The document provides an analysis of key themes and ideas in the novel "The Kite Runner" including atonement/conscience, friendship/loyalty, honour/morals, and discrimination. For each theme, it lists key terms and provides examples from the novel that illustrate the theme, along with brief explanations. It also includes a grid where quotes from the novel are matched to the themes they represent. The document analyzes how these themes are developed and conveyed through the story.
Khaled Hosseini is an Afghan-American novelist and physician. He is best known for his novel The Kite Runner, published in 2003, which sold over 12 million copies worldwide. Hosseini received his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego. The Kite Runner tells the story of Amir and Hassan, childhood friends in Kabul, and the hardships they endure growing up in Afghanistan. Assef, one of the main antagonists, is portrayed as pure evil in the novel.
1) Feminist readings of the Harry Potter series can analyze the diverse portrayals of female characters, who range from strong and brave like Hermione Granger to softer and more fearful.
2) Hermione Granger is a very smart, brave protagonist who helps Harry Potter and Ron with her vast knowledge and willingness to answer questions. She loves reading and animals.
3) Ginny Weasley is initially quite shy but grows into a leader by the end of the series, having overcome her obsession with Harry Potter.
4) Minerva McGonagall is a strict but fair professor and head of Gryffindor house. Though scary, she is also one of
Sherman Alexie describes how he learned to read from a Superman comic book as a young boy growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. His father filled their home with books from various sources and instilled in him a love of reading. Alexie realized the purpose of paragraphs by observing comic book panels, pretending to read the words and narrate the story. He became an avid reader, often reading late into the night to continue learning. As a smart Indian, Alexie faced resistance from others who wanted him to conform to low expectations. He persisted in reading to save his life and eventually became a writer himself, now visiting schools to teach and inspire Native American students.
Wallace Stevens was an American modernist poet born in 1879. He worked as an insurance executive but was also known for his drinking and brawling. One incident involved getting in a fist fight with Ernest Hemingway at a party. Stevens' poem "The Emperor of Ice Cream" can be analyzed through a psychoanalytic lens by viewing it as representations of Freud's id, ego, and super-ego. The id represents desire for ice cream, the super-ego represents societal expectations, and the ego mediates between immediate gratification and long-term consequences.
The document discusses 14 life lessons that can be learned from reading the Hindu epic Ramayana. Some of the key lessons mentioned include: adhering to dharma over materialism and pleasure; being loyal to one's spouse; honoring one's word; respecting a father's promises; not accepting unjust gains; being wary of dubious attractions; choosing one's words carefully; fighting against injustice towards women; divine love transcending social barriers; the importance of humility; the value of true friendship; showing mercy to enemies; and maintaining the highest ethical standards, even as a king. The Ramayana provides guidance on righteous living and its influence extends across religions and languages globally.
The document provides an overview of an English literature class. It discusses wrapping up a short story unit and introducing a novel unit. It outlines logistics for an exam and class party. It then describes an in-class activity where students will analyze the plots of short stories in small groups and present their analyses. Finally, it introduces options for an upcoming novel study, outlining elements students should understand like theme, irony, mood vs. tone, and symbols.
The Natal plum is a shrub native to Latin America, the Caribbean, and Southeastern United States. It is tolerant of a variety of environmental conditions and produces white, fragrant flowers and red, edible fruits. The fruits contain vitamin C and nutrients like iron, potassium, and magnesium. Natal plums can be used for landscaping, grown as a hedge or ground cover, and their fruits can be made into jam, jelly, or used in baked goods and drinks. They prefer well-drained soil and afternoon shade.
Khaled Hosseini is an Afghan-American novelist and physician. He is best known for his novel The Kite Runner, published in 2003, which sold over 12 million copies worldwide. Hosseini received his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego. The Kite Runner tells the story of Amir and Hassan, childhood friends in Kabul, and the hardships they endure growing up in Afghanistan. Assef, one of the main antagonists, is portrayed as pure evil in the novel.
1) Feminist readings of the Harry Potter series can analyze the diverse portrayals of female characters, who range from strong and brave like Hermione Granger to softer and more fearful.
