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How is Sarcasm used Differently in Different Languages?

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Abdulrahman

In many languages, sarcasm conveys emotions and intentions. It is essentially saying something different from what is meant. It is usually used to convey humor,...

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Subtitles and the Complexities of Translation

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Ayesha

I fear I can’t hear without subtitles, and apparently, I’m not alone in this sentiment. We’re all becoming increasingly reliant on subtitles to understand what’...

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Christopher Nolan’s Relationship with Time.

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Yahia

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0634240/ Nolan is one of Hollywood’s most famous directors, with his movies grossing approximately 5 billion dollars at the bo...

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Between The Riverbanks: The meaning of writing and the dichotomy of discovery and creation

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Fares

What does it mean to write? Almost all of us, in one form or another, write on a daily basis. Whether it be for university classes, personal diaries, texting, a...

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The Rise of Roman Urdu

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Tahreem

Knowing Different Languages People are always interested in knowing about the number of languages a certain individual can speak. It is always fascinating and a...

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How Nationalism Shapes Our Perception of Identity

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Abueida

For many people, including myself, nationalism is a big part of our identity. The sense of community among people of the same Palestinian, religious, and cultur...

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The Bridge Between Music and Nostalgia

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Ausaaf

Music, at its essence, is what gives us memories. And the longer a song has existed in our lives, the more memories we have of it. – Stevie Wonder If I had to c...

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The Impact of Music on The Life of An Individual

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Nusaibah

Music is a big part of most, if not all, of our lives. It is something we grew up with, whether it was by falling asleep to our mom’s favorite song in the...

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How Authors Create Credibility, Depth and Meaning in Writing

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Rayyan

I wisely started with a map, and made the story fit J.R.R. Tolkien To put it plainly, worldbuilding is the process of creating, constructing and developing a fi...

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How language structures and forms the way we think.

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Rashed

Quite frankly, there are approximately 7,000 languages, being spoken around the world. Each with its own set of sounds, vocabularies, and structures. But do the...

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