This document provides information about biographies and memoirs. It defines a biography as a written account of someone's life, while a memoir focuses on specific experiences from an author's life. The document lists categories of biographies and memoirs, provides examples of significant writers in each genre, and includes bibliographies of influential works. It also briefly quizzes the reader to check their understanding of the differences between biographies and memoirs.
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This document provides information and guidance about persuasive writing. It defines persuasive writing as taking a position for or against an issue to convince the reader to believe or do something. Examples of where persuasive writing can be found are given, such as advertisements, essays, speeches and social media. Common topics that can be argued or debated are discussed. The elements of a persuasive argument are outlined as having a claim, evidence supporting the claim, an opposing viewpoint, and a conclusion. Techniques to persuade readers, such as emotional appeals and loaded language, are described. The document concludes by providing direction and a checklist for writing a persuasive essay.
This document discusses three types of irony: verbal, dramatic, and situational. Verbal irony involves saying something that means the opposite. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something a character does not. Situational irony involves an unexpected situation that contradicts what was expected. Examples of each type are provided.
The document provides guidance on identifying themes in literature. It explains that a theme is the underlying central idea or message an author is trying to convey about life through a literary work. It is not the same as the topic. Readers must make inferences to understand the theme rather than having it explicitly stated. Common themes relate to big ideas like freedom, trust, and good vs evil. The document provides examples and exercises to help readers identify themes in specific works of literature.
The document discusses the roles of protagonists and antagonists in stories. It notes that the protagonist is usually the main character around which the story evolves, expressing their thoughts and feelings. They often struggle with a weakness or past event and feel love and fear. The antagonist opposes and causes problems for the protagonist, driven to create conflict through spite or deeper motivation. The document provides tips for crafting a powerful antagonist, such as leaving them mysterious, portraying them in a darker light, using sinister dialogue, frustrating the protagonist's goals, and showing no remorse.
This document discusses the concept of diction in poetry. It begins with a quote about how poets craft words like artisans craft materials. It then defines diction as word choice and explains how words have both denotative and connotative meanings. Denotation is the dictionary definition, while connotation involves cultural associations. The document uses the example of "house" versus "home" to illustrate how words with similar denotations can have different connotations due to personal experience. It emphasizes that understanding connotation is key to understanding an author's intended effects and a reader's reactions.
The document defines and provides examples of different genres of literature including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Fiction genres discussed include traditional literature, fantasy, science fiction, realistic fiction, and historical fiction. Nonfiction genres include informational texts, biography, and autobiography. Poetry is described as using rhythm and rhyme to convey meaning or express feelings.
The document provides guidance on how to analyze literature through close reading and interpretation. It explains that close reading involves making connections, inferences, and conclusions about the text. Literary analysis requires re-reading to comprehend elements like setting, plot, and characters, and then interpreting themes, character motivations, and the author's choices. The analysis should make a statement about the overall work by identifying patterns and rhetorical devices used by the author to deliver a specific message.
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This document provides information and guidance about persuasive writing. It defines persuasive writing as taking a position for or against an issue to convince the reader to believe or do something. Examples of where persuasive writing can be found are given, such as advertisements, essays, speeches and social media. Common topics that can be argued or debated are discussed. The elements of a persuasive argument are outlined as having a claim, evidence supporting the claim, an opposing viewpoint, and a conclusion. Techniques to persuade readers, such as emotional appeals and loaded language, are described. The document concludes by providing direction and a checklist for writing a persuasive essay.
This document discusses three types of irony: verbal, dramatic, and situational. Verbal irony involves saying something that means the opposite. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something a character does not. Situational irony involves an unexpected situation that contradicts what was expected. Examples of each type are provided.
The document provides guidance on identifying themes in literature. It explains that a theme is the underlying central idea or message an author is trying to convey about life through a literary work. It is not the same as the topic. Readers must make inferences to understand the theme rather than having it explicitly stated. Common themes relate to big ideas like freedom, trust, and good vs evil. The document provides examples and exercises to help readers identify themes in specific works of literature.
The document discusses the roles of protagonists and antagonists in stories. It notes that the protagonist is usually the main character around which the story evolves, expressing their thoughts and feelings. They often struggle with a weakness or past event and feel love and fear. The antagonist opposes and causes problems for the protagonist, driven to create conflict through spite or deeper motivation. The document provides tips for crafting a powerful antagonist, such as leaving them mysterious, portraying them in a darker light, using sinister dialogue, frustrating the protagonist's goals, and showing no remorse.
