Petrina Ponniah
The name Petrina is derived from Peter (feminine), of Greek origin. It means "a rock or foundation."
My hobbies are listening to music, reading and watching movies.
I enjoy learning about new stuff.
Location Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Activity
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I firmly believe that the author of the article was very successful in capturing the attention of his or her audience. The casual and spontaneous language used in it has enabled the writer to form an intimate or personal connection with readers and convey the intended message to them more easily. In this manner, people will be more aware of the importance of...
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Differences between a newspaper article and an academic essay (continuation):
Language:
The news article has been penned using informal language. It contains a chatty or colloquial style and makes use of contractions like "I'd", "It's" as well as "Sainsbury's." The article has also been written in an impersonal way and uses personal pronouns such as "I",...
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Differences between a news article and an academic essay:
Style:
The aim of a newspaper article is to both inform and entertain the audience.
The purpose of an academic essay is to persuade readers not to waste food and practise the methods mentioned to prevent food wastage.
Organisation:
A news article is less structured compared to an academic...
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Good afternoon, everyone! My name is Petrina. I was born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. I joined the course to enhance my research and writing skills. This course is also imperative to help me produce high-quality writing for all kinds of purposes.
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Clearly expressed ideas or information catches the attention of our audience and helps them to concentrate on the main points of the writing. This also shows readers that we have a good understanding of our topic.
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Malaysia is famous for eclectic dishes such as "assam laksa" (sweet and sour fish noodle soup), "curry mee" (yellow curry noodle soup), "murtabak" (spicy omelette pancake cooked with vegetables), "nasi lemak" (rice cooked in coconut milk) as well as "roti canai" (flatbread).
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Thank you all for your hard work and dedication in putting this great course together. My learning experience during these five weeks has been nothing but wonderful. Keep it up!
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Thanks a million for an encouraging review, Shahid! Your constructive comments and positive reinforcement has highly inspired me to continue pursuing my passion for writing.
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Not being able to find enough ideas for my essay can result in an uninspiring piece of writing that fails to convey a message effectively or engage readers.
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I found it most delightful working on the first draft of my essay this week. In fact, it is a good form of practice to help me articulate thoughts more smoothly and overcome writer's block.
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Feedback:
1. most primary schools are beginning to teach English (grammatical)
2. are starting (grammatical)
3. It also has (grammatical)
4. countries (grammatical)
5. they (impersonal style)
6. they (impersonal style)
7. study (grammatical)
8. lives (grammatical)
9. are studying (grammatical)
10. are learning (grammatical)
11....
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Thank you for putting together this feedback sheet, Seb. The information contained inside it is extremely enlightening to me.
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Feedback about Draft 1:
Title: Discuss the reasons why increasing numbers of young children are learning English early in China.
Introduction:
1. Yes.
2. Yes.Paragraph 1:
3. Yes.
4. Yes.Paragraph 2:
5. Yes.
6. Yes.Paragraph 3:
7. Yes.
8. Yes.Conclusion:
9. No.
10. Yes.Suggestions to improve the essay:
Chaohua...
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On the whole, Chaohua's essay is well-structured. Firstly, all of the important parts of an essay like the title, introduction, body and conclusion are present. Secondly, Chaohua has effectively used different forms of evidence to add supporting details and provide proof for her thesis statement.
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Essay plan (continuation):
Paragraph 2:
Paragraph leader: Malaysians are well-known worldwide as awesome, friendly and funny people.
Main body: The hospitality of Malaysians is clearly exemplified by the concept of "open house" that usually happens during celebrations like Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year, Deepavali as well as Christmas. "Open...
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Title of essay: Discuss the reasons why people want to live in Kuala Lumpur.
Introduction:
Background: Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and also its largest city. Its appealing buildings and exotic tourist destinations make this bustling global city a must-see place for everyone. Thousands of tourists flock to visit Kuala Lumpur each...
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Discuss the reasons why people choose to live in Kuala Lumpur.
