National level workshop

National level workshop was held in our college on Dec 28, 2017.
    The titles are
      Cup of Tea, Cup of Teach
      Teaching is Reaching
    In the morning session, Dr. P. Srinivasan took class on the topic ''Teaching is Reaching''. It is good. His class related to psychology. He gave some activities.
    In the afternoon session Dr. K. Thiyagu Suriya took class on the topic ''Cup of Tea, Cup of Teach''. His class is very interesting. Everybody enjoyed a lot. He played many short films related to the topic. He also gave many activities everyone enjoyed it.

Puns

Puns Definition:
Puns are a very popular literary device wherein a word is used in a manner to suggest two or more possible meanings. This is generally done to the effect of creating humor or irony or wryness. Puns can also refer to words that suggest meanings of similar-sounding words. The trick is to make the reader have an “ah!” moment and discover 2 or more meanings.
Example: Santa’s helpers are known as subordinate Clauses.

Prologue

Today I learnt about Prologue
Prologue Definition:
A prologue can be understood to be a sort of introduction to a story that usually sets the tone for the story and acts as a bit of a backgrounder or a “sneak peek” into the story. Prologues are typically a narrative ‘spoken’ by one of the characters and not from the part of the author.
Example:
1. "The origin of this story is..."
2. “It all began one day when…”

Protagonist

Today I learnt about Protagonist.
Protagonist Definition:
    Protagonist is the main character in a story, novel or play about whom the whole story revolves .
   For example In Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations Pip is the protagonist.

Polysyndeton

Polysyndeton : In literature, the literary device ‘polysyndeton’ refers to the process of using conjunctions or connecting words frequently in a sentence, placed very close to one another, as opposed to the usual norm of using them sparsely, only where they are technically needed. The use of polysyndetons is primarily for adding dramatic effect as they have a strong rhetorical presence.

Point of View

Point of View:
      In literature, the ‘point of view’ is a literary device that depicts the manner in which a story is narrated/ depicted and who it is that tells the story. Simply put, the point of view determines the angle and perception of the story unfolding, and thus influences the tone in which the story takes place. The point of view is instrumental in manipulating the reader’s understanding of the narrative. In a way, the point of view can allow or withhold the reader access into the greater reaches of the story. Two of the most common point of view techniques are the first person, wherein the story is told by the narrator from his/ her standpoint and the third person wherein the narrator does not figure in the events of the story and tells the story by referring to all characters and places in the third person with third person pronouns and proper nouns.

Plot

Plot Definition: The plot usually refers to the sequence of events and happenings that make up a story. There is usually a pattern, unintended or intentional, that threads the plot together. The plot basically refers to the main outcome and order of the story. There is another kind of plot in literature as well; it refers to the conflict or clash occurring as a part of the story. The conflict usually follows 3 regular formats: a) characters in conflict with one another b) characters in conflict with their surroundings and c) characters in conflict with themselves. Example: Many date movies follow a similar simple plot. Boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy wins girl back in the end.

Personification

Personification Definition:
    Personification is one of the most commonly used and recognized literary devices. It refers to the practice of attaching human traits and characteristics with inanimate objects, phenomena and animals.
Example:
“The raging winds”
“The wise owl”
“The warm and comforting fire”

Periphrasis

Periphrasis:

    The term ‘periphrasis’ refers to the use of excessive language and surplus words to convey a meaning that could otherwise be conveyed with fewer words and in more direct a manner. The use of this literary device can be to embellish a sentence, to create a grander effect, to beat around the bush and to draw attention away from the crux of the message being conveyed.

Periodic Structure

Periodic Structure:

     In literature, the concept of a periodic structure refers to a particular placement of sentence elements such as the main clause of the sentence and/or its predicate are purposely held off and placed at the end instead of at the beginning or their conventional positions. In such placements, the crux of the sentence’s meaning does not become clear to the reader until they reach the last part. While undeniably confusing at first, a periodic structure lends a flair of drama and romanticism to a sentence and is greatly used in poetry.

