Japanese popular culture includes Japanese cinema, cuisine, television programs, anime, manga, video games, music, and doujinshi, all of which retain older artistic and literary traditions; many of their themes and styles of presentation can be traced to traditional art forms. Contemporary forms of popular culture, much like the traditional forms, are not only forms of entertainment but also factors that distinguish contemporary Japan from the rest of the modern world. There is a large industry of music, films, and the products of a huge comic book industry, among other forms of entertainment. Game centers, bowling alleys, and karaoke parlors are well-known hangout places for teens while older people may play shogi or go in specialized parlors. Since the end of the US occupation of Japan in 1952, Japanese popular culture has been deeply influenced by American media. However, rather than being dominated by American products, Japan localised these influences by appropriating and absorbing foreign influences into local media industries. Today, Japanese popular culture stands as one of the most prominent popular cultures around the world.
In as early as 1920, a discussion revolving around the use of culture and media communication was being used as a strategy to enhance the international understanding of Japan's perspective was set in place. The discussion began when Japan aspired to become an imperial and colonial power, one that was equivalent to their Euro-American counterparts. This idea was interrupted once Japan was defeated in World War II. With the economic struggles Japan faced after the war, the question about using culture and media communication was once again brought up. In order for Japan to reinvent themselves and allow others to see their true colors, Japan focused on projecting a selected national image by exporting appealing cultural products including, animation, television programs, popular music, films, and fashion. The public diplomacy wanted to allow other countries to understand their position on various issues by acting directly on the people of foreign countries. With the popularity of television emerging in Asian countries, they produced a show that was supposed to demonstrate the actual lives of Japanese people.
Before the popular television show Oshin aired in Asian countries, Japanese people were perceived as 'culturally odorless.' With this new TV drama, a sense of commonality began to form between Japan and other Asian nations. This show was a testimony to the capability media culture can have on enhancing the international understanding of negative historical memories of Japanese colonialism and the hostility regarding the country's economic exploitation of the region. The entertainment industry was vital to Japan's postwar reconstruction. The desire to create fantasies was present but, the economy drove the entertainment industry. Technology was the heart of Japan's rebuilding since, they believed it was the only reason they lost the war. Pop culture began to dominate the entertainment industry. For example, Japan used the resources they had in order to make toy cars that ultimately helped them rebuild the economy. After Japan was banned from using metal to make toys, they used old cans instead. In doing so, they were able to produce toys in exchange for food for the school children. The toy industry is just one of the industries that ultimately influenced pop culture during this era. Prior to World War II Japanese cinema produced films that supported the war efforts and encouraged Japanese citizens to fight for their country. The movie industry produced inspirational patriotic tales that portrayed Japanese militia as victors, heroes, and people who sacrificed themselves for a greater cause. However, the first cinematic blockbuster of the postwar era was Gojira which, did not share the same support as other films. For Japan, this film represented a return to popular entertainment that catered to the move towards technology. Gojira showed the destruction of Tokyo and the atomic bomb that victimized Japan during the war in order to gain opposition towards the war. Japanese cinema was dominated by militaristic storytelling and was controlled by the policies and agendas of Japan's totalitarian state. Films during the postwar era were used to foster new idols and icons in order for Japanese people to begin to reimagine themselves. Japanese cinemas produced films that demonstrated why they should be against the war and all the destruction and casualties that came along with it. As time went on the film industry progressed from targeting adult audiences to targeting children.
See main article: Cool Japan. Cool Japan (クールジャパン Kūru Japan) refers to the rise of Japan's soft power and prevalence internationally as a cultural influence. These cultural elements project a message that markets and packages Japan as a nation of commerce and "pop culture diplomacy" as opposed to a militarily focused and driven country. Japan's actions during World War II made it necessary for the nation to rebuild their national image; moving away from a national image of military dominance and into an image of cultural diplomacy. Initiated by the Japanese government, the creation of the "soft power" image emerged, and Japan began to sell its pop culture as its new non-military image in order to promote its own culture and reestablish a healthy and peaceful diplomacy with other nations.
Otaku (Japanese: おたく/ オタク) is a person who has strong interests or an obsession with Japanese pop subculture products and aesthetics. Otaku culture is mainly looked down on within Japan, as most of them are known as people who do not contribute to society. Most of the justification behind this dislike of Otaku is heavily associated with Tsutomu Miyazaki, who was believed to have been an Otaku and had committed mass murders in the late 80s.
See main article: Kawaii. The Japanese adjective kawaii can be translated as "cute" or "adorable" and is the drive behind one of Japan's most popular aesthetic cultures. Kawaii culture has its ties to another culture called shōjo, a girl power type movement that has been commodified to sell the image of young girls alongside pop culture and the goods they might be interested in. Shōjo can be seen as Japan's version of "the girl next door" with the cute and innocent aspects of kawaii. It has been associated with fancy goods (frilly and feminine type goods marketed toward young females), character goods (Sanrio, San-X, Studio Ghibli, anime/manga merchandise, etc. marketed to both males and females), entire fashion movements, and idols. As long as a product or person has "cute" elements, it can be seen as kawaii. In 2008, Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs moved away from just using traditional cultural aspects to promote their country and started using things like anime and Kawaii Ambassadors as well. The purpose of the Kawaii Ambassadors is to spread Japanese pop culture through their cute personas, using mostly fashion and music. This can also happen at the local level as seen by the mayor of Shibuya designating Kyary Pamyu Pamyu as the "Kawaii Ambassador of Harajuku", famously known as a hub of Japanese fashion, clothing stores, and youth culture.
Kawaii in Japan has been a growing trend for many Japanese markets; they have been used in a range of spaces ranging from schools all the way to large enterprises. The use of cute, childish figures representing certain groups allows for those potentially frightened by them to have these playful mascots that represent them to create a sense of humanity between them. An example would be the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department mascot known as Pipo-kun, which is an orange-skinned, elfin creature with rabbit ears that are made to listen to the people and an antenna to stay in tune with what is happening. The use of Kawaii in public relations has been a large factor for many and will continue to be used by those who want to have an optimistic view of them.
One type of mascot in Japan noted for their 'Kawaii-ness' are advertising characters known as 'yuru-kiyara' (mascots representing their respective prefectures). Each year Japan celebrates a new winner; for example, 2011's champion was Kumamon (the Mon Bear) of Kumamoto prefecture, pulling in more than 2.5 billion yen in merchandise sales across the nation that year.