This document discusses the concept of diction in poetry. It begins with a quote about how poets craft words like artisans craft materials. It then defines diction as word choice and explains how words have both denotative and connotative meanings. Denotation is the dictionary definition, while connotation involves cultural associations. The document uses the example of "house" versus "home" to illustrate how words with similar denotations can have different connotations due to personal experience. It emphasizes that understanding connotation is key to understanding an author's intended effects and a reader's reactions.
The document defines and provides examples of different genres of literature including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Fiction genres discussed include traditional literature, fantasy, science fiction, realistic fiction, and historical fiction. Nonfiction genres include informational texts, biography, and autobiography. Poetry is described as using rhythm and rhyme to convey meaning or express feelings.
The document provides guidance on how to analyze literature through close reading and interpretation. It explains that close reading involves making connections, inferences, and conclusions about the text. Literary analysis requires re-reading to comprehend elements like setting, plot, and characters, and then interpreting themes, character motivations, and the author's choices. The analysis should make a statement about the overall work by identifying patterns and rhetorical devices used by the author to deliver a specific message.
This document provides an overview of a 5th grade poetry unit. It includes definitions and examples of different poetic devices and forms including stanzas, rhyme schemes, alliteration, onomatopoeia, metaphors, similes, cinquains, haikus, personification, and analyzing mood, voice, and point of view in poetry. Students will learn and apply these concepts through labeling activities, analyzing poems, and writing their own poetry.
The document discusses characterization in literature. It defines characterization as conveying information about characters' traits. There are two types: direct characterization states a character's personality through adjectives, while indirect characterization reveals traits through a character's thoughts, words, actions, and how others respond to them, using verbs. Examples are provided of both direct and indirect characterization, showing and telling a character's traits.
This document discusses foreshadowing and how to identify it in texts. It defines foreshadowing as subtle hints an author provides about future plot developments. Some techniques authors use include descriptive words that reveal characters' emotions and ominous music in movies and TV shows. Examples are given from Peter Rabbit, where Mrs. Rabbit warns the children not to go in Mr. McGregor's garden, foreshadowing danger. Students practice identifying foreshadowing in short passages and learn it involves noticing clues about events to come.
Here is a draft paragraph using connectors:
I recently decided to change my major from business to computer science. While I enjoyed my business courses, I realized that computer science interested me more. Furthermore, there are many job opportunities in the growing field of technology. Although changing majors will mean taking additional classes, I believe that computer science is a better fit for my skills and interests. Therefore, I met with my academic advisor to discuss switching my major, so that I can start taking computer science courses next semester.
Persuasive techniques are forms of communication aimed at influencing attitudes and choices. Companies spend billions on advertising using techniques like bandwagon appeals, testimonials, emotional appeals, and loaded language. Politicians, the military, governments, and individuals also use persuasion. Common persuasive methods noted include bandwagon appeals that encourage conforming, celebrity testimonials or endorsements, appealing to emotions like fear or sympathy, and using positively or negatively loaded language.
Foreshadowing is a literary device that hints at future events in a story. It creates suspense by setting up expectations in the reader through recurring symbols, character reactions, settings, dialogue, and more. Examples include a mother's concern for her daughter in Little Red Riding Hood foreshadowing the appearance of the wolf, and Indiana Jones commenting on unstable ground before an earthquake. Foreshadowing has been used for centuries in literature to surprise readers or shift the mood.
Fantasy is an imaginative story dealing with supernatural or unnatural events and characters. Elements of fantasy commonly include an other world, unreal characters with human traits, supernatural events, life lessons, time travel, and themes of good versus evil presented through a quest. Some common types of fantasy include fantasy novels, fairytales, science fiction, myths/legends, and folktales/fables.
Character traits help readers understand why fictional characters act the way they do, predict their future actions, and comprehend their relationships. Authors bring characters to life through direct descriptions using adjectives or indirect examples of what characters say, think, feel, look like, and how others perceive them to help readers feel a certain way about each character.
This document defines and provides examples of different types of irony: situational, dramatic, and verbal. It then analyzes 11 examples and identifies which type of irony each represents. Situational irony involves unexpected or incongruous situations. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something a character does not. Verbal irony involves saying something that means something different. The document analyzes each example and identifies whether it is situational, dramatic, or verbal irony.
The document provides an overview of nonfiction writing including its defining characteristics and some common forms of nonfiction. Nonfiction deals with real people, places, and events and contains factual information, though writers can choose and organize facts to suit their purposes. Examples are given to distinguish between facts and opinions. Common nonfiction forms described are autobiography, biography, essays, informational articles, and interviews. Tips for reading nonfiction effectively are also listed.