Pathetic Fallacy

Pathetic Fallacy Definition: Pathetic fallacy is a type of literary device whereby the author ascribes the human feelings of one or more of his/her characters to non-human objects or nature or phenomena. It is a type of personification, and is known to occur more by accident and less on purpose. Example: The softly whistling teapot informed him it was time for breakfast.

Paradox

Paradox Definition: A paradox in literature refers to the use of concepts/ ideas that are contradictory to one another, yet, when placed together they hold significant value on several levels. The uniqueness of paradoxes lies in the fact that a deeper level of meaning and significance is not revealed at first glace, but when it does crystallize, it provides astonishing insight. Example: High walls make not a palace; full coffers make not a king.

One Act Play

One act play Definition: A play in one act, presenting a simple incident involving two or three characters and running for fifty to forty minutes. For example; John Millington Sing’s Riders to the sea is a one act play.

Oxymoron

Oxymoron Definition: Oxymoron is a significant literary device as it allows the author to use contradictory, contrasting concepts placed together in a manner that actually ends up making sense in a strange, and slightly complex manner. An oxymoron is an interesting literary device because it helps to perceive a deeper level of truth and explore different layers of semantics while writing. Example: Sometimes we cherish things of little value. He possessed a cold fire in his eyes.

Nemesis

Nemesis Definition:
  
      In literature, the use of a nemesis refers to a situation of poetic justice wherein the positive characters are rewarded and the negative characters are penalized. The word also sometimes refers to the character or medium by which this justice is brought about as Nemesis was the patron goddess of vengeance according to classical mythology.
Example: In the popular book series Harry Potter, the protagonist Harry Potter is the nemesis of the evil Lord Voldemort.

Relationships

Names of the Family Relations and Translation in Tamil Here are the names of the relations in a family and their translations in tamil Father - அப்பா Mother - அம்மா Grandfather - தாத்தா Grandmother - பாட்டி Great Grandfather - கொள்ளுத் தாத்தா Great Grandmother - கொள்ளுப் பாட்டி Spouse - கணவன் அல்லது மனைவி Siblings - அண்ணன் , தம்பி , அக்கா , தங்கை Brother - சகோதரன் Elder brother - அண்ணன் Younger brother - தம்பி Sister - சகோதரி Elder sister - அக்கா Younger sister - தங்கை Elder brother's wife - அண்ணி Maternal Uncle - மாமா (தாய் மாமா ) Paternal Uncle - பெரியப்பா , சித்தப்பா Aunty - அத்தை , சித்தி , மாமி , பெரியம்மா Husband - கணவர் Wife - மனைவி Mother -in-law - மாமியார் Father-in-law - மாமனார் Brother-in-law - மைத்துனர் (கணவரின் or மனைவியின் - அண்ணன் , தம்பி ) Sister -in-law - நாத்தனார் or மைத்துனி (கணவரின் or மனைவியின் -அக்கா , தங்கை ) Co-sister - ஓரகத்தி -ஓர்ப்படி (கணவரின் சகோதரரின் மனைவி ) Co-Brother - சகலை (மனைவியின் சகோதரியின் கணவர் ) Son-in-law - மருமகன் Daughter - in-law - மருமகள் Son - மகன் Daughter - மகள் Grand son - பேரன் Grand daughter - பேத்தி Great Grand son - கொள்ளுப் பேரன் Great Grand daughter - கொள்ளுப் பேத்தி சம்பந்தி - மகன் அல்லது மகளின் மாமியார் , மாமனார் Nephew - அண்ணன் , தம்பி , அக்காள் , தங்கை - இவர்களின் மகன் Niece - அண்ணன் , தம்பி , அக்காள் , தங்கை - இவர்களின் மகள் Cousin - அத்தை , மாமா - இவர்களின் மகன் , மகள் Cousin Brother - பெரியப்பா , சித்தப்பா மகன் (அம்மா , அப்பா இரண்டு பக்கமும் ) Cousin Sister - பெரியப்பா , சித்தப்பா மகள் (அம்மா , அப்பா இரண்டு பக்கமும் ) Step father , Step Mother, Step son, Step daughter - இரண்டாம் திருமணத்தின் மூலம் வந்த உறவுகள்

Metaphysical Poetry

Metaphysical Poetry Definition: Metaphysical means beyond physical or something abstract. A metaphysical poem is a poem that consists of abrupt beginning, abstract theme, and use of conceits, bending of passion and arguments and colloquialism. The major theme of this poetry is love, death and religious faith which are all conceptual truths.