Purikura, a Japanese shorthand for "print club", are Japanese digital photo sticker booths. It has roots in Japanese kawaii culture, which involves an obsession with beautifying self-representation in photographic forms, particularly among females. By the 1990s, self-photography developed into a major preoccupation among Japanese schoolgirls, who took photos with friends and exchanged copies that could be pasted into kawaii albums.
Purikura originate from the Japanese video game arcade industry. It was conceived in 1994 by Sasaki Miho, inspired by the popularity of girl photo culture and photo stickers in 1990s Japan. She worked for a Japanese game company, Atlus, where she suggested the idea, but it was initially rejected by her male bosses. Atlus eventually decided to pursue Miho's idea, and developed it with the help of a leading Japanese video game company, Sega, which later became the owner of Atlus. Sega and Atlus introduced the Print Club (Purinto Kurabu), the first purikura, in February 1995, initially at game arcades, before expanding to other popular culture locations such as fast food shops, train stations, karaoke establishments and bowling alleys. The success of the original Sega-Atlus machine led to other Japanese arcade game companies producing their own purikura, including SNK's Neo Print in 1996 and Konami's Puri Puri Campus (Print Print Campus) in 1997.
Purikura produced what would later be called selfies.  A purikura is essentially a cross between a traditional license/passport photo booth and an arcade video game, with a computer that is connected to a colour video camera and colour printer, and which allows the manipulation of digital images. It involves users posing in front of a camera within the compact booth, having their images taken, and then printing the photos with various effects designed to look kawaii. It presents a series of choices, such as desired backdrops, borders, insertable decorations, icons, text writing options, hair extensions, twinkling diamond tiaras, tenderized light effects, and predesigned decorative margins. These photographic filters were similar to the Snapchat filters that later appeared in the 2010s. Purikura became a popular form of entertainment among youths in Japan, and then across East Asia, in the 1990s.
Japanese popular culture is highly surrounded by idealized celebrities who appear on many different forms of mass media. One type of popular celebrity an Idol. These idols are mostly girls portrayed for their "cuteness" and "innocence"; they are mostly intended to be role models that everyone adores and to promote a desirable image of fantastical happiness They must maintain a perfect public image and always try to set a good example to young people.
Idols aim to play a wide range of roles as media personalities (tarento), e.g. pop or J-pop singers, panelists of variety programs, bit-part actors, models for magazines and advertisements. Alternative media idols include the emerging net idol, a form of idol in which growing ones popularity on the internet is its base foundation. Many net idol groups create a large standing online before transferring their career towards the professional Music Industry.
Momoiro Clover Z was ranked as the number one female idol group in 2013–2017 surveys. During 2016, about 636 thousand people attended their live concerts, which was the highest record of all female musicians in Japan. The group has been ranked as the most popular female idol group from 2013 to 2017.
The interactions between the Idols and their fans range from live video streaming, concerts, and handshake events. Because of their promotion as Idols, these celebrities appeal to many different demographics throughout Japan. The emotional attraction to cuteness, including the cuteness these idols have, is seen all over the world. However, the cute kawaii culture is openly visible throughout Japanese society both visually in manga, fashion, and stuffed animals and internally in situations such as the relationship between idols and their fans.
See main article: Japanese street fashion.
Japan began to emulate Western fashion during the middle of the 19th century. By the beginning of the 21st century, this emulation has formed street fashion, a fashion style in which the wearer customizes outfits by adopting a mixture of current and traditional trends. Such clothes are generally home-made with the use of material purchased at stores.
At present, there are many styles of dress in Japan, created from a mix of both local and foreign labels. Some of these styles are extreme and avant-garde, similar to the haute couture seen on European catwalks.Though the styles have changed over the years, street fashion is still prominent in Japan today. Young adults can often be found wearing subculture attire in large urban fashion districts such as Harajuku, Ginza, Odaiba, Shinjuku and Shibuya.
Geinōkai (Japanese:芸能界), meaning "entertainment world" or "the world of show business", encompasses a wide variety of Japanese entertainment from movies and television (including talk shows, music shows, variety shows, etc.) to radio and now the Internet. Geinōjin is a term, often used interchangeably with tarento (タレント), which refers to members of the Geinōkai. Talent refers to a rather large group of people who appear on television from night to night, but cannot be quite classified as actors, singers, or models, or comedians (and are thus given the more vague appellation of "talent" instead). Talents usually appear on variety shows or talk shows and may later move into acting or singing if they are successful.
See main article: Television in Japan.
The demand for television had changed by the mid-1980s and the commonly viewed dramas such as family-oriented, historical, or mystery declined in popularity. These changes in demand were seen in national television throughout the world. Japan countered this decrease in demand by bringing in new celebrities known as "tarento" (タレント). These tarento celebrities are individuals whose influence stretches over different forms of entertainment such as contestants or hosts in game shows, commercials, or television dramas.
Japanese tokusatsu superhero shows (also known as sentai shows) have had a significant influence on global popular culture. Examples include the Ultraman franchise, the Super Sentai franchise which was localised as Power Rangers in the Western world, and the Metal Hero franchise which was localised as VR Troopers in the West.
See main article: Japanese television drama.
In the western world, dramas are known to be pieces of literature or plays that have a shocking twist or conflict that causes conflicting endings. However, in Japan, a television drama or "terebi dorama" (テレビドラマ) is commonly thought of as a "Television Show" which can include drama, romance, and or comedy.
The kaiju film genre, which features giant monsters such as Godzilla, Gamera, and Ultraman, has become one of Japan's most prevalent film genres since the 1950s, around the same time that science fiction films such as Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), and The Blob (1958), were booming in the United States. kaiju is a subgenre of tokusatsu, a genre that encompasses all Japanese films using practical special effects, except for films using only computer-generated imagery (CGI). tokusatsu is credited to special effects director Eiji Tsuburaya, who co-created the Godzilla franchise as well as Ultraman.
