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The Inspirational Power of a Minute: Kipling's "If-"
Welcome to a summary, reading, and analysis of the inspiring Victorian/Edwardian poem "If-." In "If-" Rudyard Kipling (who also authored such classics as The Jungle Book). One of the most well known poems of all time, "If-" teaches a...
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How to Combine Documents in Word for Faster, More Accurate Grading
Whenever I grade papers with multiple drafts, I'm always scared I'll make one of two mistakes: 1) Not acknowledge a student who edited their paper with a better grade. 2) Not notice that a student has turned in the exact same draft....
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Counting our Own Hours: When I Have Fears That I May Cease to Be
Because he died so young, Keats' poetry is often read biographically. Readers usually come to the consensus that his death at 25 years of age robbed the world of one of its greatest writers. And Keats certainly thought his early death...
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Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Eighteen
Welcome to the eighteenth video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look at the start of part three and how Ishiguro masterfully makes an extreme situation seem all too relatable....
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Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Twenty-Two
Welcome to the twenty-second video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll learn the truth behind Hailsham's closing, the Donations, The Gallery, and why Madame cried that day she saw...
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Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 2: Discussion and Analysis
Welcome to Scene by Scene, the series where we discuss and analyze plays in minute detail. While doing so we bring our experience as actors, teachers, and directors to the discussion. For this video we'll be looking at Act 1 Scene 2 and...
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Pure Pessimism? A Reading, Summary, and Analysis of Crane's "A Man Said to the Universe"
Though he lived a short life, Stephen Crane had an undeniable and lasting influence on Realism and Naturalism. "A Man Said to the Universe" epitomizes a theme that shows up in many of works: pessimism.
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Introduction and Reading Tips: The Hound of the Baskervilles
In this video, we'll be looking at the themes, setting, author, and context behind Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of The Baskervilles. In addition, we'll examine why the novel can be so confusing for so many readers and why that...
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Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Fourteen
Welcome to the fourteenth video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll discover the truth behind the women the group thinks might be Ruth's possible and we'll take a close look at one...
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Shakespeare's Greatest Love Poem: Let me not to the marriage of true minds
In today's video we'll be looking at a reading, summary, and analysis of William Shakespeare's sonnet 116: "Let me not to the marriage of true minds." Through this close reading we'll look at what love is, is not, and how true love endures.
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Reading, Summary, and Analysis of Dylan Thomas's "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night"
In this reading, summary, and analysis we'll look at Dylan Thomas's "Do not go gentle into that good night."
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Poetic Devices Explained: COMPARISONS (Definitions, Examples, and How to Use Them).
The third video in our series on poetic devices, in this video will look at how poets use similes and metaphors to create comparisons between two images.
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Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Two
Welcome to the second video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look at the timeline of Kathy's narration, the atmosphere at Hailsham, what exactly all the fuss is over these...
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Ray Bradbury's Usher II: Introduction and Analysis
A spoiler free look at one of my all time favorite short stories, Ray Bradbury's "Usher II" pays homage many of Edgar Allen Poe's most famous tales including: “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Pit in the Pendulum,” “The Premature Burial,” “The...
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How to Write About Poetry: I Shall Forget You Presently
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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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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How to Create an Annotated Bibliography in MLA Format
In this video we'll look at how to create an annotated bibliography in MLA format. We'll also discuss some quick tips and tricks for writing a better research paper, faster.
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Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 3: Discussion and Analysis
Welcome to Scene by Scene, the series where we discuss and analyze plays in minute detail. While doing so we bring our experience as actors, teachers, and directors to the discussion. For this video we'll be looking at Act 1 Scene 3. In...
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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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A Complete Guide to Using Textual Evidence
Using textual evidence almost always ensures that your paper will be longer, receive a better grade, and avoid plagiarism. Yet, most students struggle not with finding this research, but writing it into their papers. This video will show...
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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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CLEAN : 'Belgium must apologise' for colonialism says Princess Esmeralda
Esmeralda of Belgium, Leopold III's youngest daughter and aunt of the current King Philippe, lives in London and is an activist for the environment and Native Americans' rights (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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CLEAN : Lesbian couple's son welcomes change to widen French IVF law
Growing up with two mothers Clement Hertling had a happy childhood and has welcomed the French government's plans to finally allow single women and lesbian couples to benefit from medically assisted reproduction (Footage by AFPTV via...
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CLEAN : French Baccalaureate 2022: French students take philosophy test amid heatwave
It's hard to concentrate when it's hot": Parisian high school students are dreading the heat as they prepare for their philosophy test for the 2022 French Baccalaureate (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)