Culture, Public Opinion, and Radio: A Deep Dive
Culture (Petit de Murat)
Looking for the development of man towards perfection, culture has a central shaft that drives its entirety. Based on religious events, culture is acquired, communicated, and transmitted across generations, nurturing the human soul. It encompasses ways of thinking, values, and virtues. As Petit de Murat states, “Culture is the work of intelligence, a tool to help you achieve perfection within the realm of human nature.”
Historically, culture (art and literature) and industry
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Passive Voice Exercises
Rewrite the following sentences using the passive voice.
Exercise 1
- They are going to carry out some experiments later this year. / Some experiments are going to be carried out later this year.
- The witness didn’t recognize the attacker because he’d shaved his head and facial hair / The attacker wasn’t recognized by the witness because he’d shaved his head and facial hair.
- They should have implemented those changes much earlier. / Those changes should have been implemented
A Literary Journey Through American Literature: From Puritanism to Romanticism
Song of Myself by Walt Whitman
Background
“Song of Myself,” one of the twelve original pieces in the 1855 first edition of Leaves of Grass, underwent extensive revisions, reaching its final form in 1881. This sprawling poem blends biography, sermon, and poetic meditation. Unlike the more direct pronouncements of “Starting at Paumanok,” Whitman employs symbolism and subtle commentary to explore significant themes. “Song of Myself” unfolds through vignettes rather than lists, utilizing small,
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12th Song of the Open Road
(04 Marku)
1. Title
The title of the poem “Song of the Open Road” is suitable.
2. Poet
The poem is written by Walt Whitman. This is an inspirational poem.
3. Theme
Themes of the poem are:
- Freedom
- Mobility
- Journey of life
- Staying in one place for too long stagnates life
4. Poetic Style
The poem is in free verse. It has 4 stanzas and unique arrangements of words and lines.
5. Language
The poet used artistic and simple language with musical and pictorial effects.
6. Poetic Devices
The poem
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Dulce et Decorum Est
A Powerful Anti-War Poem
Originally written as a personal letter, “Dulce et Decorum Est” became a powerful anti-war poem that challenged the conventional notions of honor and glory associated with wars. It describes a soldier dying from poison gas, highlighting the brutality and horror of war.
The Conscientious Objector
A Statement Against War and Death
This poem expresses the refusal to participate in war for moral and ethical reasons. It recognizes the inevitability of death
Read MoreGenerational Conflict and Social Responsibility in Arthur Miller’s All My Sons
Introduction
This passage is an extract from the play All My Sons, written by American playwright Arthur Miller and published in 1947. Understanding the play’s context is crucial to grasping its main themes and ideas. All My Sons explores social responsibility in the context of World War II, family dynamics, love, and critiques the American Dream. This passage centers around a heated discussion between Chris and Keller, where Chris confronts his father about knowingly shipping faulty plane cylinders.
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