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[Lang. Arts] Naming Tropes and Schemes in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter Books
J. K. Rowling's vastly popular series of books about the wizard Harry Potter have provided teachers with an opportunity to promote reading, but according to Don Nilsen and Alleen Pace Nilsen, they have provided something more: a way to teach literary techniques in a fun, engaging way. The article describes the tropes and schemes that can be taught through the use of the names Rowling gives her characters and locations.    Read full article

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