summarize‚ the shared theme of perseverance is illustrated in both The Negro Mother and A Raisin in the Sun through the use of literary devices including characterization. In “A Raisin in the Sun‚” the theme of perseverance is shown through the characterization of both Mama and Beneatha. In Mama’s life‚ she has struggled through years of poverty and constant work day after day to help
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Each artist is an individual with a unique style‚ and although these styles can be similar in practice the individuality of the artist often proves the discriminating factor for a successful artwork. Self-portraits are beneficial when looking at the individuality of the artist as there are two aspects to look at the artist’s style‚ and the artist’s view of him/herself. The latter can provide a brief insight into the mental situation of the artist as well as any apparent influencing factors of
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illustrates a self-portrait of an Indian Lady. This tells us that the woman is an important person during her time of her life. Also‚ it shows that the lady plays a motherly role‚ holding a basket‚ such as fetching water for cooking‚ washing the clothes for her children and her beloved husband. This photograph may tell us that women are determined‚ caring and independent and they will go an extra mile of protecting their
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Ad Hominem An argument based on the failings of an adversary rather than on the merits of the case; a logical fallacy that involves a personal attack. Allegory Extending a metaphor so that objects‚ persons‚ and actions in a text are equated with meanings that lie outside the text. Alliteration The repetition of an initial consonant sound. Allusion A brief‚ usually indirect reference to a person‚ place‚ or event--real or fictional. Ambiguity The presence of two or more possible meanings
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Lady Audley’s Secret is an exemplary work of the Sensation genre. It provokes debate‚ and challenges the ideals of the Victorian era by challenging the titular secret; is Lady Audley really mad? In the 19th-century‚ insanity and madness was defined by the men of medicine to be inherent to the female sex through the "instability of their reproductive system" (Showalter‚ 1987‚ p55)‚ such that the natural biological courses of a women’s life weakened her mind and allowed these uncensored repressed symptoms
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Concordia UNIVERSITY chicago Doctoral Program Student: Sallie M Wellington ahexcuseme@aol.com 1413 East 68th Street Chicago‚ IL 60637 Day Telephone: (773) 368-9964 Evening Telephone: (773) 368-9964 Assignment Title: Best Self Portrait Date of Submission: April 15‚ 2013 Assignment Due Date: April 14‚ 2013 Course: Promoting and Leading Change Section Number: LDR 7030-K74 Semester: Spring‚ 2013 Course Instructor: Dr. Donna Blaess Certification of Authorship: I certify that I am the author
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