Amazing choices of food:
All kinds of food are easily accessible in Kuala Lumpur, ranging from cheap vegetarian Indian cuisine, fancy South American dishes to modern European meals.
There are also restaurants that suit any budget and type for breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner or...
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Discuss the reasons why people choose to live in Kuala Lumpur.
Amazing choices of food
Can travel cheaply around Asia while living in Kuala Lumpur
Cost of living is affordable
Everyone speaks English
Healthcare is inexpensive
Kuala Lumpur has cheap and efficient public transport
Malaysians are awesome, friendly and funny people
There...
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Essay title: Discuss the reasons why people choose to live in Kuala Lumpur.
Hidden question: Why do people choose to live in Kuala Lumpur?
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Writing a paragraph about my hometown was extremely insightful to me as I learned how to write a good topic sentence. I also brushed up on skills like brainstorming for ideas and using supporting details.
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Reasons why people live in Kuala Lumpur (continued):
Besides that, there are lots of attractive spots for everybody to visit in the city like Alor Street, Aquaria KLCC, Batu Caves, Central Market and the Petronas Twin Towers. Another popular reason for living in Kuala Lumpur with everyone is the high standards of living at a cost-effective rate. For...
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Reasons why people live in Kuala Lumpur:
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. It is one of the fastest-developing cities in Asia and plays a vital role as the cultural, economic and financial hub of Malaysia. There are a variety of reasons people choose Kuala Lumpur and consider it the best area to start a life in. Skyscrapers are located almost...
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The majority: The majority of the pupils' countries of origin are China, Russia and Brazil.
Not many: Not many students come from Japan.
Most: Most of the pupils originate from China.
Almost all: Almost all the Chinese students study Business.
A few: Arts and Humanities is studied by a few pupils.
Some: South Korea and France are the nations of...
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There is a variety of food to eat in Kuala Lumpur as it is a multicultural area.
There are lots of lovely places to explore in the city such as Alor Street, Batu Caves, Central Market and the Petronas Twin Towers.
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I enjoyed choosing my own essay subject the most this week. It is a really fascinating topic and I cannot wait to start writing it!
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The essay title selected by me is "Discuss the reasons why people prefer to live in Kuala Lumpur." I have grown up and lived in this beautiful city my whole life. It is truly an amazing place that is worthwhile writing about.
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Discuss the reasons why people prefer to live in Kuala Lumpur.
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Conclusion (summary): People prefer to choose Reading as a dwelling place because it has a strategic location, superb transportation system, wide variety of study opportunities, diverse leisure facilities and marvellous work prospects.
Conclusion (future predictions/recommendations/solutions/suggestions): Reading will never cease to be a popular residential...
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The title sums up the reasons for living in Reading.
The introduction (background) provides a brief background about the history and location of the city. It also summarizes some of the factors that influence people to live in the area of Reading like birthplace, starting a new job as well as staying close to their social circle of family and...
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Unlimited food choices:
Malaysia is well-known as a food haven worldwide.
It offers a diverse and exotic mixture of Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisine which reflects the multiculturalism of the country.
Malaysia is famous all over the world for its eclectic dishes like "assam laksa"(sweet and sour fish noodle soup), "curry mee" (yellow curry noodle...
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Five reasons why people prefer to settle in Kuala Lumpur:
Comfortable and modern accommodation facilities
Good transport system
Leisure lifestyle
Low living cost
Unlimited choices of food
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Malaysia is a highly resilient and special country that has come a long way from the past until now. In the olden days, the lives of Malaysians were more restricted and they had less freedom. Malaysia's rich array of natural resources like palm oil, rubber and spices, as well as its strategic location as a trade route between China and India caught the...
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I enjoyed doing the writing exercises the most this week. Practice activities like this are highly imperative in helping me to develop my own voice and improve writing skills on the whole.
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Sentence 4:
Main idea: Traditional Chinese culture has been enriched by the emergence of new traditions.
