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How did Greeks know their plays were successful?
There is mention in various ancient Greek writers of hand-clapping and noisemaking for the purpose of appreciation in such writers as Xenophon, Plato (The Laws) and Aristophanes (The Frogs) but they are fraught with ambiguity. In some cases the citations could mean that the clapping was to accompany music not to show appreciation. In others it is clear that appreciation is what is meant, but it is not clear whether hand-clapping or some other noise-making, like slapping hands on one's seat, was the standard form of applause. It is only with the Romans that applause becomes a serious issue, frequently and specifically addressed. We know an awful lot about the arcane world of Roman plaudits, but the Greeks remain something of a mystery. The odds are, however, that they expressed their opinion of the plays the way audiences generally do nowadays: with handclapping. (I will leave aside the interesting question of whether facebook-liking and twitter-following is in fact a form of silent applause.)
Why did colonial leaders choose Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence?
Actually, the Declaration of Independence was a joint effort with Jefferson doing most of the writing and many others, including the people you mention, editing. Thomas Jefferson had the time, the talent and the willingness to take on this task. Ben Franklin and John Adams had been getting the country and the continent ready for this bid for independence for years. Both Franklin and Adams spent their own wealth and every effort in France and Holland to get the backing of these important European players. They had worked and negotiated with all of the Continental Congress delegates to try to reach a unanimous vote on independence. They were stretched too thin to take on the Declaration. Adams also knew that Jefferson, who had a fire for independence within him, was too aloof to do much politicking for the break from England. This was a way to use Jefferson's great powers as a rational thinker and his gift of language for the cause. He admitted that he himself (Adams) was too well known as a difficult personality to write the Declaration in a way that would gain the support of all the delegates. Finally, the greatest task was still ahead: the creation of the Constitution and for that Franklin and Adams would need all their strength and diplomacy. Jefferson would play no role at all in constructing that mighty document, although he would go on to write many criticisms and plaudits of the document that was written in his absence.
Why is Cicely Tyson important?
The distinguished actress was the first African American to appear as a regular in a weekly prime-time dramatic series. During the 1963-1964 season, Tyson co-starred with George C. Scott in the CBS drama "East Side/West Side." At a certain stage of her career, Tyson decided not to accept roles that stereotyped or demeaned African Americans. As a result, she embarked on a noteworthy body of work that earned her numerous plaudits and awards. She received a 1972 Academy Award nomination as Best Actress for her performance in the Depression-era film "Sounder." The nomination occurred the same year that Diana Ross was recognized for her portrayal as singer Billie Holliday in "Lady Sings the Blues." It was the first time that two African-American women were nominated in the same acting category. The Oscar went to Liza Minnelli for "Cabaret." Tyson went on to win two 1974 Primetime Emmy Awards for her performance as a 110-year-old former slave in the CBS made-for-television movie "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman." She picked up a third Primetime Emmy for a supporting role in the 1994 television miniseries "Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All." In June 2013, six months before her 89th birthday, Tyson received a Tony Award for her performance in the Horton Foote drama "The Trip to Bountiful." On December 6, 2015, Tyson will be among the performers recognized at the annual Kennedy Center Honors. Also named as honorees: filmmaker George Lucas, actress Rita Moreno, singer-songwriter Carole King, orchestral conductor Seiji Ozawa and the rock band The Eagles. An edited version of the event will be televised by CBS on Tuesday, December 29, 2015.
What is a sentence using the word plaudits?
The actress received plaudits from both critics and audiences for her outstanding performance in the play.
What are synonyms for cheer?
applaud, hail, acclaim, clap, ovation, plaudits, acclamation
Acknowledging the plaudits of her audience the singer gave an encore that included several more songs?
applause
What are some synonyms of the word 'flattery'?
There are a number of different synonyms for the word flattery. Some of those synonyms include adulation, commendation, palaver, plaudits, and snow job.
What synonyms can be used for the word adulation?
Adulation has the meaning of an overenthusiastic praise. Therefore it can be said that the synonyms for adulation are acclaim, applause, cheering, laudation, plaudits and standing ovation.
