In literature what is the difference between trajedy and comedy?
Q. In literature and plays what is the difference between a comedy and a trajedy?
Asked by Will - Wed May 7 22:06:57 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In a comedy, no one dies. It does not necessarily have to be funny. In a tragedy, someone dies.
Answered by Jenn - Wed May 7 22:14:46 2008

How does literature during the Depression reveal the pain in America?
Q. I have a research paper where my topic is How Literature reveals the pain of the Depression in America. What can you tell me on it or link to it? Thanks :)
Asked by myers601 - Sun May 4 14:21:14 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. the literature focused on "escapism." i forget the actual books of the era, but i know it all focused on an escape from the hellish experiene everyone was going through. it shows just how bad people were off, you know?
Answered by Sonia K - Sun May 4 15:06:23 2008

How did American literature change from the exploration of America to the American revolution?
Q. How did American literature change throughout the exploration of America, the Puritanism times, the Age of Reason, and the American Revolution?
Asked by Brian Lewis - Thu Sep 27 22:30:46 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. During the Colonial days and Puritan times most of the writings were religious in nature. During the age of reason, religion mixed with science and philosophy. Around the time of the American Revolution, political writings were added to the scene.
Answered by the_chief - Thu Sep 27 22:37:15 2007

why do we read victorian literature? what is the benifits or advantages for contemporary literature?
Q. i have a research about victorian literature. why is the victorian literature is important to our fields. to the contemporary literature. why is matter. i don't expect a brief answer and i would be thankful if any one have but i am looking for something to start with.
Asked by confusing - Thu May 21 06:51:50 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. partly, it is the same reason (or one of them) that we read history: to find out where we came from and how we got here. also, the victorian period had a huge increase in people who were literate and had time to read, and novels improved to take advantage of this market.
Answered by mizfurrocious - Thu May 21 07:22:11 2009

Who is a hero in history or literature who willingly gave credit for their accomplishments to someone else?
Q. I need to know for a screenplay. Who, in history or literature, either voluntarily became hated for the good of society or who did something great and gave the credit to someone else for the good of everyone. It's pathetic, but all I can think of is Batman from the Dark Knight, how he makes himself out to be a villain at the end so everyone venerates Harvey Dent. Also, I suppose the guy who allegedly wrote Shakespeare's plays would count. Anyone else?
Asked by mogali - Tue Jun 2 21:33:50 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The authors of the King James Bible. All the credit when to King James. He just ordered that a Bible be produced in English.
Answered by unknown - Tue Jun 2 21:38:34 2009

How did the Battle of Gettysburg effect literature of the time?
Q. How did literature change? What did people of the time write about before and after the battle?
Asked by Katey - Thu May 3 18:35:07 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

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Answered by unknown - Sat May 5 04:48:40 2007

Im interested in taking night classes on literature and writing. Where do i start looking for information?
Q. I graduated college four years ago. Since then, I feel like my brain has deteriorated. Im interested in the arts, particularly film, literature, even history and philosophy. I want to go back to school, but with 2 jobs, i can only commit to a 2-3 night/weekend classes a week. I live in the San Fernando Valley in So. Cal. Where do is start looking for information?
Asked by ginger edward cullen - Tue May 2 20:00:09 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I am not sure about Cali, but I know that in most states local colleges and High schools offer satellite courses for adult ed. Try contacting your school districts for info relating to continuing education. I am almost certain that if you are just looking for the intellectual "pick me up," that you could audit classes at a community college..most times for a very small fee or even better free! Hope this helps!
Answered by maudj - Tue May 16 18:48:11 2006

What is the difference between history and literature?
Q. I have a portfolio assessment to do for English, and the question is: - Recognize connections between texts and social, historical, cultural and political concepts. - Consider this past academic year and write a substantial paragraph that explains the difference between history and literature.
Asked by towel 42 - Thu May 3 10:14:40 2007 - - 3 Answers - 2 Comments

A. History is a retelling of facts about events that happened. Literature is something that you can read. It doesn't have to be based in the time period it is written, but when it is it provides important insights to how people lived, thought, and their culture. Literature is often fiction, where history is supposed to be absolutely factual.
Answered by xeroxliz - Thu May 3 10:58:20 2007

