What is Formalism? Formalists focus on literary elements such as plot, character, setting, diction, imagery, structure, and point of view Literary works are studied as independent systems with interdependent parts Biographical information and historical data are subordinate/not as vital to the formalist perspective What is Formalism? For Formalists, the proper concern is with the work…
What is a Tableau? A tableau can be described as a frozen movement in time; a picture or a statue. Actors use their bodies, emotions, costumes, props, and the space around them to create a picture and mood. Tableau is a silent art form, and a successful tableau will be one that is still, silent…
The hero’s mother is a royal virgin; His father is a king, and Often a near relative of his mother, but The circumstances of his conception are unusual, and He is also reputed to be the son of a god. At birth, an attempt is made, usually by his father or his maternal grandfather, to…
FOODS The Rich The rich ate some fresh fruits and vegetables. Foods that were unprepared was looked at as suspicious They usually served fruits in pies. Vegetables were served in stews and soups Rape, onions, garlic, and leaks were put in Nobles Table. Sometimes eating meat was banned on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Meat also…
Boys as Girls Men as Females Women were forbidden to be on stage Young boys (13-19) played female roles in theatre plays They were on specific diets and exercise Voice coaches trained them to maintain their voice high pitched Men as Females Young male actors had to maintain a very small and thin figure to…
Concentration. Try to stay focused and in character during your performance. If something goes wrong, try to cover without losing character. Remember, you want the audience to see the character, not the actor. So avoid laughing, looking at the audience inappropriately, etc. Try not to be self conscious. Voice. A good voice is clear, strong,…
Theme Statement: Seniors generally struggle with their declining abilities and senses. They deserve respect, understanding and companionship for having lived through so many challenges and experiences, but people often ignore them, look down on them, or treat them as a burden. Narrative Elements Setting: The “woman” likely works in a shop “in a small town.”…
Maps are tools of the Geographer. With maps it is possible to see patterns on the surface of the earth much more clearly. It is very important that students of Geography learn to construct maps correctly and accurately. Here are the guidelines that you must follow when working with maps. A map is always accurate,…
Who? WWI veterans returned to find jobs were gone or very low paying One Big Union (OBU) formed to represent all workers Employers create a militia 24 000 workers went on strike; later increased to 35 000 What? Workers demanded a pay increase and that employers negotiate with unions Employers organized a militia force of…
Energy Capacity to do work Kinetic Energy possessed by an object because it is in motion Potential/Chemical Potential Stored energy: the energy an object has because of its location or chemical structure Study of energy and its transformations System Object being studied Three Types Isolated System Does not exchanged matter or energy with surroundings Ex.…
Advertising is everywhere and is used in numerous different ways. It is the, “act or practice of calling public attention to one’s product or service” (dictionary.com). Advertising goes hand in hand with the media, which is having a bigger influence on people than ever before. People use the media to advertise their products, and depending…
Organic Compounds Organic Compound: defined as many compounds that contain covalently-bonded carbon atoms. They form the basis of life, and are obtained from living sources (i.e. your skin bones and hair.) Inorganic Compound: compounds other than organic compounds. There are a few exceptions, however, and they include some compounds and polyatomic ions that contain only…
When it comes to the word “family”, many different things come to mind, especially the bond between children and their parents. For some, family comes to mind when they think of dinner every night together and how involved their parents are in their lives. Someone else may think of family as people living together, and…
Duality is the tension between opposites, and in Fifth Business, the author juxtaposes people and objects numerous times throughout the novel. This response will focus on the duality of characters and items specifically in the beginning of the book. Fifth Business begins with the comparison of Dunny and Boy. It is evident from the start…
Total War: conflict of unlimited scope in which a belligerent engages in a mobilization of all available resources at their disposable whether human, industrial, agricultural, military, natural, technological or otherwise, in order to entirely destroy of render beyond use their rivals capacity to continue resistance The practice of total war has been in use for…
For many centuries, spices and herbs have played an important role in many aspects of everyday life including cooking or medicinal purposes. Currently it is used as an alternative to treat different ailments and bacterial infections. Medicinal properties of spices and herbs may vary considerably depending on their molecular structure. Zingiber officinale (ginger) is a…
In literature, authors use betrayal as a means for their characters to get what they want. Betrayal plays a significant role in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby. The first betrayal that takes place is Tom’s betrayal of Daisy. Tom betrays his wife Daisy when he has an affair with a woman named Myrtle.…
The comparison of past generations has always been an intriguing topic. Most people of the previous generation believe their children are in a worse place than they were at their age. People believe that drug use is more common, and that sex is happening earlier and more frequently than when they were teenagers. Eleanor Maticka-Tyndale…
Method Primary Feature Main Advantages Main Disadvantages Case Studies An individual, group, or event is examined in detail, often using several techniques (Ex. Observation, interview, psychological test) Provides rich descriptive info, often suggesting hypotheses for further study. Can study rare phenomena in depth Poor method for establishing cause-effect relations. The person or event may not…
A social worker helps all kinds of people with many different problems. Often Social workers work with children, helping them through hard times. They can work with people at their homes or at a hospital or even a rehabilitation center. Job Description Social workers offer guidance and counselling to people in need. A social worker…