greatly. According to Longman dictionary “style is a particular set of rules for using words‚ forming documents‚ spelling”‚ etc. The word is applied to the teaching of how to write a composition; it is also used to reveal the correspondence between thought and expression‚ etc. (ibid. 11). The most frequent definition of style is expressed by Seymour Chatman who defines style as “a product of individual choices and patterns of choices among linguistic possibilities” (Chatman 30)
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The Differences Between Chinese and English Number 汪洋澎 （11级英语A班 03号） Abstract: Because of the differences in the national psychology‚ religious belief and language habits between east and west‚Expressed by the Numbers in Chinese and English cultural connotation and the extension also exist differences‚ so in the process of the translation should fully consider the popularity and the nationality of itself ‚ and reflected it in the translation faithfully.In the old traditions‚ digital had not only
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CONTRASTIVE ANALYSIS ENGLISH and TORAJANESE PITCH in MORPHOLOGY AREA A. Background of The Problem English is a major subject in all stages in school now. There are four skills concerned about language study: writing‚ reading‚ speaking‚ and listening. It means to master English as a language target (L2)‚ students need to master the four skills in English. However‚ student’s first language (L1) is the most challenging factor in improving the skills of L2. Student’s L1 must influence the study
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objectives of this bachelor thesis are euphemisms and their usage in today´s English. Euphemisms are indirect expressions that are used instead of harsher ones to avoid unpleasant moments‚ embarrassment‚ or offence. They are used in sensitive social areas where direct speaking is unsuitable‚ like death‚ diseases or sex. The concern of indirect speaking can be either on the side of a speaker‚ on the side of an audience or on the side of a third side. Euphemisms are use to replace social taboos‚ swearing
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Table of contents 1. Introduction 2 2. Politeness a theoretical approach 3 3. the concept of limao 4 4. Request strategies 4 4.1. Request strategies in Chinese 4 4.2. Request strategies in English 5 5. Forms of address 6 5.1. Forms of address in Chinese 6 5.2. Forms of address in English 7 6. Chinese: Politeness across social groups 8 7. Conclusion 9 References 11 1. Introduction In many parts of this world‚ former existing borders are removed and people
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Running head: Word formation in English and Vietnamese Word formation in English and Vietnamese: a contrastive analysis Pham Thi Hong Ly HCMC University of Pedagogy Abstract: Language is a principal mean used by human beings to exchange information and communicate with each other. We use language to discuss a wide range of topics which distinguishes us with animals. In other words‚ language is a vital tool of communication. In order to share ideas and feelings effectively
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1. Lexicology and linguistics. Contrastive lexicology‚ object‚ aim‚ and tasks. 2. The history of contrastive lexicology‚ main units and terms. Ukrainian scientists‚ manuals‚ observing. 3. Language and vocabulary. The branches of Contrastive Lexicology. 4. Structural aspects of a word: External and Internal structure. Scientific methods to leant English and Ukrainian words in Comparison. 5. The semantic unity of a word. Polysemy: types of semantic component. Sema‚ Semema‚ semantic field. 6. The main
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Contrastive Linguistics: Theories and Methods Volker Gast 1 Introduction: The subject matter of contrastive linguistics Narrowly defined‚ contrastive linguistics can be regarded as a branch of comparative linguistics that is concerned with pairs of languages which are ‘socio-culturally linked’. Two languages can be said to be socio-culturally linked when (i) they are used by a considerable number of bi- or multilingual speakers‚ and/or (ii) a substantial amount of ‘linguistic output’ (text‚ discourse)
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Title A contrastive discourse analysis of warnings Author(s) Cheung‚ Wai-ling‚ Sonia.; _5ags². Citation Issue Date 2001 URL http://hdl.handle.net/10722/31894 Rights The author retains all proprietary rights‚ (such as patent rights) and the right to use in future works. Abstract of thesis entitled A contrastive discourse analysis of warnings submitted by Wai Ling Sonia Cheung a dissertation presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
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Technology but is currently taking English courses in CELPAD. He has been speaking only Arabic for the past 19 years as it his first language and upon coming to Malaysia he faced some difficulties expressing himself and dealing with people who do not speak Arabic. Although he was taught English in school‚ he claims that it was poor and that he did not benefit from it whatsoever. Abdallah has provided us with samples of his writing since he started learning English after graduating High school until
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