Article: The dark fantasy genre is unique in that it seems to overlap with other genres, like fantasy and horror. Most works of dark fantasy focus on the frightening side of human nature, with elements of the sublime, the uncanny, and the weird. Unlike the traditional fantasy genre, the heroes of dark fantasy are often individuals who do unsavory or troubling things. This genre aims to entertain readers with psychological twists and turns. Like many sub genres, dark fantasy can be difficult to pin down. Some dark fantasy writers combine elements of horror with elements of fantasy to create a story set in an otherworldly place. Other dark fantasy writers apply psychological elements to a fantastical premise and create stories that are more about dystopia or the apocalypse. With the prominence of technology in the 21st century, many dark fantasy series are focusing on futuristic elements and modern dystopia. But there are also dark fantasy series that are about a fantastical world other than our own. To get a better sense of dark fantasy as a genre, you should take the time to read some good example texts. Many dark fantasy stories are in the form of novels or a series of novels that focus on the same set of characters existing in the world of the story. For example: The Gunslinger by Stephen King. Perdido Street Station by China Mieville. The Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe. Sharp Ends by Joe Abercrombie. Coraline by Neil Gaiman. "Six of Crows" duology by Leigh Bardugo Once you read through one to two example texts, you should compare and contrast the author's approach to the genre. You may notice similarities between the writing in the examples as well as other elements of dark fantasy, such as undertones of the sublime, the supernatural, and the weird. Ask yourself the following questions as you analyze the examples: Does the story focus more on psychological horror or bloody, gory horror? How does the story build suspense and engagement in the reader? How does the author build the world of the story? Does she use specific language and terms to describe the world? Does she or he use characters to illustrate how the world works? How do the characters in the story interact with the world? Do you root for one character in particular in the story? What types of bad decisions do the character(s) make in the story and how does this affect the outcome or ending of the story? Where there any dark moments in the story that disturbed or thrilled you? How does the author create these dark, disturbing moments without resorting to gore or graphic violence?
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Learn the characteristics of dark fantasy as a genre. Read examples of dark fantasy. Analyze the examples.
Article: When assessing the best path to learning the piano, it's important to first explore your goals for learning the piano and assess your current resources. There are two primary methods of learning piano online: working with an online individual piano instructor, or learning through an instructional website. To find the learning method that works best, ask yourself: What do you want to get out of your lessons? Are you planning to perform piano pieces for others, to join a performing ensemble, or simply to play on your own? Would you rather work with a human individual or move through website tutorials at your own speed? How much time can you devote to weekly piano lessons? Your budget will determine what kind of lessons you can afford, and how frequently you can afford them. Some of the online tutorial sites offer free lessons, while many online instructors charge for their time. Online lessons with an individual piano instructor often cost around $30/week, but they may cost more depending on the instructor's qualifications. More experienced instructors usually charge higher rates since they are often better at teaching people how to play piano. Also, remember to factor in other costs, such as paying for sheet music and for piano tunings (if you have a physical piano). You can get free sheet music on some websites, such as IMSLP. If you have a very limited budget, consider learning the basics via YouTube. There are many free videos available to learn basic skills, however they are not interactive. Whether you are inclined to learn to play the piano by video tutorials, written online tutorials, or by working with an online piano instructor, you should evaluate the websites and instructors, and check out multiple options before making a decision. There are a plethora of instructional websites, and it will be well worth your time to evaluate the sites before you commit to one for instructionespecially if the lessons are expensive. When evaluating sites and instructors, consider: The qualification and skill of the piano instructor, website creator, or lesson-provider. The online technology. If you find a website with poorly made videos or that uses antiquated media players, move on to a better option. The marketing intent of the website. While many websites are designed to effectively instruct piano players, others are purely commercial and only want to sell a product, such as an online subscription or an instruction manual.
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Determine what you expect to gain from piano lessons. Determine your budget. Evaluate multiple instruction options.
Article: Although your Havana rabbit should be healthy with a proper diet and habitat, she should be taken in once a year to the veterinarian for a check-up. Your vet will give her a physical examination to make sure she is growing properly, is healthy overall, and that her teeth are growing in correctly and aren't too long. If her teeth are too long, she may need to have her teeth trimmed by your vet to ensure she can eat correctly and so they won't cause problems. If you are not planning on breeding your rabbit, you should have her spayed (or neutered if your rabbit is male). This should be done when she is four to six months old. This will help prevent unwanted breeding as well as stop aggressive behaviors and prevent cancer or infections in her reproductive system. Although you take care of your rabbit, she may get sick. If you notice anything out of the ordinary, you should take her to the vet immediately. Common symptoms to look out for that signal that you rabbit may be sick include: Decrease or halt in appetite or water consumption Diarrhea Lack of defecating for 24 hours Discharge from the eyes or nasal passage Drooling, which may be a sign of overgrown teeth Swelling or reddening of the skin Loss of the fur anywhere on her body Inability to use her back legs, which makes it difficult for her to hop or move her back legs Dark or red urine Fever, which is a temperature of more than 105 F
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Have regular checkups. Spay or neuter your pet. Look for common symptoms of sickness.