A sentences for plaudit?
It was apparent that the winning team was enjoying the adulation of the cheering crowd. The word adulation is a noun.
What are some eight letter words with 4th letter U and 5th letter D and 7th letter T?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 6 words with the pattern ---UD-T-. That is, eight letter words with 4th letter U and 5th letter D and 7th letter T. In alphabetical order, they are: acaudate denudate ecaudate incudate plaudite plaudits
How can too much color hurt a spreadsheet?
The most important thing is that your formulas are correct and everything works. Colours are just used to highlight things and emphasise certain elements, like headings and totals. So they do not need to be used much. It is not a piece of art and Excel is not a graphics package. Too many colours can make it look gaudy. It can be very distracting. There is no use in having a very colourful workbook, if your formulas don't work. You will not get any plaudits for it. So you need to concentrate on getting your figures correct so that people that are using it can rely on the figures. That is what Excel is for.
How many UK sitcoms have 100 episodes?
Very few is the answer. I am proud to be co-creator and writer of one of them - an ITV kids' sitcom called MIKE & ANGELO, which achieved an astounding 123 episodes. Rival TV executives always hated the show, but luckily the audience loved it for being breezy and cheesy with just a dash of intelligence. As a result, between 1987 and 2000 MIKE & ANGELO was seldom off the air with a regualr audiencs over over 5 million - unimaginable figures now. MIKE & ANGELO was eventually replaced by a sitcom with a near-identical premise called MY PARENTS ARE ALIENS, which had higher production values and many more writers involved, but which for all its plaudits failed to make it to the magical 100. (Grant Cathro, writer)
Who is josh dugdale?
Joshua Dugdale was born in Birmingham in 1974. He studied economics at Manchester University attaining a 2:1. Following Manchester, he quickly established a career in documentaries, travelling across the world, making films on drug barons, gangsters, police forces and revolutionaries. His 2002 film for the BBC, 'LAPD Blues' won some of the highest ratings of that year for any documentary. Following 'LAPD Blues', he made a three year biopic of the Dalai Lama which has won plaudits around the world for his gentle portrayal of the Tibetan spiritual leader. Some critics believe that it is one of the rare films that has the potential of making real change within China's Tibet policy, whilst others have criticised it for not having enough mainstream appeal to be a commercial success.
How did Greeks know their plays were successful?
There is mention in various ancient Greek writers of hand-clapping and noisemaking for the purpose of appreciation in such writers as Xenophon, Plato (The Laws) and Aristophanes (The Frogs) but they are fraught with ambiguity. In some cases the citations could mean that the clapping was to accompany music not to show appreciation. In others it is clear that appreciation is what is meant, but it is not clear whether hand-clapping or some other noise-making, like slapping hands on one's seat, was the standard form of applause. It is only with the Romans that applause becomes a serious issue, frequently and specifically addressed. We know an awful lot about the arcane world of Roman plaudits, but the Greeks remain something of a mystery. The odds are, however, that they expressed their opinion of the plays the way audiences generally do nowadays: with handclapping. (I will leave aside the interesting question of whether facebook-liking and twitter-following is in fact a form of silent applause.)
What is the piano music during the fishmarket scene in the 1960 film Plein Soleil called?
I scour the web every few years and I don't know who plays this music. It sounds like it could be a traditional Neapolitan song but played by four hands? Two of the hands mibbes can't play piano so well but the effect in the movie is bitchin. Glad to know I'm not alone in my love for it, best bit of music in the film. ADD IT TO THE OST! I wish its composer or the player(s) would step up and take the plaudits here. And while we're at it what about the Saraghina Rumba in 8 1/2, conspicuously missing from OST? Bumlander! And why is Chinatown OST not available to buy? PissBlisters! I even got in touch with Paramount who gave me the body-swerve. And why isn't anyone lamenting this in CAPITAL LETTERS on the web? Just me... LAMENTING THIS LAMENTING THIS LAMENTING THIS LAMENTING THIS Fred Crumbogie x
