sociolinguistics‚ is defined as the unique manner of pronunciation to a specific individual‚ region or nation. (Oxford University Press‚ 2005) Lippi‚ the author of English With an Accent: Language‚ Ideology‚ and Discrimination in the United States‚ believes that accents identify nationalities‚ socio-economic status‚ social class and more characteristics of speakers. (Lippi-Green‚ 1997) This study aims to investigate the most recognizable and attractive accent to English learners (Non-native speakers) among
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In the article titled‚ “One Word‚ Two Words‚ Pink Words‚ Blue Words” by Debuk‚ the concept of gendered language is addressed. The article discusses the gender-marked patterns in language used everyday‚ the consequences that result from these patterns‚ and proposes a solution for these consequences. While the ideas proclaimed in the article are sound‚ there are some issues one could bring up in regards to whether or not the suggested solution would merely reinforce the problem‚ a fact that the author
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Word Count: 973 What is the Varicella-zoster virus? Varicella may not be a common term in every household but chickenpox on the other hand is always a worry of parents with children in elementary school. Chickenpox is caused by the Varicella-zoster virus (VZV). (Talaro) Chickenpox is a virus that causes an itchy rash that is contagious. Chickenpox is spread through airborne droplets or direct contact with the lesions created by chickenpox. Varicella is strictly a human disease and cannot be
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Filippo Brunelleschi’s Dome & Its Construction I. Introduction & thesis A. Period of time (The Renaissance): A.D. 1350-1700 1. Renaissance literally means "rebirth"‚ "revival" "restoration" a. Rebirth of the ancient Greek style b. The neoclassic style of architecture prevailing during the Renaissance 2. Transitional movement in Europe a. The Renaissance is understood as a historical age that was preceded by the Middle Ages and followed by the Reformation. b. Between medieval and
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The architecture of Alghero still strongly represents the Gothic-Catalan style‚ giving a true testament to its years of Catalan ruling. Despite some bad damage during World War II‚ the Spanish design is still felt very strongly throughout the city. In fact‚ many make Alghero a destination purely to admire its historic architecture. From the churches to the shuttered windows and balconies‚ the feel of Alghero is much like that of a Spanish Mediterranean city. The city walls give way to the struggle
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gov/collection/highlights/raphael-the-alba-madonna.html. Page from the Libro de’ Disegni This composition was drawn by Filippino Lippi‚ Botticelli‚ and Raffaellino del Garbo. the framework was made by Giorgio Vasari after 1524. Botticelli‚ the most eminent one of the three‚ is best known for The Birth of Venus. He was very skilled at portraiture. His apprentice‚ Filippino Lippi worked with Botticelli on this piece of art. The Libro de’ Disegni‚ Italian for Book of Drawings‚ is a compilation of drawings
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Papa (not angry at all) and Barbara’s Father sitting in the kitchen they are discussing business. He got dressed and went outside and Skull and the others were playing a game of soccer‚ Michele eventually went off for a ride‚ he wanted to go and see Filippo. He went to give him food and water. There is talk of a character named Sergio at the table and they also talk of the boy in the hole (Fillipo). Michele got up early‚ packed his bag with food and water‚ going to see Fillipo. He finds Felices Natale’s
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Business Plan for Optometric Practice Add practice logo‚ if available Title Gina Lippi Complete Family Eye Care Manchester CT May 2012 I. Executive Summary a. Company Description Provide a general overview of the practice you are building: services you will provide‚ unique skills or certifications‚ who you will treat‚ where your practice will be located‚ etc. b. Mission Statement What is your practice
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The texts that I have studied and prepared for my comparative course are: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte‚ Translations by Brian Friel‚ and I’m not scared directed by Gabriel Salvatores. When I address the cultural context of a text I refer to the worlds of the texts‚ the circumstances which face the plots and the characters of the texts. Some elements of the cultural context of each and every text are the world’s attitudes‚ social rituals‚ and structures. Coming to grips with the general norm
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Florence Cathedral’s dome. Brunelleschi had no formal architectural background but when the contest for creating Santa Maria’s dome was announced with a prize of 200 gold florins and possible eternal fame‚ Brunelleschi grabbed at the opportunity. Filippo Brunelleschi was determined to win the contest and have his double dome design used for the cathedral. Brunelleschi was certain that his design would win because it solved all of the questions being asked. People were asking‚ “how can a dome be built
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