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March 20, 1852 is that date “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was published. What is the book about, who wrote it, and why is it so important?
An idiom is a group of words that have a meaning which is different from that of the words themselves. Here are 5 examples of common idioms. What does each one mean, and how did it originate?
Straight from the horse’s mouth
Let the cat out of the bag
Bite the bullet
Get one’s goat
Skeleton in the closet
The Beatles are arguably the best and most famous rock band of all time. They broke up on April 10, 1970. Why?
April 16, 1889 is the birthday of Charlie Chaplin. Who was he, and why is he so famous?
There are many different literary techniques that writers use to get their point across. Six of the most common are listed below. Give the definition and an example of each.
Parody
Parable
Proverb
Myth
Satire
Allegory
September 7, 1936 is the birthday of Buddy Holly, one of the first stars of rock ‘n roll. What was his contribution to the history of American music and why is it important?
September 17th is designated as Constitution Day, in celebration of the signing of the US Constitution in 1787. In your opinion, what is the most important provision of the Constitution and why do you think so?
September 24, 1789, is the date that the US Supreme Court was established. What types of cases are heard in the Supreme Court, how many justices make up the court, and how long do they serve?
The Broadway musical “West Side Story” opened on September 26, 1957. What is this musical about, what other literary work is it based on, and why is important in the history of American musical theatre?
The automobile assembly line was introduced on October 7, 1913. Who developed this manufacturing technique, and what effect did it have on both the way cars were made and on manufacturing in general?
October 14, 1962 is considered the date of the beginning of the Cuban Missile Crisis. What caused the situation that led to this crisis and how was it resolved?
On October 30, 1938, a radio broadcast of "The War of the Worlds" made headlines throughout the US. Who was responsible for this broadcast, what was significant about it, and how did people who listened to it react?
There are many idioms in the English language that we use to express ideas without stating the ideas. Here are 5 such idioms. For this assignment, you are to (1) state what the idiom means and (2) tell where the idiom originated.
1. The Real McCoy
2. Tilting at windmills
3. A Real Benedict Arnold
4. Off in Never-Never Land
5. Stick in the mud
November 10, 1969 is the date Sesame Street first aired on television. What was the stated purpose for creating the show, and what made it different from all other children's television shows?
There are many literary devices that are used by writers to make a point without actually stating it. Here are 5 literary devices that are commonly used. For each one you are to give the definition of the device and an example from either literature, television, or movies.
November 30, 1835 was the birthday of Mark Twain, one of America's most well known and read authors. What was his real name, how did he happen to become a writer, what are some of his most famous works, and why does he stand out from other American authors?
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