Archive for the ‘conventions’ Category

What are the Conventions of a short story?

Monday, August 15th, 2011

What are the conventions of a short story? In general, what is it? And what are the conventions of a short story found in Rip Van Winkle? I've had a quiz asking me to explain this, and I didn't know what it was, and ended up with 4/10, as I thought ...

Why are some anime conventions protested against?

Friday, August 12th, 2011

I've seen videos and read stories about some anime conventions in states such as California and Texas being protested against by various religious groups. I have no idea why, but I really would like to know. These are the same idiots that protest the Harry Potter books and films because they claim it ...

Are there any good gaming conventions in the Dallas area?

Sunday, August 7th, 2011

Magfest, PaxEast, E3,Comic-Con, and many others always seem to take place anywhere besides where I live. I don't have the money to book a flight just for a convention, and I don't have the patience to drive for several days. Are there any good Dallas conventions for gamers? There is AnimeFest ...

Can someone tell me the codes and conventions of comic books?

Thursday, August 4th, 2011

I need to know for an assignment.. PS Its a media studies term. Im not looking for comic book conventions. I'm not certain I really understand the question. Conventions are things that you are assured of seeing in a comic book. To wit, some poor schmuck may have a bizarre incident that gives ...

What are the scientific tours or technical conventions between 9th and 16th of july.?

Sunday, July 31st, 2011

What are the scientific tours or technical conventions that are worthy to see between 9th of july and 16th of july in northern california or nearby states? Like DefCon, Hamfests, some kind of tour to some facility, etc. Thanks! The tech, intel museum( free), computer history museum( free) California Academy of Science Stanford ...

Are there any good anime conventions close to or in Virginia?

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

My best friend and I want to go to an anime convention, but this is our first, so we're kind of unsure which ones are good. Please give us details on the convention too, like what you can do there and etc. Also, if there are any really good anime ...

What are narrative conventions and techniques of writing?

Saturday, July 23rd, 2011

I have to write an essay about a novel and I need to be able to identify the narrative conventions and techniques of writing used. I'm not completely sure what these are. Specific writing techniques and how they are used would be helpful. conventions are things that all narratives have- e.g. complication/resolution, ...

What are the requirements to be covered under the Geneva Conventions?

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

I recently read an article for my paper I'm doing on Abu Ghraib and it claims that the Iraqi detainees weren't covered under the conventions. I'm just wondering what the criteria is to be technically covered. thanks. From the top,, an enemy combatant must wear a distinctive uniform. No ...

How are some film conventions relative to documentaries?

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

I am studying different conventions that are seen in documentaries and I am having trouble in pin pointing how music and the use of montage can be seen as specific to the genre of documentaries? Any help would be very appreciated! That instrumental song has been composed for a document which is ...

what are the retail conventions called that happen in chicago?

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

Like merchandise or retailers, people from china come over to the conventions. They own factories they custom clothes, wristbands, and all the other stuff. Usually they're referred to as trade shows.