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Jane Austen's philosophy of virtue
This product consists of a 20 minute expressive talk on the topic of Jane Austen's philosophy of virtue as it relates to her novels in general and 'Persuasion' in particular.
The author's moral messages and ideology are thoughtfully and thoroughly explored and examples are provided from several of the novels but particularly from 'Persuasion'.
The talk illuminates how Jane Austen was not only concerned with showing us how to love well but also how to live well.
The resource should promote
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Jane Austen's comic style
This product consists of a 22 minute illustrated talk on video covering various aspects of Jane Austen's writing style and comic technique.
These aspects are addressed with examples from 'Persuasion', her other novels and various other illustrations:
* Her use of language.
* Irony, parody, caricature, and burlesque.
* Her employment of free indirect speech.
* The use of humorous characterization.
A full transcript is included together with the illustrations used.
This resource should be ve
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Background to the life and time of Jane Austen and introduction to 'Persuasion'.
This product is a 35 minute illustrated talk on video presenting a thoroughly researched and concise background to the life and times of Jane Austen as well as a discussion of her evolution as a writer. There is also an introduction to the novel 'Persuasion'.This engaging lecture should place the author and her novel firmly in context for students. A series of slides illustrates a summary of her life providing information about where she lived, her family, her relationships and her preoccupation
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Jane Austen as a feminist writer - a discussion with examples from 'Persuasion'.
This product provides an 11 minute talk on video about women's issues addressed by Jane Austen with examples taken from 'Persuasion'.
Attitudes towards gender inequality are explored and certain insights into characters and themes are revealed.
I don't try to supply any one definitive answer to questions about Jane Austen's position on women's rights issues. My intention is to present a sensible selection of carefully researched and reasoned approaches. I hope that one is left with an impres
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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'Othello' by William Shakespeare - How to write the literary essay
This product is a 30 minute video tutorial providing instructions and advice on how to tackle a literary (literature) essay on 'Othello' by William Shakespeare with slides. The discussion focuses on structure, content, tone and style. There are two examples of introductory paragraphs on two different topics in which the content and approach are also addressed in general and one example of a concluding paragraph. Then there is a full essay on another topic, presented with the focus on tone and st
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Frankenstein Video Lectures (Entire Novel)
This is a bundled resource that includes three video lectures covering the entirety of Frankenstein. Topics include: nature; the novel's structure; male vs. female relationships; mothers, orphans, pregnancy; Victor's sexuality; the development of the creature; justice; and others. Each video is about 25-30 minutes long. You can buy these resources separately if you choose. This bundle (and separate resources) will also be available as PowerPoint files.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Class in Jane Austen's England - Background to 'Persuasion'
This product provides a 15 minute, thoroughly researched, illustrated talk on video dealing with the different levels in English society at the end of the 18th Century into the early 19th Century.English social structure, rank, class and the laws governing the inheritance of property are dealt with in full. Jane Austen's background and values are touched on as well as her attitude to the social system prevailing at the time.I made this video to help students come to terms with the very different
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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The revolutionary Jane Austen - a discussion with reference to 'Persuasion'.
This product consists of a 15 minute illustrated talk on video dealing with Jane Austen as a voice of her time.
It serves to defend her against critics who disapproved of her confined world view. The talk offers a way to understand her values, her attitude to society and her response to the events of her time as they are reflected in her work.
