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The Dangers of Celebrity Culture: Robinson's "Richard Cory"
In this video we'll perform a reading, summary, and analysis of Edwin Arlington Robinson's poem, "Richard Cory." Written partly as a response to the Panic of 1893, "Richard Cory" challenges the typical notions of success and happiness.
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Maria Mazziotti Gillan Daddy, We Called You
Maria Mazziotti Gillan is a recipient of the 2014 George Garrett Award for Outstanding Community Service in Literature from AWP (Association of Writers & Writing Programs), the 2011 Barnes & Noble Writers for Writers Award from Poets &...
Advocate of Wordz
HAIKU - Poetry Defined
Strength is normally measured in density. From atomic energy to the integrity of metals to a boxer's punch. So it is natural to view the HAIKU as the epitome of what compact power looks like in the literary world.
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Properly Formatting Titles in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains how to properly format titles of books, movies, stories, poems, and other works in writing. The teacher provides examples and guidelines for using italics, underlining, and quotation marks based on the...
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Poetry and the Afterlife: The Unknown
From the Master of monologue poems, "The Unknown" is my favorite piece in Spoon River Anthology. This reading, summary, and analysis of Edgar Lee Master's poem explores the meaning behind the unnamed speaker's tragic journey through life...
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The Elements Of Poetry - Figurative Language
The Elements of Poetry - Figurative language, meter and rhyme, simile, and metaphor . These are a few of the many topics explored in this lively video tour through the genre of poetry. Other elements illustrated in the program include:...
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Children's Love of Poetry: The Swing
Open up almost any children's book and what do you see? Pages and pages of beautifully fun poetry! Children grow up learning to read poetry, so why do so few high school students appreciate it? And when does this shift take place? In...
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Is Hip-Hop, Poetry? - Poetry Defined
Hip-Hop is the culture, Rap is the artform. So when people ask if Hip-Hop is Poetry, they mean "is rap a form of poetry?". And in this episode, we don't hold back in answering this question.
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Specificity and Ambiguity: Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening
If you're familiar with John Green's debut novel, looking for Alaska, then you know the reference to Miles' name (Miles to go before I sleep) comes from a Robert Frost poem. But, did you know that diving into this poem revels just how...
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The Elements Of Poetry - Rhyme And Rhythmn
The Elements of Poetry - Figurative language, meter and rhyme, simile, and metaphor . these are a few of the many topics explored in this lively video tour through the genre of poetry. Other elements illustrated in the program include:...
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Music History - Clair De Lune By Claude Debussy
Clair de Lune is one of Claude Debussy's most popular piano works. Today we take a closer look at the music and the composer. Here are some more awesome videos about Clair de Lune.
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Life After People in There Will Come Soft Rains
Poetry explications are one of the ultimate tests for any literature student. How do you conceive and defend an argument about a poem using nothing but the poem itself? This video shows you how to interpret, listen to, question, and...
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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.
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Epistrophe & Anaphora - Poetry Defined
There are many literary and poetic devices we use in our everyday speech. Epistrophe and Anaphora are also the kind of literary devices which can be a great and easy introduction into poetry for our youth. But don't be mistaken my...
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Pro-Palestine rally takes place outside the US consulate Belfast
Footage of a Pro-Palestine rally taking place outside the US consulate Belfast.
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Oscar Wilde quoted in graffiti on Reading Prison
A new artwork has appeared on the side of Reading Prison, quoting from a poem by its former inmate Oscar Wilde.
The Banksy-style artwork, which was not painted by the famous graffiti artist, includes a stanza from The Ballad Of Reading...
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Dwayne Johnson Roasts Kevin Hart With Hilarious Baby Picture & Poem | THR News
The two men, who have starred in multiple hits together, such as 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' and 'Central Intelligence,' often exchange jabs via social media.
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Artist channels hope, modernism and 'scything the hair of the troglodyte Trump' in his latest collection
ARTIST CHANNELS HOPE, MODERNISM AND 'SCYTHING THE HAIR OF THE TROGLODYTE TRUMP' IN HIS LATEST COLLECTION
Artist Robert Montgomery is known for his billboards and outside light displays, but his new collection brings it all...
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The Duchess of Cambridge makes speech at Foundling Museum
CLEAN: Interior views of The Duchess of Cambridge making a speech after being made patron in front of staff and volunteers at The Foundling Museum on 19 March 2019 in London, United Kingdom.
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Covent Garden in Christmas panto spirit with new interactive production
If you go down to Covent Garden this Christmas, don't be surprised if you bump into Mother Goose, Cinderella or even an ugly sister or two wondering around.
"Once Upon A Christmas" is the new interactive theater experience from the award...
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Adam Driver talks ‘Star Wars’ and new movie ‘Paterson'
ADAM DRIVER TALKS 'STAR WARS,' NEW MOVIE 'PATERSON'Adam Driver says being back on the "Star Wars" is "all good."Filming is underway for "Star Wars: Episode VIII," the follow up to "The Force Awakens," and for Driver, who is reprising his...
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A Texas artist shows off his collection of toilet seats that he has turned into works of art. Produced by Eric Gay.
HEADLINE Video Essay: Turning toilet seats into art
CAPTION A Texas artist shows off his collection of toilet seats that he has turned into works of art. Produced by Eric Gay. (Nov. 25)
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SYND 26 6 74 ALI ON FORTHCOMING FIGHT WITH FOREMAN
Muhammad Ali talking about his forthcoming fight with George Foreman.
1. cu Ali talking about Foreman and reciting a poem
Film: Pos - Sound: Opt Trk - Colour - NYFilm: c0047324 - LN Number: LN54277 - Available in HD
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Karen Pence shows off VP residence decorations
Christmas at Vice President Mike Pence's official residence literally jumps out of the pages of "Twas the Night Before Christmas."