What is a made up language called? A constructed language (sometimes called a conlang) is a language whose phonology, grammar, and vocabulary, instead of having developed naturally, are consciously devised for some purpose, which may include being devised for a work of fiction. Why p is not pronounced in Psychology? The ‘p’, usually a popping […]
At what age can I publish a book?
Any age, but if you’re under 18, ask your parents to negotiate on your behalf; they will need to sign the contract and ensure that you are getting a fair deal too. Look for a publisher that will publish a young author’s book. Can you be 12 and publish a book? There are absolutely no […]
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Who wrote where I am from poem?
leaf-fall from the family tree. Listen to George Ella read the poem. Click here to see an inventive video featuring George Ella’s reading of “Where I’m From” on The United States of Poetry episode “The Land and the People.” What is a where I am from poem? The poem, Where I’m From by George Ella […]
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What makes a poem a Shakespearean sonnet?
Shakespearean sonnets Shakespeare’s sonnets are composed of 14 lines, and most are divided into three quatrains and a final, concluding couplet, rhyming abab cdcd efef gg. This sonnet form and rhyme scheme is known as the ‘English’ sonnet. What makes Shakespeare sonnets different? The variation of the sonnet form that Shakespeare used—comprised of three quatrains […]
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Where did Homer write the Iliad?
Where was the Iliad written? Like The Odyssey, The Iliad was composed primarily in the Ionic dialect of Ancient Greek, which was spoken on the Aegean islands and in the coastal settlements of Asia Minor, now modern Turkey. Some scholars thus conclude that the poet hailed from somewhere in the eastern Greek world. Where did […]
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What is the tone of the poem Daddy?
Throughout Sylvia Plath’s poem “Daddy,” The tone is found to be childishly innocent, kind of close to a lullaby, and extremely deranged and menacing. What is the theme of the poem Daddy? Major Themes in “Daddy”: Love, hatred, and loss are the major themes in the poem. The tormented speaker describes her life with her […]
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What year was the poem Still I Rise written?
When did Maya Angelou perform Still I Rise? 1987 Maya Angelou delivers an exhilarating performance of her now iconic poem And Still I Rise, which was recorded at the the former Lewisham Hippodrome in 1987. Her poem is a powerful invocation of black, female beauty and has inspired countless people to accept, love and cherish […]
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How is Ode to the West Wind an ode?
Considered a prime example of the poet’s passionate language and symbolic imagery, the ode invokes the spirit of the West Wind, “Destroyer and Preserver,” the spark of creative vitality. This ode introduced a new stanzaic form composed of five sonnets, each of which has four tercets (units of three lines each). Why can the Ode […]
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How to describe shock in first person?
How do you describe a shocked person? appalled extremely shocked by something, especially something you think is wrong or immoral: I was appalled by their behaviour. Local people say they are appalled at this vicious, unprovoked killing. There was an appalled silence. How do you express shock in writing? Here’s a list of some common […]
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Can I get sued for using family names/experiences?
Can you use people’s real names in a memoir? You can use the real names of those who have given you written permission to do so. But when getting written permission isn’t something you can or want to do, it might be easier to change the names of the characters in your memoir. That’s it. […]
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