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  • What are structural devices?
    Shape the structure of the text
  • How does examining scene structure contribute to understanding a play?
    It shows how scenes unfold and affect the plot
  • What role does imagery or symbolism play in writing?
    It adds depth to descriptions
  • What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?
    To transform ordinary phrases into powerful statements
  • Why is it important to understand literary devices when studying Shakespeare?
    It helps analyze and appreciate his rich language
  • What is a soliloquy?
    A character speaking their thoughts alone
  • What does the metaphor "Juliet is the sun" highlight about Juliet?
    Her brilliance and warmth
  • What is foreshadowing?
    Hints at future events
  • What are literary devices?
    Tools writers use to enhance language
  • What are some dramatic techniques used in Shakespeare's plays?
    Soliloquies, asides, stage devices
  • What does analyzing Shakespeare's language and structure reveal?
    His artistic choices
  • What is a metaphor?
    Compares two unrelated things without "like" or "as"
  • What is a simile?
    Compares two things using "like" or "as"
  • In the balcony scene of Romeo and Juliet, what does the metaphor "Juliet is the sun" emphasize?
    Romeo's adoration for Juliet
  • What are the categories of literary devices?
    1. Figurative Language
    2. Structural Devices
  • How does the metaphor "Juliet is the sun" affect the scene in Romeo and Juliet?
    It adds beauty and emotional depth
  • How does the metaphor in Romeo and Juliet strengthen the essay's point?
    It illustrates love's intensity
  • What literary devices should be identified when analyzing Shakespeare's works?
    Metaphors, similes, imagery
  • What is personification?
    Gives human qualities to non-living things
  • Why is analyzing dialogue and speech important in Shakespeare's plays?
    It reveals characters' personalities
  • What can natural hazards threaten?
    Life, property, or ecosystems
  • How many main types of natural hazards are there?
    Six main types
  • What are climatological hazards associated with?
    Long-term weather patterns
  • What is a tornado?
    Rapidly rotating columns of air
  • Why are natural hazard categories important?
    They help understand specific risks to communities
  • What defines a drought?
    Periods of severe water shortage
  • How do early warning systems help during disasters?
    They allow people to prepare and evacuate
  • What is the name of the category that includes earthquakes and volcanic activity?
    Geophysical
  • What is a volcanic hazard?
    Volcanoes releasing lava, ash, and gases
  • What is a natural disaster?
    An occurrence causing significant damage
  • What are the key components of risk reduction strategies for natural hazards?
    • Identifying vulnerable areas
    • Applying protective measures
    • Implementing building codes for earthquake-prone zones
  • What are natural hazards?
    Natural hazards are extreme natural events.
  • What is the purpose of early warning systems for natural hazards?
    To provide timely alerts for preparation
  • What are the categories of natural hazards?
    1. Geophysical
    2. Hydrological
    3. Meteorological
    4. Climatological
    5. Biological
    6. Extra-terrestrial
  • What are the key differences between natural hazards and natural disasters?
    • Natural Hazard:
    • Definition: Process that can cause harm
    • Status: Potential threat
    • Impact: May or may not cause harm
    • Natural Disaster:
    • Definition: Occurrence causing significant damage
    • Status: Real event
    • Impact: Always causes significant damage
  • What characterizes hurricanes?
    Intense storms with high winds and rain
  • What is a landslide?
    Movement of soil and rock down slopes
  • How does understanding natural hazards affect life and property?
    It significantly reduces their devastating effects
  • What are hydrological hazards related to?
    Water-related events
  • What is a natural hazard?
    A natural process that can cause harm