Article: Whether you are trimming bangs, or creating bangs for the first time, the front section of hair should be dry and combed out before cutting. Use a comb to section off only the area you wish to cut, and put the rest in a ponytail or clipped out of the way.  Your bangs should not extend further than your brow line. Also, they'll look best if they follow a triangle pattern with the top point being in the center of your hair about 3 inches (7.6 cm) above the bottom of your hairline. A common problem when cutting bangs is cutting them too short. This is why bangs are best cut when hair is dry.  Cut the bangs longer than you ultimately want them. This way, you can figure out the shape you want, and go back to make adjustments. Bangs are not cut straight across. Instead, they curve down towards the temples to help create a frame for the face. However, it depends on the look your are going for. If you are simply trimming bangs, you will bring the comb through underneath the bangs where you want them to end. If you are making new bangs, use the comb to section off the hair you want to cut. Depending on how thick the hair is, bangs usually start right in front of the middle of the crown and angle downward on both sides towards the temples. You can play around with the look you prefer. Make a straight cut across your forehead, directly below the comb. Work your way toward one side, following the curve. By starting in the middle, you will have more control over how short the bangs end up. Angle the scissors down when working your way to the edge to create a gradual curve. Once you have one side finished, bring the scissors back to the middle, and cut the other side. Use your finger tips to pull down on the hair between your forefinger and middle finger. See if the bangs are the same length on each side. If they are not even, carefully trim the side that is longer. Cut tiny amounts at a time so you do not accidentally cut the longer side shorter, which may result in bangs that are shorter than you want. After your bangs are even, hold the scissors vertically at a 45 degree angle. Trim the edge with tiny cuts up into the hair, softening the look. Be careful not to remove any of the length. Use a makeup brush or blow dryer to get rid of those tiny trims. If the bangs do end up shorter than you were going for, do not worry. Hair grows at a rate of 1/2" per month on average, and that makes a big difference when it comes to bangs.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Prepare your bangs. Cut at a curve. Gather the hair. Cut in the middle. Check for symmetry. Soften the edges by cutting at a 45 degree angle. Sweep away cut hair.
Article: Start with action and scene so your reader is grabbed right away. Focus on a scene involving your narrator or your main character. Begin with a scene that will give the reader a sense of the narrative voice and the style of the rest of the novel. For example, you may begin with a scene involving the main character and their mother. The relationship between the main character and the mother character may then be carried on throughout the rest of the novel. A short novel should only focus on one conflict or situation involving your main character. This will prevent the novel from growing into a longer narrative and make it easier for you to stay focused while you write. Have one central conflict in the novel and go from there.  Try to summarize the central conflict or plot of the novel in one sentence. If you can do this, the conflict or plot is likely clear enough for the short novel. For example, you may have a central conflict like, “Teenager Mary Heti struggles to come out to her religious mother and deal with being a social outcast in a small Southern town.” Keep your number of characters within one to four maximum in the short novel. This will help you avoid getting overwhelmed by too many characters in such a short work. You may focus on one or two main characters and one or two secondary characters. You should also limit your settings so the reader can be immersed in the novel. For example, you may have one main setting, like the small American town where the narrator lives. You may then have one secondary setting, like the summer camp in the woods she goes to for one month. A short novel should move fast to keep the reader engaged. Repeat key themes and ideas throughout the novel. Have recurring scenes or moments so the novel feels well paced. For example, you may have the narrator go see a doctor on a recurring basis as part of the novel’s structure. Or you may have a main character who charts the movement of a star in the sky throughout the novel to tie it all together. A short novel lends itself to an ending that packs an emotional punch. Surprise your reader with a good twist at the end. Set up the reader’s expectations and then knock them down. Make the ending surprising and unexpected, as this will leave the reader satisfied when they put the novel down. For example, you may have a satisfying ending where the mother character accepts the main character for who they are, despite her religious beliefs.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Begin in scene. Have one central conflict. Include a limited number of characters and settings. Use repetition and pacing. Have a strong ending.
Article: Narrate all of your actions when you’re with your infant. Say things like, “We’re going into the kitchen now,” or “Up, up, up,” when you lift them. Using words early will help encourage your infant’s pre-literacy abilities, setting the stage for them to learn how to read and write using Braille in the future.  Try to limit outside noises to help your infant distinguish your voice and associate it with your presence. Since they don’t have the ability to see print, visually impaired or blind infants need extra reinforcement between words and concepts from birth to lay the foundations for literacy. Before they can talk, infants will imitate sounds and behaviors within their abilities. Imitate their coos and other babbling, and take turns vocalizing to each other. In addition to being a fun way of bonding, it’ll help your infant learn to imitate your words and use speech in the future. As your infant’s communication and cognitive skills develop, be patient and allow them to understand things on their own. It can be easy to fall into a pattern of doing things for them, but it’s important to let them figure out how things work from an early age. This will help encourage them to develop independence as they mature. For example, introduce your child to blocks using a hand over hand technique. Place your hands over theirs, and guide them over the blocks. Introduce their shape and show your baby how to stack them. Provide a couple of initial demonstrations, then give your child lots of time to manipulate the blocks independently.
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Talk to your infant constantly. Imitate your infant’s vocalizations. Give your infant time to learn and explore.