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date: June 12, 2019
author: Rebecca Simmons
title: "SharePoint Symphony: A Musical Journey Through Microsoft SharePoint Server"
album: Tech Tunes Vol. 3
genre: Electronic
label: Digital Waves Records
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Verse 1:
In the world of collaboration,
There's a platform that we know,
Microsoft SharePoint Server,
Helping businesses to grow.

Chorus:
SharePoint, oh SharePoint,
Our data safe and sound,
With your features all around,
We'll never be let down.

Verse 2:
Document libraries for storage,
And workflows to automate,
Team sites and communication,
Keep our projects up-to-date.

(Chorus)

Bridge:
From the year two thousand one,
To twenty-nineteen now we've come,
Through the versions you have grown,
SharePoint Server, you're our own.

Verse 3:
Custom apps and integration,
With Office suite so fine,
Security and permissions,
Protect what's yours and mine.

(Chorus)

Outro:
As we journey through this digital land,
Together hand in hand,
SharePoint Server will guide us right,
Into the future's bright light.

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date: October 15, 2020
author: Dr. Elizabeth Montgomery
title: "Deconstructing Epics: An In-Depth Analysis of Epic Poetry Structure"
journal: Literary Explorations Quarterly
volume: 48
issue: 4
pages: 321-356
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Epic poetry has long been considered an essential component of literary history. These lengthy narrative poems often detail heroic deeds and adventures, typically involving characters of historical or legendary significance. One notable characteristic of epic poetry is its intricate structure, which can provide valuable insights into the work as a whole.

The structure of an epic poem can generally be divided into three main components: the invocation, the narrative, and the epithets. The invocation is typically found at the beginning of the poem and serves as a call to a muse or divine entity for inspiration and guidance in telling the story. For example, in Homer's "Iliad," the poet invokes the Muse to help recount the tale of Achilles' wrath during the Trojan War.

The narrative component of an epic poem is its central focus, detailing the events and actions that make up the story. This can be further divided into smaller sections known as episodes, which often contain their own distinct plotlines and themes. In Virgil's "Aeneid," for instance, the narrative follows Aeneas' journey from Troy to Italy, with various episodes depicting his encounters with different peoples and challenges along the way.

Finally, epithets are descriptive phrases used throughout the poem to characterize individuals, objects, or places. These serve not only to provide vivid imagery but also to emphasize certain aspects of the subject being described. In John Milton's "Paradise Lost," the use of epithets such as "the infernal serpent" for Satan helps to convey the evil nature of this character.

In addition to these primary structural elements, epic poetry often employs other literary devices to enhance the overall impact of the work. Examples include the use of similes and metaphors, repetition for emphasis, and alliteration to create a sense of rhythm and flow. Furthermore, many epics feature a formal, elevated style of language that lends a sense of grandeur and importance to the events being recounted.

Understanding the structure of epic poetry is crucial for appreciating the complexity and artistry of these works. By examining the various components and techniques employed by poets across history, we can gain a deeper understanding of the creative process behind these enduring masterpieces.
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- Summarize the three main components of epic poetry structure.
- Name an example of an epic poem and its author.
- What literary devices are often employed in epic poetry to enhance the overall impact of the work?
Please provide references.
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The three main components of epic poetry structure are the invocation, the narrative, and the epithets. The invocation is a call to a muse or divine entity for inspiration and guidance in telling the story. The narrative is the central focus, detailing the events and actions that make up the story, often divided into smaller sections called episodes. Epithets are descriptive phrases used throughout the poem to characterize individuals, objects, or places.

An example of an epic poem is "Paradise Lost" by John Milton.

Literary devices often employed in epic poetry to enhance the overall impact of the work include similes and metaphors, repetition for emphasis, and alliteration to create a sense of rhythm and flow.

Reference(s):
date: October 15, 2020
author: Dr. Elizabeth Montgomery
title: "Deconstructing Epics: An In-Depth Analysis of Epic Poetry Structure"
journal: Literary Explorations Quarterly
volume: 48
issue: 4
pages: 321-356