“Fog†by Carl Sandburg Fog The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on. Vocabulary Fog– It is a thick cloud of tiny water droplets present in the atmosphere, especially in winter. haunches – hips and thighs Harbour – dock, Port Summary of … Read more
“Poetry†by Marianne Moore Vocabulary dilate – grow wider; expand derivative – unoriginal insolence – rudeness; arrogance 1. While Moore does not use meter in this poem, she does impose a strict form on it. How is the form achieved? The form is achieved with the use of indentations, in the same place for each … Read more
“The River-Merchant’s Wife: A Letter†by Ezra Pound Vocabulary 1.River Merchant: a trader from ancient Asian culture 2. Look Out (Chinese culture): A widow would “look†to find a new husband after the death of her spouse 3. Eddies: whirlpools 4. Cho-fu-Sa: a town some 100 miles walking distance from where the speaker lives 1. … Read more
“anyone lived in a pretty how town†by e.e. cummings 1. Who is “anyoneâ€? Describe “anyoneâ€â€™s relations to “noone.†Anyone is a man who is different than anyone else in the town, and so he is hated. Anyone is loved by noone, as the line, “anyone’s any was all to her,†suggests. 2. What tense … Read more
“First Fig†by Edna St. Vincent Millay Vocabulary renascence – rebirth 1. Is the candle of the poem literal or figurative? Why do you think the author begins the poem with such a common cliché? The candle is figurative. Answers may vary. Example: Millay might have wanted a rhyme for “Friendsâ€. However, the cliche does … Read more
“Anthem For Doomed Youth†by Wilfred Owen. Vocabulary orisons – prayers shires – counties pallor – paleness pall – a cover for a coffin 1. What does the simile, “who die as cattle†suggest about the death of the young soldiers? The comparison of the soldiers to dying cattle suggest the number of casualties, as … Read more
Host an immersive virtual event that helps the students to understand infrastructure, culture and programs of diverse universities from all across the globe. A Virtual Fair empowers Universities exhibiting at Virtual Education Fair to promote via custom virtual booths. Universities use the highly configurable booths to customize their space and showcase their unique offerings at … Read more
Choosing an overseas education during your university years is one of the most rewarding decisions you will ever make in your life. Study bachelors abroad will benefit you in ways beyond your imagination and expectations. It will offer you an opportunity to discover a unique diversified culture, make lifelong friendships and connections, and receive an … Read more
“Ode on a Grecian Urn†by John Keats Introduction: Ode on a Grecian Urn is undoubtedly the most renowned ode in the history of English literature. This is a perfectly written, an irregular ode so though the rhyme been has used throughout, but not in a strict way as in other is done in other … Read more
It’s often questioned if a person’s attitude is predisposed or if it can be developed. Without question, attitudes are developed. Your attitude is a strong instrument for meaningful action. It’s inherently interwoven with everything you do. It’s your most precious possession. William James, the excellent psychologist cum philosopher, said,
“The greatest discovery of my generation is that people can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.â€
A Photograph By Shirley Toulson Introduction: When you look at an old photograph it brings back memories of past events, experiences, joys, sorrows, etc. People become older with the passage of time, they might become unrecognisable due to wrinkles, posture or greying hair. You may laugh at the photograph nostalgically, remembering the past events. You … Read more
To The Night Summary To The Night is a remarkable lyric by Shelley. It is full of the passion and the yearning so typical of much of Shelley’s poetry. The poem expresses Shelley’ intense desire for Night, which he has personified. The poem is a wonderful illustration of Shelley’s power of making his own myths. … Read more