Japanese cinema gained international recognition in 1950 with the release of Rashomon, which remains one of the most well-known Japanese films. The film's director, Akira Kurosawa is one of the world's most acclaimed and influential film directors. Several of his subsequent films, such as Seven Samurai (1954) and Ran (1985), are considered among the greatest films ever made. Other noteworthy directors in this era of Japanese cinema include Yasujirō Ozu, Masaki Kobayashi, Kenji Mizoguchi, Kon Ichikawa, Keisuke Kinoshita and Ishirō Honda.
The following Japanese film genres have had a significant influence on global popular culture:
Anime (Japanese: アニメ) is a movie or television episode of sorts which utilizes animation as an art style iconic to Japan in order to convey a story. Unlike western cartoons, anime can be distinguished by its detail in character design, large array of facial expressions, in-depth character development, wide target audience and rare use of talking animals. These traits are used in order to better the connection between a viewer and the characters. Most of the time, anime is based on animated comics called manga, which is an ancient form of comic writing which dates back to the 12th century.
The world of animated films in Japanese popular culture has been a growing trend since the 1920s. Influenced by Walt Disney and his animated characters, Osamu Tezuka (1925–1989), also known as "manga no kamisama" (which means, "God of Comics") would begin his forty-year evolution of animation, or anime, that would change the content of Japanese comic books. With the creation of his first animated character Astro Boy that was unlike any other animated character; he found the hearts of the Japanese public with a robotic boy who has spiky hair, eyes as big as fists, with rockets on his feet.
Studio Ghibli, a Japanese animation film studio, also contributed to anime's worldwide success through films including "My Neighbor Totoro", "Ponyo", and "Spirited Away" (winner of the Golden Bear award in 2002 and the Academy Award for Best Animation Film in 2003). For these works, the studio's current president Hayao Miyazaki is often credited as a visionary in animation.
The success of the Pokémon franchise has been credited by people such as Nissim Otmazgin and sociologist Anne Alison as popularizing anime in the United States. The anime market has also been described as owing greatly to the crucial role of fans as cultural agents, the deterritorializing effects of globalization, the domestication and heavy editing of anime to suit local tastes, and being part of the wider global flow of Japanese pop culture and "soft power". Otmazgin argues that the rise of anime in the United States is a result of the sophisticated graphic quality, a wide thematic diversity, and an inclination to reject the Disney convention of a happy ending. He further states that anime was a tool in which Japan could gain popularity with their pop culture and give Americans a taste of something unique and interesting in the media.
The growing international popularity of anime has led to various animation studios from other countries making their own anime-influenced works.
As anime has grown in its variety of viewers, genres, and themes, the industry has become more prevalent in society. In modern Japan, anime has become so popular that memorable characters have frequently been made into byproducts such as figurines and video games.
The word Manga, when translated directly, means "whimsical drawings". Manga aren't typically 'comic books' as the West understands them; rather, they represent pieces of Japanese culture and history. The 'manga' style has an extensive history, beginning sometime in the 10th century; scrolls from that period depict animals as part of the 'upper class', behaving as a typical human would in similar situations. Such scrolls would go on to be known as the Chōjū giga or "The Animal Scrolls".
Scrolls found later on in the 12th century would depict images of religion such as the Gaki Zoshi (Hungry Ghost Scrolls) and the Jigoku zoshi (Hell Scrolls). While both dealt with various aspects of religion, unlike "The Animal Scrolls", these provided a more instructive viewpoint, rather than a comedic style.
Manga are more significant, culturally, than Western comic books (though many fill the same role). Originally, manga were printed in daily newspapers; in the Second World War, newsprint rationing caused a downsurge in manga popularity. In the post-war 1950s, they made a resurgence in the form of "picture card shows", which were a style of storytelling supplemented by the use of illustrations, and the highly popular "rental manga" that would allow their readers to rent these illustrated books for a period of time.
Doujinshi is a Japanese word which refers to amateur manga and fanfictions. They follow the same steps of creation that manga have, and are often created by amateur authors who are manga fans. Doujinshi enable fans to create their own amateur manga involving their favorite manga characters in it. Fanfictions are really popular in Japan, where there is a biannual fair dedicated to doujinshi in Tokyo called Comiket.
See main article: Arcade game.
Video gaming is a major industry in Japan. Japanese game development is often identified with the golden age of video games, including Nintendo under Shigeru Miyamoto and Hiroshi Yamauchi, Sega during the same time period, and other companies such as Taito, Namco, Capcom, and Square Enix, among others.
A good number of japanese video game franchises such as Super Smash Bros., Pokémon, Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing,, Resident Evil, Dark Souls, Final Fantasy and Monster Hunter have gained critical acclaim and continue to garner a large international following. The Japanese game development engine RPG Maker has also gained popularity, with hundreds of games being created with it and released on Steam by the late 2010s.
See main article: Music of Japan.
See main article: J-pop.
See main article: City pop.
See main article: Visual kei.
Visual kei (Japanese: ヴィジュアル系), also known as "visual style", is a prominent wave in Japan's music world that encapsulates bands with androgynous appearances who play a variety of music styles ranging from heavy metal to electronic. Similar to cosplay, visual kei artists typically cross- dress and flaunt very embellished costumes, make-up, and hairstyles. Not many of the bands include female members, however a majority of their audiences are young females.
Starting in the 1980s and rising to popularity in the 1990s, the first generation of visual kei was heavily influenced by western rock and metal musicians such as Kiss. One of the pioneers is a band called X Japan who are still active. Although, the first wave of visual kei came to an end at the time of X Japan's lead guitarists death in 1999. A few years later, the second wave called neo- visual kei transpired and took the genre onto a slightly different path than before.
Internet in Japan didn't take off until 1993 when the nation's government approved and installed its first commercial Internet service provider. Japan was the 14th country in the world to start using the internet; many reasons have been cited as the reason behind its slow movement such as bad timing, the government deeming internet access was more for academic use, fear of change and taking risks, an initial lack of competition in the telecommunications field, the difficulty of using a keyboard with a 2,000+ kanji-based language, and high rates causing hefty bills after just a few hours of internet usage. Until the mid-1990s, it was hard for Japanese society to access the internet and there wasn't much for them to do once they did get on. Once it did kick off, mobile phones were preferred over PCs or laptop computers, which has shaped how Japan's internet culture is interfaced, having to adapt to smaller screens and having a more leisurely attitude towards it.