This document discusses three types of writing: informative writing which aims to present information objectively using reliable sources; journalistic writing which informs, entertains, and persuades through clear and concise language; and literary writing which creates an emotional appeal and shares experiences with readers. Examples of each type are provided.
The document discusses reading and writing skills, defining key terms like text, hypertext, hypotext, and hyperlink. A text is a piece of written or spoken material in its primary form, from a single word to a novel. A hypotext is an original work that hypertexts derive from or relate to, like Homer's Odyssey inspiring James Joyce's Ulysses. Hypertext presents information non-linearly and allows readers to access additional context through linked references. Hyperlinks are highlighted words or buttons in a website that redirect the reader when clicked.
This document provides information about the key differences between fiction and nonfiction texts. It discusses that fiction includes made-up events, characters, and settings, with the narrator often being a character, while the purpose is to entertain. Nonfiction includes real events, people, and places, with the author always being the narrator or speaker, and the purpose is to explain, inform, persuade or describe, as well as potentially entertain. Examples of fiction and nonfiction text types are also provided.
This document discusses point of view in narratives. There are three main points of view: first person, second person, and third person. First person uses pronouns like I and me, and the narrator is a character in the story. Second person puts the reader directly in the story using you. Third person uses pronouns like he, she and their names, and can be omniscient, limited to certain characters, or purely objective without knowing thoughts. The examples help illustrate the different types of point of view.
A persuasive text aims to convince readers by appealing to their emotions and ability to reason. Some common types of persuasive texts include speeches, books, and essays that try to get readers to agree with a point of view. Writers use techniques like facts, repetition, and strong language to persuade. They may repeat phrases to draw attention and create rhythm, use facts to support their arguments, and choose strong words to effectively make their point. The goal is for the writing to reach readers emotionally and get them to believe something.
Text features are parts of text that draw attention to important information. Some common text features include headings, titles, photographs, illustrations, captions, bold and italic text, and other graphic elements. Headings introduce topics and are often in bold or large print. Titles tell what a piece of writing is mostly about. Photographs and illustrations help readers understand concepts, while captions explain what is in pictures. Bold and italic text can signal important or new information. Learning to identify these various text features helps readers understand and get more from what they are reading.
This document defines and provides examples of foreshadowing and flashback. It explains that foreshadowing is when an author hints at something that will happen later, while flashback is when an author refers back to something that already occurred. As an example, it analyzes portions of Little Red Riding Hood that use foreshadowing when the mother warns of the wolf, and flashback when Little Red Riding Hood remembers her mother's warning. The document concludes by reviewing the definitions of foreshadowing and flashback.
Persuasion writing aims to convince the reader of the writer's point of view, while argument writing acknowledges other views but aims to show the writer's perspective is valid and deserves consideration. Persuasion relies more on emotion and opinion to sway the reader, whereas argument offers credible evidence and reasons for its perspective. The goal of persuasion is agreement, while the goal of argument is acknowledgment of a worthy perspective.
The document discusses different types of imagery used in poetry. It defines imagery as the use of vivid description that creates mental pictures or images in the reader's mind by appealing to their senses. There are five main types of imagery - visual, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory, and gustatory - corresponding to the five senses of sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. Good poets use imagery to present their subject matter in a way that engages the reader's senses and imagination.
The document discusses transitions in writing. It defines transitions as words or phrases that connect sentences and paragraphs by establishing logical relationships. It provides examples of different types of transitions that can show similarity, sequence, contrast, emphasis, time, location, introduce examples or additional information, show cause and effect, and conclude ideas. The document encourages using longer transitional phrases to make writing sound more mature.
This document provides a list of 174 book titles along with their authors and original publication years. The books cover a wide range of genres including fiction, non-fiction, classics, and religious texts. Authors include J.R.R. Tolkien, Cormac McCarthy, Leo Tolstoy, John Steinbeck, and many others. Publication years range from the 1400s to 2013.
The document provides an overview of how various artists, writers, philosophers, and intellectuals responded to and were influenced by World War I and the loss of meaning and certainty it created. It discusses how modernist art forms like Cubism, Surrealism, and abstract expressionism developed to capture disjointed and psychological perceptions of reality. Writers like Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Eliot incorporated disillusionment and hopelessness into their works. Philosophies like Existentialism emerged to address the lack of universal meaning and importance of individual choice and responsibility. Music incorporated new rhythms and styles to express post-war uncertainty. Freud and Einstein significantly changed perceptions of the human mind and physical world.
