Problem: Article: Imagine settings and characters. Although the subject matter can be just about anything, songs are widely used to convey very personal stories, so focus on characters especially: their motivations, what actions they might take, and the consequences of those actions. Of course, no rule says that you must start with lyrics before composing the music. So if you wake in the night with a snatch of melody in your head, feel free to skip ahead to Part 2 and start from there. But having a firm grasp on the story you want to tell can make critical choices easier when composing music. Even if you only aim to create an instrumental piece, consider keeping a story in mind to guide you. Classical composers would often do this for inspiration. For instance, Dvorak scored the second and third movements of his ninth symphony, "From the New World," to a poem by Henry Wordsworth Longfellow. Songs are typically structured into verses and choruses. A traditional verse is composed of four lines, with the second and fourth line forming a rhyme. Build your characters here and develop your story. For example, Bruce Springsteen's "Brilliant Disguise" depicts the mounting mistrust between a husband and his wife. Each verse depicts their relationship by listing the husband's growing suspicions. While verses develop a story, the chorus sums up the situation. Use the chorus to hammer home the point you're trying to make. It can be expressed in a single line that's only sung once, a single line that's repeated for emphasis, a rhyming couplet, or four lines, just like a traditional verse. In "Brilliant Disguise," Springsteen follows the four-line format for his chorus. In a few words, he sums up the overall theme of mistrust with: "So tell me what I see/When I look in your eyes/Is that you, baby/Or just a brilliant disguise?" A middle-eight (also known as a bridge) is a unique piece of music within a song. Usually it comes before the last verse and chorus, offering the audience a fresh change in sound. Lyrically, they serve as a means to express a significant change in the story, whether it's a change in perspective for the characters or a new turn in the narrative. However, middle-eights are not necessary, so don't feel obligated to write one. In the last verse before the middle-eight in "Brilliant Disguise," the narrator begins to switch focus from his wife to himself as he wonders why she's with him at all. Springsteen employs the middle-eight to expand this shifted focus. Here, the narrator examines his own actions and state of mind, revealing a new dimension to his mistrust with the conclusion: "I wanna know if it's you I don't trust/'Cause I damn sure don't trust myself" In your first draft, concentrate on the story itself and flesh it out in full. With each subsequent draft, make edits that will strengthen your lyrics when sung. Count the number of syllables in each line to make sure no one line has too many for you to sing. If you're using a rhyming scheme, identify cliched rhymes, like "forever" and "together." See if you can express the same idea in other words that will stand out as an original statement instead of a borrowed phrase. Don't worry about perfecting a final draft just yet. Most likely you will have to make additional edits once you've composed the music.
Summary: Choose a story to tell. Flesh your story out in verse. Encapsulate your theme in the chorus. Consider including a middle-eight. Write multiple drafts.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Fit your item or items into the box or envelope, add cushioning materials (like bubble wrap, newspaper, or packing peanuts) if necessary, and seal the envelope or tape the box shut with packing tape so that it closes flat on all sides. Reinforce the flaps on the top and bottom with tape so that the box doesn't open in transit. For Retail Ground and First Class Mail, you can use any sturdy cardboard box. You don't have to use the USPS Priority Mail box. Use a box that will hold your shipment, but leaves a little bit of room for you to add any padding material. If your box has other stickers or logos other than the USPS logo for Priority Mail boxes, you can cross them out with a marker or cover them with your postage label. Make sure your box does not have anything loose hanging from it like twine, string, or tape because it can get caught in the sorting equipment. the package clearly. You can use label stickers or write the address directly onto the package. Be sure to put a return address and include the zip codes. Use ink that doesn't smear so the address remains legible as it travels to its destination. Use a permanent marker if you're writing the address directly on the package. Before you can ship your package, you have to pay for the correct postage, which means you need accurate size and weight measurements. A postal worker at the retail counter of your post office will weigh and measure the package to determine how much postage it requires. They will also be able to inspect the package to confirm that it has been prepared correctly. When the postal worker calculates the necessary postage, be sure to ask about the cost for confirmation numbers as they may cost extra depending on your shipping method. After your package has been weighed and measured, you can purchase the necessary postage to have it shipped. Apply the postage to the package in a clearly visible location. The postage label will include a barcode that will be scanned as it is processed during its journey to be delivered, so make sure the label is easy to find and scan. A postal worker can also give the cost to ship for multiple methods so you can compare and choose the best option for your shipping needs. The postal worker at the post office will often apply the postage to your package for you if you purchased it from them. Postage always goes in the top-right corner of an envelope, but this can vary for packages. If you printed your own postage on regular paper, use clear tape and cover the paper entirely so it doesn't get too wet to read or scan. The postal worker behind the counter can confirm that the package has been properly prepared and the correct postage has been applied. They will then scan the package and process it for delivery. They can also provide you with a confirmation or receipt of the transaction. Tracking information allows you to follow the package in transit. This is a great feature if you need to check the status of a package or need to verify that it was delivered. It may cost extra for tracking information on a package being sent via First-Class Mail or Retail Ground, but it can give you peace of mind knowing the status of your shipment. Tracking information comes free with Priority Mail, Priority Express, and First-Class Mail. You can also get a signature confirmation if you need to verify that the package was received by a person.

SUMMARY: Place your shipment into a box or envelope and seal it shut. Address Bring your package to the post office to measure and weigh it. Apply the postage to the package. Give your package to the postal worker at the retail desk. Get a tracking number if desired.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: A rotary grater consists of a handle connected to a circular grating compartment. A side crank is then rotated to grate the cheese. Raise the top handle of the grater, place a small block of cheese into the compartment, and lower the handle. Grip the handle normally with your other fingers. For example, if you need to make nacho dips or breakfast casseroles, use a rotary grater.
Summary:
Slice your cheese using a rotary grater. Apply some pressure to the top of the handle with your thumb. Rotary graters are safer as your hands are not required to press against the plates.They are also very efficient and are best reserved for making large quantities of shredded cheese.