This question is about the essays “The Value of Teaching History Through Fiction” and “The Dangers of Fictionalizing History”
Answer and Explanation:
Both essays address the use of the book "The boy in the striped pajamas" by teachers who wish to discuss the holocaust in the classroom.
The author of “The Value of Teaching History Through Fiction” states that this is a beneficial action, as the book is a science fiction, capable of arousing young people's interest in topics that do not attract them such as the holocaust. In addition, the author states that this attitude stimulates students' reading and can stimulate their curiosity, leading them to research more about the subject and increase the degree of understanding of this historic moment, raising discussions about what happened.
The author of "The Dangers of Fictionalizing History", on the other hand, claims that this is a dangerous action, since "The boy in the striped pajamas" is a fable created by an author, who does not need to be committed to the veracity of the historical facts, presenting a history full of bias, which presents only one dimension and influences students to believe in only one idea about the holocaust.
Although the two authors present specific arguments about their positions, I believe that the author of “The Value of Teaching History Through Fiction" was more coexistent. In fact, the use of science fiction in history classes stimulates students' interest and in subjects like the Holocaust, there should be no different views on this event, with "The boy in the striped pajamas" showing the only view that can be defended, that the holocaust was a cruel and bloody event that caused pain and suffering to many people.
The rhythm, the rhyme, the meter and the cadence of the words used dictates the sound of the poem.
Explanation:
The rhythm of the words used depends on the stress of the syllables that are employed in the poem and give them their sound.
The cadence is similar and often relates to the theme of the poem in that a brooding poem will have harsher sounding words while a child's poem will roll off the tongue.
Rhyme is the use of similar sounding words at the end of the sentence.
Meter is the combination of number of stressed and unstressed syllables used in a poem in every line giving it its length and the structure.
Answer:
Rumors and reality
Explanation:
The fact that Daisy insists on believing the rumors of Nick's engagement despite his denial suggests a conflict between rumors and reality. This is an important theme in <em>The Great Gatsby</em>, as the author emphasizes the fact that this time period, and this place, was extremely focused on appearance. People valued appearances more than reality. Rumors, gossip and reputations were more valuable than facts. Moreover, people like Daisy, who are more involved in that world, would be more likely to believe them than someone like Nick, who is more of an outsider.
