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Eight literary devices (Part 1)

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1) Metaphor : Used to give a direct comparison between two unrelated things to portray a resemblance.  Ex: He is a walking encyclopedia. 2) Simile : Used to give an explicit comparison between two things using words such as like or as.  Ex: My love is like a red rose. 3) Personification : A human trait or characteristics given to non- human entities, animals or abstract ideas.  Ex: The storm screamed loudly. 4) Alliteration : Repetition of Consonant sounds in the beginning of words for a poetic effect.  Ex: Sally sells seashells by the seashore. 5) Hyperbole : Involves exaggerated lines and statements for special effects and emphasis.  Ex: This book weighs a ton. 6) Symbolism : Use of symbols which includes objects, characters or events to represent am abstract concepts or ideas. Ex: A storm can symbolize a confusion or disorder. 7) Oxymoron : Refers to the place when two opposite terms appear together for a unique effect.  Ex: Living dead. 8) Onomatopoeia...
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Eight facts about Sonnets

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1) The word Sonnet derived its origin from the Italian word ' Sonneto ' means 'a little song' . 2) Giacomo da Lentini invented sonnet in 13th century. 3) Francesco Petrarch popularized this form in 14th century  4) Sonnet is comprised of fourteen lines . 5) Themes  - Unrequited love, beauty, time, immortality etc. 6) Structured in Iambic pentameter (a line with ten syllables in the pattern of unstressed followed by stressed syllables). 7) Volta - a shift in tone, mood or argument. 8) There are three types of sonnets - Petrarchan sonnets, Shakespearean (or) English sonnets and Spensarian sonnets. "Knowledge is love and light and vision. Wisdom is knowing what to do next". So..meet you next with new facts ✌️
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Six main differences between Mystery and Miracle plays:

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  ASPECTS      MYSTERY PLAYS        MIRACLE PLAYS Stories These are bible stories.   These are the stories of the saints.   Period 13-15th century flourished in England.   From 12-15th century flourished in England. Figures Represents biblical figures such as Jesus, Mary, Adam, Eve and Satan.   Represents saintly figures such as St. Thomas Becket, Virgin Mary, St Paul.   Performed by These plays are performed by Churches and clergies.   These plays are performed by Monasteries. Themes Life of Christ, Prophecy, Mercy, Judgement and Salvation.       Faith, Martyrdom, Miracles, Gift for the virtuous.     Examples Ex: The York my...
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Eight key points on Quantitative research:

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  1) The concept of Objectivity is widely used by the researchers. 2) The data is derived in numerical form. 3) The questions are closed ended in nature. 4) Large sample sizes are taken in the mode of generalizability. 5) The relationship between Dependent and independent variables were analysed. 6) The collected data is represented using graphs and charts. 7) The analysis made are not in-depth unlike qualitative research. 8) The fields included were Economics, Business management, Marketing etc. "Knowledge is love and light and vision. Wisdom is knowing what to do next". So..meet you next with new facts ✌️
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Eight Key points on Qualitative Research:

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  For a Qualitative research: 1) Collection of non - numerical data and analyzing their meanings, concepts and experiences. 2) Eg: Interviews, Focus group observation, case studies and thematic analysis etc. 3) Subjectivity is used by the researchers focusing on personal opinions and biases. 4) Emphasis given on quality and depth analysis. 5) Explores on the question of 'why' and 'how' rather than 'what' and 'how many'. 6) Limited sample size is used. 7) The questions used are open ended in nature. 8) Used in the fields of Education, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology etc. "Knowledge is love and light and vision. Wisdom is knowing what to do next". So..meet you next with new facts ✌️
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Nine Facts about The Hundred Years' War:

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1) The Hundred years war happened from 1337-1453. 2) This war was a conflict between two countries - England and France. 3) It was the longest war marking 116 years of continuous conflict. 4) Cause - Dynastic rights, feudal and land power, economic power etc. 5) Key figures in English army were - Edward III, Edward the Black Prince, Henry V, Henry VI, John of Gaunt. 6) Key figures in French army includes - Philip VI, John II, Charles V, Charles VI, Charles VII, Joan of Arc. 7) Many events like Battle of Sluys, Battle of Crécy, Battle of Agincourt were won by English army. 8) Joan of arc sacrificed herself for the French and attained the title of saint in May 16, 1920. 9) Despite the frequent winning by the English army, the French gained the victory in the end. "Knowledge is love and light and vision. Wisdom is knowing what to do next". So..meet you next with new facts ✌️
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Eight Facts about The Black Death:

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  1) The Black death arrived in England in 1348. 2) Killed 30-50% of the total England's population. 3) Traditional medical practices were questioned by the people. 4) This black death was also the major cause for the Peasant's revolt (1381). 5) It weakened people physically and psychologically and made them to live in fear and superstition. 6) People in england doubted in God, faith, priest and were wrongly guided by some heretics. 7) The concept of feudal system started declining because of the plague. 8) 'The Plague' by Albert Camus, 'The Decameron' by Giovanni Boccacio specifically talks about people's condition during the plague attack. "Knowledge is love and light and vision. Wisdom is knowing what to do next".  So..meet you next with new facts ✌️
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