The use of imagery is a popular technique in short fiction. A related or repeated set of images or symbols can often be used to represent major ideas in the literary work. Using a piece of short fiction, analyze the set of objects and symbols in the text which reveal the theme of the work. What is the connection between the images and/or objects? How does the author use them to stand in place of abstract ideas or concepts?
Monologues are important because they give interest and depth to a piece, cut down on narration, and allow the writer to express what he or she wants.
<span>The early city settlement at Akrotiri is an example of an early city that was destroyed by C. a volcanic eruption. The Thera volcano erupted and completely eradicated this settlement located on Santorini, an island in Greece. This happened in 1627 BC, after which it became an important excavation site for archeologists in 1967 due to its rich history.</span>
She gives us examples from literature and her childhood. She fondly remembers the summers of her childhood, full of "looking into the middle distance" and "staring at the tedious blue sky." Then she describes how different summer is for kids these days, making the claim that "our children are as over scheduled as we are, and that is saying something." Quindlen later supports her opinion that kids these days have less downtime than kids in the past by referring to a study from the University of Michigan, which says that "in the last 20 years American kids have lost about four unstructured hours a week." Quindlen goes on to claim that the over scheduling of kids is the result of the over scheduling of parents. Again, she supports her claim by citing the story of presidential aide Karen Hughes, who reporters celebrated for her practice of eating one meal a week with her son. By using evidence and supporting her claims, Quindlen effectively argues that kids these days are losing valuable downtime and carefree summers as a result of the busy lives of their parents.
<span>A)They imply the presence of something valued.
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