Understanding the learning styles and study techniques I used for the last term through David Kolb's theory on experiential learning Model (ELM), which is typically represented by a four stage learning cycle, as; According to Kolb, Effective learning is seen when a person progresses through a cycle of four stages, however, he explains that different people naturally prefer a certain single different style (actually a product of two pairs of variables as presented above.) Furthermore, below
Everyone has a place they go to that they love. Perhaps said place takes their minds off things and allows them to relax and have fun. My favorite place in the world is Disney World. It is a magical place that comes to life no matter when you go. The most impressive park is Universal Studios because there are so many rides and activities that keep me busy for almost the whole week. The most amazing joy about going there is to go with family. Disney World is a great theme park that I enjoy and love
In Metaphysics chapter 4, pages 8 to 10, Aristotle, a 4th century BC Greek Philosopher , rightfully states that the pluralist school of thought; which included Anaxagoras and Empedocles, does not have coherent argument characteristics for the following reasons: Empedocles theory of love and strife is self-contradictory likewise, Anaxagoras uses the theory of “nous” as an excuse to explain what was unknown at the time. In Metaphysics, Aristotle, elaborates on ways that pre-Socratic philosophers theorized
Mother to Son is one of Langston Hughes's earliest poems, this poem takes the form of a dramatic monologue; that is, a poem spoken not in the poet's own voice but in that of a particular imagined speaker, in this case a mother addressing her son. The son, as we can surmise from the first line, has either asked his mother a question or complained about his frustrations in life, to which his mother’s response starts with, "Well, son, I'll tell you." She proceeds to counsel her son by recounting the
Abstract: This paper tries to present the thematic problem of man-woman relationship and the importance of love in marriage. Although the theme of husband and wife alienation and marital disharmony is not a new theme in the novels of women writers, but with depth of the writing of Desai it gains new depth and meaning. In Custody, Desai points out the incompatibility of man and woman in carrying out their marriage, love, compatibility due to the predicament of modern world tension and stressful life
When it comes to symbolism in literature，it usually refers to a European literary and artistic movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries , which chiefly originated in France , Russia, and Belgium, and was deeply influenced by the great works of Edgar Allen Poe. As in most literary rebellions, the new literature rose out of a desire to renovate the literary theories of a previous age. Symbolism as a new and extraordinary literary writing tactic came naturally into the world of literature
Rhetorical Analysis: “Why McDonald’s Fries Taste So Good” When it comes to writing, the hardest part is getting the audience interested in what you have to say. Four techniques writers use to attract readers are the use of ethos, logos, pathos and Kairos in their text. Ethos is a method used to gain trust in the author. Logos uses facts and statistics to add credibility to the author. Pathos is used in stories or experiences to connect the readers emotionally to the text. Kairos is used to determine
David Sedaris’s short story entitled “Jesus Shaves” is a very interesting tale of a man and his fellow classmates in a French class trying to learn about important holidays. Sedaris uses multiple literary devices in his short story that drives the point towards learning about what Easter really stands for. In the early part of the story the teacher of the French class states, “And what does one do Easter? Would anyone like to tell us?” (435). This quickly deboogles the minds of the students in the
Langston Hughes (1902-1967) was a famous African-American poet, who was born in Missouri and was a part of the Harlem renaissance. He created this famous poem called, 'Mother to son' that was published in 1922 in a dialect form. This poem is about a mother who is giving strong, fierce, and positive advice to her son about life. It connects to not only the mothers who have kids but to the society who fought through hard times to get to where they are at now. In the 'Mother to son' poem, Hughes uses
Antigone was written in approximately 441 BC by Sophocles. Antigone is typically presented as the tragic Heroine, and therefore the main cause of the tragic conflict, yet I would argue that it is Ismene that contributes most strongly to the tragic conflict in the play, and that she is the tragic heroine. I will explore this by examining the effects of her contrasting dialogue with Antigone, her status as a Hegelian Heroine and her powerlessness have on the tragic conflict of the play. In the first