What exactly do I need to know for the SAT II literature exam?
Q. I've heard of A students in English classes at school that score low on the SAT II Literature simply because of things in there that they just didn't learn. I'm at a Jr.college trying to transfer to a good university and I'm planning on taking the SAT II literature test sometime in 2008. What exactly do I need to know for the literature exam and what college classes can I take that will best help me prepare?
Asked by Rob - Mon Dec 17 18:22:23 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You can really only prepare for about 10 or 15% of the questions on the Literature test -- the rest is just a more difficult version of the Critical Reading section on the SAT that doesn't test any specialized knowledge. Things to know: poetic meters (being able to scan iambic trimeter et al. quickly will save you valuable time) and literary devices (e.g. metonymy, synesthesia). I also remember there being a question about an idiom in the Odyssey, so perhaps if you really want to go for a high score, you should read some of the really influential Western literature. Taking a classical (pre-1900) poetry class or a really thorough class on ancient poetry would pretty much take care of all your studying needs.
Answered by sictransitnihil67 - Mon Dec 17 18:43:51 2007

What are some good, meaningful lines from british literature or poetry?
Q. I am doing a school project that involves selecting lines from British literature and poetry. I have to pick lines from novels, poems, short stories and essays by British writers from throughout the eras. At the moment I only have 10 lines and I could use some help selecting some more. If anyone has anything in mind, I would be very grateful! Thanks!
Asked by Chloe M, - Sun May 10 23:30:01 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. *These are lines from prose and poetry that instantly come to mind to the Brit Lit. lover... From The Romantic Period: " I have said that poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility; the emotion is contemplated till by a species of reaction the tranquility gradually disappears, and an emotion, kindred to that which was before the subject of contemplation, is gradually produced, and does itself actually exist in the mind. In this mood successful composition generally begins, and in a mood similiar to this it is carried on; but the emotion, of whatever kind and in whatever degree, from various causes is qualified by various pleasures, so that in describing any… [cont.]
Answered by Ruqaiyya - Tue May 12 14:11:58 2009

What is the purpose of reading novels and literature in English classes?
Q. Like in English classes, you have to read a bunch of literature and be quizzed on it. What is the sole purpose of doing that?
Asked by The other Sheep - Mon Nov 6 20:23:12 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well-written novels examine the general questions that humans ponder. Through reading them we can answer questions about ourselves and humanity in general. Basically, it's to make you think and exercise your brain. Don't be afraid of it. Try to get something out of it and enjoy the books.
Answered by luna - Mon Nov 6 20:32:29 2006

What are they looking for in Pulitzer Prizes literature?
Q. I m an armature writer and my dream goal would be to win this prize. How is the literature being judged? What makes it any different from any other piece of writing?
Asked by fonteal - Wed May 23 13:47:28 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I know that they look at the quality of the work, as well as the author themselves. I think that overall they look at the impact of the work & how well it actively portrays life (especially American life). As far as fiction goes, most of the writing appears to be realistically set. The main characters deal with an everyday problem, & either realistically solved or failed. An independent board chooses the pieces. You can enter your own work (as far as the official site says, anyway), but the pieces are sorted through before the actual event. It would be nice to win this prize, but it is by no means something that you need to define yourself as a writer. If you find greater joy in "writing outside the Pulitzer box", then do so. If you… [cont.]
Answered by TokyoGirl - Wed May 23 14:04:43 2007

What are the periods or ages of American Literature, key facts and important authors of each period?
Q. I need to know first how many periods or ages are there in American Literature since I've found in some sources 5, in others 8 and so on... Now, I'm very confused, also there are different dates for each one. Who can help me, please?
Asked by Rachell - Sun Jun 28 00:15:01 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. there are many periods in American literature.
Answered by Fox News is the best! - Wed Jul 1 12:37:33 2009

How much does literature serve as a way that connects individuals across the boundaries of time and space?
Q. Consider how much literature serves as a way that connects individuals across the boundaries of time and space.
Asked by Apollo - Thu May 15 08:13:16 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is difficult to determine because it will always depend on the final receiver. Without a good interpreter a good single Literature will be a handful of empty words. So, according to my opinion, the quality of the service offered by Literature as connector always is subject to the compression of those who uses it like means. By itself it can or not serve. A Literature badly understood not only will not help but also that will be an obstacle for the true communication.
Answered by George - Thu May 15 10:09:40 2008

