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I.A. Richards Figurative Language

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  Blog is given by Barad Sir. किसी का हुक्म है सारी हवाएँ हमेशा चलने से पहले बताएँ  कि उन की सम्त क्या है  किधर जा रही हैं  हवाओं को बताना ये भी होगा  चलेंगी अब तो क्या रफ़्तार होगी  हवाओं को ये इजाज़त नहीं है  कि आँधी की इजाज़त अब नहीं है  हमारी रेत की सब ये फ़सीलें ये काग़ज़ के महल जो बन रहे हैं  हिफ़ाज़त उन की करना है ज़रूरी  और आँधी है पुरानी इन की दुश्मन  ये सभी जनते हैं किसी का हुक्म है दरिया की लहरें  ज़रा ये सर-कशी कम कर लें अपनी हद में ठहरें  उभरना फिर बिखरना और बिखर कर फिर उभरना  ग़लत है ये उन का हंगामा करना  ये सब है सिर्फ़ वहशत की अलामत  बग़ावत की अलामत  बग़ावत तो नहीं बर्दाश्त होगी  ये वहशत तो नहीं बर्दाश्त होगी  अगर लहरों को है दरिया में रहना तो उन को होगा अब चुप-चाप बहना किसी का हुक्म है इस गुलिस्ताँ में बस इक रंग के ही फूल होंगे  कुछ अफ़सर होंगे जो ये तय करेंगे  गुलिस्ताँ किस तरह बनना है कल का  यक़ीनन फूल तो यक-रंगीं होंगे  मगर ये रंग होगा कितना गहरा कितना ह...

Vita and Virginia

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  This blog is given by Prakruti ma'am  1) In the film, the letters between Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf serve not only as a medium of communication but also as a powerful narrative tool that deepens the story. As a method of communication, the letters allow the characters to express their thoughts, emotions, and intellectual connections in ways that verbal dialogue might not convey. The written correspondence provides insight into the historical context of their relationship, reflecting the significance of letter writing as a primary means of sharing ideas and personal experiences in the early 20th century. This form of communication underscores the intimacy and complexity of their bond, revealing both their shared literary passions and their emotional vulnerabilities. Beyond communication, the letters function as a mechanism for character development. Through the exchange of letters, the audience witnesses the evolving dynamics between Vita and Virginia, as well as...

Charlie Chaplin movies

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  This blog is given by Dilip sir 1) Modern Times: Modern Times is a comedy movie from 1936 made by Charlie Chaplin. Chaplin not only acted in the film but also wrote, directed, and produced it. This movie features his famous character, the Little Tramp, for the last time. In the story, the Little Tramp tries to live in a world that is becoming very industrialized, where machines and factories dominate life. The film stars Paulette Goddard, Henry Bergman, Tiny Sandford, and Chester Conklin alongside Chaplin. It combines silent and talking elements, as movies were transitioning from silent films to "talkies" at the time. Modern Times is considered one of the best movies ever made. It has won many awards and is highly respected. In fact, it was one of the first movies chosen by the Library of Congress to be preserved in the National Film Registry. This is because it is important for its cultural, historical, and artistic value. Charlie Chaplin’s film Modern Times serves as a pr...

SR: Exploring the words of the year 2024 | Brain Rot and Manifest

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  Blog is given by Barad Sir, The word of the year: "Brain Rot"   Definition: According to Oxford University Press, "brain rot" is the supposed deterioration of a person's mental or intellectual state, especially due to the overconsumption of online content that is trivial or unchallenging. It can also refer to something that is likely to lead to such deterioration. Why "Brain Rot"? The term brain rot refers to the decline in a person's intellectual or mental capabilities, often attributed to consuming excessive amounts of trivial or unchallenging material, particularly online content. Recently, the term has gained popularity as a way to express concerns about the impact of spending too much time on low-quality social media content. This increase in relevance is reflected in its 230% rise in usage between 2023 and 2024. Interestingly, the phrase brain rot was first used in 1854 by Henry David Thoreau in his book Walden. Thoreau criticized society f...