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*Mrs. Dalloway* by Virginia Woolf: A Stylistic Analysis

Text Type and Character Description

The text is primarily descriptive and narrative. It provides a detailed description of Mrs. Dalloway, encompassing both her *ethopoeia* (psychological description) and *prosopography* (exterior appearance).

Lexical Fields

Several key lexical fields are present:

• Summer: Words like "fresh" and "beach" evoke a summery atmosphere.
• Age: References to being "fifty" indicate the character's stage of life.
• Luxury: Terms such as "diamonds" suggest a life of affluence.
• London: Words like "uproar," "omnibuses," and "vans" paint a vivid picture of the city.
• Imperialism: Mentions of "king" and "war" hint at the broader socio-political context.

Stylistic Features

Synesthesia

10 Oraciones con el verbo to be

Pronombre= I we, you, they he, she, it

Verbo= am Are is

1=I am a teacher student

2=She is beautiful

3=they are my friends

4=we´re al school

5=it is the capital

6=I am married

7=you are in the classroom

8=they are from Costa Rica

9=he is from Honduras

10=she is very happy

Frequency adverbs

Always= siempre usually= generalmente usualmente often= a menudo sometimes= a veces

Never= nunca

1= I always eat take a shower

2= I always dress

1= I usually wash clothes

2= I usually cook

1= I sometimes feed my dog

2= I sometimes practice sports

1= I never dance

2= I never sleep on the bus

Numeros cardinales

1 one 17 seventeen 1st first 17 th seventeenth

2 two 18 eighteen 2 nd second 18 th eighteenth

3 three 19 nineteen 3 rd third 19 th nineteenth

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mood: is a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions. Usually, mood is referred to as the atmosphere of a literary piece, as it creates an emotional setting that surrounds the readers. 

shady(it means you find them untrustworthy, suspicious, of questionable intent in their actions, is up to no good.), gloomy (gloomy is dark, depressing or dim) and cheerful (a person or thing that brings joy, humor or good spirits. A bright room that makes people feel happy when they enter)

pov: point of view refers to who is telling or narrating a story 

first person witness (where the story is narrated by one character at a time. This character may be speaking about him or herself or sharing... Continue reading "What is the time of the pet" »

What is a Travel Agent?

Travel agents are retailers; they sell tourism products to the public in a shop that is called a travel agency. They are part of the chain of distribution and connect tour operators (the wholesalers) to customers.

Products and Services Offered

Products Sold by Travel Agencies

Products can be thought of as items created by other companies which the travel agent sells for commission. Typical products include:

• Package Holidays
• Air, Train, and Coach Tickets
• Traveller’s Cheques
• Insurance

Essential Services Provided

Travel agents provide crucial services to their clients, such as:

• Guiding and advising customers as to the best product.
• Giving advice on visa and passport applications.
• Planning travel itineraries and working out costs.
• Representing

Technology Improves Efficiency

Businesses that embrace technology often gain a competitive advantage by improving efficiency. Consider a bakery using technology:

• Pro: Automating the production line and installing temperature sensors and cooling facilities can ensure quality products are delivered on time. Sensors can be programmed to alert operators to temperature changes, saving time and reducing risks.
• Con: Automated systems can reduce the need for manual labor, benefiting the business owner but potentially leading to job losses. Small bakeries unable to afford expensive automated systems and sensors may struggle to compete, potentially leading to business collapse and further job losses.

Technology Increases ROI

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According to Carter (2013) at a survey of Millennials preferences, they responded with the typical considerations that all other generations might prefer, as they like luxurious accommodations at discount prices, safety and security, and quality service from the staff. As expected, the preferences towards technological availability were there, with particular notation on connectability for their wireless devices and smartphones from virtually any location. This fact was exemplified with online check-in and –out from literally anywhere they are, including the airport baggage claim on their way to the hotel, as well as connectivity from the beach lounge chairs to peruse the hotel restaurant’s menu and booking their lunch reservations.To sum... Continue reading "Millennials Preferences and Travel: A New Era of Exploration" »

Literary Masterworks: Romanticism and Gothic Literature

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

Key Aspects and Romantic Elements

• Author & Title: Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights
• Central Conflict: Hindley's envy and hatred towards Heathcliff.
• Symbolism Example: The "large oak case, with squares cut out near the top, resembling coach windows" served as a table.
• Literary Devices:
  • Foreshadowing
  • Irony
  • Personification
• Main Characters:
  • Catherine Earnshaw
  • Heathcliff
  • Isabella Linton
  • Edgar Linton
  • Catherine Linton (Cathy)
  • Nelly Dean
  • Hareton Earnshaw
  • Hindley Earnshaw
  • Linton Heathcliff
• Connection to Romanticism: The novel embodies many elements of Romanticism, with beauty, mystery, and the supernatural playing significant roles.

The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe

Psychological

Mr. Know-All

W. Somerset Maugham (1874 – 1965)

Literal Comprehension

When the First World War ended, the writer Somerset Maugham decided to travel to Japan from America by ship. It was very difficult to get a good seat on the ship, but he managed to secure a cabin seat. His cabin partner, Max Kelada, was very talkative. At first, the writer thought that he was a Negro, but later he came to know that he was also an Englishman. However, he hated his chatty nature. He introduced himself to everyone on the ship and conducted a lottery auction. He said that he had good knowledge of everything, so they called him "Mr. Know-All". Although alcohol was strictly prohibited, he offered the writer a cocktail.

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26) The approach to the Parthenon is the following:

a) non-linear

27) Name and give the height of the tallest pyramid in Gizah:

b) Cheops 410’

28) The Egyptian pyramid has the following characteristics:

b) used for worship

29) What name was given to the Roman bath at Caracalla’s warm water pool?

a) Tepidarium

30) Titus arch commemorated:

d) capture of Jerusalem

31) The Circus Maximum was:

d) all of the above ( a stadium for chariot racing, built by Julius Caesar, enriched with columns and marble) *

32) The Roman emperor Hadrian achieved in the Pantheon.. Span? How long?

c) 142 ft, 1400 years.

33) The Rosetta stone was the key of solving this.

c) Reading of Hieroglyphics

34) The Parthenon is located in what sacred site in Athens:

d) The Acropolis

35) The