Supporting evidence:
In times past, couples in love dressed in red clothes and got married at home.
It is a different case these days, in the sense that they have been permitted to wear Western outfits and tie the knot in church.
Sentence...
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Sentence 1:
Main idea: Living conditions were extremely poor after World War 2.
Supporting evidence:
Everybody lived below their means as China was poverty-stricken.
Utilities like electricity and food were unavailable to people.
It was difficult for members of the public to purchase goods from shops as they had no money.
Sentence 2:
Main...
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I firmly believe that research is the most crucial part of the writing process. Research enables us to uncover reliable knowledge, prove the validity of ideas as well as add more flavour to our writing with authentic examples, facts, quotations or statistics.
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Xiao's essay is really interesting to read at this stage as he has written it with more care and thought. Firstly, Xiao has added additional specific details like examples or facts to support his points. Secondly, there are no spelling errors in his essay.
Nevertheless, certain aspects of Xiao's grammar such as articles, punctuation, sentence structure,...
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In my personal opinion, the best way to improve our writing skills is by reading widely. Brush up on the principles of grammar, spelling as well as writing. Practise regularly. Write like it is our job.
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Xiao's ideas about the lifestyle in China in the past and nowadays are effectively organized according to chronological order. The points in the table also clearly indicate the differences between the way of life of the Chinese people then and now.
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In my opinion, Xiao has made a good attempt to include content which is related to the essay topic. His points have also been backed up or organized well using relevant supporting details.
However, Xiao has to pay more attention to his grammar, spelling and vocabulary. Inaccurate language can greatly hamper a reader's understanding of the text.
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Life in Malaysia (then):
Healthy lifestyle
Less development
Less peaceful
Less pollution
Less technologyLife in Malaysia (now):
Unhealthy lifestyle
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Less freedom (in the past):
Malaysia was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, British and Japanese.
The colonialists controlled the economy and infrastructure of the country.
Malaysians were discriminated against by the colonizers.
There were civil wars or race riots.
More freedom (now):
Malaysia has become an independent nation.
It has its...
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I am mainly familiar with the art of essay writing as there are many fond memories of producing lots of challenging yet exciting essays in both school and university.
Personally speaking, an essay is more opinion-based or personal. In comparison, academic writing employs the use of scholarly references to highlight the different sides of a topic and provide...
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Good evening, everyone. Greetings from Kuala Lumpur, the hip-and-happening capital of Malaysia! My main reason for taking this course is to better familiarize myself with the ins and outs of English academic writing.
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I prefer to watch Tamil or Hindi films with English subtitles. This is because I am not fluent in these languages. Subtitles enable me to clearly understand the movie storyline and enjoy myself more.
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Good afternoon, everybody. My name is Petrina. I was born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, the lively capital city of Malaysia. Malaysia is a unique country well-known worldwide for its multiculturalism and multilingualism.
English (my home language) and Malay (my medium of education) are the languages that I have grown up speaking fluently since childhood. By...
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Kinds of film promotion that I come into contact with most often in daily life:
Social media platforms, e.g. Facebook
Film trailers, e.g. Facebook/TV/YouTube
Newspaper, e.g. The Star
Word-of-mouth, e.g. family/friends
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Petrina Ponniah replied to Petrina Ponniah
Electronic press kit. Any relevant information about a brand-new movie can also be publicized in an entertainment blog, newsletter or website. Other alternatives for film promotion are the banner, billboard, magazine, newspaper, packaging of food products, poster, radio, social media, television and word-of-mouth.
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Petrina Ponniah replied to Petrina Ponniah
Yes, Ian. I have noticed a strong link between the film distribution and film genre courses. An important point to also note is considering the particular film genres that they find interesting. This contributes to a memorable cinematic experience and strengthens my bond with them.
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According to the results of the poll, mystery or horror is the most preferred film genre (75%). It can be inferred that people are strongly drawn to mystery or horror movies as they have a natural curiosity about the unknown and greatly desire to know more about it.
