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What is a sonnet in English literature?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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A small lyric poem of fourteen lines is a sonnet. There are two types of Sonnets: the Italian (Petrarchan) and the English (Shakespearean).In the Italian form, There are two intrinsic divisions: the first part consists of 8 lines and the second part is of 6 lines, in all making 14 lines.Shakespearian SonnetsBut the same does not happen in Shakesperian sonnets. William Shakespeare, the ‘Bard of Avon’, is noted to have mastered at least 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses. His popularity can be estimated by the following “He was naturally learned; he needed ... Read More

What are clauses in English Grammar?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Clauses are defined as the words, consisting of a subject and a finite form of a verb. Every complete sentence is made up of at least one clause.There are Two Major Types of ClausesIndependent clausesDependent clausesLet us have a look at the sentences belowMia bought a new computer. (One sentence, one clause)Mia bought a new computer, but she still has the old one. (One sentence, two clauses)A Dependent Clause (or subordinate clause) does not make sense by itself because it does not express a complete thought.“But she still has his old one”. (a dependent clause is a sentence fragment.)An Independent Clause ... Read More

Are punctuation marks a guide to good communication?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Punctuation marks date back to at least the 5th century BC when there were hardly any insights to writing and there were only capital letters. While the basic rules of communication are not difficult to understand, still a confusion always bothers us during our interaction using British English or American English.Uses of Punctuation MarksThey help us in depicting our emotions in a better manner.Quotation marks to emphasize words and phrases.Quotation marks are used for purposes of dialogue, quotes, and titles.Comma, semicolon are also used to denote minor pauses while sleeping.Ellipses indicate the omission of words within something that is being quoted.Punctuation ... Read More

What is the difference between hastily and quickly?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Ideally speaking, there is no major difference between the words "hastily " and "quickly". Both come from the verbs' Haste' and 'Quick' and are used here as adverbs to qualify the verbs.Hastily: It refers to a work done hurriedly.Quickly: It can refer to both, work is done hurriedly or something indicative of speed.Thus, when one needs to denote the meaning of being in a hurry, with no time even to sit, relax and breathe, one uses 'Hastily'. But when one uses the word in a sense to indicate speedily, say 'Wait, I will quickly prepare Maggi for you.' Here, 'hastily' ... Read More

With an active backlog in BTech, can I get a job in the software field?

Tejas Charukula
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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It really does not matter whether you complete your B.Tech or not if you have software skills. Many companies are allowing one or two backlogs when they select the students during campus interviews.A lot of my friends who have one or two backlogs are already placed in good companies like Deloitte, Wipro, and others based on their technical knowledge by the end of 4th year, even before final exams. At the end of the day, you have to complete the graduation. But, for time being you can start working in the software field.

How can students make most out of the classes they find boring or difficult?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Students often run away from the subjects or classes they find boring or difficult. While the subject that they dislike differs from student to student. It becomes very difficult to be mentally present in a class where a boring subject is taught or when the way of teaching the teacher is either boring or complex. Here are some tips to make learning an enjoyable experience even if the subject lacks interest or the teacher does not know how to add interest.Know that It Is Still A Part Of SyllabusNo matter how boring the subject is, it is still going to ... Read More

How to frame the report of the event which was conducted last week in our college?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Report writing is a part of academic writing. It is an informational work, such as writing, speech, made with the intention of providing information or recounting events in a presentable form, such that it can be published in a magazine or newspaper.Steps to Write A Report for A College Event Held PreviouslyGather Facts - This is the most extensive and the laborious part. You must know the inside-out phenomena, e.g. who was the chief guest, what was the exact time when the valediction ceremony was conducted. Never keep the facts in your mind, as you might forget in stress and ... Read More

What is CTET?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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It is a famous competitive exam in India. It is the acronym of Central Teacher Eligibility Test. As the name suggests, it is a qualifying exam for recruiting teachers for central schools like Kendriya Vidyalaya School, Army Public School, Navodya School and the like.The exam is taken to allow candidates who want to make their career in the teaching field to fulfil their dream of teaching. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India has entrusted the responsibility of conducting the Central Teacher Eligibility Test to the Central Board of Secondary Education Delhi.Is CTET only for central schools?While the ... Read More

Who were the early Mathematicians?

Knowledge base
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Mathematics is the most important subject since ages like from the times of Mesopotamians, Egyptians, and Greek people. It has been understood that the initial stages of Mathematics have evolved since 35000 BC where they had first notched the tally bones. Africans, Sumerians, Egyptians, Babylonians, Chinese, Indians and Greeks were all the early Mathematicians.Indian ScholarsIt was understood that during 1200 BC to the 18th century, many scholars such as Aryabhatta, Brahmagupta, Bhaskaracharya, Mahavira, Madhava, Nilakantha Somayaji etc. have contributed crucial theorems of Mathematics starting from the invention of Zero to negative numbers, arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and many astronomical calculations.Many ... Read More

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Online tutoring sites?

Knowledge base
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Online tutoring sites are trending these days, making the studies easy and interesting for kids and young learners. With the advent of new technologies in the market, these tutoring sites are advancing and developing the visual applications in such a way that the aspirants are being able to learn their topics in an interactive way.AdvantageousThese sites are really advantageous to the learners as they are helping the students to learn the topics and remember them in an easier way. This way of learning improves the interest and the love for the concept in the learners. The crucial topics when made ... Read More

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