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04/28/15

What comment does the author make about the subject through the analogy in these lines? Seest thou shadows sailing by, As the dove, with startled eye, Sees the

What comment does the author make about the subject through the analogy in these lines? Seest thou shadows sailing by, As the dove, with startled eye, Sees the falcon’s shadow fly? From Maidenhood... more

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English Literature

04/28/15

Which implicit element of the analogy in these lines is analogous to "family worship"?

Which implicit element of the analogy in these lines is analogous to "family worship"? "Breakfast over, Aunt Polly had family worship: it began with a prayer built from the ground up of solid... more

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English Literature

04/25/15

How do you interpret the final scene in Animal Farm?

Please help!

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English Literature English Literary Devices

04/04/15

What kind of literary device is...

What kind of literary device is "waving my words away"?

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English Literature

04/01/15

Can someone write me write a short story

Can someone please write me write a short story with these words -perilously -haggard -tautly -demoralized -semblance -reticence -sauntered -implacable -galling -indomitable all... more

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English Literature English Literature Film

03/25/15

what is the basic argument of julius caesar? (movie)

this is the full question: What is the basic argument of the plot? What themes (an abstraction/generalization about life, humanity, and human interactions) underlie the plot? What does the film... more

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English Literature

03/12/15

wjec GCSE English language revision book need help

What are the writers thoughts and feelings about Jackie cans film the spy next door ? Can someone please answer this it's from the wjec GCSE English language revision book

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English Literature English Books

03/04/15

Describe a fictional character in one of your favorite books who possessed heroic qualities, only to fall because of a tragic character flaw

possessed heroic qualities, only to fall because of a tragic character flaw

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English Literature English Writing Writing Tips

02/21/15

Is this sentence written correctly?

This sentence is in my summary of a short story: "Luke luckily picks ducks at a game-booth and wins Chuck's wife Margo a carnival prize before he dies shortly after in a car crash." It sounds odd... more

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English Literature English

02/09/15

As we read in The Final Battle, Beowulf finally met his demise but lived on through legend. Discuss a hero who is no longer alive but whose story has lived on.

Please explain your answer in 3 sentences or more.

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English Literature

02/02/15

In Mary Shalley's story, victor frankenstein's creation of a living being brings tragic results. This work provides the BEST example how

A) Literature can manipulate biographical events for mass appeal. B) an author can use plot to develop the setting. C)literature can reflect concerns within its historical context. D) an author... more

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English Literature College Helpful Mla

02/02/15

MLA Citation Practice!!????

Can anyone help me out by giving me things to cite. i have a test tommorow over MLA citation and have to know how to cite Books,Journal Article Print, Website and tv shows/movies. I just need alot... more

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English Literature English Writing Tips Writing Techniques

01/10/15

Negative Questions

How would I answer negative questions in the correct way?For example: Are you not going with us?No = Meaning I'm not going with them?Yes= I am going with them?Is this Correct? P.S - Can you explain... more

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English Literature English

12/04/14

Share what you think the key elements of a narrative are (i.e., what makes a good story work).

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English Literature

11/30/14

Can you please summarize this paragraph please,?

the lion's share by arnold bennett So Horace, who had always been friendly with Mrs Penkethman, grew now more than ever friendly with Mrs Penkethman. And Mrs Penkethman and Ella were... more

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English Literature

11/19/14

why does the author of calling home include oscar's comment "the world ,it dont stop turning

calling home by tin O'Brien

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English Literature

11/15/14

Something in common - this two poem, "Phenomenal Woman" and "Still I Rise" written by Maya Angelou.

anything in common in this two poem, "Phenomenal Woman" and "Still I Rise" written by Maya Angelou. I found it very difficult to understand.

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English Literature Poetry

10/26/14

What are the literary and sound devices in this poem?

What are the literary (Metaphor, Simile, Personification, Oxymoron, Irony, etc.) and sound (Assonance, Consonance, Alliteration, Cacophony, etc.) in this poem? Thank you! One of my wishes is... more

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