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An engrossing press kit is the most powerful element of a film marketing campaign. In order to ensure that a movie sells extremely well, a press kit must contain the following items:
A synopsis of the film
Biographies and images of the people mainly involved in the making of the movie, commonly the director(s), producer(s) and writer(s)
Biographies...
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Before browsing film listings in the cinema or choosing a movie to watch from the comfort of home, I already have an idea of selecting a film which fulfils the entertainment needs of both family and friends. Personally speaking, an enjoyable movie requires eloquent acting, cinematography, direction, production value and scriptwriting to tell either an...
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Science-fiction (also known as sci-fi or sf) means a storytelling technique that deals with futuristic, imaginative or speculative topics like advanced science and technology, extraterrestrial life, parallel universes, space exploration as well as time travel. The sci-fi film genre also highlights the possible consequences of scientific, social and...
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Movie watching is something that I have done at home, in the cinema and on the go with family members, friends or relatives.
Similarities between watching a movie at home vs. the cinema:
We can bond with family or loved ones.
We can consume snacks such as popcorn while watching a film in either of these two types of locations.
We get excitement and...
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Reading the newspaper is the best way to become aware about the release of a new film. After checking out its poster in the newspaper, I watch the movie trailer and read reviews of it on the Internet. Furthermore, getting recommendations from the people who are close to me like family and friends is helpful.
I am highly attracted to catching a film with an...
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I love all kinds of movies irrespective of genre. Watching films help me to boost my imagination and provide great rest and relaxation.
Horror is the genre that attracts me the most. This is because it is meant to scare and shock the audience. Horror genre films create a feeling of anxiety in viewers and deal with dark, out-of-the-ordinary or taboo...
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Petrina Ponniah replied to Hamisi J
@IanWall On the other hand, cost should not always be made an issue as this can have a negative impact on our cinema experience. As long as a film has a good cast, plot and soundtrack, it is an enjoyable and worthwhile experience watching it on the big screen.
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Petrina Ponniah replied to Hamisi J
@IanWall Cost has a powerful influence on the cinema experience these days. Spending money unnecessarily on movie tickets could increase stress levels and negatively affect our mental health, especially if we have worked hard to earn the money.
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The main factor that influences my decision to view a film is its subject matter. If the subject is appealing to me, I will watch it without a moment's hesitation.
I prefer to enjoy movies at home as there is easier access to quality content online or on television. This also saves money and provides me with more comfort and privacy.
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Genre can be defined as a method of categorizing films based on criteria like characters, mood, plot, setting, theme plus tone. Organizing movies according to genre enables people to find a film which they may be interested in viewing. Besides that, genre films evoke certain emotions in the audience that will help them to appreciate or enjoy the movie that...
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As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, cinemas ended up closing and film festivals were either cancelled or postponed. Additionally, the release of movies were delayed or moved to future dates globally. Due to the closure of film theatres, the worldwide cinema box office decreased by billions of dollars, streaming increased in popularity as well as the...
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@IanWall Many book genres match film genres. However, doing a comparison of both enables us to find remarkable similarities or differences between a book and its film adaptation.
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Movie genres in the image:
1. Superhero
2. Horror
3. Musical
4. Crime
5. Feminist
6. Science fiction
7. War
8. Swashbuckler
9. Thriller
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The course is a great way of learning more about the factors that make or break a movie.
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Watching films has always been an exciting hobby and a favourite pastime activity for me. Filmmaking is an interesting means of telling stories and exploring different perspectives about various subjects.
This course is a good opportunity for me to discover the beauty of cinema and explore my creativity to the fullest simultaneously.
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How would you identify them?
Superhero Films:
Dramatic origin stories
Iconic sidekicks
Secret identities
Superpowers
Supervillain adversaries
Urban metropolis settingsThriller Films:
Full of excitement, high stakes, suspense, tension as well as unexpected twists.
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What type of stories might they tell?
