P. 109 #4 – In Susanne K. Langer’s essay “Language and Thought”‚ she writes that the great importance of symbolism (language) to make us so different from the rest of animal kingdom. In other words‚ animals use signs to “think” and act the object directly‚ whereas humans think about symbols in a complex and abstract meaning. In order to explain this theory‚ Langer provided an example of how human mind transform all direct experience into symbolic expression. To further illustrate the difference between
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1. Choose a topic related to language use (in your placement school) which you would like to explore further‚ eg: - The different languages spoken in the country/region/city of your placement school; - The use of different languages/dialects/varieties in the school; - Language use in the classroom; patterns of interaction‚ gender and cultural differences; - Language use in a multilingual classroom; - Teachers’ attitudes to pupils’ (non-standard) language. Although the presentation should
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use these types to make the reader feel and imagine what happened in my essay. In addition‚ if you want to develop your writing skills‚ I think the figurative language is important to add the interest‚ personality‚ and variety to my writing skills. Also‚ using an effective word that helps the reader paint a picture in his/her mind. The first essay "Polaroids" by Anne Lamott‚ the author used the effective figurative language by used metaphor and simile strategies. For example‚ when she shares her
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The Power of Language George Orwell‚ the writer of many highly regarded literary works‚ is extremely interested in the power of language‚ mainly how it is abused. By analyzing two of his works‚ 1984 and Politics and The English Language‚ it is clear that Orwell is using his writing to bring awareness to the dangers of the manipulation‚ misuse‚ and decline of language. In 1984 he demonstrates how language can be used to control thought and manipulate the past. This is proven
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Sexism in language Definition Sexism in language is Prejudice or discrimination based on sex especially discrimination against women. Sexist language is language that excludes either men or women when discussing a topic that is applicable to both sexes. * Pashto as a sexist language It has been said that English
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Accident Nowadays if we walk in a crowded city it is not surprising if we see a number of accidents. People need to be careful around the house and on the street‚ because they can easily get hurt or break their leg or sprain their ankle or get bruised. If there’s an accident it’s good to know how to give first aid‚ how to make a bandage‚ how to dress a wound and the phone number of the ambulance. Fortunately I don’t have an accident until today but I see one. I saw a terrible accident on my
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In this essay I will discuss how the writer of Touching the Void has made use of language techniques to enable readers to fully empathize with Joes experience. When Joe talks about his accident‚ he makes it sound quite dramatic. ...if theres just two of you and a broken ankle could turn into a death sentence... This quote shows that he took the accident very seriously and he illustrates this by making the story look like he would eventually die. Throughout the story‚ the writer makes constant use
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The Language of Text Messaging Report The Language of Text Messaging Texting had come around when the first cellular phones had been invented. It was originally designed for the deaf and hard of hearing people but has since grown to be an easier and cheaper way of contact than calling. The aim of texting is to be able to send quick and short messages to contacts. This is better achieved by shortening the English language which in turn created the language of texting. I believe that texting
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Ozymandias 1. Pharaoh Ozymandias was a cruel and selfish man. Line 5 “And wrinklrd lip and sneer of cold command”. Line 10 “King of kings”. Suggests that he was filled with self-glory and commanding expressions‚ a ruler with superiority and arrogance. Line 4 “whose frown” suggest an unhappy or angry man. 2. Ozymandias symbolizes political power and pride. The statue and surrounding desert is a metaphor for invented power or “passions”. “Lifeless things” – nothing remains but the eroded
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story “Game Over”‚ might of liked it better using his hands judging by how inaccurate he is with a tennis racket. “Game Over” and “Girl Can’t Dance” are similar and different in many ways. The two ways this essay will be describing is how their theme is similar and how the figurative language in the two stories is used for different reasons. The theme in “Game Over” and “Girl Can’t Dance” are the same‚ that having a good friend is important. The author wrote “I owed Aubree an apology. Maybe even
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