The lens of the eye is a conduit for transferring visual information to the brain, where meaning is applied to and derived from the various elements of an individual’s surroundings. Our intake of visual stimuli is not exclusive to the lenses of our eyes, rather, there can be other lenses placed in front of the eyes of the audience to facilitate a greater understanding of the human condition and how it varies from one person to another. In the film White Walls, the eye is seen not only as a component
Second Chance “Ang sama sama kong tao kase umaasa pa din ako na sabihin mong sana ako pa rin.. Ako na lang. Ako na lang ulit…” said Basha. “I. Am. Sorry. Ibig kong tiyakin sa inyo na lalo pa akong magsisikap upang maglingkod sa bayan at matamo ang inyong tiwala,” said Gloria Arroyo. “God took away from me the fame, wealth, influence and my ego to help me realize that I don’t need any of those things to be fulfilled or to have real meaning in my life. I met Christ and decided to commit my life to
Adversity draws men together and produces beauty and harmony in life’s relationships, just as the cold of winter produces ice-flower on the window- panes, which vanish with the warmth. (Soren Kierkgaard) Vikram Seth’s first novel, The Golden Gate(1986) is a survey of contemporary love relationships in an urban society and the search for harmony with or without love relationships when situations are adverse. Love and survival are the central themes in Vikram Seth’s novels. The present chapter
Vacation destinations are usually viewed as places where people travel to relax and escape from the realities of everyday life. When going on an excursion to a tropical island or an amusement park, it is easy to forget how much hard work is put into creating the perfect experience guests. Walt Disney World, located in Orlando, Florida, is one of the most popular vacation destinations for families all around the world. Disney World is known for its ability to bring fairytales to life through themed
“Presence”, a poem by T. Michael Mboya, is a succinct dedication to a lover, nevertheless with a poignant atmosphere. The poem speaks of a lover’s presence which is now missed by the speaker, comparing different times – those passed and the present – to address the speaker’s nostalgic feelings. The speech of the poem is direct, employing a single metaphor – the only poetic device present. Mboya employs short lines in two short stanzas to reach a climatic end. The poem is strengthened by the eloquent
Creative language of children Creativity is the primary axis, which is the study in the evolution of language, and the important elements in the development of creativity and language is the manipulation of children in, so we'll talk about this topic in greater detail. Creativity in children is a challenge makes the children part of the drafters of the language. It occurs in the period before puberty, usually through the mouth before the rest of the other senses. Children play and creativity
or rather fortunately, could not remember any part of the dream or distinguish what I was feeling at that exact moment except for shock and confusion. This argument is persuasive when one stops and thinks about what is being laid out. Next, the sensory arguments, I have terrible vision so I know that my eyes have failed me before and will probably fail me in the future. The exact same thing can be said in my hearing and sometimes even my smell. In actuality it did not take much for Descartes' sense
Video games have become a predominant source of entertainment over the past few decades. Today, there are a lot of options available in terms of genre and graphics. Moreover, it is one of the most consumed forms of media lately. Video games stopped being considered only for kids and young adults, in fact, the average age range of a person who plays video games is from ten up to thirty. There are many reasons for playing video games, but in the past it was more of entertainment method than anything
The Allegory of the Cave is a brilliant writing by Plato that really puts into perspective how we are living as a part of a materialistic and consumer society. The darn thing was written almost 2,500 years ago, and considering the fact that the allegory is still relevant today, Plato’s allegory is surprisingly very close to what contemporary society is like. His arguments are undoubtedly strong since he patches all his arguments well to lower any possibilities of counter arguments, but there is still
2018). The components of the theory of self-transcendence are united in a chain-link and are based on certain sets of relationships that are deduced from a small set of basic principles (Reed, 2008). The second dimension to consider is that of the system of relations (Meleis, 2018). In the theory of self-transcendence, the concepts explain relations and the fact that self-transcendence is a mediator of the relationship between vulnerability and well-being