See main article: Internet café. Internet cafés in Japan are on the rise in popularity, not just as a place to hang out but as a place to live. These cafes offer internet access in small, private rooms the size of a cubicle with some offering services such as unlimited drinks, doubling as a manga cafe, showers, blankets, and use of the address to those that choose to live there. Internet cafes are now a haven for Net cafe refugees of all ages who would otherwise be homeless; many people can afford to rent out a room at one considering they are not expected to pay other bills that come with an apartment such as deposits, fees, furnishing a living space, and utilities. In 2018 the Tokyo Metropolitan Government conducted a survey using 502 internet and manga cafes in the Tokyo area and found through the information provided that an estimated 15,000 people stay at these cafes during the week with roughly 4,000 of this number being those that are homeless and the rest using the cafe instead of a hotel. A third of the guests claim to have unstable jobs. By age, the bulk of the guests are in their 30s with a smaller but still significant portion of people in their 50s. In 2008, the Health, Labor, and Welfare Ministry requested the budget for a program that would help internet cafe refugees gain permanent employment by offering a loan program for living expenses as long as they take classes on vocational job skills and training.
See main article: Japanese mobile phone culture.
See also: Mobile game.
See main article: Cell phone novel.
Keitai Shousetsu (lit. cell phone novel) was a phenomenon originally unique to Japan but spread quickly to other countries like China, India, Italy, Switzerland, Finland, South Africa, the US, and Brazil. Because of Japan's preference for mobile phones over computers, cell phone novels were an inexpensive way for amateur authors to get their works out into the world either by text message or email, eventually evolving into subscriptions via websites. Deep Love was the first of its kind, written in 2002 by Yoshi; it was adapted into manga series, a television show, and a film. The works were put out in short installments due to the character limit capability of a cell phone which is ideal for commuters to read in between train stops. Oftentimes, these works are put into print; in 2007, Japan saw ten of that year's bestselling novels derived from a cell phone novel. Considering they are mostly written by teenagers and young adults, they center on themes like relationships, drug use, pregnancy, rape, and prostitution. It is a trend that older adults are finding hard to indulge in because of the seemingly violent themes, use of emojis to convey emotion and save space, along with the absence of diverse and lengthy vocabulary.
The modern selfie has origins in Japanese kawaii culture, particularly the purikura phenomenon of 1990s Japan. To capitalize on the purikura phenomenon, Japanese mobile phones began including a front-facing camera, which facilitated the creation of selfies, during the late 1990s to early 2000s.  The iPhone 4 (2010) adopted the front-facing camera feature from earlier Japanese and Korean camera phones, and helped popularize the selfie internationally outside of East Asia. Photographic features in purikura were later adopted by smartphone apps such as Instagram and Snapchat, including scribbling graffiti or typing text over selfies, adding features that beautify the image, and photo editing options such as cat whiskers or bunny ears.


The Nguni people have coexisted with other Southern tribes like the San and Khoi. Widely used in poetry, personification gives the reader a sense that nonliving objects have personality or thoughts; this makes the poem or story more interesting and sometimes more meaningful. However, in the Kwazulu bantustan the Zulu language was widely used. Lengthening does not occur on all words in a sentence, however, but only those that are sentence- or phrase-final. The avalanche devoured anything standing in its way. Zulu (isiZulu in Zulu) is the language of the Zulu people with about 10 million speakers, the vast majority (over 95%) of whom live in South Africa.Zulu is the most widely spoken home language in South Africa (24% of the population) as well as being understood by over 50% of the population (Ethnologue 2005). Thus, for any word of at least two syllables, there are two different forms, one with penultimate length and one without it, occurring in complementary distribution. Zulu syllables are canonically (N)C(w)V[clarification needed], and words must always end in a vowel. Zulu has tonic assimilation: high tones tend to spread allophonically to following low-tone syllables, raising their pitch to a level just below that of adjacent high-tone syllables. , Maho (2009) lists four dialects: central KwaZulu-Natal Zulu, northern Transvaal Zulu, eastern coastal Qwabe, and western coastal Cele.. Personification Quotes Quotes tagged as "personification" Showing 1-30 of 56 “That is what Reason can neither grasp nor endure, and what has offended all these men of outstanding talent who have been so received for so many centuries. In addition, syllabic /m̩/ occurs as a reduction of former /mu/, and acts like a true syllable: it can be syllabic even when not word-initial, and can also carry distinctive tones like a full syllable. Examples of personification from poetry and literature - I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud, The Ancient Mariner, Snow and Snow, The Fog, The Eight-Story Kiss. When the following syllable already has a high or falling tone, the tone disappears from the syllable as if it had been shifted away, but the following syllable's tone is not modified. Children are then set an individual writing task based on a picture provided in the powerpoint. The breathy consonant phonemes in Zulu are depressor consonants, or depressors for short. South African English has absorbed many words from the Zulu language. ubuZulu (personification/Zulu-like tendencies) ubuntu (humanity, compassion) kwa: kwaZulu (place of the Zulu people) – i(li) izulu (the weather/sky/heaven) – pha: phezulu (on top) – e: ezulwini (in, at, to, from heaven) – 1. Images for students to compose their own writing containing personification. Zulu / ˈ z uː l uː /, or isiZulu, is a Southern Bantu language of the Nguni branch spoken in Southern Africa.It is the language of the Zulu people, with about 12 million native speakers, who primarily inhabit the province of KwaZulu-Natal of South Africa.Zulu is the most widely spoken home language in South Africa (24% of the population), and it is understood by over 50% of its … The Grim Reaper is a personification of death. Personification: a figurative language technique where an object or idea is given human traits or characteristics. Adolf Hitler was the personification of anti-Semitism. 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It is noteworthy that in isiZulu, the names for the numbers six to nine reflect either the anatomical name of the digit (six, isithupha, means ‘thumb’), action (seven, isikhombisa, means ‘the one that points out’), or position/placement (eight, or isishiyagalombili, means ‘two remaining’, and nine, or isishiyagalolunye, indicating ‘one remaining’).. This occurs only with loanwords. 