The Elements of Style

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    Hurst Foreshadowing, symbolism, and image are all elements which compose style.  All are very important; foreshadowing adds suspense, and symbolism contributes to interpretation.  Image contributes "visual aids" which, also, aid interpretation.  In this classic short story, "The Scarlet Ibis," by James Hurst, foreshadowing, symbolism, and image combine to create a true literary masterpiece. Foreshadowing is one of the elements of style which make "The Scarlet Ibis" great.  For example, the

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    Ruby Moon by Matt Cameron The Artslink Queensland production of Ruby Moon by Matt Cameron can be described as an example of the Australian Gothic dramatic style. Ruby Moon, set in picture perfect Flaming Tree Grove, is about the tragic dilemma of a couple, Ray and Sylvie, trying to cope with the earlier disappearance of their young daughter, Ruby, while on the way to visit her grandmother at the end of the cul-de-sac (Queensland Education, 2014). Matt Cameron 's, Ruby Moon, is an award-winning

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    greatly to Marion’s insult via text, this technological interaction demonstrates that multimedia can inevitably contribute to bullying. As a result of multimedia forming tension and mood, this also exemplifies that postmodern styles can allow a vast range of dramatic elements to be displayed in many different aspects, which enables the theme of bullying to be explored with depth. This, too, empathises with modern Australian theatre, as the on going issue of bullying engages the audience and connects

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    Mcteigue Essay

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    Guy Fawkes, and Evey. This is a representation of McTeigue presenting a realist style to the audience through elements and characters within the film through the effective usage of colors. The usage of costume (with regards to the mis en scene) played an integral role in McTeigue presenting a realist style to the audience. In the sequence we are presented where Evey works, we are exposed to an individual who is dressed differently than anyone else. This symbolizes someone who is different from everyone

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    Gold Marilyn Monroe

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    pieces in the center of their portraits, which created balance and controlled the viewer’s focus. The element of color was strikingly used in both a similar and different way as both paintings used a muted color scheme for their background. However, Warhol used vivid colors to highlight the face of Marilyn Monroe. The use of these different techniques and formal elements helped to establish different styles between both artists that ultimately shaped and defined their artistic

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    Tap Dance Research Paper

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    dances, like the flamenco of Spain. Although flamenco has its own unique history, current context, and elements, it can be compared and contrasted with tap dance, a more familiar dance style. By analyzing dance elements, such as music and costumes, for both dances, as well as the historical and current context, one can better understand the similarities and differences between both dance styles. To begin, the historical context of tap dance is complicated and diverse; there is not one origin of

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    the stylistic innovation in architecture as the universal styles and cultures takes over. In order to address the threat of globalization in architecture, it is a imperative to focus on the use of critical regionalism throughout the world. By the integration of

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    Gothic style is an era of European architecture and art, starting 1140 and lasting until the mid-16th century. It is the epoch between Romanesque and Renaissance and heavily makes use of imagery as well as allegory. In architecture, the Early, High and Late Gothic periods are distinguished. Depending on surroundings and time, these periods have developed differently. Vast cathedrals and churches but also a few domestic buildings provide the strongest representation of Gothic architectural style (Wikipedia

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    personal perception of the world through a contemporary Baroque style in art. The increasing popularity of Baroque nowadays is due to the complex processes that took place in society and the solutions the modern culture has to offer to resolve them. Truly, through the history, the emergence of Baroque elements has always reflected the complexity of human life, followed by technological progress and cultural exchange. Eventually, Baroque, the style characterized by extravagance and drama, has been defined

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    Georgian Design and the Beginnings of America The American Georgian style ruled American design from about 1714 to 1830. The Georgian style was inspired by English and European styles of the time, relied on classical elements, and took inspiration from the Italian Renaissance. Georgian design was located mainly along the eastern seaboard, where “the old styles gradually gave way to the Georgian, and there came for the first time a large degree of uniformity to American architecture” (Wertenbaker

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