How to Live before you Die
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · English
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Topics in How to Live before you Die
Summary of the Three Stories
- Steve Jobs shares three pivotal life stories to inspire graduates.
- Story 1: 'Connecting the Dots' – Early decisions (like dropping out of college) can lead to unexpected opportunities later.
- Story 2: 'Love and Loss' – Being fired from Apple led to new creative ventures like NeXT and Pixar.
Literary Devices and Rhetorical Techniques
- Use of personal anecdotes to build emotional connection.
- Repetition of phrases like 'I didn’t know it then, but...' to emphasize hindsight.
- Rhetorical questions: 'If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?'
Vocabulary and Prepositions
- Key vocabulary includes: commencement, intuition, calligraphy, devastating, entrepreneurs.
- Prepositions link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence.
- Four types: simple, compound/double, participle, and phrase prepositions.
Key Concepts
Central concept: Living with Purpose and Passion
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