2) Hermione Granger is a very smart, brave protagonist who helps Harry Potter and Ron with her vast knowledge and willingness to answer questions. She loves reading and animals.
3) Ginny Weasley is initially quite shy but grows into a leader by the end of the series, having overcome her obsession with Harry Potter.
4) Minerva McGonagall is a strict but fair professor and head of Gryffindor house. Though scary, she is also one of
Sherman Alexie describes how he learned to read from a Superman comic book as a young boy growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. His father filled their home with books from various sources and instilled in him a love of reading. Alexie realized the purpose of paragraphs by observing comic book panels, pretending to read the words and narrate the story. He became an avid reader, often reading late into the night to continue learning. As a smart Indian, Alexie faced resistance from others who wanted him to conform to low expectations. He persisted in reading to save his life and eventually became a writer himself, now visiting schools to teach and inspire Native American students.
Wallace Stevens was an American modernist poet born in 1879. He worked as an insurance executive but was also known for his drinking and brawling. One incident involved getting in a fist fight with Ernest Hemingway at a party. Stevens' poem "The Emperor of Ice Cream" can be analyzed through a psychoanalytic lens by viewing it as representations of Freud's id, ego, and super-ego. The id represents desire for ice cream, the super-ego represents societal expectations, and the ego mediates between immediate gratification and long-term consequences.
The document discusses 14 life lessons that can be learned from reading the Hindu epic Ramayana. Some of the key lessons mentioned include: adhering to dharma over materialism and pleasure; being loyal to one's spouse; honoring one's word; respecting a father's promises; not accepting unjust gains; being wary of dubious attractions; choosing one's words carefully; fighting against injustice towards women; divine love transcending social barriers; the importance of humility; the value of true friendship; showing mercy to enemies; and maintaining the highest ethical standards, even as a king. The Ramayana provides guidance on righteous living and its influence extends across religions and languages globally.
The document provides an overview of an English literature class. It discusses wrapping up a short story unit and introducing a novel unit. It outlines logistics for an exam and class party. It then describes an in-class activity where students will analyze the plots of short stories in small groups and present their analyses. Finally, it introduces options for an upcoming novel study, outlining elements students should understand like theme, irony, mood vs. tone, and symbols.
The Natal plum is a shrub native to Latin America, the Caribbean, and Southeastern United States. It is tolerant of a variety of environmental conditions and produces white, fragrant flowers and red, edible fruits. The fruits contain vitamin C and nutrients like iron, potassium, and magnesium. Natal plums can be used for landscaping, grown as a hedge or ground cover, and their fruits can be made into jam, jelly, or used in baked goods and drinks. They prefer well-drained soil and afternoon shade.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
The document provides career advice for getting into the tech field, including:
- Doing projects and internships in college to build a portfolio.
- Learning about different roles and technologies through industry research.
- Contributing to open source projects to build experience and network.
- Developing a personal brand through a website and social media presence.
- Networking through events, communities, and finding a mentor.
- Practicing interviews through mock interviews and whiteboarding coding questions.
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search IntentLily Ray
1. Core updates from Google periodically change how its algorithms assess and rank websites and pages. This can impact rankings through shifts in user intent, site quality issues being caught up to, world events influencing queries, and overhauls to search like the E-A-T framework.
2. There are many possible user intents beyond just transactional, navigational and informational. Identifying intent shifts is important during core updates. Sites may need to optimize for new intents through different content types and sections.
3. Responding effectively to core updates requires analyzing "before and after" data to understand changes, identifying new intents or page types, and ensuring content matches appropriate intents across video, images, knowledge graphs and more.
A brief introduction to DataScience with explaining of the concepts, algorithms, machine learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, statistics, data preprocessing, real-world applications etc.
It's part of a Data Science Corner Campaign where I will be discussing the fundamentals of DataScience, AIML, Statistics etc.
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
Here's my presentation on by proven best practices how to manage your work time effectively and how to improve your productivity. It includes practical tips and how to use tools such as Slack, Google Apps, Hubspot, Google Calendar, Gmail and others.
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGenius
The six step guide to practical project management
If you think managing projects is too difficult, think again.
