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  Seinfeld: George Costanza Does The Opposite

  02:59

  Psychology

  metacognition

  characteristics

  MS HS C

  George believes that every instinct he has is wrong and realizes that his life is the opposite of everything he wants it to be. He decides to do the opposite of what he normally does in order to make the "right" decisions.

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  Matilda: The Trunchbull

  03:13

  Literary Devices

  characterization

  E MS HS

  Matilda observes the menacing Ms. Trunchbull on the courtyard while her peers provide her with stories that only add to her atrocious character.

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  Despicable Me: Steal the Moon

  02:19

  Literary Devices

  characterization

  MS HS

  Gru reveals to his minions the plan to steal the moon. In the process, he reveals the evil and ambitious nature of his character.

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  The Breakfast Club: Lunchtime

  02:58

  Literary Devices

  characterization

  MS HS

  Each student eats food at lunchtime that matches his/her personality.

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  Everybody Hates Chris: Aunt Grievey

  01:13

  Figurative Language

  Literary Devices

  characterization

  MS HS C

  Chris' mother has relatives over the house, and Chris explains of their nicknames. Each nickname describes the individual's true personality. 

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  My Cousin Vinny: The Defense is Wrong

  02:42

  Figurative Language

  Literary Devices

  mathematical logic

  deductive reasoning

  characterization

  idioms

  MS HS

  The witness on the stand, with her vast knowledge of automotives, uses deductive reasoning to prove the boys innocent.

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  The Waltons: Jason's Commemoration

  04:50

  Figurative Language

  Literary Devices

  creative writing

  english

  characterization

  descriptive writing

  imagery

  setting

  MS HS C

  Jason uses descriptive writing to commemorate a location that was dear to his predecessors with wistful and vivid imagery. In his commemoration, he describes each of his family members in succinct detail.

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  Stranger Than Fiction: Harold's Daily Routine

  02:39

  Literary Devices

  Writing

  english

  characterization

  fiction

  MS HS C

  The narrator describes Harold's daily routine during the weekdays. From the beginning of the day to the end of the day, he follows a consistent and precise schedule. This clip is a concrete starting point for discussing how writers reveal character traits through concrete actions and specific detail.

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  Amélie: Little Amelie

  02:06

  Communication

  French

  speaking

  characterization

  pronunciation

  MS HS

  The narrator describes Amelie's upbringing by neurotic parents and explains how she became imaginative and introverted.

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  All Quiet on the Western Front (1979): Fighting in the Trenches

  04:44

  History

  Literary Devices

  characterization

  world war i

  trench warfare

  MS

  A German soldier introduces his comrades in the trench before a battle breaks out with the French. This clip is a strong depiction of trench warfare.