Literary Techniques & Punctuation: A Quick Guide
Literary Techniques
Common Techniques
- Metaphor: A direct comparison between two things.
- Simile: A comparison using “like” or “as.”
- Alliteration: Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
- Hyperbole: Exaggeration for emphasis.
- Imagery: Vivid descriptions that evoke images and sensations.
- Jargon and Clichés: Specialized language and overused phrases.
Punctuation
Essential Punctuation Marks
- Period: Indicates the end of a sentence.
- Comma: Separates clauses and items in lists.
- Colon: Introduces examples
CCENT/CCNA ICND1 100-105: Network Configuration and Troubleshooting
1. Configuring Port Security on a LAN Switch
A network technician is configuring port security on a LAN switch interface. The security policy requires host MAC addresses to be learned dynamically, stored in the address table, and saved to the switch running configuration. To implement this policy, the technician needs to add the following command:
Switch(config-if)# switchport port-security mac-address sticky
2. Remote Switch Management
An administrator would configure an IP address on the VLAN 1 interface
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Drama Terminology
Basic Terms
- Playwright: The person who wrote the play or script.
- Cast: All the characters in the play.
- Dialogue: Conversations spoken aloud between characters.
- Set/Scenery: The construction onstage that suggests the time and place of the action.
- Props: Small, movable items characters hold or use to make the play or characters’ actions seem more realistic.
- Act: A major division of a play. A play can have anywhere from one to five acts.
- Scene: Subplots or subdivisions of an act.
- Stage Directions:
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: A Story of Innocence and the Holocaust
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
1. About the Book and Author
The book “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas” is a novel by Irish author John Boyne, born in April 1971. He studied at Trinity College and the University of East Anglia. This book, his most successful, remained in first place in Ireland for an entire year.
2. Genre
The book belongs to the drama genre, as it portrays the harsh realities of the Holocaust through powerful and emotional scenes.
3. Summary of the Book
Nine-year-old Bruno, the son of
Read MoreAnalysis of Andrew Marvell’s ‘The Garden’
Analysis of Andrew Marvell’s “The Garden”
Introduction: Persona and Poetic Utterance
This analysis begins by comparing “The Garden” with Marvell’s “To His Coy Mistress” to highlight the concept of persona and establish the nature of the poetic voice. The poem blends seriousness and mockery, creating a complex and engaging experience for the reader.
Stanza-by-Stanza Analysis: Symbolism, Allusion, and Irony
Each stanza will be examined, focusing on the symbolic references, literary allusions, puns, and
Read MoreAn Analysis of Andrew Marvell’s ‘The Garden’
I begin by prompting a comparison with “To His Coy Mistress” to promote an awareness of the concept of persona, a central issue to establish the nature of the poetic utterance in “The Garden,” which plays with seriousness and mockery. Then I proceed to analyze each stanza, commenting on the elements of symbolic reference, literary allusion, punning, and ironic statement that pervade the whole poem, and which ultimately lead to an assessment of the poem’s theme, and the issue of how this
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