Spanish Literary Movements: Novecento, Avant-Garde, Gen ’27
Read More20th Century Spanish Literary Movements
Novecento: Intellectual & Poetic Renewal
This movement is notable for its contributions to the essay, novel, and poetry:
- Essay: José Ortega y Gasset, with a clear and careful style, addresses various topics in his writings, such as culture, art, and daily life.
- Novel: Ramón Pérez de Ayala.
- Poetry: Juan Ramón Jiménez, whose work evolves from the intimacy found in Arias Tristes to the naked poetry of Diario de un poeta recién casado. His poetry evolves
Student Voices: Education, Facilities, and Unexpected Finds
Student Views on Education and Books
Education is one of the most important human rights. First of all, there are many reasons why books should be free. Some people say that young people are responsible [for their books], but I think it should depend on the type of student. On the one hand, I believe it is a good idea because children who live in poor areas can go to school without paying anything. However, schools also have students who don’t really care about their future. For example, the responsible
Read MoreMastering English Language Arts: Grammar, Writing & Literary Analysis
Essential Grammar & Writing Terms with Examples
| # | Key Term | Quick Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subject | The noun or pronoun performing the action. | She runs fast. |
| 2 | Verb | A word describing an action or state of being. | She runs. |
| 3 | Auxiliary Verbs | Verbs that assist the main verb. | She is running. |
| 4 | Predicate | The verb and all information related to the subject. | The dog barked loudly. |
| 5 | Subject-Verb Agreement | The verb must match the subject in number (singular/plural). | He walks, they walk. |
| 6 | Simple Sentence | A single complete thought (Independent |
Spanish Civil War: Final Campaigns and International Involvement
The Battle of the Ebro and the End of the War (July 1938-April 1939)
The Republic attempted to prevent the Nationalist advance on Valencia by launching what became known as the Battle of the Ebro. The aim was to cross the Ebro River and envelop from the rear the Nationalist armies that had advanced from Teruel to the Mediterranean. This initiated a brutal battle of positions, attacks, and counterattacks involving intense artillery and aerial combat, lasting four months. There was immense loss of
Read MoreAdministrative Documents and Their Classification
Administrative Procedures & Documentation
Classifying Supporting Documentation
Depending on their origin:
- a) Internal sources: those issued by the company;
- b) External sources: those issued by third parties.
Internal Document Classification
Internal source documents may be classified according to their destination:
- Internal circulation;
- External destination, addressed to external parties.
Common Business Documents
Requisition (REQ)
- Document issued for internal circulation, used by those who need goods
Human Sensory Perception and Nervous System Fundamentals
Understanding Sensory Perception
Perceptions are created when information gathered by receptors is sent to the brain through the nerves.
The receptor’s function is to gather information from both the external and internal environments.
The Sense of Touch: Skin
The skin, our largest organ, contains numerous receptors for touch, temperature, and pain. It is composed of two primary layers:
- Epidermis: The outer layer of the skin.
- Dermis: The inner layer of the skin.
The Sense of Taste
Taste buds are specialized
Read MoreAntonio Machado’s Poetic Evolution: From Introspection to Castilian Landscapes
Antonio Machado’s Early Poetic Journey: Solitudes
The first stage of Antonio Machado’s poetic journey, marked by introspection and the triumph of Modernism, is encapsulated in Solitudes (1903) and later expanded in Solitudes, Galleries and Other Poems (1907).
Years later, Machado would speak of Rubén Darío’s influence, yet he had intended to announce a very different path. He added, “I imagined that the poetic element was not the word for its phonetic value, or color, or line, or a complex of sensations,
Read MoreCore Statistical Concepts: Central Tendency, Visualization, Regression
Here’s a detailed answer to each of your questions:
Measures of Central Tendency
Definition and Core Concepts
Measure of Central Tendency refers to a single value that attempts to describe a set of data by identifying the central position within that set. The most common measures are Mean, Median, and Mode.
Mean (Arithmetic Average)
- Definition: The mean is calculated by summing all the values in a dataset and dividing by the total number of values.
- Formula:
Mean = ∑xi / n - Example: For data
Mathematical Transforms for Signal Analysis
Fourier Series vs. Fourier Transform
Great question! Fourier Series and Fourier Transform are both mathematical tools used to analyze signals, but they serve different purposes.
- Fourier Series: This is used to represent a periodic function as a sum of sines and cosines. It decomposes a repeating signal into its frequency components. Essentially, if you have a function that repeats over time, the Fourier Series breaks it down into simpler waves.
- Fourier Transform: This, on the other hand, is used for
Key English Words and Phrases
Essential English Vocabulary & Expressions
Verb-Noun Word Pairs
- Motivate – Motivation
- Inspire – Inspiration
- Encourage – Encouragement
- Commit – Commitment
- Disapprove – Disapproval
- Criticize – Criticism
- Object – Objection
- Regard – Regard / Consideration
- Excite – Excitement / Thrill
- Achieve – Achievement / Accomplishment
- Risk – Risk / Danger
- Rely on – Reliance / Confidence
- Improve – Improvement / Development
- Rehearse – Rehearsal / Practice
- Appeal – Appeal / Attraction
- Accommodate – Accommodation / Lodging
- Crave