We’ve stripped back project management processes to the
basics – to make it quicker and easier, without sacrificing
the vital ingredients for success.
“If you’re looking for some real-world guidance, then The Six Step Guide to Practical Project Management will help.”
Dr Andrew Makar, Tactical Project Management
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
The document provides career advice for getting into the tech field, including:
- Doing projects and internships in college to build a portfolio.
- Learning about different roles and technologies through industry research.
- Contributing to open source projects to build experience and network.
- Developing a personal brand through a website and social media presence.
- Networking through events, communities, and finding a mentor.
- Practicing interviews through mock interviews and whiteboarding coding questions.
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Revision for the novel
1. Theme: Analyse how an idea is developed in the text (or texts)
you have studied.
What are the key ideas in the kite runner?
Theme / Idea How is it shown? What does that tell us
about this theme?
Atonement /
Conscience
(Key Terms –
GUILT,
REDEMPTION
, SACRIFICE,
HONOUR)
1) When Amir adopts Sohrab.
2) When Amir tells Hassan a word
means something other that what it
does and gives him a broken toy to
make up for it.
3) When Hassan's mum (Sanaubar)
comes back to find Hassan and
make amends.
Doing something bad does
not make you a bad person.
It is important for the person
who has made a mistake to
do something to set it right
again.
Atonement is a process in
which the person atoning
also learns to forgive
themselves.
Friendship /
Loyalty
(Key Terms –
BETRAYAL,
TRUST,
REDEMPTION
)
1) Hassan showed loyalty to Amir
when he brought back the kite.
2) Amir framed Hassan for theft and
Hassan rather than cause a rift
between Baba and Amir, took the
blame and sacrificed himself.
3) Hassan showed loyalty and
friendship to Amir when he defended
Amir against Assef, but when Amir
had the chance to do the same for
Hassan, Amir ran away.
Friendship is based on
loyalty.
Friendship can sometimes be
one way but that doesn't
make a good friendship.
Good friends sacrifice for one
another.
Good friends protect, defend
and care for one another.
Honour /
Morals
(Key Terms –
FAMILY,
TRUTH,
SACRIFICE)
1) When Baba defends and protects
the woman in the truck.
2) When Amir asks Baba to ask the
general's permission for Amir to
marry Soraya.
3) Wahid feeding Amir before he fed
his own family.
What is often found to be
honourable and moral in this
novel is whenever a
character puts the needs of
somebody else before their
own. Its about standing up for
what is right no matter the
consequences.
Discrimination
(Key Terms -
RACISM,
GENDER,
RELIGION)
1) Hassan and Ali have to sleep in a
hut outside because they are Hazara
servants.
2) Soraya is shunned by the
community because she was a
single Afghani woman who ran away
with a man.
3) Sohrab is looked down on by the
general because he is an orphan
and Hazara and the General is
worried what the Afghani community
will think of them.
Not everyone is treated
equally and sometimes
people are treated unfairly
because of their race, religion
or gender. These are all
things are person has no
control over
2. Write a sentence about what the kite runner teaches us about:
Friendship: It can sometimes be one way. Loyalty is a big part of friendship. True friendship is when you would do anything to help / care for the
other person.
Discrimination: It happens in many different forms (e.g. sexism, racism, religious discrimination etc). It is unfair because people often
have no choice about belonging to any of those particular groups. It stops people from seeing one another as human.
Loyalty: The most important aspect of friendship.
Morality: Means you will not either watch passively or actively seek to do wrong yourself.
Honour: Doing what is right and good for other people. Standing up for what is right.
Redemption: Making up for what you’ve done wrong.
Back up your answers from the text: using the grid below, place quotes that
clearly show the different themes in the boxes.
Themes: Quotes that clearly
show that theme:
What does that tell us
about the theme?
Atonement /
Conscience
“There is a way to be
good again.” Rahim
Khan says to Amir.
Atonement is about
making up for what you’ve
done wrong.
3. Friendship / Loyalty “For you a thousand
times over.” Hassan to
Amir before he ran to get
the kite.
“I grew up with Ali...My
father took him in, he
loved Ali like his own
son. Forty years Ali's
been with my family,
forty goddam years. And
you think I'm just going
to through him out.”