This document provides an overview of a 5th grade poetry unit. It includes definitions and examples of different poetic devices and forms including stanzas, rhyme schemes, alliteration, onomatopoeia, metaphors, similes, cinquains, haikus, personification, and analyzing mood, voice, and point of view in poetry. Students will learn and apply these concepts through labeling activities, analyzing poems, and writing their own poetry.
The document discusses characterization in literature. It defines characterization as conveying information about characters' traits. There are two types: direct characterization states a character's personality through adjectives, while indirect characterization reveals traits through a character's thoughts, words, actions, and how others respond to them, using verbs. Examples are provided of both direct and indirect characterization, showing and telling a character's traits.
This document discusses foreshadowing and how to identify it in texts. It defines foreshadowing as subtle hints an author provides about future plot developments. Some techniques authors use include descriptive words that reveal characters' emotions and ominous music in movies and TV shows. Examples are given from Peter Rabbit, where Mrs. Rabbit warns the children not to go in Mr. McGregor's garden, foreshadowing danger. Students practice identifying foreshadowing in short passages and learn it involves noticing clues about events to come.
Here is a draft paragraph using connectors:
I recently decided to change my major from business to computer science. While I enjoyed my business courses, I realized that computer science interested me more. Furthermore, there are many job opportunities in the growing field of technology. Although changing majors will mean taking additional classes, I believe that computer science is a better fit for my skills and interests. Therefore, I met with my academic advisor to discuss switching my major, so that I can start taking computer science courses next semester.
Persuasive techniques are forms of communication aimed at influencing attitudes and choices. Companies spend billions on advertising using techniques like bandwagon appeals, testimonials, emotional appeals, and loaded language. Politicians, the military, governments, and individuals also use persuasion. Common persuasive methods noted include bandwagon appeals that encourage conforming, celebrity testimonials or endorsements, appealing to emotions like fear or sympathy, and using positively or negatively loaded language.
Foreshadowing is a literary device that hints at future events in a story. It creates suspense by setting up expectations in the reader through recurring symbols, character reactions, settings, dialogue, and more. Examples include a mother's concern for her daughter in Little Red Riding Hood foreshadowing the appearance of the wolf, and Indiana Jones commenting on unstable ground before an earthquake. Foreshadowing has been used for centuries in literature to surprise readers or shift the mood.
Fantasy is an imaginative story dealing with supernatural or unnatural events and characters. Elements of fantasy commonly include an other world, unreal characters with human traits, supernatural events, life lessons, time travel, and themes of good versus evil presented through a quest. Some common types of fantasy include fantasy novels, fairytales, science fiction, myths/legends, and folktales/fables.
Character traits help readers understand why fictional characters act the way they do, predict their future actions, and comprehend their relationships. Authors bring characters to life through direct descriptions using adjectives or indirect examples of what characters say, think, feel, look like, and how others perceive them to help readers feel a certain way about each character.
This document defines and provides examples of different types of irony: situational, dramatic, and verbal. It then analyzes 11 examples and identifies which type of irony each represents. Situational irony involves unexpected or incongruous situations. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something a character does not. Verbal irony involves saying something that means something different. The document analyzes each example and identifies whether it is situational, dramatic, or verbal irony.
The document provides an overview of nonfiction writing including its defining characteristics and some common forms of nonfiction. Nonfiction deals with real people, places, and events and contains factual information, though writers can choose and organize facts to suit their purposes. Examples are given to distinguish between facts and opinions. Common nonfiction forms described are autobiography, biography, essays, informational articles, and interviews. Tips for reading nonfiction effectively are also listed.
This document discusses three types of writing: informative writing which aims to present information objectively using reliable sources; journalistic writing which informs, entertains, and persuades through clear and concise language; and literary writing which creates an emotional appeal and shares experiences with readers. Examples of each type are provided.
The document discusses reading and writing skills, defining key terms like text, hypertext, hypotext, and hyperlink. A text is a piece of written or spoken material in its primary form, from a single word to a novel. A hypotext is an original work that hypertexts derive from or relate to, like Homer's Odyssey inspiring James Joyce's Ulysses. Hypertext presents information non-linearly and allows readers to access additional context through linked references. Hyperlinks are highlighted words or buttons in a website that redirect the reader when clicked.
This document provides information about the key differences between fiction and nonfiction texts. It discusses that fiction includes made-up events, characters, and settings, with the narrator often being a character, while the purpose is to entertain. Nonfiction includes real events, people, and places, with the author always being the narrator or speaker, and the purpose is to explain, inform, persuade or describe, as well as potentially entertain. Examples of fiction and nonfiction text types are also provided.