Melodrama

Melodrama Definition: "Melos" is Greek for song, and the term "melodrama" was originally applied to all musical plays, including opera. In early nineteenth- century London, many plays were produced with a musical accompaniment that (as in modern motion pictures) served simply to fortify the emotional tone of the various scenes; the procedure was developed in part to circumvent the Licensing Act, which allowed "legitimate" plays only as a monopoly of the Drury Lane and Covent Garden theaters, but permitted musical entertain­ ments elsewhere. The term "melodrama" is now often applied to some of the typical plays, especially during the Victorian Period, that were written to be produced to musical accompaniment.

Myth

Myth Definition: In classical Greek, "mythos" signified any story or plot, whether true or invented. In its central modern significance, however, a myth is one story in a mythology a system of hereditary stories of ancient origin which were once believed to be true by a particular cultural group, and which served to explain (in terms of the intentions and actions of deities and other supernatural beings) why the world is as it is and things happen as they do, to provide a rationale for social customs and observances, and to establish the sanctions for the rules by which people conduct their lives.

Motif

Motif Definition: The literary device ‘motif’ is any element, subject, idea or concept that is constantly present through the entire body of literature. Using a motif refers to the repetition of a specific theme dominating the literary work. Motifs are very noticeable and play a significant role in defining the nature of the story, the course of events and the very fabric of the literary piece. Example: In all the famed fairytales, the motif of a ‘handsome prince’ falling in love with a ‘damsel in distress’ and the two being bothered by a wicked step-mother/ evil witch/ beast and finally conquering all and living ‘happily ever after’ is a common motif. Another common motif is the simple, pretty peasant girl or girl from a modest background in fairytales discovering that she is actually a royal or noble by the end of the tale.

Mood

Mood Definition:

    The literary device ‘mood’ refers to a definitive stance the author adopts in shaping a specific emotional perspective towards the subject of the literary work. It refers to the mental and emotional disposition of the author towards the subject, which in turn lends a particular character or atmosphere to the work. The final tone achieved thus is instrumental in evoking specific, appropriate responses from the reader.

Example: 
  In Erich Segal’s Love Story, the relationship of the two protagonists is handled with such beauty, delicateness and sensitivity that the reader is compelled to feel the trials and tribulations of the characters.

Metonymy

Metonymy Definition:

   Metonymy in literature refers to the practice of not using the formal word for an object/subject and instead referring to it by using another word that is intricately linked to the formal name/word. It is the practice of substituting the main word with a word that is closely linked to it.

Example:
When we use the name “Washington D.C” we are talking about the U.S’ political hot seat by referring to the political capital of the United States because all the significant political institutions such as the White House, Supreme Court, the U.S. Capitol and many more are located her. The phrase “Washington D.C.” is metonymy for the government of the U.S. in this case.

Metaphor

Metaphor Definition:
 
    Metaphors are one of the most extensively used literary devices. A metaphor refers to a meaning or identity ascribed to one subject by way of another. In a metaphor, one subject is implied to be another so as to draw a comparison between their similarities and shared traits. The first subject, which/who is the focus of the sentences is usually compared to the second subject, which is used to convey/carry a degree of meaning that is used to characterize the first. The purpose of using a metaphor is to take an identity or concept that we understand clearly (second subject) and use it to better understand the lesser-knownelement (the first subject).

Example:
“Henry was a lion on the battlefield”. This sentence suggests that Henry fought so valiantly and bravely that he embodied all the personality traits we attribute to the ferocious animal. This sentence implies immediately that Henry was courageous and fearless, much like the King of the Jungle.