Superhero Films:
The hero or heroine faces challenges like personal issues or social anxieties, eventually bravely overcoming them as part of their quest in life.
The superhero or superheroine is willing to risk their safety for other people without expecting anything in return.
Thriller Films:
The plot...
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What would you expect from them?
Superhero Films:
Describes the ways in which a hero or heroine with special powers dedicates their lives to fighting crime and protecting the public, or uses their powers to help make the world a better place.
Blends action, adventure, fantasy or science-fiction elements.
Thriller Films:
Explains the kinds of...
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Petrina Ponniah replied to James L
Welcome to the course, James! I hope that you enjoy your journey here and am looking forward to striking up interesting conversations with you.
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According to the Collins English Dictionary, the term "genre" is defined as a specific type of architecture, film, literature, music, painting, sculpture or theatre that people consider as a class due to the fact that it possesses special characteristics.
Examples of other art forms which use the word "genre":
Architecture genres: Baroque, Gothic, Greek...
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Other criteria that have a strong influence on the classification of films are the acting style of the cast members, movie poster, reviews, scholarly articles and trailer.
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The notion of genre originated from the art of oral and written storytelling that was practised across cultures during ancient times. Most films have borrowed specific components of storytelling from literature and theatre narration. The development or evolution of movie genres has also been inspired by historical, political or societal changes.
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The Nice Carnival (1905): Documentary/Newsreel
Olympics footage (1904): Documentary/Newsreel
Cecil Milton Hepworth (1905): Drama/Silent
Life of an American Fireman (1903): Action/Silent
A Victim of Misfortune (1905): Chase/Comedy/Silent
Dignitaries Arriving at an Event in the UK (1904): Documentary/Newsreel
The Great Train Robbery (1903):...
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The genre of a film can be determined in accordance with the creative vision of its director and screenwriter or scriptwriter which is illustrated through the plotline or script.
There are no definite or fixed rules for a genre. A large majority of movie genres are similarly related to one another. In fact, many films fall into more than one category. For...
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All three groups of films are acceptable to me. Each genre has different attributes that make it distinct from each other. Foreign language is believed to be a separate genre as these movies are made outside the United States of America and feature non-English dialogue. Some genres that I think are missing from this list include apocalypse/disaster,...
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Adventure refers to a genre of films highlighting the conquests or explorations of the characters. The aim of the conquest is to find someone or treasure, but its primary focus is the pursuit of the unknown. These movies are frequently set in breathtaking places and bring to light historical myths. Adventure films like "Indiana Jones", "Jumanji", "Pirates of...
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My favourite genres are horror and thriller. Watching horror and thriller movies like "Night of the Living Dead" and "Resident Evil" gives me a glimpse of how life-threatening events such as a zombie apocalypse may actually happen. This can make me feel more prepared in case such a situation occurs in real life.
Additionally, what attracts me to both the...
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The notion of "genre" means forms of entertainment like books, films, plays or poems which stimulates certain emotions among its audience based on the artistic approach or narrative characteristics.
It is a well-known fact that people will flock to watch movies with a fascinating plot or an intriguing storyline.
Things used by filmmakers to attract or...
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The concept "genre" can be defined as a stylistic or thematic categorization of a movie.
Main film genres are action, adventure, comedy, drama, fantasy, horror, musicals, mystery, romance, science-fiction, sports, thriller and Western.
The idea of genre comprises four elements, namely character, plot, setting as well as story.
Genre= Character +...
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Greetings from the hip-and-happening city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! My name is Petrina. I am passionate about films and also curious to find out more about the diverse forms of movies that are made all over the world. My love for cinema began with the 1994 American animated musical drama film "The Lion King." Best regards, everybody!
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Details about the crime committed against the victim:
Leonard Anderson is a 70-year-old retired army officer living solitarily in the suburbs of Chadborough. He habitually frequented a bowling area located just a stone's throw away from his home.
His body was discovered at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday (11/02/2020). Leonard's death occurred approximately between...