7. By the end of this guide, you should be able to: 1. Make sure that what you learn is valuable beyond the walls of the classroom. Likewise, the recent past tense of verbs ends in -ile sentence-finally, but is reduced to -ē medially. Personification Examples 26 Through 50. Personification can be used in almost all creative writing to describe scenes and indirectly express feelings. Standard Zulu as it is taught in schools, also called "deep Zulu" (isiZulu esijulile), differs in various respects from the language spoken by people living in cities (urban Zulu, isiZulu sasedolobheni). Figure of speech: Personification PDF printable poster in A2/3. /ɛ/ and /ɔ/ are pronounced [e] and [o], respectively, if a following syllable contains the [+ATR] vowels /i/ or /u/. Zulu, like most indigenous Southern African languages, was not a written language until the arrival of missionaries from Europe, who documented the language using the Latin script. [countable, usually singular] personification of something a person who has a lot of a particular quality or characteristic synonym epitome She was the personification of elegance. http://www.ereadingworksheets.com has free printable worksheets and resources for teachers and learners. Object personification is the attribution of human characteristics to non-human agents. The change also occurs in nouns beginning in ubu- with a stem beginning with a vowel. Typically verbs have two stems, one for present-undefinite and another for perfect. According to Ethnologue, it is the second most widely spoken of the Bantu languages, after Swahili. ummbila /úm̩mbíːla/ "maize" (4 syllables). 2002. Once the left hand is open, then counting continues on the right hand with each finger opening in turn. This feature is shared with several other languages of Southern Africa, but it is very rare in other regions. Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? FATE . 5. Definition of Simile. A person in a high position of authority, importance or influence. Different prefixes can be attached to these verbal stems to specify subject agreement and various degrees of past or future tense. It can be used to enliven a song, make it seem more meaningful, and if you happen to be a certain Taylor Swift, even throw some subtle shade at an ex-lover. Ethnologue estimates (calculated between 2000 and 2015): Webb, Vic. The Zulu language possesses several click sounds typical of Southern African languages, not found in the rest of Africa. [clarification needed]. However, low tone does not behave the same as the other two, as high tones can "spread" into low-toned syllables while the reverse does not occur. Consonant clusters consist of any consonant, optionally preceded by a homorganic nasal consonant (so-called "prenasalisation", described in more detail below) and optionally followed by the consonant /w/. Personification is the attribution of human characteristics to a nonhuman entity. It is the language of the Zulu people, with about 12 million native speakers, who primarily inhabit the province of KwaZulu-Natal of South Africa. Any one of the Fates. The penultimate syllable can also bear a falling tone when it is long due to the word's position in the phrase. Opportunities for pupils to identify personification in sentences, texts and poetry. A stimulus for a writing lesson on personification.  The first written document in Zulu was a Bible translation that appeared in 1883. What does personification mean? For example, the words for "priest" and "teacher" are both spelled umfundisi, but they are pronounced with different tones: /úm̩fúndisi/ for the "priest" meaning, and /úm̩fundísi/ for the "teacher" meaning. Thus, in syllables with depressor consonants, high tones are realised as rising, and falling tones as rising-then-falling. registered in England (Company No 02017289) with its registered office at 26 Red Lion Opportunities for pupils to identify personification in sentences, texts and poetry. Examples are provided along with a short class task. Additional phonemes are written using sequences of multiple letters. Aspiration is replaced by nasalisation of clicks. The most notable case of the latter is the class 9 noun prefix in-, which ends in a homorganic nasal. en And although their work of tentmaking was humble and fatiguing, they were happy to do it, working even “night and day” in order to promote God’s interests—just as many modern-day Christians maintain themselves with part-time or seasonal work in order to dedicate most of the remaining time to helping people to hear the good … A personification of fate (the cause that predetermines events). See if you can find the personification in these next 25 questions. For example, Jess's heart is racing at 100 miles per hour. As you study these examples of onomatopoeia poems, focus on the lasting benefits of becoming a poetry master. Given that approximately half of all autistic individuals experience difficulties identifying their own emotions, the suggestio … For example, in the word, Most property words (words encoded as adjectives in English) are represented by relative. ( 8 ratings ) View All Ratings No ratings have been submitted for this product yet. Identifying personification in sentences and poetry and literature from The Ancient Mariner by Coleridge, The Fog by Carl Sandburg , Jack Frost, The Eight-Story Kiss by Tom Robbins , The Windmill by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow , Sea Fever by John Masefield, I wandered lonely as a cloud by William Wordsworth, Snow and Snow by Ted Hughes. This dawned on me when I was talking to my mom about my… In some movie songs, like "This Land", the voice says Busa leli zwe bo (Rule this land) and Busa ngothando bo (Rule with love) were used too. While palatalisation occurred historically, it is still productive, and occurs as a result of the addition of suffixes beginning with /j/. ‘He is the personification of eclecticism which results in a frustratingly mixed qualitative output.’ ‘She looked the personification of pre-adolescent sulkiness, which perhaps explains the star quality she has for girls aged seven to 10.’ ‘He is the personification of material universe in all its various magnificent manifestations.’ Underlying high tones tend to surface rightward from the syllables where they are underlyingly present, especially in longer words. It is a brilliant and optimistic example of personification in poetry that can describe the way the Sun can bring joy to our lives, and asks those who refuse to believe in this, whether they are now blind with materialism. Lightning danced across the sky. A powerful ruler or tyrant. In the 1994 film The Lion King, in the "Circle of Life" song, the phrases Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (English: A lion and a leopard spots), Nans' ingonyama bakithi Baba (English: Here comes a lion, Father) and Siyonqoba (English: We will conquer) were used. In both cases, the pitch does not reach as high as in non-depressed syllables. It became one of South Africa's eleven official languages in 1994. 27. Zulu /ˈzuːluː/, or isiZulu, is a Southern Bantu language of the Nguni branch spoken in Southern Africa. Thus, we can say that the sky has been personified in the given sentence. If the prefix ends with a vowel (as most do) and the noun stem also begins with a vowel, a hyphen is inserted in between, e.g. http://www.ereadingworksheets.com has free printable worksheets and resources for teachers and learners.  