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Key points of Consumption and Taste by Ben taylor in the book Food and Cultural studies.

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1) The entire text revolves around the concept of food consumption and taste. It shows how our food habits are shaped according to the class, culture, identity and society.  2) The class and identity of people in our society are judged by two things 'what they buy' and 'how they eat'. 3) Food is seen more than just a scientific element relating to calories and nutrition. It is used to classify people within themselves. 4) The food consumed by 'The Poor' is seen as unhealthy and less rich in nutrition. Whereas, the food of the elite and rich people is considered as a healthy and standard one.  5) Pierre Bourdieu theory of taste - our food taste and choices are influenced by social class not our personal choices.   6) The food pattern of the working class is associated with heavy foods and immediate satisfaction. Examples: Meat, bread and chips. For the Bourgeoisie society, the food is linked with captivating aesthetic effects, moderation and restraint...
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Key points on Remembrance of things past by Marcel Proust

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1. Remembrance of things past by Marcel Proust is a french novelist and literary critic who lived from July 10, 1871 till Nov 18, 1922.   2. The essay opens up with the Celtic idea that souls of the dead are trapped in objects, plants and animals. They are released outside when humans come in contact with the right objects.  3. Our memory of the past resides deep behind our conscious thoughts. It only comes outside during accidental events not by deliberate efforts.  4. Sensations play a key role in awakening these memories. When people make a suitable contact with these materials objects, sensations arises.  5. The narrator, tries to remember his own memory in a place called Combray but fails in it.  6. One evening, he returns home and is offered Madeleine cakes and a cup of tea by his mother. After consuming it, he feels a new sensation that is intense and ecstatic.  7. He feels so much pleasure but cannot find its origin. He feels high, timel...
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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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