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Test Question
Pick a reading from this semester and briefly describe one effect the writer’s manipulation of words, that is to say their use of one of the literary devices, has on the reader.
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Journey to the West, Chapter One
Fantastical stories, especially that of mythical variety, to say the least, are not my favorite. So I didn’t exactly enjoy this read but, I did think the inclusion of poetry was an interesting way to enhance storytelling. Also, what I … Continue reading
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Thoughts on Sor Juana and secular and religious spheres of influence
Sor Juana’s initial interest in the church as a vehicle for intellectual enlightenment, and her final resolution to abstain from this pursuit for the sake of the church, beg the question: can we ever truly commit if our world is … Continue reading
Mary Wollstonecraft’s “A Vindication of the Rights of Women”
From the emotionally-fueled, pointed language used to the radical ideas presented, through-and-through, this piece is a rant. But, that which sets it apart from rants that typically fall upon dismissive ears is its intent. Wollstonecraft is not criticizing the society … Continue reading
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