There are references to some of her other novels but the main focus for examples is 'Persuasion' which is presented as a novel which looks forward to
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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'Persuasion' by Jane Austen - How to write the literature essay
This product consists of a 40 minute illustrated talk on video providing instruction in writing the literature essay for 'Persuasion' by Jane Austen. Thorough guidelines are provided on structure, tone and content. Three topics are explored with two suggested introductions, one conclusion and one complete model essay with annotations. Suggestions are provided on how to formulate a thesis statement. The topics cover three major themes: Anne's judgement/character, marriage for women and merit vers
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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'Persuasion' by Jane Austen - The theme of love
This product provides a 10 minute illustrated talk on the theme of love in 'Persuasion' by Jane Austen. The romance genre is discussed and comparisons are made between marriage then and now. Jane Austen's style in unfolding the events of the love story between Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth is analyzed. This engaging lecture should provide fertile material for debate and discussion with regard to the importance or otherwise of romantic fiction as well as the application of marriage conventi
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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'Persuasion' by Jane Austen - Minor Characters
This product consists of an 11 minute talk on video analyzing the characters of Charles Hayter, Captains Harville and Benwick, as well as Mrs Smith. This engaging and thoughtful lecture is designed to pull together all the last loose ends remaining for those studying the characters in the novel 'Persuasion' by Jane Austen. Some aspects of Jane Austen's writing style are mentioned together with certain themes which are relevant to these minor characters. This resource should be a helpful tool to
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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'Persuasion' by Jane Austen - Characters: Frederick Wentworth and the Crofts
This product consists of a 12 minute talk on video analyzing the characters of Frederick Wentworth and the Crofts in the novel 'Persuasion' by Jane Austen. Thorough character studies are provided with links to the theme of meritocracy and Jane Austen's adoption of some key values of the Romantic era. This engaging lecture will provide valuable insights into several of the characters and themes of the novel and hopefully also facilitate further discussion and examination of the principles reflect
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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'Persuasion' by Jane Austen - Characters: Mr Elliot and Mrs Clay
This product consists of a 16 minute talk on video dealing with the characters of Mr Elliot and Mrs Clay in the novel 'Persuasion' by Jane Austen. A minute analysis of the motivations governing the ambitions of these two somewhat devious characters is presented with a focus on the themes of the novel which they embody. This lively presentation should enlighten students while also providing the basis for a discussion around the question of the ethics of opportunism.This work is licensed under a C
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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'Persuasion' by Jane Austen - Characters: The Musgroves and Mary
This product consists of a 14 minute illustrated talk on video analyzing the characters of the Musgrove family and Mary in 'Persuasion' by Jane Austen. The Musgroves are contrasted with the Elliots and insights are presented into each character as well as themes which relate to them. Mary's character is examined and her dialogue as it is shown to reveal her character and aspects of her comic and satiric contribution to the novel. This resource should provide valuable perceptions of these creatio
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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'Persuasion' by Jane Austen - Characters: Sir Walter and Elizabeth
This product provides a 15 minute illustrated talk on video dealing with the characters of Sir Walter Elliot and Elizabeth Elliot in 'Persuasion' by Jane Austen. The characters are linked to themes in the novel like vanity, snobbery and morality. Jane Austen's use of satire and comic characterization are also touched on. This resource should form a basis for a lively discussion about the nature of these two characters in the novel as well as the themes which they highlight.This work is licensed
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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'Persuasion' by Jane Austen - Characters: Anne and Lady Russell
This product consists of a 17 minute illustrated talk on video dealing with the characters of Anne and Lady Russell in 'Persuasion' by Jane Austen. It provides insights into the theme of persuasion as it relates to Anne and her character and the role of Lady Russell in guiding Anne's actions. The question of Anne's susceptibility to persuasion is dealt with as well as a general outline of her merits and values. Other themes are touched on as they are reflected in these characters. This resource
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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'Persuasion' by Jane Austen - Prudence versus Romance
This product consists of a 12 minute illustrated talk on video on the theme of 'prudence versus romance' in 'Persuasion' by Jane Austen. Anne Elliot's dilemma is unfolded as it crosses over with other themes in the novel like virtue, faith and good sense. Insights into Jane Austen's authorial voice are also presented. The video should form a useful starting point for a debate about whether Anne was right in her decision to turn down Wentworth's initial offer of marriage.This work is licensed und
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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How to Explicate a Poem
Secondary English classes will use video tutorial to understand how to analyze poetry.Not only for AP Lit but all other secondary English classes.
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9th - 12th
13:35
ACT Prep Reading--Types of Questions
This is a 14-minute video outlining the four specific types of questions on every ACT Reading section.
Grades:
10th - 12th
Also included in:Â ACT Prep Reading--Entire Course
29:05
Frankenstein, Volume 3 Lecture
In this 30-minute lecture, the third volume (Chapters 18-25) of Frankenstein is discussed. Topics include: Victor's sexuality; homosocial bonding; metaphorical rape, or the murder of Elizabeth and destruction of the female monster; justice, or lack thereof; unreliable narrators and the structure of the novel. While some direct arguments are made, the intent of the video is to present several ideas to students and encourage them to build their own arguments with evidence (some provided) and/or us
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Frankenstein Video Lectures (Entire Novel)
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AP Literary Terms 2
A lesson covering definitions, examples, and effects of the following literary terms: -allusion -epigraph -oxymoron -epanalepsis -anaphora -polysyndeton and asyndeton -alliteration -onomatopoeia -metonymy and synecdoche -hyperbole
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11th - 12th
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