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Hamlet 3.1 Word Nerd: Bodkin
This video examines Shakespeare's use of the word "bodkin" in "Hamlet," detailing its meanings and symbolic significance. The term historically refers to a small, sharp dagger or a needle-like tool, enhancing the thematic depth of...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Double Meaning: "Sad"
This video explores the dual meanings of the word "sad" in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," specifically in the context of a conversation between Benvolio and Romeo in Act 1, Scene 1. Viewers will gain insights into how word meanings...
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Noticing and Describing Repetition in a Poem
In this video, a teacher guides students in analyzing the poem "The star" by Jane Taylor. The focus is on understanding the poet's use of repetition and what it teaches readers about the star. Through close reading and highlighting...
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Identifying the Theme in a Passage
In this video, the teacher explains how to identify the theme in a passage by asking what the main character learned. Using an example passage about a dog named Alexis, the teacher demonstrates how to think about the main character's...
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Analyzing Poem Structure: Understanding the Role of Stanzas
In this lesson you will learn how a poem's organization influences its meaning by asking how the stanzas in a poem fit together.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How to Read a Document: Analyzing a Historical Text
How do historians analyze sources from the past? Khan Academy's historian Kim Kutz Elliott and grammarian David Rheinstrom continue their conversation about how to interpret Roosevelt's First Inaugural Address. [13:48]