Classification of borrowings according to the borrowed aspect and degree of assimilation…………………………………………………………………………...12 1.4. The borrowing process as the reflection of cultural contacts …………………...14 2 Analysis of Russian borrowings based on the examples from monolingual dictionaries of American and British English. 2.1. Similarities and differences in lexicographic description……………………….19 2.2. Contrasting Dictionary Entries: etymology‚ spelling‚ definition and lexical coverage……………………………………………………………………………
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Comparative analysis of dominant Russian and American Values The question of values becomes important when we cannot understand and explain the behavior of foreigners. Probably you know this from your own experience of communication with people from other countries: sometimes we think that foreigners behave strangely or rudely or just differently from what we expect. In most cases this is what is usually called "cultural misunderstanding". OK‚ now let’s dwell on the concept “value”. There
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Few linguists have endeavored to clearly define what constitutes slang. Attempting to remedy this‚ Bethany K. Dumas and Jonathan Lighter argue that an expression should be considered "true slang" if it meets at least two of the following criteria. It lowers‚ if temporarily‚ "the dignity of formal or serious speech or writing"; in other words‚ it is likely to be considered in those contexts a "glaring misuse of register." Its use implies that the user is familiar with whatever
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A Brief Introduction to Russian Formalism Zhu Gang In the heyday of high modernism emerged a group of college students and young faculty in Moscow and Petersburg‚ Russia‚ whose interest was claimed to be literature per se. They were few in number‚ but their unmistakable insistence on the ideal status of literary study and stubborn pursuit for its realization has marked the beginning of a new era‚ and produced profound influence on the subsequent development of contemporary Western critical
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Imagine being asked “Hey man‚ do you own a shotty?” Naturally a person’s first response will be “What is a shotty?” A shotty0 is slang for a gun. Slang words are very common‚ and sometimes describe the object or person perfectly. Money‚ drugs‚ cars‚ etc. are a few things that have slang words. One object in particular that obtains a few slang words is a gun. Some slang words for a gun are Nine‚ Burner‚ Chopper‚ Gat‚ Heater‚ Mac‚ Piece‚ Strap‚ Glockie‚ Zootie‚ Thang‚ Nina‚ Shotty‚ Pump‚ Clappa‚ &
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languages‚ and cultures however‚ majority of Americans do
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The French and Russian Revolutions: Similar? Or Different? Owen Sokoloff Period 4 Ms. Repollet 1/18/11 The French Revolution and the Russian Revolution were the same in many ways‚ but were also different in just as many ways. A king who believed in absolutism‚ just as France was before the revolution‚ led Russia; the kings didn’t accurately represent their people‚ nor were they close to them; the middle class (bourgeoisie‚ in France‚ Duma‚ in Russia) wanted recognition; and in both cases‚
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Attaining a higher education as an African American youth is significant because it is one of the most important achievements in today’s society that helps ensure a quality way of life. While gaining an education is still a financial challenge for most African Americans‚ there are still more opportunities than ever before for young people to acquire a post-secondary education. The more education a person has‚ the better one’s chances are at being successful. An education helps one have a better
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Russian Holidays Our holiday traditions play an integral part in defining who we are as people‚ in that‚ we all enjoy celebrating holidays‚ whether it¡¯s Christmas‚ the New Year‚ or Easter. Russians feel the same way‚ although their holidays and traditions differ a little from American ones. In chronological order‚ the first holiday is celebrated on January 1st and 2nd and just happens to be the most popular and most notable holiday- The New Year. As in the United States‚ Russians celebrate
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using slang or incorrect words (“BBC”). Slang is defined as incorrect ways of using words. Schools have banned students from using slang in the classroom so they can better prepare themselves for future careers (“The Independent”). “Slang is lazy and makes people that use it look ignorant” says Alexis Acquire (”Students”). There are times when slang isn’t acceptable and slang is one of them. You should always think about when and where you are when you say something. Schools should ban slang so that
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