Grandmother – Ray Young Bear RAY YOUNG BEAR (1950). American-Indian poet and novelist. He was born in the Mesquaki tribe. His principal theme is the contemporary American-Indian’s search for identity. His major works are Waiting to be Fed (1975), Winter… Continue Reading
Women’s Business – Ilene Kantrov Heritage of Words – Grade 12 Keypoints of the Essay An essay about some women from United States of America successful in business Business with advice made them successful. The essay is about entrepreneurship (उद्यमी)… Continue Reading
God’s Grandeur – Gerard Manley Hopkins Heritage of Words – Grade 12 Keypoints & Central Idea of the Poem Idea of the Poem (What’s it based on?) Materialism Spirituality Keypoints A religious poem About the greatness of the god in… Continue Reading
Alliteration, Onomatopoeia and Assonance (Full Fathom Five Thy Father Lies) – Heritage of Words – Grade 12 Alliteration Repetition of initial sound of word many times in a sentence is called alliteration. Example: Full Fathom Five Thy Father Lies Here,… Continue Reading
The Last Voyage of the Ghost Ship – Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Heritage of Words, Grade 12) Idea of the Topic (What’s it based on?) Stream of consciousness technique (interior monologue of the story) Magical Realism Keypoints The story describes the… Continue Reading
Characters in the Story Uncle (Mr.Thomas) Aunt (Ms. Thomas) The Boy Uncle’s Friend (Young and Innocent) Characteristics of Mr. Thomas Big, fat, loud and noisy Sociable Fond of going outing with friends Likes drinking (alcohol) Has red hair Eats a… Continue Reading
I Have A Dream – Martin Luther King, Jr. – Grade 12 Heritage of Words Background Information and Keypoints Background Information About 1600 White Americans bought/brought Negros as slaves from Africa. Slaves were treated as animals. In 1787, the constitution… Continue Reading