This document discusses point of view in narratives. There are three main points of view: first person, second person, and third person. First person uses pronouns like I and me, and the narrator is a character in the story. Second person puts the reader directly in the story using you. Third person uses pronouns like he, she and their names, and can be omniscient, limited to certain characters, or purely objective without knowing thoughts. The examples help illustrate the different types of point of view.
A persuasive text aims to convince readers by appealing to their emotions and ability to reason. Some common types of persuasive texts include speeches, books, and essays that try to get readers to agree with a point of view. Writers use techniques like facts, repetition, and strong language to persuade. They may repeat phrases to draw attention and create rhythm, use facts to support their arguments, and choose strong words to effectively make their point. The goal is for the writing to reach readers emotionally and get them to believe something.
Text features are parts of text that draw attention to important information. Some common text features include headings, titles, photographs, illustrations, captions, bold and italic text, and other graphic elements. Headings introduce topics and are often in bold or large print. Titles tell what a piece of writing is mostly about. Photographs and illustrations help readers understand concepts, while captions explain what is in pictures. Bold and italic text can signal important or new information. Learning to identify these various text features helps readers understand and get more from what they are reading.
This document defines and provides examples of foreshadowing and flashback. It explains that foreshadowing is when an author hints at something that will happen later, while flashback is when an author refers back to something that already occurred. As an example, it analyzes portions of Little Red Riding Hood that use foreshadowing when the mother warns of the wolf, and flashback when Little Red Riding Hood remembers her mother's warning. The document concludes by reviewing the definitions of foreshadowing and flashback.
Persuasion writing aims to convince the reader of the writer's point of view, while argument writing acknowledges other views but aims to show the writer's perspective is valid and deserves consideration. Persuasion relies more on emotion and opinion to sway the reader, whereas argument offers credible evidence and reasons for its perspective. The goal of persuasion is agreement, while the goal of argument is acknowledgment of a worthy perspective.
The document discusses different types of imagery used in poetry. It defines imagery as the use of vivid description that creates mental pictures or images in the reader's mind by appealing to their senses. There are five main types of imagery - visual, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory, and gustatory - corresponding to the five senses of sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. Good poets use imagery to present their subject matter in a way that engages the reader's senses and imagination.
The document discusses transitions in writing. It defines transitions as words or phrases that connect sentences and paragraphs by establishing logical relationships. It provides examples of different types of transitions that can show similarity, sequence, contrast, emphasis, time, location, introduce examples or additional information, show cause and effect, and conclude ideas. The document encourages using longer transitional phrases to make writing sound more mature.
This document provides a list of 174 book titles along with their authors and original publication years. The books cover a wide range of genres including fiction, non-fiction, classics, and religious texts. Authors include J.R.R. Tolkien, Cormac McCarthy, Leo Tolstoy, John Steinbeck, and many others. Publication years range from the 1400s to 2013.
The document provides an overview of how various artists, writers, philosophers, and intellectuals responded to and were influenced by World War I and the loss of meaning and certainty it created. It discusses how modernist art forms like Cubism, Surrealism, and abstract expressionism developed to capture disjointed and psychological perceptions of reality. Writers like Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Eliot incorporated disillusionment and hopelessness into their works. Philosophies like Existentialism emerged to address the lack of universal meaning and importance of individual choice and responsibility. Music incorporated new rhythms and styles to express post-war uncertainty. Freud and Einstein significantly changed perceptions of the human mind and physical world.
Mother Tongue Amy Tan Essay. Response Essay Example to quot;Mother Tonguequo...Melissa Chastain
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The document provides biographical and literary details about acclaimed British author Julian Barnes. It discusses his education background, career as a journalist before becoming a novelist, notable works including Metroland, Flaubert's Parrot, and The Sense of an Ending which won the Man Booker Prize. It also mentions some of Barnes' views on fiction and writing as revealed in interviews. The document serves as an introduction to Barnes' life and body of work across different genres of novels, short stories, and essays over his literary career.
Moments of Memoir: Writing the Stories of Life by Dr. Lisa Van Zwoll, Florida...Lisa Van Zwoll
What is a memoir, and what makes a memoir different from an autobiography and a personal essay? How to get started on your own memoir. Reality TV, Lifetime movies and Instagram as Memoir 2.0. The intriguing six-word memoir, and how to write your own.
This document outlines the key elements that are often included in biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs. It discusses the definitions and differences between biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs. For biographies, it identifies important biographical details that are typically covered, such as birthdate and place, family members, childhood, hobbies, career, reason for fame, later life, death, and photos.