Baba says to Amir.
Loyalty is fundamental in
friendship. Friendship
needs to be two-wayed.
Friendship is about going
above and beyond for
your friend.
Honour / Morals “Tell him I'll take a
thousand of his bullets
before I let this
indecency take place.”
Baba says to the
Russian soldier.
“We're hungry but we're
not savages!” Wahid
says to his wife.
Honour is about standing
up for what you know is
right.
It’s about doing the right
thing.
Discrimination “How can you talk to
him, play with him, let
him touch you?” (Assef,
pg 38).
“...I have to deal with the
community's perception
of our family. They will
want to know why there
is a Hazara boy living
with our daughter.” (The
General, pg 330).
These quotes tell us that
generations of Hazara
have been discriminated
against for simply being
born Hazara. It shows us
a clear example of how a
person through no fault of
their own can be held
prisoner by the society in
which they live.
Character: Analyse how a main character OR individual matures How does Amir mature through the novel?
and takes action in a text (or texts) you have studied.
Amir What actions does Amir take in the novel that causes us to see him as
Immature and why?
What are three different personality traits Amir has, and which of his actions show this
Personality
Trait
Actions that show it:
Action Why it is immature?
Running away when
Hassan is being assaulted
in the alley.
It shows that Amir is not mature enough to deal
with his fear or stand up for what he knows is
right.
Framing Hassan for theft. He doesn’t know how to deal with his guilt and
rather than confront it, he chooses to try to get rid
of Hassan.
When Amir tries to stop
Baba standing up for the
woman in the truck.
It shows that Amir is too controlled by fear to do
the right thing and stand up for what he knows is
right.
4. Cowardly Amir runs away when Hassan is being
raped.
Jealous When he asks Baba if he ever thought of
getting new servants.
Guilty He can no longer sleep.
As Amir grows up and matures he goes through a lot of emotions. How does Amir's maturity change from the beginning of the novel to the end?
Using the list of emotions on the left, identify places where
Amir has felt these as a child and then again as an adult.
Feelings
Amir
has:
Action that shows it as a
child:
Action that shows how he
has developed as an adult:
Guilt Framing Hassan for theft. Goes back to Afghanistan to
rescue Sohrab – does
something good with his guilt.
(unselfish) – redeems himself.
Fear Running away from Hassan
when he is being assaulted
by Assef.in the alley.
Rescuing Sohrab even when
he is afraid of Assef (bravery).
Anger When he lashes out at
Hassan for being so loyal.
When he stands up to the
General, defending Sohrab
(unselfish).
Pride Proud of winning the kite
tournament.
Is proud of Sohrab and wants
the best for him. (unselfish)
Hope Trying to win the kite fighting
tournament in the hope that
Baba will be proud of him.
Has hope that Sohrab will
speak again (unselfish)
5. Relationships: Analyse how the growth OR breakdown of a relationship(s)
affects the climax in a text (or texts) you have studied.
In the box below create a family / friend diagram showing the connections /
relationships between the characters using the following characters:
Amir, Hassan, Baba, Soraya, Rahim Khan, Sohrab, General Sahib,
Amir's actions at the beginning of
the book.
Amir's actions at the end of the
book.
Runs away when Hassan is being
assaulted by Assef in the alleyway
because he is afraid.
Amir is still afraid, but he confronts
Assef to rescue Sohrab. – Shows
maturity and bravery.
Proud of winning the kite tournament
because he believes it will fix his
relationship with Baba (selfish).
Proud of Sohrab and stands up
against the General when the General
insults Sohrab. Shows a development
away from a selfish pride towards
pride for his family.
Amir lashes out and throws
pomegranates at Hassan because
he is angry and doesn’t know how to
deal with his guilt at Hassan’s loyalty.
Is angry at what Assef and the Taliban
because of what they have done to the
country. He still shows anger, but it is
an honourable anger, which shows he
is maturing.
6. Khanum Taheri, Farzana, Sanaubar, Assef
Plot structure: Identify key moments in the novel and plot them on the Plot
Structure:
graph below.
