Why is the spear bearer important? The bronze Spear Bearer (c. 450–440 bce) by Greek sculptor Polyclitus, for example, achieved great renown for its perfect proportions and beauty. As a result, it was often copied in marble for Roman collectors in subsequent centuries. What is the significance of the statue Kritios boy? Kritios Boy was […]
What is the purpose of literary fiction?
What is the purpose of literary fiction? The literary purpose is used to entertain and to give aesthetic pleasure. The focus of the literary purpose is on the words themselves and on a conscious and deliberate arrangement of the words to produce a pleasing or enriching effect. A writer often expresses a worldview when using […]
What language is dying?
What language is dying? Definitely endangered – children no longer learn the language as a ‘mother tongue’ in the home….UNESCO languages by degress of endangeredness. Name in English Number of speakers Degree of endangerment South Italian 7500000 Vulnerable Sicilian 5000000 Vulnerable Low Saxon 4800000 Vulnerable Belarusian 4000000 Vulnerable Is it worth it to learn Italian? […]
Is nonsense a bad word?
Is there Bloods in Chicago?
Is there Bloods in Chicago? (CBS) — The Bloods may sound familiar by name, from their rivalry with the Crips in stories of gang violence in Los Angeles, or from movies such as “Colors.” But they have never had a presence in the Chicago area. That’s changing. Other Bloods have been identified in the north […]
Do you have to say affirmations out loud?
Do you have to say affirmations out loud? visualize how you would feel, your state of mind, the way you carry yourself. Your body can quickly start to make you feel better much faster than uttering affirmations. Actually, you ARE supposed to say them out loud. Not LOUD, but part of the point of saying […]
Has Japan ever invaded China?
Has Japan ever invaded China? Seeking raw materials to fuel its growing industries, Japan invaded the Chinese province of Manchuria in 1931. By 1937 Japan controlled large sections of China, and accusations of war crimes against the Chinese became commonplace. Why did Japan not attack Russia? One important reason that Japan chose to go to […]
What are traits of masculinity?
What are traits of masculinity? Traits traditionally viewed as masculine in Western society include strength, courage, independence, leadership, and assertiveness Machismo is a form of masculinity that emphasizes power and is often associated with a disregard for consequences and responsibility How does masculinity affect health? Hierarchical regression analysis controlled for the effects of age, education […]
How did Santorini get its name?
How did Santorini get its name? Santorini was named by the Latin Empire in the thirteenth century, and is a reference to Saint Irene, from the name of the old cathedral in the village of Perissa – the name Santorini is a contraction of the name Santa Irini. What religion is Santorini? Religion in Greece […]
What was Talcott Parsons responsible for?
What was Talcott Parsons responsible for? American sociologist, Talcott Parsons (1902-1979), analyzed the socialization process to show the relationship between personality and social structure. His work led to the development of a pioneering social theory. What is the unit of social analysis in Parsons opinion? So far you have learnt about the conceptual unit of […]