Short stories originated from oral storytelling traditions such as Homeric epics. Early short stories were published separately in the late 18th century, but the first true short story collections emerged in the early 19th century across several countries. Edgar Allan Poe is considered a pioneer of the modern short story form, arguing they should be short enough to read in one sitting. The growth of magazines and journals in the late 19th century increased demand for short fiction of 3,000 to 15,000 words. Famous 20th century American short story authors include J.D. Salinger, Flannery O'Connor, and Raymond Carver.
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This document provides instructions and discussion topics for a literature class focusing on the genre of Jane Eyre. Students are assigned to groups to identify elements of different novel genres (Bildungsroman, Christian pilgrimage, Gothic, Sensation, and Domestic) within Jane Eyre. They are asked to find specific scenes and chapters to support their assigned genre. Additionally, the class discusses whether aspects of the novel do not fit neatly into one genre. The instructor argues genres can be combined and that Victorian novels often fractured genres, reflecting complexity in Victorian subjectivity and worldview. Students are assigned reading and discussion participation is tracked for points.
An activator for use before reading the novel "The Outsiders". This will give students a background on the book, and the time period it takes place in.
This document provides context and background information about S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders". It discusses why Hinton wrote the book, noting she was angered by social divisions and violence against her friend. It lists major problems faced by characters, like peer pressure and family violence. It outlines the 1960s setting and includes iconic images. It defines key terms and vocabulary used in the book. Finally, it poses discussion questions about relating to characters and their struggles.
The document provides biographical information about authors Tracy Kidder and Louis "Studs" Terkel. Both were born in the early 20th century and served in the military. They received prestigious awards for their writing and focused on interviewing subjects and capturing the human experience in their work. While they shared similarities, Kidder's works examined physical labor and construction, while Terkel enjoyed personally interviewing subjects to give voice to characters.
The document provides instructions for using a writing service called HelpWriting.net. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with an email and password. 2) Complete a 10-minute order form providing instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review bids from writers and choose one based on qualifications. 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment if satisfied. 5) Request revisions to ensure satisfaction, with a refund offered for plagiarized work.
The document summarizes Jewish writers in America after World War II. It discusses several prominent Jewish-American authors like Saul Bellow, Bernard Malamud, and Philip Roth. It analyzes the characteristics of their works, including Jewish themes, depictions of suffering, humorous language, and examinations of perplexed psychology. The document also provides brief biographies of these authors and discusses their contributions to American literature in the postwar period.
The document provides biographical information about S.E. Hinton and discusses her novel The Outsiders. It details how Hinton was inspired to write the novel as a teenager based on gang violence she witnessed in her high school. The Outsiders was an immediate success and became the best-selling young adult novel of all time, selling over 14 million copies. Hinton went on to write several other successful novels and is considered "The Voice of Youth" for her realistic portrayals of teenage life.
The document provides the rules for the Asha Open Quiz Final between teams Harlem Shakers, Govind Krishnamurthi, and Balaji Srinivasan on February 24, 2013. The quiz has 4 rounds, with questions worth 10 points each and partial points at the discretion of the Quiz Master. Teams take turns answering direct questions within 15 seconds, and the Quiz Master's decision is final.
1. The document outlines a class plan that includes turning in a worksheet, a quiz, group presentations, notes on literary devices, and a review for an upcoming midterm exam.
2. It then provides information on the Victorian Age and critical realism literature, including the historical context, genres, authors, and works from this period.
3. Students are assigned homework to review for their midterm exam by becoming familiar with writers from the Middle Ages through the 19th century as well as historical contexts, literary devices, and how to analyze poetry.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
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An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
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In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
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Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
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2. What is a Biography?
“A usually written history of a person's
life” (Merriam-Webster, n.d.)
“An account or detailed description
about the life of a person. It entails
basic facts, such as childhood,
education, career, relationships, family,
and death. Biography is a literary genre
that portrays the experiences of all
these events occurring in the life of a
person, mostly in a chronological order.”
(Literary Devices, n.d.)
(1)
4. Significant Writers of Biographies
The
Autobiography of
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
1791
The Diary of a
Young Girl
Anne Frank
1947
Night
Elie Wiesel
1956
I Know Why the
Caged Bird Sings
Maya Angelou
1969
(Brookman, 2017)
5. Classic Examples of Biographies
(Good Reads, n.d.)
