Trying to Get to Heaven: Opinions of a Tennessee Talker
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"Trying to Get to Heaven: Opinions of a Tennessee Talker" is a humorous and reflective memoir by actress Dixie Carter, in which she shares stories, opinions, and Southern wisdom from her life and career.
All labels observed (1)
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| Trying to Get to Heaven: Opinions of a Tennessee Talker canonical | 2 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Trying to Get to Heaven: Opinions of a Tennessee Talker Context triple: [Dixie Carter, wrote, Trying to Get to Heaven: Opinions of a Tennessee Talker]
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My Sunny Tennessee
"My Sunny Tennessee" is a popular early 20th-century American song, best known today for its inclusion in the 1950 musical film *Three Little Words*.
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B.
Tennessee’s Partner
Tennessee’s Partner is a classic short story by American author Bret Harte, known for its portrayal of loyalty and friendship set against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush.
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C.
Laughter in Appalachia
Laughter in Appalachia is a humor-focused book by songwriter and storyteller Billy Edd Wheeler that collects jokes, anecdotes, and comic tales from the Appalachian region.
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D.
The Tennessean
The Tennessean is a major daily newspaper based in Nashville, Tennessee, known for its coverage of local and regional news, politics, and culture.
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The Tennessee Kids
The Tennessee Kids is Justin Timberlake’s backing band and dance ensemble, known for supporting his live performances and tours with high-energy musicianship and choreography.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Trying to Get to Heaven: Opinions of a Tennessee Talker Target entity description: "Trying to Get to Heaven: Opinions of a Tennessee Talker" is a humorous and reflective memoir by actress Dixie Carter, in which she shares stories, opinions, and Southern wisdom from her life and career.
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A.
My Sunny Tennessee
"My Sunny Tennessee" is a popular early 20th-century American song, best known today for its inclusion in the 1950 musical film *Three Little Words*.
-
B.
Tennessee’s Partner
Tennessee’s Partner is a classic short story by American author Bret Harte, known for its portrayal of loyalty and friendship set against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush.
-
C.
Laughter in Appalachia
Laughter in Appalachia is a humor-focused book by songwriter and storyteller Billy Edd Wheeler that collects jokes, anecdotes, and comic tales from the Appalachian region.
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D.
The Tennessean
The Tennessean is a major daily newspaper based in Nashville, Tennessee, known for its coverage of local and regional news, politics, and culture.
-
E.
The Tennessee Kids
The Tennessee Kids is Justin Timberlake’s backing band and dance ensemble, known for supporting his live performances and tours with high-energy musicianship and choreography.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (28)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | book ⓘ |
| about |
Southern wisdom
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family and upbringing ⓘ personal anecdotes ⓘ politics and social views ⓘ religion and spirituality ⓘ television and stage career ⓘ |
| author | Dixie Carter ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| genre |
autobiographical literature
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humor ⓘ memoir ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | Southern woman ⓘ |
| hasTone |
opinionated
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witty ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
fans of Dixie Carter
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readers of celebrity memoirs ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryForm | essay collection ⓘ |
| literaryStyle |
humorous
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reflective ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Dixie Carter
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Southern United States culture ⓘ
linked to:
Southern United States
acting career ⓘ |
| narrativeLocation | Tennessee ⓘ |
| notableFor | portrayal of Southern manners and values ⓘ |
| title | Trying to Get to Heaven: Opinions of a Tennessee Talker ⓘ |
| workOf | Dixie Carter ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Input
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