INPUT ARTICLE: 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?

SUMMARY: Learn the characteristics of dark fantasy as a genre. Read examples of dark fantasy. Analyze the examples.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you feel pain in your lower back that radiates along the path of sciatic nerve (through the buttocks, thigh, and lower leg), you may be suffering from sciatica. Sciatica pain is often described as sharp, burning, needlelike, or tingling. In some cases, sciatica can be more localized around the buttocks, with radiation in the thigh, but no pain at the lower back. The specific pain pattern will differ from person to person, and is mainly tied to the underlying cause of the sciatica. Pain is usually present in one leg, but can affect both in some cases. Muscle weakness can occur during sciatica, due to the irritation and inflammation of the nerve. Pain and muscle weakness can be so severe that it can affect your lifestyle and daily activities. The pain could be triggered by walking, bending forward or backward, and prolonged sitting or standing. In some cases, pain can get worse even with coughing, sneezing or hard laughing, although it usually recedes after. If your symptoms become especially acute, it is necessary to seek medical attention to prevent complications from developing. These signs include: Progressive weakness or numbness in your lower leg or thigh Inability to control your bladder or bowel movement

SUMMARY: Keep an eye out for lower back pain. Notice any new muscle weakness. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience the following symptoms.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To calculate the area of exterior walls, measure the perimeter of the house, or the combined length of all exterior walls. Exclude porches or other "appendages." Multiply the perimeter by the height of the roofline, or the spot where the top of an exterior wall meets the roof. If your house has gables (peaked parts of the roof), add half the height of a story to the total roofline height to get a ballpark approximation of the area including gables. Most houses have a height of 9 feet (2.7m) per story. Add 4.5 feet (1.4m) to account for any gables. For example, if your house is 24 feet (7.3m) by 35 feet (11m) and 2 stories tall, the area in square feet would be (24 + 24 + 35 + 35) x (9 + 9 + 4.5) = 118 x 22.5 = 2,655. To estimate the cost of painting a room, find the total wall area of the room. Measure the perimeter of the room (the combined lengths of all sides of the room) and multiply it by the height of the ceiling. For example, if the perimeter of your room is 55 feet (17m) and the ceiling is 10 feet (3.0m) high, the area of the walls is 550 square feet (51m2). If the room has any doors and windows, measure the area of each and subtract it from the wall area for a more accurate estimate. Multiply the length of each door or window by its width to find the area. If you're going to paint your ceilings, you'll need to factor them in as well. Measure the length of the ceiling and multiply it by the width to get the total area. For example, if the ceiling is 12 feet (3.7m) by 10 feet (3.0m), the area is 120 square feet (11m2). In addition to the walls and ceilings, you may wish to paint your doors and doorframes as well as other trim, such as baseboards. To save the trouble of measuring each of these individually, you can use these tricks to get a good estimate: Most doors are 21 square feet (2.0m2), so simply multiply that area by the number of doors you plan to paint. Likewise, the average window is 15 square feet (1.4m2). While you won't be painting the windowpanes, the amount of paint you'd need to cover them should also be roughly how much you'd need to cover the window frames and door frames in a given room. To estimate the area of your baseboards, calculate the perimeter of the room and subtract 3 feet (0.91m) per door. Multiply that by the trim width of your baseboard (e.g., .5 feet (0.15m). To determine the total square footage you'd like to cover, measure all the surfaces you'd like to paint throughout the entire house, including walls, ceilings, doors, and trim. Add up the results. For example, this might yield a total area of 2,350 square feet (218m2).

SUMMARY:
Multiply the house perimeter by the roofline height to measure the exterior. Multiply a room's perimeter by the ceiling height to find the wall area. Measure the area of the ceilings if you plan to paint them. Measure any doors, windows, and trim you plan to paint. Repeat this process with every room to find the total area.