Understanding Literary Devices: Definitions and Examples
Hyperbaton
Alteration of the normal order of the sentence, by inserting an element (hyperbaton) or making an inversion (anastrophe). Example: “From living in the dark corner of his own, perhaps forgotten, dusty, and silent room, the harp could be seen.”
Ellipsis
Deletion of any component without affecting comprehension. Example: “For a glance, a world; for a smile, a sky; for a kiss… I do not know what I would give you for a kiss!”
Asyndeton
Suppression of coordinating links between two or more members
Read MoreSocial Discourse: Practice, Analysis, and Interpretation
Social Discourse as Social Practice
Discourse as Social Practice
Discourses are a form of social practice, more than simple language (verbal or non-verbal). The words and expressions within a discourse have the intent and ability to modify or change the social reality in which they are pronounced. For example, a judge adjourning a meeting is an act that goes beyond the words spoken.
Individuals also use discourse to justify and express their unique worldview and ideology. This includes justifying,
Read MoreChilean Education: 1920-1958 Reforms & Compulsory Act
Compulsory Primary Education Act 1920
Chile entered a period of political crisis. Several projects failed to be approved, leading to the output of power. The application of this law fell to the government of Carlos Ibáñez del Campo.
This law:
- Sets compulsory primary education attendance for children aged 7 to 15.
- Places the responsibility of compliance on the parents.
- Incorporates the compulsory condition into the constitution of 1925.
- Ensures free education for both sexes.
- Assigns responsibility to
Study Abroad and English Language: Benefits and Drawbacks
Study Abroad: Advantages and Disadvantages
More students are now studying in different parts of the world, experiencing diverse cultures. English proficiency is often a key to accessing these opportunities.
Advantages of Studying Abroad
- Foreign schools often have advanced teaching methods and materials.
- Students tend to become more independent.
- Exposure to different cultures and new skills can improve job prospects.
Disadvantages of Studying Abroad
- It can be risky due to the immersion experience.
- It can
Confucius: Life, Teachings, and Impact on China
Confucius: Life and Philosophy
Three names have been attributed to the same person: Kong Qiu, Kong Fuzi, and Kong Zi. “Kong” means “master”, someone who teaches something. He has been a huge influence upon China; it is almost impossible to talk about China without talking about him.
Humble Origins and the Warring States Period
Confucius had humble origins; he came from a family of peasants (he wrote about his origins). He never got a substantial government position and he claimed he was not an innovator
Read More18th-Century Literature: Social Change and Literary Evolution
Diaries, memoirs, and travel books are important. These kinds of writings are abundant and serve well to tell of the social relations of a given time. They also have reformist ambitions, are converted to texts that collect ideas, and therefore are also part of the literature of ideas. Examples include Moratín’s Trip to Italy, or the memoirs of Lorenzo da Ponte, who wrote librettos for Mozart, toured Europe, and included many details in his memoirs. Casanova, remembered as a model seducer, wrote
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