CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.0 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The global spread of the English language as one of the most far-reaching linguistic phenomena of our time is already an established fact. Evidence of this worldwide phenomenon of language contact‚ variation and change can be seen through such designations as world English‚ new English‚ Modern English‚ West African English‚ South African English‚ Australian English‚ Indian English‚ to mention just a few. The phrase “Nigerian English”
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1) Conceptual or Denotative Meaning: Conceptual meaning is also called logical or cognitive meaning. It is the basic propositional meaning which corresponds to the primary dictionary definition. Such a meaning is stylistically neutral and objective as opposed to other kinds of associative meanings. Conceptual Meanings are the essential or core meaning while other six types are the peripheral. It is peripheral in as sense that it is non-essential. They are stylistically marked and subjective kind
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Truly successful author’s have the ability to convey their point without actually saying it to portray a certain situation by describing it in various ways. In the excerpt of the novel “A Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man” James Joyce does just this. Through his use of stylistic elements such as selection of diction‚ imagery‚ and syntax‚ Joyce explains the development of the protagonist’s stream of consciousness. In the beginning of the second section of the passage‚ Joyce selects the most
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One might ask what is language which I use everyday? Language is defined as a method of communication by humans using symbols to share ideas‚ emotions‚ information and opinions. This can either be verbal or non-verbal. Would you not agree that most of things we learn in school are conveyed to us through language such as through teaching and reading textbooks? In order for communication to take place‚ it requires a sender‚ a message and a receiver. Language is a mode of communication that enables
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communication Letter of Advice Porsha Jones COM200 Daria Heinemann May 27‚ 2013 To learn how to communicate in life is priceless. Interpersonal communication can give you the skills to endure in healthy relationships. Certain communication skills can be difficult to master for some; here is some advice on interpersonal relationships. • Identify the barriers of interpersonal interactions There are a number of different types of barriers that influence
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Importance of Nonverbal Communication in Leadership The statement “Communication is a key” is applied daily by people referring to each and every topic that cuts across relationships‚ through to business. Communication comes in many forms‚ which vary from the spoken and written words to the commonly overlooked nonverbal cues. In life and business‚ every person will communicate in a different manner. Successful leaders‚ however‚ must learn to perfect these different forms of communication
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Reading a Media Text Pretty Little Liars’ Opening Credits I have chosen to interpret‚ in both connotatively and denotatively ways‚ the opening credits to one of ABC Family’s most acclaimed TV show‚ Pretty Little Liars. It premiered in the early summer of 2010. Based on a teen/drama/mystery series‚ this show has rapidly gained success. When you watch the opening credits for the first time without knowing anything about the show‚ it’s easy to guess what the show is about; but once you
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great and unparalleled misfortunes”. Nevertheless‚ little is known about the stranger until he declares‚ “I wait but for one event‚ and then I shall repose in peace.” The denotative meaning of the word repose is rest/sleep‚ which suggests the stranger will be able to rest easier once he completes a specific deed. The connotative definition of repose‚ however‚ could be death‚ meaning once he completes what he has set out to do‚ he can finally die in peace. It is clear the stranger does not mean to
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5) He uses emotions to persuade voters’ opinion and to make them vote for a president who will take care of the ecosystem. Friedman uses connotative language‚ strong language‚ throughout the article like “except for some knuckleheads running to be our next president” (para. 1)‚ to emphasize the idea of voting for a president who will care for the planet’s health. Friedman also uses some other
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Using the sociological research method of semiotics (study of signs and their meanings)‚ we can see that the characters‚ places and events within Springfield are generalised and stereotypical signs. These signs‚ whether indexical‚ symbolic‚ denotative‚ connotative or polysemic‚ represent in a most
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