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An Irish poet and novelist considered one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. He regarded all his works as the looking glass of life, society, culture, and politics of early 20th-century Ireland. He claimed that by magnifying his place, he was already examining the world.

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James Joyce

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A narrative technique in which the thoughts of the character are exposed in an uninterrupted flow or without conventional transitions. It shows a character’s mind at work. The thoughts, reflections, or sensations of the character are presented in a manner that the readers seem to think along with the character.

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Stream of consciousness

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James Joyce is best known for his works:

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Ulysses, Finnegan’s Wake, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

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Some of the special occasions that usually begin with opening remarks.

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awarding ceremonies, graduation programs, book launchings

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Set the tone of the entire event and seek to engage the audience to enjoy the whole affair.

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Opening remarks

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The last words that the audience will hear on an occasion. They highlight the important parts of the event to make the audience look forward to the next gathering or celebration.

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Closing remarks

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A kind of reading material that contributes to study and practice in a specific field, industry, or course. Its main purpose is to question or prove facts, analyze ideas or construct new ones. Examples are research papers, manuals, guides, and textbooks on specific disciplines.

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Academic text

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A technique that can help you understand and remember what you have read.

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Study reading

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A noun being referred to by a pronoun.

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Antecedent

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It must agree with its antecedent in number, person, and gender.

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Pronoun

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It refers to the logical organization of ideas and arguments. It ensures that the readers clearly understand the points that are discussed because there is a smooth flow of related ideas.

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Coherence

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The author of ‘Freedom’.

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George Bernard Shaw

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He was born on May 14, 1880 in Virginia, USA. He is a graduate of Harvard University. His published works include themes on human rights and oppression. Apart from being a poet and a playwright, he was also a teacher and principal in several schools before he passed away in 1960.

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Leslie Pinckney Hill

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The use of objects, persons, or events to stand for something else. The symbol’s concrete or literal meaning is, of course, different from the one represented. It aims to provide deeper and more significant meaning. The symbolic meaning may vary depending on the context, the reader, and the manner by which it is presented or read.

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Symbolism

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It is an important of an event or program and it must be done properly.

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Introducing a Guest Speaker

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