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I look forward to getting to know you better, Natalia.
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@NataliaMiles Thank you for the friendly welcome, Natalia! It is nice to meet you. I am truly blessed to know that you were well-accepted in my country. By the way, where are you from?
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My favourite detective is Sherlock Holmes because of his keen senses and sharp wit.
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Well done, Graham and Zoe! You have done a good job in putting together a great and informative introductory video for us learners. I am really looking forward to learning more from this course now.
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Warm greetings to everybody from the hip-and-happening city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! My name is Petrina. My purpose for taking this course is to uncover the amazing psychological methods used by detectives to solve different crimes. Best wishes, everyone!
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Good evening, my beloved coursemates. Warm greetings to all of you from the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! My name is Petrina. I joined this course due to a deep passion for both music and psychology. Besides that, I am a big fan of Queen's music. All the best!
I love listening to all kinds of songs. Each song is individually unique in its own way...
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The best part about Week 1 was browsing through the Music Moves dictionary. This enabled me to expand my knowledge on music-related vocabulary.
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When listening to the classical and jazz pieces, I did not observe any differences in my musical experience while sitting still or moving to the music. As a whole, I found both types of music enjoyable to listen to as they made me feel calm. When I am in a relaxed state of mind, I can handle anything that comes my way more effectively.
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Good day, everyone. I am Petrina and reside in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. I was personally motivated to take this course to find out the factors affecting my musical choices, as well as study the reasons influencing my movements to music.
I enjoy listening to all types of music. Research has proven that people who listen to more than one genre...
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The quotes that had a major impact on me are the ones said by John Ciardi and T. S. Eliot. Below are the meanings of their quotes:
Ciardi: Poetry is a type of literature which facilitates effective communication through the expression of raw emotions like anger, fear, happiness, hatred or love in poetic form.
Eliot: A memorable poem is produced when we...
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Early Christian anti-Semitism dawned with the belief that the Jews had arranged the killing of Jesus. During the rule of Constantine the Great, the Early Christian Church regarded Judaism as a rival for Christianity owing to a large number of Roman-Christians and pagans becoming converts of it.
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From my standpoint, anti-Jewish emotions in the Greco-Roman world can be viewed both as a unique form of hatred and a sort of xenophobia. The prejudice shown towards the Jews during this time largely stemmed from cultural-based reasons. It started with dominant cultures like the Greek and Roman empires fearing minority cultures such as Jews. In fact, this was...
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The Nazis' plans for world domination were fuelled by Adolf Hitler's deep-seated obsession with the creation of a master or superior race, characteristically Aryan-Germans who had admirable attributes like blond hair, blue eyes, discipline and strength. Hitler put these schemes into motion by accusing non-Aryans like the Jews for causing many of Germany's...
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The central context for the formulation of anti-Jewish perceptions in the Greco-Roman world was the Jews' unusual way of life. For example, the Jewish law forbade Jews from consuming pork and eating together with non-Jews like Greeks. This act greatly angered the Greeks as pork was believed to be one of their most sacred foods. It was also the root cause for...
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The Jews of the countries invaded reacted in different ways to the events brought up in the video. As a result of experiencing mistreatment at the hands of the Nazis, Jewish populations were eventually overcome by severe mental anguish. Consequently, a certain number of Jews gradually became disillusioned with life, and lost their faith or hope. This caused...
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It is exceedingly important to teach pre-war Jewish life before teaching the Holocaust, since this will help pupils to obtain a better understanding of the lifestyle differences of the Jews prior to and during the Holocaust. Before the coming of the Holocaust, Jewish communities in Europe lived peaceful and prosperous lives, considering the fact that they had...
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The primary issue with the idea "anti-Semitism" is that "Semitic", one of its components refers to a language family consisting of not only Hebrew, but also Akkadian, Arabic, Aramaic and Phoenician. This misunderstanding can be overcome by accepting the definition of "anti-Semitism" as brought to light by this course.