ALI ASSEF
SANAUBAR
HASSAN BABA RAHIM KHAN
FARZANA
AMIR
SOHRAB
SORAYA
GENERAL SAHIB KHANUM TAHERI
7. Using the example graph above, plot the different moments of tension
on the graph in accordance to the chapters in which they happen. The
graph above is just an example of a novel structure, The Kite Runner
might follow a different structure, you decide.
L x x
l
l x x x x x
l
l x x x x
l
l
l
l x x x x x x x
l
l
Baba’s and Amir’s relationship: l
Using the graph above, and the timeline, track Baba and Amir’s l x x
relationship throughout the novel. Come up with key events / l
moments in the novel where Baba and Amir’s relationship changes, l
note what the changes are and back up that change with a quote l x x x
x
Climax
Crisis
Level 3
Crisis
Level 2
Crisis
Level 1
Neutral
T
E
N
S
I
O
N
8. in the table below l
l
l x
Symbols: Analyse how symbols are used to develop an How do each of the symbols relate to a theme (key idea) in the text:
Events How it affects Baba
and Amir’s relationship
Quote
The kite
tournament
It makes Amir
desperate to please
Baba & Baba is proud
of Amir when he wins.
“Show him once and
for all his son was
worthy.” (pg 52)
Amir’s
graduation
Baba is proud of Amir
and tells him so. They
are growing closer.
““I am moftakhir, Amir,”
he said. Proud.” (pg
122)
Baba’s death Amir realises how
much of an influence
his father had been in
his life.
“I realized how much
of who I was, what I
was, had been defined
by Baba.” (pg 161)
Amir finding
out that
Hassan is
his brother.
He became angry at
his father for lying to
him and Hassan all of
those years.
“I’m thirty-eight years
old and I’ve just found
out my whole life is
one big fucking lie!”
(pg206)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Chapters
9. idea in a text (or texts) you have studied.
Below are some of the symbols found in the text. Fill in the appropriate boxes where
the symbols are found and what they mean. Each symbol will
occur more than once in the text, so look for all of the places
it is found.
Symbol Themes it relates
to
How does it relate to that
theme?
The Look of the Lamb
Innocence,
Helplessness and
loyalty.
Hassan is innocent and
helpless when he is being
assaulted in the alley. He
has been put in that
position because of his
loyalty.
The Kite
Freedom The kite flying symbolises
freedom and friendship.
The Brass Knuckles
Oppression and
fear.
Represents the fear Amir must
overcome to gain redemption.
The Slingshot
Friendship, loyalty
and bravery.
Represents standing up for the
right thing, overcoming fear and
the loyalty found in friendship.
10. Symbol Where is it found? What does it mean?
The Look of
the Lamb
Chapter 7: When Assef
rapes Hassan (in
Hassan’s eyes).
Chapter 22: in Sohrab’s
eyes as Assef and Amir
are confronting each
other.
It symbolises the
acceptance and
venerability of people
who are in a horrific
situation outside of their
control. It is a look of
sacrifice.
The Kite
Chapter 7: The kite
tournament.
Chapter 25: Amir and
Sohrab flying kite
together.
It symbolises freedom and
friendship.
The Brass
Knuckles
Chapter 5: When Assef
first threatens Amir with
them.
Chapter 22: When
Assef beats up Amir.
They represent fear and
oppression. They are used
to intimidate and bring
people down.
The Slingshot
Chapter 5: When
Hassan stands up
against Assef.
Chapter 22: When
Sohrab defends Amir
from Assef.
It is the opposite of the brass
knuckles – they represent
friendship and loyalty.
11. Quote Box: Find a quote that mentions each symbol
Symbols Quote that shows this symbol
The Look of the
Lamb
“Saw the resignation in it. It was a look I had seen
before. It was the look of the lamb.” (pg 71).
The Kite
“Amir agha won the kite tournament and I ran this
kite for him.” (pg 68).
The Brass Knuckles
“What he fished out of that pocket didn’t surprize me
one bit: stainless-steel brass knuckles. (pg 264).
The Slingshot
“Hassan had the slingshot pointed directly at Assef’s
face.” (pg 39).