Square Personification poems use the literary device of giving human characteristics to a non-human, or even inanimate objects. When the preceding syllable is high but the following is toneless, the medial toneless syllable adopts a high-tone onset from the preceding syllable, resulting in a falling tone contour. Identify examples of onomatopoeia in poetry on your own. Explain the pu… Whenever /w/ follows a labial consonant, it changes to /j/, which then triggers palatalisation of the consonant. LEAVE BLANK FOR NOW Write the definition for personification in your own words. There are three main tonemes: low, high and falling. There may be some variation between speakers as to whether clusters are broken up by an epenthetic vowel or not, e.g. This resource contains two worksheets on the literary device of personification. i-Afrika. ZULU RELIGION ZULU RELIGION . The following are illustrative examples. Zulu migrant populations have taken it to adjacent regions, especially Zimbabwe, where the Northern Ndebele language (isiNdebele) is closely related to Zulu. Consequently, the relationship between underlying tone patterns and the tones that are actually pronounced can be quite complex. Personification occurs when a thing or abstraction is represented as a person, in literature or art, as an anthropomorphic metaphor.The type of personification discussed here excludes passing literary effects such as "Shadows hold their breath", and covers cases where a personification appears as a character in literature, or a human figure in art. While making my way to my car, it appeared to smile at me mischievously. Others, such as the names of local animals (impala and mamba are both Zulu names) have made their way into standard English. Personification Worksheet . Created: Jun 9, 2016| Updated: Mar 30, 2020. Personification Examples Graphic Organizer Read the poem. The wind howled in the night. [a] Like many other Bantu languages, it is written with the Latin alphabet. Zulu is conventionally written without any indication of tone, but tone can be distinctive in Zulu. Personification is giving human characteristics to non-living things or ideas. Moreover, Zulu does not generally tolerate sequences of a labial consonant plus /w/. add example. Xhosa, the predominant language in the Eastern Cape, is often considered mutually intelligible with Zulu, as is Northern Ndebele. Example sentences with "fate", translation memory. Directions: In each sentence, an object or idea is personified. Writing sentences and short paragraphs containing personification. Figurative Language Figurative language is a storytelling technique that uses nonliteral phrases to make stories and information more interesting. For example, if I say, “The sunflowers danced in the lovesome sunlight.”, I use personification twice. Why it is used. The following table shows examples of how to pronounce each of the IPA symbols in the context of this dictionary. 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100 Trail of Tears Research Paper Topics
The Trail of Tears remains a poignant and significant episode in American history, exemplifying the dark side of westward expansion and the profound impact it had on Native American communities. To aid students in their research endeavors, we present a comprehensive list of Trail of Tears research paper topics, divided into 10 categories, each offering valuable insights into different aspects of this tragic event.
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- Historical Background and Context:
- The Indian Removal Act of 1830: Origins and implications
- The political climate and public opinion surrounding Native American removal
- Examination of treaties and agreements leading to forced removal
- Comparison of Native American removal policies with other historical instances
- The role of President Andrew Jackson in the Trail of Tears
- The impact of the Trail of Tears on U.S. government and policies toward Native Americans
- Native American resistance and activism during the removal
- The Trail of Tears as a turning point in Native American-U.S. government relations
- The Trail of Tears in the broader context of American expansionism
- The ethical and moral implications of the Trail of Tears
- The Cherokee Nation and Its Struggles:
- Cherokee culture and society before the Trail of Tears
- Principal Chiefs and tribal leadership during the removal
- The impact of removal on Cherokee communities
- Cherokee cultural preservation and adaptation after the relocation
- The significance of Cherokee language and education during the Trail of Tears
- The role of Cherokee women during the removal process
- The representation of Cherokee people in contemporary literature and media
- The legacy of Cherokee removal in modern-day Cherokee Nation
- Cherokee-Native American relations after the Trail of Tears
- The portrayal of the Cherokee removal in oral histories and folktales
- Forced Relocation and Routes of the Trail of Tears:
- The different routes taken by various tribes
- Conditions and challenges faced during the journey
- Accounts of individual experiences during the relocation
- The impact of geography and environment on the Trail of Tears
- The role of military escorts and their treatment of Native Americans
- The significance of rivers and waterways in the forced removal
- The role of missionaries and churches in aiding or opposing the removal
- The Trail of Tears as a transnational event affecting multiple Native American nations
- The use of primary sources, such as diaries and letters, to reconstruct the journey
- The archeological evidence and artifacts related to the Trail of Tears routes
- Trail of Tears and Other Native American Tribes:
- The experiences of Choctaw, Creek, Chickasaw, and Seminole tribes
- Comparisons between the different tribes’ experiences
- Resilience and adaptation of Native American communities after relocation
- The impact of the Trail of Tears on intertribal relations and alliances
- The legacy of the Trail of Tears in other Native American removals
- The influence of non-removal tribes in advocating for those affected by the Trail of Tears
- The role of Native American leaders and activists in response to removal policies
- The cultural exchange and conflicts between different Native American tribes during the relocation
- The representation of other Native American tribes in historical accounts of the Trail of Tears
- The historical memory and commemoration of the Trail of Tears among non-Cherokee tribes
- Resistance and Resettlement:
- Attempts at legal challenges and resistance against removal
- Life in the Indian Territory and efforts at rebuilding communities
- Comparing pre- and post-removal living conditions and challenges
- The impact of forced assimilation policies on Native American communities
- Native American efforts at preserving cultural practices and traditions in the Indian Territory
- The role of trade and economic activities in the Indian Territory
- The role of education and mission schools in the Indian Territory
- The influence of European settlers and traders in the Indian Territory
- The significance of land ownership and distribution in the Indian Territory
- The consequences of disease and illness on Native American populations in the Indian Territory
- Socio-Economic Impact of the Trail of Tears:
- Effects on the economies of Native American tribes
- Influence on the Southern economy and agricultural labor
- Interactions and tensions between Native Americans and white settlers
- The impact of the Trail of Tears on the Southern labor force
- The role of African American slaves in the removal process and the Indian Territory
- The economic and social dynamics between Native American tribes and African American slaves in the Indian Territory
- The role of Native American labor and participation in the Southern economy after removal
- The role of missionaries and churches in aiding Native American economic development in the Indian Territory
- The impact of the Trail of Tears on Southern society and culture
- The representation of economic aspects of the Trail of Tears in historical documents and literature
- Cultural and Psychological Consequences:
- The psychological trauma experienced by Native American communities during the Trail of Tears
- The impact of forced assimilation and acculturation on Native American identity
- The preservation and revival of cultural practices and traditions after the removal
- The role of storytelling and oral traditions in passing down the memory of the Trail of Tears
- The representation of the Trail of Tears in Native American art and literature
- The intergenerational effects of the Trail of Tears on Native American communities
- The influence of the Trail of Tears on Native American religious beliefs and practices
- The relationship between Native American spirituality and land in the context of the removal
- The depiction of Native American cultures in the media and popular culture after the Trail of Tears
- The exploration of cultural resilience and adaptation in the face of adversity
- Political and Legal Impact:
