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Epic Poetry: Literary Terms for Story Analysis
What do Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and The Odyssey have in common? Why, they are all epics, of course, and are presented here as examples of the literary term. If you are beginning a study of epics, consider previewing the terms included...
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Figures of Speech Quotes and Examples
Providing several examples of figures of speech, such as irony, paradox, and personification, this presentation could complement your lecture on pragmatic humor or humor in writing. Examples from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in...
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Do You Haiku?
After examining several Haiku and noting characteristics of the form, class members create five of their own poems. Use this resource for extra practice or review.
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Epiphany
In this artistic writing worksheet, students study and discuss what epiphany is and how to illustrate key words to express it on paper as well as tie it to a writing phrase.
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Christian Resource Institute: The Season of Epiphany
This site provides a very detailed description of Epiphany.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: "The Epiphany" by Giotto
An example of the work of Giotto (Giotto di Bondone), "The Epiphany," from about 1320. Showcases Giotto's innovative style and discusses his break with the Bzyantine tradition, which, up until now, had been exerting a strong influence...
