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Romeo and Juliet 4.2 Interview with Capulet
This video dissects Act 4, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the dynamics of Capulet family relations and decision-making processes as Lord Capulet accelerates the wedding plans. Viewers will gain insights into the...
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An Author’s Important Tools
Mr. Griot uses a nonfiction narrative about John Adams to show how an author’s use of words can create a mood and evoke the senses and that an author always has a purpose for writing.
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Review for You: Characteristics of Poetry
Mr. Griot explores the characteristics of poetry and figurative language by looking at examples and examining text.
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Write and Recite Poetry
A video entitled "Write and Recite Poetry" which explores using expression to perform poetry.
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Learn Why Sleeping Is SO Important!
Sleep is VERY important, let's learn more about it!
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Experience the Future: Sensory Hotel Room Showcase
Experience the future of hotel rooms with 5 Plus Sensitel - a sensory-rich environment designed to engage all your senses and create a truly immersive stay. From customizable lighting and textures to mood-enhancing scents and music, this...
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Understanding Seasonal Adjustment Disorder (SAD) and Coping Strategies
The video discusses seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a condition that affects some people during the winter months due to reduced sunlight exposure. It highlights the symptoms of SAD, such as low mood, disrupted sleep patterns, and...
Wonderscape
Tone and Mood: Crafting the Emotional Landscape of a Story
This video dives into the concepts of tone and mood in storytelling, crucial elements that shape a reader's emotional response. It guides viewers through identifying tone and mood in narratives, emphasizing their roles in creating a...
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Crafting Atmosphere: Setting the Scene in Literature
This video explores how writers use the literary element of atmosphere to create specific feelings about a place or setting within a story. It distinguishes atmosphere from mood and uses examples from Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" and...
Wonderscape
The Power of Narratives and Literary Devices
This video explores the significance of communication through storytelling, emphasizing the power of the pen in shaping perceptions and actions. It introduces five key literary devices—narrative, plot, tone and mood, setting, and...
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Basics of Motivation: Building Morale in your Team
Morale is like Motivation applied across a whole team. And building team morale is an important part of your role as manager, supervisor, or team leader. So, what can you do to build morale in your team? That's what we will look at in...
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Three Types of Procrastination... and Why 2 are Good
Everyone knows what procrastination is: It’s when we put off things that seem difficult or unpleasant. But there's more to procrastination than that. And not all forms of procrastination are bad.
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Advanced Platform Skills: Master-level Presentation Tips
This is the second of two videos on the platform skills that will make your presentation come across great. In the last one, we looked at the basics that will make you a great presenter. But, in this one, let’s focus on some of the...
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Chairing Meetings - Meeting Discipline
When you are chairing a meeting, meeting discipline is important. It's important because it contributes to productivity and effectiveness. But, more important still, meeting discipline enforces respect among participants.
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Messy Marvin & His Messiest Minions by Glenn Alan
Join Gabe on the worst day of the week – Chore’s Day. Gabe has one job on to do Chore’s Day, clean his room. There is just one thing standing in the way – Messy Marvin, the messiest monster in the universe. Gabe must battle not only...
The Guardian
Adjusting to Life with Cancer
As Victoria's chemotherapy and cancer treatment continue, she and her teenage son adjust to a new normal. Both go back and forth between feeling hopeful and feeling low as Victoria prepares for her last round of chemo and 2018 comes to...
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The Dark Side of Daylight Saving Time – What You Need to Know
Uncover the surprising impact of Daylight Saving Time on mental health and body rhythms. Explore how the Sunshine Protection Act could change our mornings and learn practical tips for realigning your circadian rhythm with bright light...
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The Hidden Weapon Against Depression: Behavioral Activation Explained
Depression can create a vicious cycle of inactivity, deepening the feeling of isolation and worthlessness. But there's a powerful intervention that often goes overlooked: Behavioral Activation. Dr. Tracey Marks, a seasoned psychiatrist,...
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The Hidden Dangers of Night: Youth Suicides, Mental Health, and Firearms
Uncover the alarming link between nighttime vulnerabilities, suicidal ideation among youth, and the presence of family-owned firearms. Delve into the impacts of disrupted circadian rhythms and the quiet of evening hours. This video...
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Identifying the Theme of a Poem
"Identifying the Theme of a Poem" demonstrates strategies to use when determining the theme of a poem.
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Atmosphere and Allusion
“Atmosphere and Allusion” describes two literary techniques that contribute to an author’s style. Atmosphere includes sensory details to describe the mood that the author creates. Allusion occurs when an author references people, places,...
All Ears English
1938 - Do Lindsay and Michelle Make Their Beds?
In English, there are at least 6 expressions that native speakers use every day referring to "beds". Today find out how to use them to talk about anything from corruption to your daily living habits.
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How To Tell what Mania and Hypomania Really Look like
Bipolar disorder is often very misunderstood. There’s a common misconception that anything unstable must be bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is really defined by the presence of mania or hypomania. Depression is present in both bipolar...