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Structuralism

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  Introduction: Structuralism is a literary theory that studies literature by focusing on underlying structures rather than individual meanings or authorial intentions. It believes that meaning is produced through systems of relationships, patterns, and rules that govern language, culture, and texts. Structuralism emerged in the early twentieth century and is strongly influenced by the ideas of Ferdinand de Saussure, a Swiss linguist. Structuralism : Meaning and Key Concepts Structuralism argues that a text does not exist independently; instead, it functions as part of a larger system such as language, culture, or genre. According to Saussure, language is a system of signs, and each sign has two parts: Signifier – the sound or written form of a word Signified – the concept or meaning associated with it Meaning is created not by individual words but by their difference and relationship with other words. Other important concepts of structuralism include: Binary oppositions (good/ev...
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Presentation strategies

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Purpose of presentation    1. To Inform An informative presentation gives facts, data, or information about a topic. Its main aim is to help the audience understand something clearly without trying to change their opinions. 2. To Convince A convincing presentation tries to influence the audience’s thinking or decisions. It uses reasons, examples, and evidence to make the audience agree with a particular idea or point of view. 3. To Educate An educational presentation focuses on teaching the audience new knowledge or skills. It explains concepts step by step so that learning becomes easy and effective. 4. To Inspire An inspiring presentation motivates the audience emotionally. It encourages people to think positively, believe in themselves, or take action through stories and strong messages. 5. To Entertain An entertaining presentation aims to amuse and engage the audience. It uses humor, stories, or creative elements to make the presentation enjoyable and interesting. How to M...
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Expressionism

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  Introduction: Expressionism is an early 20th-century artistic and literary movement that focuses on expressing deep inner emotions and psychological states rather than realistic appearances.Expressionism is a modernist movement that began in Northern Europe, mainly Germany. It appears in poetry, painting, and other arts. Instead of showing the world realistically, it focuses on subjective emotions and inner experiences. Expressionist artists express feelings through bold colors, distorted forms, and intense language to show fear, anger, or isolation. Definition:  Expressionism is a modernist art and literary movement that emphasizes inner emotions and subjective experience over realistic representation. Etymology and history of Expressionism: Etymology:  The word "Expressionism" comes from the word "express", meaning to show or reveal inner feelings.It is derived from the Latin word "exprimere", meaning "to press out" or "to express"....
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Symbols in othello play

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  There are 6 symbols in othello play : 1. The Willow song  2. Handkerchief  3. Animals  4. Candle  5. Dream 6. Garden    Here is details information of all the symbols: 1. The Willow song  :  The Willow Song symbolizes lamentation,grief, betrayal, and the tragic destiny of innocent women, particularly Desdemona, highlighting her emotional pain and foreshadowing her death. 2. Handkerchief : In Othello, the handkerchief symbolizes love, trust, and fidelity. It is the first gift Othello gives to Desdemona, representing his deep affection and the bond between them. However, when the handkerchief is lost and ends up in Cassio’s possession through Iago’s manipulation, it becomes a symbol of betrayal and infidelity. Othello sees it as proof of Desdemona’s unfaithfulness, which fuels his jealousy and leads to the tragic downfall. Thus, the handkerchief plays a central role in the plot and reflects how a small token can carry great emotional weight ...
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The Price of Love

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In a small town in Uttar Pradesh, Rajukaka  and Manjukaki  lived a modest life with their only daughter, Sonam . She was their pride a talented Kathak dancer with dreams of making a name for herself. Meanwhile, in Lucknow, Mitesh , the son of wealthy businessman Mr. Raghav Agrawal and his wife Smitha , lived a privileged life. Their family believed in traditions and statue specially dowry (dehej pratha). The Kathak Dance Competition in Lucknow was a prestigious event. Sonam’s performance mesmerized the audience, her dance reflecting a caged bird yearning for freedom. Among the spectators was Mitesh, who had no real interest in dance but was captivated by her. Their first meeting led to conversations about dreams, struggles, and ambitions. Over time, their friendship turned into love. One evening, Mitesh confessed: "Sonam, tum sirf ek acchi dancer nahi ho. Tum meri zindagi ka woh geet ho jo mujhe jeena sikhata hai."(Sonam, you’re not just a great dancer. You’re the melody th...
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Golden glow

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Dusky glow, a sunlit art, Beauty bold, a fearless heart. No need for light to shine within, She wears her pride upon her skin.
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The nature and elements of literature

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                   Poem I love you , From with you and without you. I love you, From your words to your eyes. I love you, All that you get angry with me and accept it with a warm smile. I love you, From your presence to being lost in your memories. I love you, From the joy of meeting you to the tears of losing you. I only love you, Yes, I only love you!                  Poetic form: free vers          L iterature as an expression of Life  Human emotions and feelings are expressed in this poem that's why here the element of Life 'HUMAN EMOTIONS " is based on this poem. This poem reflect emotion of love inside the poem. Impulses behind Literature   There are two impulses behind my poem 1. Our desire for self expression  This poem expressed my own emotions feelings and thoughts that's why this impulse is applicable here in poem. 2. Our intrest in world...
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