Relevance

read and focus on the truth behind the book. Truman Capote's, “In Cold Blood,” is a murder mystery that is captivating to a read and an alluring book for A.P. Literature students to read over the summer because of Truman's story structure and the relevance in real life. The novel, “In Cold Blood,” is a riveting book to read over the summer because of the novel's complex arrangement of chapters and character perspectives. Capote's structures his novel into four main parts that contain the…

“To be or not to be?” A phrase that has been passed down for nearly 400 years. Hundreds of years have passed since William Shakespeare’s death, but his plays live on. Yet people still argue whether Shakespeare is relevant today or not. Shakespeare is most definitely relevant in today’s classrooms for his substantial work of literature; therefore, his writing deserves to be taught. His work has been profitable and people have been quoting him for years without even knowing it. Hamlet, Romeo and…

What is the all-or-nothing principle, and how does it work? In order to fully understand the all-or-nothing principle, one must first know what an action potential is and its relevance to the all-or-nothing principle. Therefore, an action potential is a very short wave of positive electrical charge that travels down an axon. In connection to the all-or-nothing principle, it is important to know that the action potential obeys the all-or-nothing principle. The all-or-nothing principle states that…

In one of the quotes from Dr. Seuss, he mentions, “it is better to know how to learn than to know” where I believe it is imperative to know what kind of strategies are used to learn in order to progress and succeed in the future. Recently, in week one of Relational Practice class, I took a Grasha-Riechmann student learning style survey (LSI) with the outcomes of 3.4 on independent, 4 on advoiant, 3.9 on collaborative, 3.9 on dependent, 3 on competitive and 4.2 on participant skills. I will…

What does one think of, when they think of the word Trend? Do they think back to the time YOLO was a prevailing phrase? What about when bell bottom jeans were the hottest thing to wear, where as now high waisted jeans are the hottest thing. Those are examples of things that we equate to the modern definition of the word trend. Trend in of itself is a word that throughout history has shaped and currently plays a big role in shaping the current landscape of language. The word Trend has a history…

This chapter is to prove the essence of Harmony, the best gradient to up-keep long-lasting relationship in families or in any relationships. Seth’s novels throb nevertheless with strong compassion for his fellowmen. The relevance of the themes and their sense of universality cannot be questioned because man is a part of the society that is evoking and changing constantly. This change is obvious from the shift in social values at every level, be it the family, community, relationships or the self…

Values, Ethics and Morals, all 3 are linked up to administrating behavioural rules. It may seem similar to one another, but the differences can be on the outcome when influencing others. Starting off with values, it’s the decision making between the right and wrong. It allows us to prioritize from the most important to the least important in our lives. It allows to make a concrete decision and not dangle in unsureness. Morals are better known among the societies in comparison to values and…

Mathematics and learners’ motivation, and how different pedagogies of teaching can affect motivation and the attitude of learners towards mathematics. As a mathematician, it is very important for me that my learners understand Mathematics and its relevance to daily life. Schleicher (2013:1) defines the importance of mathematics: “Good numeracy is the best protection against unemployment, low wages and poor health”. Learners often struggle to fully engage in their Maths lessons, decreasing their…

Tom Rasmussen’s Interpretations of the Chigi Vase analyzes multiple friezes and determines the purpose and relevance of them. To understand why the vase was created and who was intended to view it, Rasmussen analyzes the vase in an archeological manner. He then determines who the artist is by using fundamentals of the study of art history. To analyze specific scenes to determine whether they are literal or symbolic, he uses ecological cues. Finally, a foundational knowledge of Greek mythology…

Shakespeare’s tragic drama hamlet, enjoys enduring value and relevance in a contemporary context by exploring universal themes such as, the exploration of gender roles, in the characters Ophelia and Gertrude; the journey into madness through the character Hamlet and the theme of power and corruption displayed by King Claudius. Through the techniques of dialogue, soliloquies and motifs, Shakespeare explores these themes by offering a unique insight into the political and sociocultural…