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English Pronunciation Practice - "Discombobulation" Poem & Explanation
In this lesson we breakdown the English pronunciation poem 'Discombobulation'
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Improve Your English Grammar - When to Use Make vs Do
Are you struggling to know when to use make vs do? Let me help you to improve your English grammar with my guide.
Great Big Story
The enigmatic quest for Forrest Fenn's hidden treasure
Dive into the captivating story of Forrest Fenn's treasure, hidden in the Rockies, and the adventurers dedicated to uncovering it, guided by his cryptic poem.
Advocate of Wordz
National Poetry Month
We discuss the who, what, where, when, why & how, for National Poetry Month #NaPoMo. Plus, who hates this month and why? As well as a mention to the international community.
Wonderscape
The Power of Line in Poetry
The final essential element of poetry is line, which structures a poem’s verses and stanzas. Maya Angelou’s Still I Rise demonstrates the power of line through rhyme schemes, rhetorical questions, and similes, all of which enhance the...
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The Sound of Poetry: Rhythm, Rhyme, and Repetition
Sound devices in poetry enhance rhythm, mood, and meaning by emphasizing certain words and phrases. Amanda Gorman’s The Hill We Climb exemplifies five key sound devices: alliteration, assonance, consonance, rhyme, and repetition. These...
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The Power of Imagery in Poetry
Imagery is a fundamental element of poetry that engages the five senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell—to create vivid mental pictures. Langston Hughes' Harlem and Robert Hayden’s Those Winter Sundays exemplify the power of...
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Saying More with Less in Poetry
Density in poetry refers to how much meaning is conveyed in a small amount of space. Gwendolyn Brooks’ We Real Cool and Muhammad Ali’s Me, We demonstrate how few words can carry deep significance, capturing entire stories, emotions, and...
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The Rhythm of Poetry
Rhythm in poetry refers to the beat and pace that give a poem its musicality and flow. Gwendolyn Brooks' We Real Cool exemplifies rhythm through its jazz-like cadence, repetition, and stressed syllables, making the poem feel almost like...
Makematic
Fort McHenry
In 1812, the United States went to war with Great Britain. Again. So how did the defense of Baltimore’s Fort McHenry help to end the war, and instill an enduring sense of national pride among Americans?
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Understanding Google's Gemini Ultra
Google just released highly-anticipated LLM Gemini Ultra, along with it's ChatGPT competitor Gemini Advanced. Let's take a first look at Gemini and compare its performance to other popular AI models.
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All About Claude 3 AI
Let's take a first look at Claude 3, the latest LLM from Anthropic and see how it compares to GPT-4 and Gemini Ultra. Is Claude Opus the best AI tool for writing code?
Amor Sciendi
Analysis of William Blake's "Tyger" poem | AmorSciendi
This video is an analysis of William Blake’s poem “Tyger” from the Songs of Experience with an emphasis on narrative voice and narrative distance.
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Only In Africa 12 - Gorilla Valentine's Day Romance
Gorilla Valentine's Day Romance:A heartwarming love story between two gorillas at an African zoo, kindled on Valentine's Day.
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Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++ - Files - BUFFER
In this video, you will learn about file I/O readd Buffer class. This clip is from the chapter "Module 3" of the series "Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++".In this section, you will learn about STL (Standard Template...
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Chris Emdin - 'Dreams' by Langston Hughes
Dr. Christopher Emdin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology at Teachers College, Columbia University; where he also serves as Director of the Science Education program and Associate Director...
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The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost
Listen to the poem read and hear a brief history about Robert Frost and the poem.
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Phyllis Wheatley: The First Published Black American Poet
This video tells the story of Phyllis Wheatley, a young girl from Gambia who became the first Black American to publish a book of poetry. Learn about her journey from enslavement to literary fame, her notable works, and her impact on...
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Maya Angelou’s Later Years and Lasting Legacy
This video explores Maya Angelou’s incredible legacy, from her Emmy-nominated role in Roots to her iconic poem Still I Rise. It highlights her time as a professor, her impactful inauguration poem for President Bill Clinton, and the...
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord: The Shot Heard Around the World
This video explores the events of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, debunking myths about who fired the first shot of the American Revolution. It explains how the term “the shot heard around the world” originated and why the identity...
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Paul Revere’s Ride: Separating Fact from Fiction
This video explores the real story behind Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride, debunking myths popularized by Longfellow’s poem. Viewers learn that Revere wasn’t alone, didn’t shout “The British are coming,” and didn’t reach Concord....
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Paul Revere: Life During and After the Revolutionary War
This video examines Paul Revere’s contributions during and after the Revolutionary War. From his efforts in printing money and supplying ammunition to his post-war ventures in hardware, bell-making, and copper production, Revere played a...
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Maya Angelou: A Life in Writing and Beyond
This video explores Maya Angelou's rise to fame as a writer, starting with her groundbreaking memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. It highlights her success in poetry, her Pulitzer-nominated collection Just Give Me a Cool Drink of...