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  2. Glossary of literary terms - Wikipedia

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    Also apophthegm. A terse, pithy saying, akin to a proverb, maxim, or aphorism. aposiopesis A rhetorical device in which speech is broken off abruptly and the sentence is left unfinished. apostrophe A figure of speech in which a speaker breaks off from addressing the audience (e.g., in a play) and directs speech to a third party such as an opposing litigant or some other individual, sometimes ...

  3. Book report - Wikipedia

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    The contents of the book report, for a work of fiction, typically include basic bibliographical information about the work, a summary of the narrative and setting, main elements of the stories of key characters, the author's purpose in creating the work, the student's opinion of the book, and a theme statement summing up the main idea drawn ...

  4. List of colloquial names for universities and colleges in the ...

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    The type of institution, such as "University" or "College," may be dropped, or some component of it abbreviated, such as "Tech" in place of "Institute of Technology" or "Technological University." The same nickname may apply to multiple institutions, especially in different regions.

  5. List of writing genres - Wikipedia

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    Technical report; Textbook: authoritative and detailed factual description of a thing; Thesis (or dissertation): a document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings. Bibliography: an organized listing of books or writings

  6. Sleep-talking - Wikipedia

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    With little treatment options, there are ways in which one can limit the frequency of sleep talking episodes by focusing on sleep hygiene. Some tips include the following: Limiting caffeine intake throughout the day; Putting electronics away within an hour before bedtime; Keeping the bedroom at a cool temperature to make it more comfortable.

  7. U.S. News & World Report's list of best colleges for 2015 ...

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    The benefits to being top dog like Williams College this year are very real. A 2008 study showed landing on U.S. News & World Report's front page for the rankings led to a significant uptick in ...

  8. Epigraph (literature) - Wikipedia

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    The epigraph may serve as a preface to the work; as a summary; as a counter-example; or as a link from the work to a wider literary canon, [2] with the purpose of either inviting comparison or enlisting a conventional context. [3] A book may have an overall epigraph that is part of the front matter, or one for each chapter.

  9. How to fall asleep fast - AOL

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    In a perfect world, most of us should take 10 to 20 minutes to fall asleep, with the average sleep latency (the time it takes to fall asleep) sitting at about 12 minutes.But alas, this world is ...