Evolution of Post-Civil War Catalan Narrative: From Repression to Renaissance
1. Post-Civil War Sociopolitical Context and Narrative
The post-Civil War era witnessed significant political shifts, including linguistic unification and the suppression of minority languages like Catalan. The government, political parties, and the Statute were abolished, alongside a ban on Catalan’s public and educational use. Confined to the private sphere, Catalan literature faced marginalization. Many writers sought exile, joining existing journals or establishing new ones. After 1939, the Catalan
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Journalistic Genres
Types of Journalistic Genres
Journalistic genres can be classified into various types:
- Objective Information: (Informative genres with a referential function)
- Subjective or Interpretative Vision of Events: (Opinion genres with an expressive and appellative function)
- Entertainment Texts
Informative Subgenres
a) News
News objectively presents facts that are interesting to a wide range of people.
Structure:
- Headline (Including kicker, title, and subtitle): Provides an overview of the reported
Aviation Regulations and Procedures
Fire Extinguishers and Fire Safety
Halon Fire Extinguishers
A 1211 halon fire extinguisher can be used for:
- Paper fires
- Fabric fires
- Electrical fires
Class A Fires
A Class A fire is a fire of solid material, generally of organic nature.
Fire Extinguishers on Airplanes
An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is 7 to 30 seats must be equipped with at least one hand fire extinguisher conveniently located in the passenger compartment.
An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating
Read MorePoetic Language and Themes in Miguel Hernández’s Poetry
Poetic Language: Symbols and Figures of Speech
In Miguel Hernández’s poetry, images and symbols demonstrate the creative process, where poetic elements repeat and incorporate new ones. This process, original and highly expressive, varies in intensity and meaning depending on the author’s creative and vital experience.
Stage 1: Nature and the Moon
Initially, Hernández’s poetry focuses on the wild, describing the real world. The moon becomes a central motif, often depicted as a large image in a series
Read MoreInstructions, Reports, and Literary Devices
Instructions
Purpose and Structure
Instructions guide individuals to achieve a specific result. They outline the stages of a process in a clear order, enabling the receiver to perform the task effectively. Instructions can utilize various organizational methods, such as numbered paragraphs, diagrams, and illustrations. It’s crucial to consider the recipient’s level of expertise when crafting instructions.
Language
Instructions should employ simple vocabulary. Technical terms can be included if necessary,
Read MoreSpanish Post-Civil War Literature: Tremendismo & Social Novel
Spanish Post-Civil War Literature
Tremendismo
The Family of Pascual Duarte
The Family of Pascual Duarte is a representative work of tremendismo, a literary movement of the 1940s. Characteristics:
- Characters: Marginalized individuals with aggressive or barbaric behavior.
- Story: Introduces characters in extreme situations filled with violence.
- Language: Rough and stark, reflecting the oppressive world.
Tremendismo emerged as a response to the tragic experiences of the Civil War and its aftermath. Features:
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