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Articles by Ridhi Arora
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What are scavengers?
Scavengers are also known as decomposers. They feed on the dead bodies and thus those who are dependent on decaying smelly matter. Some of the popular examples of decomposers are vultures, crows, hyenas, etc. It is a common myth that these scavengers are only carnivorous. They are even herbivores.Scavengers As Animal or BirdScavengers of dead plant material include termites that build nests in grasslands and then collect dead plant material for consumption within their accommodation i.e. the nest.Coprovores: Animals which consume feces, such as dung beetles are known as Coprovores.Detritivores: Animals that collect small particles of a dead animal or a ...
Read MoreWhy is Wuthering Heights a classic Victorian novel?
Victorian writers were focusing on the dialogue and immediate action was witnessed by Wuthering Heights because it was tagged as a ‘rude’ and ‘coarse‘ piece of writing. Later commentators like C.P. Sanger in his famous essay, The Structure of Wuthering Heights, published in 1926, demonstrated in detail the accuracy of novel’s time scheme, topography, legal processes, and the strange symmetry of the family tree.Wuthering Heights As A ClassicWuthering Heights is not only a classic novel but also a pioneering text of the Gothic genre. It feels chaotic human emotions, with realness mixed with themes of death and supernatural events. Even ...
Read MoreAre punctuation marks a guide to good communication?
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 MoreWhat is the famous poem Kubla Khan all about?
Kubla Khan is one of the most famous poems written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Coleridge who was a Romantic poet and became immortal after writing this unique poem.Summary of 'Kubla Khan'The speaker starts by describing the setting of Emperor Kubla Khan's palace as a "pleasure dome." He tells us about a river that runs across the land and then flows through caves into the sea. He also describes the fertile land surrounding the palace. There is a vivid description of a nearby area all covered in streams, trees, and beautiful forests. He also describes how a river leaps and smashes ...
Read MoreWhat are clauses in English Grammar?
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 MoreWhat is a sonnet in English literature?
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 MoreWhat is the order of events of Republic day celebration at Red Fort?
Republic day in India is celebrated on 26th of January every year and holds a seminal value. The day is celebrated in grandeur in the capital city's India Gate. Various events take place in the capital city and elsewhere to celebrate the framing of the Indian Constitution.Order of Events On Republic DayPrime Minister lays a floral wreath at Amar Jawan Jyoti. It is an Indian memorial constructed post the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 to commemorate the martyred soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces who died during the war.President along with his bodyguards proceeds to the parade ground in Red Fort. ...
Read MoreHow was the writing style of Thomas Hardy different from Charles Dickens?
Victorian age is known as the richest age of English Literature. There was a rise in so many writings in terms of prose, fiction, and poetry. Out of the famous novelists, the contribution of Thomas Hardy and Charles Dickens cannot be overlooked.Thomas HardyBorn in Higher Bockhampton, Dorset, England on June 2, 1840, Thomas Hardy was a pessimistic critic and a novelist. His inclination towards the countryside and life of Vessex was reflected in his works.The man-nature relationship remains very indifferent to the man of his writings.In fact, Hardy's tragic vision is a part of his pessimism.The role of fate is ...
Read MoreHow was the writing style of Wordsworth different from Coleridge?
Both, Wordsworth and Coleridge were famous poets of their time, but both received praise for their own distinct writing styles.ColeridgeSamuel Taylor Coleridge is a popular name among Romantic poets who were influenced by the French Revolution. He was a leader of the British Romantic movement and was born on October 21, 1772, in Devonshire, England.Features of Coleridge’s PoetryTreatment of the Supernatural: He treats the supernatural in such a manner that it becomes convincing and at the same time, in some sense, a criticism of life.Suspension of Disbelief: The way in which Coleridge has achieved the willing suspension of disbelief has ...
Read MoreWhat kind of tragedy is depicted in the book King Lear?
Shakespeare is one of the greatest of all writers. He is the one who is remembered for only the magnanimity and grandeur of his works. The works of Shakespeare can be divided into three stages - historical, comedies, and tragedies. Out of the tragedies, King Lear is a melancholic tragedy written in 1605.Features of TragedyThe hero has a terrible flaw.The mood of foreboding follows the play.Hero has experiences of providence not favoring him.The end is usually the death of one or more people as a part of the play.If not death, there is a downfall of the hero which may ...
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