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Washington State University: Call the Question
Clear explanation of the debate term. No other information is given.
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Washington State University: Common Errors
Do you say or write "exscape" when you should say "escape"? This webpage is from the Common Errors in English website. If you think other people's language mistakes are sometimes funny, you might enjoy reading the ways people have...
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Washington State University: Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" and the Dystopian Tradition
Professor Brians shares the text of this talk about the historical and literary context of Bradbury's novel and other dystopian works.
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Washington State University: The Lais of Marie De France Study Guide (12Th Century)
A study guide that focuses on the works of Marie de France while providing valuable resources to related sites.
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Washington State University: Math 101: Solving Linear Inequalities
This page covers topics involving linear inequalities including properties used to solve inequalities, how to write solutions, solving simple inequalities, and solving compound inequalities.
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Washington State University: Shakespeare and Authorship Controversy
Introductory information concerning Shakespeare's biography and the controversy surrounding it. Clear and concise information.
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Washington State University: Brief Timeline of American Literature and Events: 1920s
A side-by-side timeline of political and social history alongside literature of the time period. A very interesting look at the literature that reflected the times.
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Washington State University: Michael Delahoyde: Anglo Saxon Culture
An academic essay featuring the culture and language of the Anglo-Saxons.
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Washington State University: The Myth of Objectivity in Journalism, a Commentary
Scholarly discussion of objectivity and subjectivity as it exists, according to the author, in the world of journalism. Promotes critical thinking about how the news is gathered, written, and disseminated.
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Washington State University: Timeline of American Literature and Events: 1820s
A timeline of political and social events and American literature. Part of a larger site. Hyperlinks to information about individual authors.
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Washington State University: Timeline of American Literature 1840 1849
Compare the events of the country to the literature being produced at the time of the early 19th century.
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Washington State University: Timeline of American Literature 1750 1799
Timeline of the social, political, and literary history of Colonial America and the United States, from 1750 to 1799. Contains information about writers of the period, along with portraits and links to related websites.
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Washington State University: The Stephen Crane Society
This is a good starting point for those looking for information and resources on Stephen Crane. Includes a full-texts, a bibliography, responses to queries and FAQs, and several links for further Internet research on Crane.
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Washington State University: New Historicism
The political functions of literature and the aims of the new historicists are explained on this site. Includes a list of works consulted.
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Washington State University: Marxism
A basic explanation of Marxism as it applies to literary theory. Includes a bibliography.
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Washington State University: Literary Movements: Puritanism in New England
Good overview of the beliefs, theology, church membership, and literary style of the Puritans. Contains a good bibliography for more resources.
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Washington State University: Literary Movements: Puritanism in New England
A description of Puritan beliefs, with an extensive bibliography that you can use to further your study of the Puritan people.
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Washington State University: Literary Movements: Puritan Meditation Tradition
This site defines the meditation tradition and analyzes its history and use in Puritan literature and theology. Contains a bibliography of works as well as images of selected writers.
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Washington State University: Literary Movements: Local Color Fiction, 1865 1895
This site from Washington State University provides a good look at the regionalism and local color of American literature from 1865-1895. A definition is included, practitioners, characteristics, and techniques. There are many links to...
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Washington State University: Edith Wharton Society: Summaries & Discussion Questions for Wharton's Works
If you need to get a handle on what's important in some of Wharton's major works, this site will be helpful. Summaries and questions are contributed by Wharton Society members from various universities.
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Washington State University: Literary Movements: Puritan Rhetoric: The Jeremiad and the Conversion Narrative
Defines and describes a major form of Puritan writing, the jeremiad. Provides an outline of the jeremiad literary structure. Includes information on conversion narratives.
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Washington State University: American Authors: Common Questions on Dickinson
At this website, find responses to several questions concerning the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Learn about Dickinson's use of meter, her use of hymns, and about questions, one should consider while reading Dickinson.
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Washington State University: Architecture in the Italian Renaissance
This site contains information on how Italian Renaissance architecture found its roots in the ancient world, the principles it rested on, and some key figures in its development.
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Washington State University: Literary Movements: American Realism, 1865 1890
This site from Washington State University provides a good definition of American realism and explains the literary time period it encompasses. There is also a section that lists the characteristics of realism, practitioners, and context...