- The response of U.S. government and political leaders to the Trail of Tears
- The justification and debate over Native American removal policies
- The impact of the Trail of Tears on the U.S. Supreme Court and legal interpretations of indigenous rights
- The influence of the Trail of Tears on subsequent federal Indian policies
- The role of advocacy groups and activists in challenging removal policies
- The legacy of the Trail of Tears in modern Native American rights movements
- The examination of treaties and agreements violated during the removal process
- The international response and criticism of the U.S. government’s removal policies
- The role of local and state governments in facilitating or opposing the removal
- The exploration of reparations and recognition efforts for the descendants of those affected by the Trail of Tears
- Impact on African American Communities:
- The involvement and experiences of African American slaves during the Trail of Tears
- The relationship between Native American slaveholders and their African American slaves
- The role of African American slaves in the Cherokee Nation and other tribes
- The challenges faced by African American communities after the removal
- The intersectionality of African American and Native American identities and experiences
- The impact of the Trail of Tears on African American migration and settlement patterns
- The legacy of the Trail of Tears in African American cultural memory and heritage
- The portrayal of African American perspectives on the removal in historical accounts
- The influence of the Trail of Tears on African American civil rights movements
- The examination of race relations and interactions between African Americans and Native Americans in the Indian Territory
- Commemoration and Historical Memory:
- The ways in which the Trail of Tears is commemorated and memorialized today
- The establishment and significance of Trail of Tears National Historic Trails and museums
- The representation of the Trail of Tears in public history and education
- The exploration of contested narratives and perspectives on the removal
- The role of historical preservation and archeology in understanding the Trail of Tears
- The significance of local and community efforts to remember the Trail of Tears
- The impact of cultural heritage and tourism on the memory of the Trail of Tears
- The comparison of American and indigenous perspectives on the Trail of Tears
- The role of storytelling and oral history in preserving the memory of the Trail of Tears
- The examination of ongoing efforts to reconcile and come to terms with the historical legacy of the Trail of Tears
This comprehensive list of Trail of Tears research paper topics provides students with a diverse array of avenues to explore the Trail of Tears, examining its historical context, cultural implications, and long-lasting effects on both Native American tribes and the nation as a whole. Each topic offers unique opportunities for critical analysis and contributes to a deeper understanding of this tragic and significant event in American history. Whether focusing on the experiences of specific tribes, the socio-economic impact, or the event’s portrayal in popular culture, students can uncover a wealth of insights and perspectives that shed light on the complex legacy of the Trail of Tears.
Trail of Tears: A Tragic Chapter in American History
The Trail of Tears stands as one of the most tragic and consequential events in American history, leaving an indelible mark on the nation’s conscience. This 1000-word article will delve into the historical context, causes, and profound consequences of the Trail of Tears, shedding light on the forced removal of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands and the devastating impact it had on their cultures and livelihoods. Moreover, this article will highlight the significance of researching the Trail of Tears and the relevance it holds in contemporary times, as its legacy continues to shape the course of Native American communities and the United States as a whole.
Historical Context and Causes
To comprehend the significance of the Trail of Tears, it is crucial to understand its historical context. In the early 19th century, the United States underwent rapid expansion, driven by a fervent desire for territorial acquisition and economic growth. This ambition came at the expense of the indigenous peoples who inhabited the fertile lands of the Southeastern United States. As white settlers sought more land for agriculture and settlement, the federal government pursued a policy of forced removal of Native American tribes, leading to the tragic events that would become known as the Trail of Tears.
The Forced Removal
The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of several Native American tribes, including the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole, from their ancestral homelands to lands west of the Mississippi River. The removal process was marked by deception, coercion, and violence. The tribes were subjected to treaties that were often obtained through unfair negotiations and signed under duress. These treaties stripped them of their land rights and forced them to leave behind their homes, communities, and cultural heritage.
Impact on Cultures and Livelihoods
The consequences of the Trail of Tears were devastating for the Native American tribes. The forced migration resulted in the loss of countless lives due to exposure, disease, and hunger. Families were torn apart, and entire communities were uprooted from their traditional ways of life. The removal had a profound impact on the tribes’ cultures, as they struggled to maintain their customs, languages, and religious practices in their new, unfamiliar surroundings. The forced assimilation into white American society further eroded their cultural identity and threatened the survival of their distinct ways of life.
Significance of Researching the Trail of Tears
Researching the Trail of Tears is not merely an academic pursuit but a moral imperative. Understanding the historical injustice and the human toll of this dark chapter in American history is essential for acknowledging the wrongs committed against Native American communities. It provides an opportunity to confront the legacy of dispossession, discrimination, and marginalization that continues to affect these communities today. By exploring this historical event, researchers can gain insights into the complexity of Native American experiences and the resilience of their cultures in the face of immense challenges.
Relevance in Contemporary Times
The legacy of the Trail of Tears reverberates in contemporary American society. It serves as a stark reminder of the profound impact of colonization, racism, and forced assimilation on indigenous peoples. The struggle for land rights, self-determination, and recognition of cultural heritage remains ongoing for Native American communities. Researching the Trail of Tears allows for a deeper understanding of the historical and ongoing injustices faced by these communities and the urgent need for reconciliation and social justice.
The Trail of Tears represents a dark and tragic chapter in American history, marked by the forced removal of Native American tribes and the immense suffering they endured. This article has provided insights into the historical context, causes, and consequences of the Trail of Tears, shedding light on its devastating impact on Native American cultures and livelihoods. Moreover, it has emphasized the importance of researching this pivotal event and its relevance in contemporary times, calling for greater awareness and acknowledgment of the historical injustices committed against Native American communities. By studying the Trail of Tears, we can strive for a more inclusive and empathetic understanding of American history, fostering a commitment to justice, reconciliation, and respect for the diverse cultures that shape our nation.
