Aviation Regulations and Procedures
Fire Extinguishers and Fire Safety
Halon Fire Extinguishers
A 1211 halon fire extinguisher can be used for:
- Paper fires
- Fabric fires
- Electrical fires
Class A Fires
A Class A fire is a fire of solid material, generally of organic nature.
Fire Extinguishers on Airplanes
An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is 7 to 30 seats must be equipped with at least one hand fire extinguisher conveniently located in the passenger compartment.
An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating
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Poetic Language: Symbols and Figures of Speech
In Miguel Hernández’s poetry, images and symbols demonstrate the creative process, where poetic elements repeat and incorporate new ones. This process, original and highly expressive, varies in intensity and meaning depending on the author’s creative and vital experience.
Stage 1: Nature and the Moon
Initially, Hernández’s poetry focuses on the wild, describing the real world. The moon becomes a central motif, often depicted as a large image in a series
Read MoreInstructions, Reports, and Literary Devices
Instructions
Purpose and Structure
Instructions guide individuals to achieve a specific result. They outline the stages of a process in a clear order, enabling the receiver to perform the task effectively. Instructions can utilize various organizational methods, such as numbered paragraphs, diagrams, and illustrations. It’s crucial to consider the recipient’s level of expertise when crafting instructions.
Language
Instructions should employ simple vocabulary. Technical terms can be included if necessary,
Read MoreSpanish Post-Civil War Literature: Tremendismo & Social Novel
Spanish Post-Civil War Literature
Tremendismo
The Family of Pascual Duarte
The Family of Pascual Duarte is a representative work of tremendismo, a literary movement of the 1940s. Characteristics:
- Characters: Marginalized individuals with aggressive or barbaric behavior.
- Story: Introduces characters in extreme situations filled with violence.
- Language: Rough and stark, reflecting the oppressive world.
Tremendismo emerged as a response to the tragic experiences of the Civil War and its aftermath. Features:
Read MoreTextual Properties, Nouns, and Predicates in Language
Textual Properties
1. Fundamental Principles
- Correctness
- Consistency
- Unity
- Clarity
2. Textual Adaptation and Coherence
2.1. Adaptation
Textual adaptation involves adjusting the text to the communicative situation, meeting the needs of both sender and receiver.
2.2. Coherence
Coherence ensures the meaningful transmission of information through:
- Clear internal structure (sections, chapters, titles)
- Informative consistency
2.3. Cohesion
Cohesion refers to well-formed sentences and their proper connection, closely
Read MoreNarrative and Expository Text Types: Structure and Characteristics
Textual Typology
Fitness, Consistency, and Cohesion
The form and content of a text should be tailored to the specific situation, including the sender, receiver, purpose, and subject matter. The content should be built around a central theme, with secondary information supporting it. The parts of the text must be connected using linguistic markers, such as additives (besides, too), opposition (however, on the other hand), consequence (therefore, so), temporal (later, while), spatial (adjacent, opposite)
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