Plot:

author's arrangement of the events that make up a story.

Conflict:

The driving force behind many plots; outside: main character being in conflict with external forces; within: character being forced to make a difficult choice, question his values and beliefs.

Suspense:

Character:

Literature allow us to multiply that number by giving us access to the private thoughts and lives of an endless assortment of fascinating and memorable people.

Defining characters:

• Their relationship to the plot
• The degree to which they are developed
• Their growth in the course of the story

The central character of the plot is called the protagonist.

The character against whom the protagonist struggles is called the antagonist. Could be something natural. Not a human... Continue reading "Understanding Characters in Literature: Types and Development" »

Proximity

Proximity is all about using visual spaces to show relationships in your content. We can group the items in blocks of text or elements in the graphic to take visual emphasis.

White Space

White space, also known as negative space, refers to the spaces between your content, between lines, and even the margins. White space defines and separates different sections.

Alignment

We can separate text boxes, images, etc. by imagining their content as a range inside of a grid. Centering the images to the text and using equal size margins can create a visually pleasing alignment.

Contrast

Contrast means that one item is different from another. We can create contrast using color, size, shape, or contrasting styles of text. Hierarchy, a visual technique... Continue reading "Using Proximity, White Space, Alignment, Contrast, and Repetition in Design" »

Spanish for Travel and Business

Common Travel Phrases

Me voy a Los Ángeles el lunes = I'm going to Los Angeles on Monday.

¿Vas a París por negocios? = Are you going to Paris on business?

Vuelvo a Londres en tren = I'm coming back to London by train.

Llego a Madrid justo después de medianoche = I'm arriving in Madrid just after midnight.

Business Interactions

¿Cuándo te reúnes con los trabajadores? = When are you meeting with the workers?

El nuevo ayudante llega a la oficina el martes y se queda dos semanas = The new assistant is arriving at the office on Tuesday and is staying for two weeks.

Llegaremos a Londres a mediados de mes = We are arriving in London in the middle of the month.

Él viajó a Londres el 22 de marzo = He traveled to London... Continue reading "Spanish Phrases for Travel and Business" »

The Critical Problem of Bullying in Society

I think that bullying is an important problem in our country and society. Furthermore, bullying is dangerous for children and young people because their feelings at those ages are very sensitive. When children feel threatened, they don't know what to do, and they can commit suicide or simply avoid society.

Many children don't tell their parents when they are being bullied by other children in their school because they are frightened. I hope that, with time, these children will no longer be afraid. Last month, I watched on TV an incident in a school in Spain. One boy killed a classmate because he thought that the boy was saying private things. In my opinion, adults should be vigilant regarding bullying... Continue reading "Addressing Critical Social and Environmental Challenges" »

31. The ____ Amendment made slavery unconstitutional and illegal.

-13^th amendment        

32. The _____ Amendment stated that states could not take away the rights of citizens without due process of the law.

-14^th amendment

33. The ____ Amendment allowed all men to vote regardless of race.

-15^th amendment

34. Name several things on which the North and South disagreed after the Civil War

35. What was “the bloodiest battle” of the Civil War?

-Maryland’s battle of Antietam

36. In what battle did the most soldiers die?   

-Battle of Gettysburg

37. Which was the last state to join the Confederacy?

-north carolina

38. What did Civil War soldiers use as early versions of dog tags?

-pinning of their names on their uniforms

39.The prosperity of the... Continue reading "Law 19983 on" »

Lost Luggage

A: Hello? Is anybody there?

B: Yes, hello. You are talking to Customer Service of the Washington Central Airport. How can we help you?

A: I wish you could. Last Saturday, I came back from Paris on the United Airlines flight at 11:00 PM. Upon arrival, I looked for my luggage, but I never saw it again. What did you do with my suitcase? Did you lose it or something else?

B: Sir, calm down. We didn't lose your luggage. The suitcase could be on the next flight. Wait until then, and if the suitcase doesn't appear, we will talk to the crew.

A: Okay, but I need that suitcase right now. I had the ticket for my next flight in there, and that flight is in 20 minutes.

B: We are so sorry. Okay, we will print the ticket again and we will refund the... Continue reading "Everyday Conversations in English" »

The short story “The Force of Circumstances” symbolizes the British imperialism.

Binding

Lifecycle Hooks

Pipes

Architecture: Beyond Creative Design

A lot of people think that being an architect is all about designing, but they tend to forget that it takes more than just creativity to succeed. To thrive in the architectural profession, you must be able to think outside the box. The process of designing and constructing a building is long and complex. An architect must consider the environment, the weather, the function, the materials, and many other factors beyond just the overall aesthetic look of the structure.

Historical Roots of the Architectural Profession

While the term 'architecture' traces its origins back to Ancient Greece, the field had not yet become a recognizable profession in its own right during those times. The first identifiable architect... Continue reading "The Architectural Profession: Skills, History, and Design Innovation" »