TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Insults by Shakespeare - April Gudenrath
"You're a fishmonger!" By taking a closer look at Shakespeare's words--specifically his insults--we see why he is known as a master playwright whose works transcend time and appeal to audiences all over the world.
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The Tempest and Post-Colonial Theory: Finding Sympathy for Caliban
This video critically explores Caliban's portrayal in Shakespeare's "The Tempest" from a post-colonial viewpoint. It challenges the simplistic label of 'savage' by highlighting Caliban's humanity and poetic expression, and discusses the...
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Shakespeare's Othello: Act 1, Scene 1 Analysis
This video explores Act 1 of Othello, focusing on its comedic elements, classic archetypes, and the introduction of key characters. It delves into the narrative battle among characters trying to control the story and positions Iago as...
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Character Traits
Character Traits explores the concept of characterization by explaining various character traits, including physical, emotional, and behavioral.
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Protagonist and Antagonist
Protagonist and Antagonist explores the concept of characterization by defining the terms protagonist and antagonist and providing examples.
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I Know It’s Me Because
Miss Palomine describes characteristics of herself by looking at a picture.
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Types of Characterization
“Types of Characterization” will help the student to review the different types of characterization, particularly direct and indirect characterization
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Type Physicalism vs. Token Physicalism
Cognitive scientist Victor Ferreira (UC San Diego) describes his philosophical position of being a so-called "functional dualist" together with the associated key distinction between type and token physicalism.
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Identifying the Tragic Hero
A video entitled “Identifying the Tragic Hero” which explores common characteristics of tragic heroes featured in plays.
The Learning Depot
How Authors Describe Characters: Direct vs Indirect Characterization
When taking a reading comprehension test, have you ever been stumped by a question asking about how the author or another character feels about a specific character? Or perhaps when reading a novel or story, you’re somewhat confused...
Mister Simplify
Bloom's Taxonomy (Affective Domain) - Simplest Explanation Ever
Bloom's Taxonomy is a renowned model for gauging competence in the world of Learning & Development. It is quite important to understand the taxonomy in the world of business. Having presented the Cognitive domain in a previous video, I...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Hamlet - Theme of Gender
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the social expectations on men and women as presented in Hamlet. See the way that various characters challenge or conform to social conventions. Along the way, learn how to...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Destroying Drama – Finer Points of Dramatic Analysis (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
In this lesson, we’ll arm you with some more advanced knowledge about drama. Grab your notes as we guide you the ways playwrights build characterisation, use staging devices and the conventions of genre. Not to worry, we’ll revise...
Bloomberg
China Prioritizes Growth Over Reform
March 7 -- Hedge funds with a bearish view on China’s currency are increasingly betting against yuan proxies instead, after the central bank stepped up efforts to stabilize the exchange rate. Citigroup Head Europe G10 FX Strategy...
Bloomberg
Patricof: Why I Want Carried Interest Tax Loophole Closed
Sept. 1 -- Alan Patricof, Greycroft managing director and co-founder, discusses his opposition to the carried interest tax loophole with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn and David Gura on "Bloomberg Markets."
Bloomberg
What to Watch for in the Fed Statement
Nov. 2 -- Standish Chief Economist Vince Reinhart discusses Fed policy, the 2016 U.S. presidential election and the economy. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Mexican women protest against femicide
Dressed as the Mexican characterization of death, Catrina, dozens of women protest against femicide in Mexico City
Curated Video
Pentagon and State Dept brefings on latest developments
1. State Department briefing room, Richard Boucher, State Department spokesman walks in
2. Cutaway
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Richard Boucher, State Department Spokesman
"I would say, for the moment, the initial signs are good. They're...
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Pelosi welcomes 'enthusiasm' of Green New Deal
***Multiple Values***House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she welcomes "the enthusiasm" of backers of a Green New Deal, but she stopped short of supporting it.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : To face Covid-19 pandemic world should act with more solidarity: WHO
The new coronavirus outbreak can now be described as a pandemic the head of the World Health Organization announces (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Gov. looks for answers
HEADLINE: Minnesota Gov. looks for answers
CAPTION: Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty said Friday that he plans to get to the bottom of all the possibilities that could have led to the bridge collapse in his state. (Aug. 3)
Sound Bite...
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Presser on shuttle invesitgation latest
COMPUTER GRAPHICS: (Analytical Graphics - must leave on screen credit)
1. Shuttle Columbia in orbit with green dots representing debris
2. NASA officials at press conference
3. SOUNDBITE (ENGLISH) Michael Kostelnik, NASA Deputy Associate...
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Pentagon and White House briefings on Afghanistan
1. Mid shot of Pentagon briefing
2. Wide shot of briefing
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Paul Wolfowitz, US Deputy Defence Secretary
"It remains the case that large numbers of al-Qaida terrorists, including senior leaders as well as senior...
AFP News Agency
VOICED : Tan parecido que engana: el gemelo irani de Messi
El estudiante irani Reza Parastesh de 25 anos se parece tanto a su heroe deportivo el astro argentino del futbol Lionel Messi que desconcierta a aficionados y medios de comunicacion por igual cuando hace su caracterización en publico