How is the Nobel prize in literature decided?
Q. Does the authour receive a nobel prize for a particular book or is it for his total literature. Similarly, what about Pulitzer prize and the booker prize. Who is the last Nobel Prize winner for literature?
Asked by Sunil G - Sat Aug 26 00:13:37 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Generally it's based on the body of work as a whole, but specific works are often cited. With the Nobel Prize, it goes to an author from any country who, in the words of Alfred Nobel, produced "the most outstanding work of an idealistic tendency". Each year the Swedish Academy sends out requests for nominations of candidates for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Members of the Academy, members of literature academies and societies, professors of literature and language, former Nobel literature laureates, and the presidents of writers' organizations are all allowed to nominate a candidate. Thousands of requests are sent out each year, and about fifty proposals are returned.By April, the Academy narrows the field to around twenty candidates,… [cont.]
Answered by c_dawg_123 - Sat Aug 26 00:53:26 2006

What careers can come of a major in comparative literature?
Q. I am thinking about majoring in comparative literature or something having to do with different cultures. I would like some ideas on where I could intern or volunteer now; also, I'd like some ideas of what careers can come of thisin the future. Answers from people who have experience with this type of major would be preferred.
Asked by mary012492 - Sun May 3 15:58:51 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Teaching, acting, writing and critic. I don't see anything in anthropology and diplomacy would be a bit of a push unless you do a minor in political science. If you have a second or third language, you could do a moderns degree with minors in sociology and political science and then open up all fields mentioned above..
Answered by St N - Sun May 3 16:11:32 2009

What device of literature is used if there is a lack of quotation marks in a novel?
Q. So I'm doing a paper on The Road by Cormac McCarthy and how having someone else in the world and unconditional love is the meaning in the world. I am going to use the tone as an example of how the author gets the message out i need another element of literature to use. I want to use one involving the lack of quotation marks, lack of names, lack of commas and so on but i don't know what that is called.
Asked by sox&rock247 - Wed Apr 29 18:46:20 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. That's called syntax or punctuation.
Answered by iheartbooks - Wed Apr 29 18:59:12 2009

How did the invention of the printing press affect literature during the Italian Renaissance?
Q. How did the invention of the printing press affect literature and the spread of ideas during the Italian Renaissance?
Asked by margaritafelicity - Tue Apr 1 05:48:44 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Before the printing press was invented the only people that could afford any type of book were very rich people (not that there was a ton of literature at this point). The printing press made books more affordable. But even bigger than that was the boom in literature created - before the majority of ALL literature had to do with the Roman Catholic church. Monks re-copied entire works - the most popular being the Bible, it would obviously take a very long time. Not to mention it would have been written in Latin. It wasn't until the printing press and Martin Luther came along that the Bible was out in languages OTHER than Latin. When other could read the Bible for themselves that is when they started disagreeing with the church (Martin… [cont.]
Answered by woolf2024 - Tue Apr 1 06:00:31 2008

What is a literature review and how do I write it?
Q. What is a literature review? How is it different than an annotated bibliography and how do I go about writing it?
Asked by TBizzle - Tue Oct 28 01:25:13 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A literature review is a body of text that aims to review the critical points of current knowledge on a particular topic. An annotated bibliography is an organized list of sources, each of which is followed by a brief note or "annotation." These annotations do one or more of the following: describe the content and focus of the book or article suggest the source's usefulness to your research evaluate its method, conclusions, or reliability record your reactions to the source. How too Write a Literature Review How do you write a Literature Review? Summarize and explain what research has been done on the topic, citing the sources as you mention them. Point out the different ways researchers have treated the topic. Point out any… [cont.]
Answered by edanddeb98 - Tue Oct 28 01:37:57 2008

What is a good example of stubborn egoism in literature, society or pop culture?
Q. I am doing a study of the greek tragedy Antigone and am analyzing the vost of Creon's choices. He refuses to compromise and defines his duty as enforcing civil law to maintain order. He is obsessed with a strict interpretation of the law. He refuses to back down as this would reveal a weakness to his new monarchy. What is a good example of this in modern society? I need examples whether it be issues in society or an example in literature/music/TV
Asked by hardto_explain - Mon Mar 31 08:57:01 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Country music. For example, Toby Kieth and his song "courtesy of the red white and blue". Chuck Norris facts Depending on how far back you want to go - John Wayne movies. The Bush administration
Answered by Lillith - Mon Mar 31 09:07:16 2008