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David Sedaris may appear abnormal or strange to some, but in his stories “A Plague of Tics” and “Ashes,” he opens up about his personal life, breaking down the barrier between himself and the audience. He uses humor to alleviate any discomfort or awkwardness that the readers may experience while reading his stories. By sharing…

Jose Rizal – a name not so uncommon to many Filipinos. Perhaps because of him being the National Hero or because of his great and famous teachings taught to each and every Filipino child. Since the imposition of the compulsory Rizal courses, Rizal has been a part of every Filipino student’s learning journey – inspiring…

E. E. Cumming’s poem “The Cambridge Ladies Who Lived in Furnished Souls,” generally lampoons the behavior and way of life of the Cambridge girls. In fact, just by simply using the word “furnished” in his title, Cumming made an ironic description of a group of ladies who more or less represent the aristocracy in New…

Questions: 1. Not very particular in (about) nesting sites, house wrens may nest in birdhouses, mailboxes, building crevices – even in the pockets of hanging laundry. (2006. 5. 6. 28) Explanation: 28. A. “particular in” should be “particular about. ” The sentence is suggesting that house wrens are not very particular–not very fussy, selective, fastidious…

In the story “Everyday Use”, Alice Walker explores the importance of culture and heritage, emphasizing that they should not be seen as mere history but as a living presence from the past. The narrative centers around the conflict between two African American cultures, personified by the two sisters, Dee and Maggie. Mama, their mother, is…

Both “Romeo and Juliet” and “West Side Story” are impactful stories written by remarkable authors. “Romeo and Juliet,” a renowned classic by William Shakespeare, is famous for its heartbreaking love story and serves as a inspiration for other writers. Conversely, “West Side Story,” while not achieving the same level of renown, made a significant impact…

Introduction Post Shakespearean drama/Jacobean drama (that is, the drama of the age of James 11603-1625) was a decadent form of the drama of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. The Elizabethan age was the golden age of English drama.With the turn of the century the drama in England also took a turn. It does not mean that…

Observational Learning is a key learning technique that allows for growth by viewing the actions portrayed by someone else. This way of learning can sometimes be unwarranted leading to conflict or undesirable skills learned. Some of the key aspects that exist within observational learning is watching a specific act be applied to a certain object….

How does Steinbeck present the theme of violence in ‘Of Mice and Men’? John Steinbeck’s short novel ‘Of Mice and Men’ presents the desolate nature of 1930s America, in particular Soledad, close to where Steinbeck himself grew up and worked during this time. Notably, Steinbeck focuses on the life of migrant workers who were forced…

“The Lost Leader” is a poem written by Robert Browning in 1845. Just for a handful of silver he left us, Just for a ribbon to stick in his coat – Found the one gift of which fortune bereft us, Lost all the others she lets us devote; They, with the gold to give, doled…