How to Choose Trail of Tears Research Paper Topics
Selecting a research paper topic on the Trail of Tears requires careful consideration and sensitivity to the historical significance and cultural implications of this tragic event. This section will provide valuable guidance on how to choose compelling and meaningful Trail of Tears research paper topics that delve into different aspects of the Trail of Tears. By following these 10 tips, students can navigate the complexities of this subject and contribute to a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in American history.
- Define Your Area of Interest: Begin by identifying your area of interest within the Trail of Tears. Are you fascinated by the historical context, the impact on Native American cultures, the political dynamics involved, or the legacy in contemporary society? Narrowing down your focus will help you choose a topic that resonates with your passion and curiosity.
- Explore Different Perspectives: The Trail of Tears was a multi-faceted event with far-reaching consequences. Consider exploring different perspectives, such as the experiences of specific tribes like the Cherokee or the Choctaw, the roles of government officials involved in the removal process, or the viewpoints of white settlers who supported or opposed the removal.
- Examine Cultural and Social Implications: The forced removal of Native American tribes had profound cultural and social implications. Consider topics that delve into the impact on Native American languages, religions, traditions, and family structures. You could also explore the resilience and preservation of cultural identity among the displaced tribes.
- Analyze Political and Legal Aspects: The Trail of Tears was shaped by political decisions and legal mechanisms. Investigate topics related to the treaties, legislation, and court cases that paved the way for the removal, as well as the political motivations behind these actions.
- Study Human Rights and Ethics: The Trail of Tears raises ethical questions about human rights violations and the treatment of indigenous peoples. Explore topics that delve into the ethical considerations of the removal policy, the responsibility of the government, and the lessons it offers for modern-day human rights issues.
- Consider Economic Factors: Economic interests played a significant role in the forced removal of Native American tribes. Trail of Tears research paper topics exploring the economic motivations behind the removal, the impact on the tribes’ economies, and the consequences for both Native Americans and white settlers can provide valuable insights.
- Investigate Resistance and Resilience: Despite the hardships they faced, Native American tribes displayed remarkable resistance and resilience. Trail of Tears research paper topics that highlight the efforts of tribes to resist removal, such as legal challenges, petitions, and peaceful protests, as well as their efforts to rebuild their communities in new territories.
- Examine Intercultural Encounters: The Trail of Tears brought Native American tribes into contact with other cultures, such as white settlers and African Americans. Investigate topics that explore the interactions, conflicts, and exchanges between these different groups during this tumultuous period.
- Explore Art and Literature: Artists and writers have captured the emotions and experiences of the Trail of Tears through various mediums. Consider research paper topics that analyze the portrayal of the removal in art, literature, and media, and how these representations shape public memory and understanding.
- Reflect on Modern Implications: The Trail of Tears has lasting implications in contemporary society. Trail of Tears research paper topics that examine the ongoing impact on Native American communities, the recognition of historical injustices, and the importance of reconciliation and healing can contribute to current discussions on social justice and cultural heritage.
Choosing a research paper topic on the Trail of Tears is a critical step in contributing to the understanding and commemoration of this significant event in American history. By exploring different angles, perspectives, and implications, students can shed light on the complex and poignant story of the forced removal of Native American tribes, providing valuable insights into the legacy and ongoing relevance of the Trail of Tears in the modern world.
How to Write a Trail of Tears Research Paper
Writing a research paper on the Trail of Tears requires careful planning, in-depth research, and a nuanced understanding of historical events and cultural complexities. In this section, we will guide you through the process of crafting a comprehensive and compelling research paper that explores the Trail of Tears and its significance in American history. Follow these 10 tips to ensure your paper effectively communicates the profound impact of this tragic chapter.
- Thoroughly Research the Trail of Tears: Begin your journey by delving into a wide range of reputable sources, including academic books, scholarly articles, primary documents, and online databases. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the historical context, the various tribes involved, the removal process, and the aftermath of the Trail of Tears.
- Develop a Clear Thesis Statement: Your thesis statement is the foundation of your research paper. It should succinctly state the main argument or focus of your paper. Ensure that your thesis statement reflects the specific aspect of the Trail of Tears you intend to explore and the significance of your findings.
- Outline Your Paper’s Structure: Organize your research and ideas by creating a detailed outline for your paper. Include sections for the introduction, literature review, methodology (if applicable), main body paragraphs, analysis, and conclusion. Each section should flow logically and support your thesis.
- Use Diverse Sources and Evidence: To present a well-rounded analysis, utilize a diverse range of sources and evidence. Incorporate historical records, firsthand accounts, official documents, statistical data, and scholarly interpretations. Using varied sources strengthens the credibility of your research.
- Analyze Historical Context and Causes: Devote a section of your research paper to the historical context and causes of the Trail of Tears. Explain the political, economic, and social factors that led to the forced removal of Native American tribes. Provide a comprehensive overview to set the stage for your analysis.
- Address the Impact on Native American Tribes: Explore the profound impact of the Trail of Tears on the affected Native American tribes. Discuss the devastating consequences of forced relocation, loss of ancestral lands, and disruptions to their cultures, languages, and traditions. Highlight the resilience and perseverance of the tribes amidst adversity.
- Evaluate Government Policies and Decisions: Examine the government policies and decisions that led to the Trail of Tears. Analyze the role of President Andrew Jackson, the Indian Removal Act of 1830, and the enforcement of removal treaties. Assess the ethical implications and historical consequences of these policies.
- Analyze Intercultural Encounters and Conflicts: Within your research paper, explore the interactions and conflicts that arose between Native American tribes, white settlers, and government officials during the removal process. Discuss the cultural clashes, misunderstandings, and power dynamics that shaped these encounters.
- Discuss Historical Memory and Commemoration: Address how the Trail of Tears is remembered and commemorated in contemporary society. Explore how different groups interpret and remember this event, and discuss the efforts made to honor the memory of those who suffered during the forced removal.
- Conclude with Reflection and Implications: In your conclusion, restate your thesis and summarize your main findings. Reflect on the lasting implications of the Trail of Tears in shaping American history and the ongoing challenges faced by Native American communities. Offer insights into the importance of understanding this historical event and its relevance in the present day.
By following these tips and conducting rigorous research, you can craft a thought-provoking and insightful research paper that honors the legacy of the Trail of Tears and contributes to a deeper understanding of this tragic chapter in American history.
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