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Who is Rapunzel? What's her story?

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

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The character of Rapunzel is actually derived from a German fairy tale which is from a collection by Grimm brothers. This was so popular that an idiom “Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your hair” was made after this story. The character of Rapunzel was discussed in the Disney movie Tangled. She is a young lady having long hair with mysterious powers.The Story of RapunzelThere was an evil witch named Dame Gothel who used to have a walled garden in her premises with Rapunzel plants all over. There lived a couple at her next door who were longing to have children. After ... Read More

Who was the first person on Earth according to Hindu mythology?

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

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According to Matsyapurana, the first person on this Earth is Manu. The Sanskrit term Maanav meaning a human was derived from the name Manu denoting his children. Manu was the son of Prajapati (another name of Brahma) and Shatrupa (another name of Saraswati). God created Ananti as the wife of Manu. These two are said to be the parents of this world according to Hindu Mythology.Manu and ManvantaraManu is considered the author of ancient Sanskrit code of law called Manu Smriti. Manu is the head of each Kalpa (Aeon), which consists of fourteen Manvantaraas. Each Manvantara lasts for the lifetime ... Read More

What are the new English words you have learned today?

Aakanghsa
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Ragtag: A group of people perceived as disreputable or undesirable.Lynch: (of a mob) kill (someone), especially by hanging, for an alleged offence with or without a legal trial.Gimcrack: A cheap and showy ornament; a knickknack or flimsy or poorly made but deceptively attractive.Vogie: Conceited, proud, cheerfulCarte Blanche: Unconditional authority; full discretionary power.Tummler: Any lively, prankish, or mischievous man.Hoity-Toity: Assuming airs; pretentious; haughty.Magisterial: Authoritative, weighty; of importance or consequence; of, relating to, or befitting a master: a magisterial pronouncement by the director of the board.Coeval: Of the same age, date, or duration; equally old: Analysis has proved that this manuscript is ... Read More

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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

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Poems are different and similar in the manner and matter they possess. The manner in which a poet expresses his ideas deal with literary devices such as simile, metaphor, hyperbole, contrast, repetition, imagery etc. Both simile and metaphor are used as comparative literary devices.Comparison Between Simile and MetaphorSimile - Similes are used to compare attributes of two objects or persons using words like or as. It must be noted that use of like or as always does not imply the presence of a simile. What is important is a direct comparison taking place.For Example,  Her cheeks are red as a rose.In ... Read More

What are the salient features of the poetry of the Romantic writers?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 20-Apr-2022 08:32:39

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Romanticism and poetry on romance is the movement that got intensified towards the end of the 18th century throughout Europe. It technically starts in the year when Lyrical Ballads, a famous work of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth, was published.Romantic Poetry FeaturesTreatment of the supernatural − The poets treat the supernatural in such a manner that it becomes convincing and introduces some sort of Gothic element into the writing.Suspension of Disbelief − This phrase describes how in the poetry of Romantic writers we are forced to believe, even what is irrational.Realism − The poets of Romantic Age exercise an ... Read More

What is the meaning of the phrase 'the use of the right vocabulary' for a writing task?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 20-May-2022 06:31:03

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How many times does it happen when we read a text we are able to relate to? We want to read more and more of it. Simply because things get into our head with so much ease and so much simplicity.But sometimes, exactly opposite to this happens. We fall in a situation, wherein we do not know as to what is wrong with the text, but we try hard to pick it up, and again get either bored of it or feel confused because of extreme verbosity used by the author in the text.All this happens due to the interplay ... Read More

What is the "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" all about?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 19-Apr-2022 11:42:18

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Samuel Taylor Coleridge is a popular name among all romantic poets who were influenced by the French Revolution. This poem is one of the most famous poems written by him.The Plot of 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'It is a poem that involves Coleridge’s Treatment of the supernatural (connected with Christ and Christianity), Suspension of Disbelief, Realism, and Medieval-ism. It is a tale of retribution. The poem talks about a mariner who is traveling with his fellow sailors. Suddenly, when the mariner finds an albatross chasing them, the mariner at once kills the albatross in cold blood without any major ... Read More

Why should I read the autobiographies of some great personalities?

Dev Kumar
Updated on 26-Jun-2020 12:01:36

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Just imagine what the world would have been like had Benito Mussolini not written his autobiography titled My Autobiography - With the Political and Social Doctrine of Fascism. It might not have led Adolf Hitler to write his own autobiography Mein Kampf that eventually led to World War II. For someone who is paranoid and pessimistic, these two instances are good enough excuses, to avoid reading autobiographies irrespective of the fact that these were exceptions to the rule.There are many other autobiographies of great personalities who shaped the history of their times in much more positive ways and left a ... Read More

Is a book printing press different from a magazine printing press?

Dev Kumar
Updated on 04-May-2022 08:10:51

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The short answer to this question is - no. Book printing press is not different from a magazine printing press; both books as well as magazines can be and are being printed on the same machine and these can be either sheet-fed offset or web offset printing machines. The choice of machine depends entirely on the printer who will consider the cost-benefit ratio of using a particular machine. In case of a short run job with minimum order quantity, conventional wisdom might suggest that the printer will use a sheet-fed machine to do the printing and for a long run ... Read More

How many of Chetan Bhagat's books are turned into movies?

siddhartha kotamraju
Updated on 26-Jun-2020 13:36:04

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Chetan Bhagat is one of the few new age writers of India. His books have been a huge influence on today’s youth.For the people who are too lazy to grab a book and read for hours together these books have been adapted into movies. This trend is being followed for ages in Hollywood, in recent times, the adoption of books into movies has rapidly increased.Here are the Chetan Bhagat books which have been made into a film −One night at call center – hello(2008)Five points someone – 3 idiots(2009)The three mistakes of my life – Kai Po Che (2013)2 States ... Read More

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