Madame
Curie: A
Biography
by Ève Curie
1936
J.R.R. Tolkien: A
Biography
by Humphrey
Carpenter
1977
Frida: A
Biography of
Frida Kahlo
by Hayden
Herrera
1983
Into the Wild
by Jon Krakauer
1996
6. Bibliography of 20 Biographies
Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners by John Bunyan (1666)
My Bondage and My Freedom (The Autobiographies #2) by Frederick Douglass, John
David Smith (1855)
Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot (1957)
The Cross and the Switchblade by David Wilkerson (1962)
Tortured for Christ by Richard Wurmbrand (1967)
Huey Long by T. Harry Williams (1969)
The Hiding Place: The Triumphant True Story of Corrie Ten Boom by Corrie ten Boom
(1971)
The Duke of Deception by Geoffrey Wolff (1979)
George Whitefield by Arnold A. Dallimore (1990)
Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism by Temple Grandin (1995)
7. Bibliography of 20 Biographies
American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson by Joseph J. Ellis (1996)
John Adams by David McCullough (2001)
Mao: The Unknown Story by Jung Chang, Jon Halliday (2002)
Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow (2004)
Maravich by Wayne Federman, Marshall Terrill (2006)
Good Dog. Stay. by Anna Quindlen (2007)
The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt by T.J. Stiles (2009)
Who Was Rosa Parks? by Yona Zeldis McDonough (2010)
I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the
Taliban by Malala Yousafzai, Christina Lamb (2012)
The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King (2018)
8. What is a Memoir?
“A narrative composed from personal
experience” (Merriam-Webster, n.d.)
“Memoir is a written factual account of
somebody’s life. It comes from the
French word mémoire, which means
“memory,” or “reminiscence.” This
literary technique tells a story about the
experiences of someone’s life. A literary
memoir is usually about a specific
theme, or about a part of someone’s
life. It is a story with a proper narrative
shape, focus, and subject matter,
involving reflection on some particular
event or place.” (literary devices) (3)
9. Types / Categories of Memoirs
Memoirs are Non-Fiction.
Many different types of memoirs,
seeing as they are about
someone's life or personal
experiences.
Any memory or moment in your
life that means something to you
can become a written memoir. (4)
10. Some Types of Memoirs (with Examples)
Childhood, Adolescent, and Coming of Age Memoirs: growing up, school life, family &
friend issues / relationships
Life Experience Memoirs: things that happened in your life that shaped you; ex: an illness,
your parents, a death, a new job, moving to a new place, marriage, divorce
Relationships: with friends, family or strangers; some examples: love, marriage, a broken
friendship, divorce, a boyfriend/girlfriend.
Cultural/Ethnic/Sexuality Memoirs: some examples of this could be coming out, the culture
you grew up in, a time when your ethnicity played a role in something
Food Memoirs: memories or specific moments tied to food; Ex: cooking with your mom,
eating with a grandparent who has past, a specific food that reminds you of someone.
11. Some Types of Memoirs (with Examples)
Travel Memoirs: memories or specific moments about travel; Ex: going on a vacation,
traveling cross country, moving to a new state, traveling for religious purposes.
Survivor Memoirs: traumatic memories or specific moments that have occurred to you. Ex:
abuse, what you saw at a war, abandonment as a child.
Addiction and Compulsion Memoirs: some examples of this category could be drug abuse,
alcohol abuse, mental disorders, and gambling addiction
Emotion Memoirs: memories or specific moments in your life attached to emotions that you
were feeling at that time. Ex: the reason behind why you like a specific band, how you felt
when a loved one died, what memories are attached to specific foods.
Spirituality Memoirs: can be about religion, soul searching, or trying to find yourself worth /
purpose. Ex: why you are an Atheist, why you left the Christian religion, when you figured out
what you want to do in life.
12. Some Types of Memoirs (with Examples)
Humorous memoirs: memories or a specific moment in your life that was funny to you or
those around you; Ex: the first time you told a joke or a funny thing that happened on a family
vacation.
A day in the life: a day in your life that has meaning, or just a normal day to day life for you;
Ex: work day, school life, your daily routine when you went to high school.
Sporting memoirs: memories or a specific moment that can be tied back to sports; Ex: your
first baseball game, the football game your father took you to, your last cross country track
meet.
A year memoir: memories or a specific moment / event that happened throughout a year of
your life; Ex: relationship, friendship, a death, a birth of a child, adopting an animal, buying a
house.
Health memoirs: anything having to do with your health (mental, physical, emotional, and or
spiritual); Ex: a disease you have, when you were diagnosed with OCD, the time you spent a
month in hospital, the time you learned you were cancer-free.
