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【TED-Ed】Mining literature for deeper meanings - Amy E. Harter
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陳劭杰 posted on 2013/10/06Ever wonder how to find the hidden meanings in books like 'Pride and Prejudice' or 'Beloved'? This video breaks down how to use close reading and textual evidence to analyze character motivation and complexity, perfect for boosting your essay writing skills! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures that will make your writing shine.
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US /ˈpræktɪs/
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UK /'præktɪs/
- Noun
- The office and place for legal or medical work
- Doing something many times to become better at it
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To live according to the teachings of a religion
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US /ˈkærəktɚ/
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UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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US /ˈmʌltəpəl/
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UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/
- Adjective
- Having or involving more than one of something
- Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
- Countable Noun
- Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
- A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
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US /əˈbɪlɪti/
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UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power, resources or skill to do something
- A particular skill or talent.
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