Why is Anansi a trickster?

Why is Anansi a trickster? Anansi stories (and their variants: in the US he is known as “Aunt Nancy”) are considered “trickster” folktales because the small spider uses his intelligence and trickiness to triumph larger creatures. Stories such as these are told by elders to pass down knowledge and moral messages to the younger generations. […]

Is a shofar a brass instrument?

Is a shofar a brass instrument? It is played much like a European brass instrument, with the player blowing through the hole while buzzing the lips, causing the air column inside to vibrate. Sephardi shofars usually have a carved mouthpiece resembling that of a European trumpet or French horn, but smaller. What musical instrument has […]

Where did illuminated manuscripts originate?

Where did illuminated manuscripts originate? Illuminated manuscripts were hand-made books, usually on Christian scripture or practice, produced in Western Europe between c. 500-c. 1600 CE. They are so called because of the use of gold and silver which illuminates the text and accompanying illustrations. Why were illuminated manuscripts so important? In the great era of […]

In which style of jazz do individual performers contribute their own feelings for the music in the moment freeing them from traditional rules?

In which style of jazz do individual performers contribute their own feelings for the music in the moment freeing them from traditional rules? Which style of jazz music released performers from traditional rules and placed importance on each performer contributing his or her own feelings for the music in the moment? They are all Latin […]

What is the purpose of the SQ3R?

What is the purpose of the SQ3R? SQ3R is a comprehension strategy that helps students think about the text they are reading while they’re reading. Often categorized as a study strategy, SQ3R helps students “get it” the first time they read a text by teaching students how to read and think like an effective reader. […]

How can a door not be a door?

How can a door not be a door? When is a door not a door? The simple answer is “When it is ajar.” What do you call a door that isn’t a door? A cased opening is a doorway that is trimmed out, but does not contain a door. If you just want an opening […]

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