13. Significant Writers of Memoirs
The Complete Personal
Memoirs of Ulysses S.
Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
1895
Out of Africa
Karen Blixen
1937
The Moral Basis of
Democracy
Eleanor Roosevelt
1940
(Brookman, 2017)
Walden
Henry David
Thoreau
1854
14. Significant Writers of Memoirs Cont.
A Moveable Feast
Ernest Hemingway
1964
Eat, Pray, Love
Elizabeth Gilbert
2010
(Brookman, 2017)
Cheaper by the Dozen
Frank Gilbreath
1948
This Boy's Life: A
Memoir
Tobias Wolff
1989
15. Classic Examples of Memoirs
Down and Out
in Paris and
London
George Orwell
1933
West with the Night
Beryl Markham
1942
The Water is Wide
Pat Conroy
1972
Mommie Dearest
Christina Crawford
1978
(Brookman, 2017)
16. Bibliography of 20 Memoirs
This Boy's Life: A Memoir by Tobias Wolff (1989)
Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness by William Styron (1992)
The Liars' Club: A Memoir by Mary Karr (2005)
Angela's Ashes: A Memoir by Frank McCourt (1999)
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly: A Memoir of Life in Death by Jean-Dominique Bauby (1998)
Borrowed Time: An AIDS Memoir by Paul Monette (1998)
Lucky by Alice Sebold (2017)
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers (2001)
On Writing - A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King (2001)
Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang (2003)
17. Biography of 20 Memoirs Cont.
Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in books by Azar Nafisi (2008)
Chronicles: Volume One by Bob Dylan (2005)
Marley & Me - Life And Love With The World's Worst Dog by John Grogan (2008)
The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeannette Walls (2006)
Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel (2007)
The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A Memoir by Bill Bryson (2007)
The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion (2007)
A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah (2008)
Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life by Steve Martin (2008)
Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's by John Elder Robison (2008)
18. Mini Quiz Time!
For the five statements written below please answer True or False.
1. The definition of a Biography is a literary genre that deals with the
written account or history of someone’s life.
2. There are three categories of Biography: Biography, Auto-Biography, and Memoir.
3. Both Biographies and Memoirs are literary works of fiction.
4. A Memoir is the written account or history of your / someone's entire life.
5. Any memory or moment in your life that means something to you can become a
written memoir.
19. Bibliography
Pictures:
1. Inez, S. (2016). How to Write a Lively Biographical Essay. Retrieved 27 October 2019, from
https://www.kibin.com/essay-writing-blog/how-to-write-a-lively-biographical-essay/
2. What's the Difference Between a Memoir, a Biography, and an Autobiography? | Blurb Blog.
Retrieved 27 October 2019, from https://www.blurb.com/blog/memoirs-biographies-
autobiographies/
3. Yates, R. (2018). Writing the Memoir (Part 2). Retrieved 27 October 2019, from
https://ronaldyatesbooks.com/2018/07/writing-the-memoir-part-2/
4. Genzlinger, N. (2011). The Problem With Memoirs. Retrieved 27 October 2019, from
https://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/30/books/review/Genzlinger-t.html
20. Bibliography Cont.
Info:
Biography - Examples and Definition of Biography. Retrieved 27 October 2019, from
https://literarydevices.net/biography/
Brookman, S. (2017). 100 Most Important Memoirs of the Past 200 Years. Retrieved 27
October 2019, from https://www.stacybrookman.com/100memoirs/
Definition of BIOGRAPHY. Retrieved 27 October 2019, from https://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/biography
Donelson, K., & Nilsen, A. (2004). Literature for Todays Young Adults (7th ed.)
Frida. Retrieved 27 October 2019, from
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/91767.Frida?from_search=true
Into the Wild. Retrieved 27 October 2019, from
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1845.Into_the_Wild
21. Bibliography Cont.
J.R.R. Tolkien. Retrieved 27 October 2019, from
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7336.J_R_R_Tolkien?from_search=true
Madame Curie. Retrieved 27 October 2019, from
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/341166.Madame_Curie?from_search=true
Memoir. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memoir.
Memoir - Examples and Definition of Memoir. Retrieved 27 October 2019, from
https://literarydevices.net/memoir/
Norton, G. (2013). 42 types of memoir writing - Wheatmark. Retrieved 27 October 2019, from
https://www.wheatmark.com/42-types-of-memoir-writing/
Warner, B. (2012). Memoir Categories | Brooke Warner. Retrieved 27 October 2019, from
http://brookewarner.com/memoir-categories/
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