Is English a ‘Killer Language’? The Globalisation of a Code Tanja Eckert‚ Andrea Johann‚ Anna Känzig‚ Melanie Küng‚ Bianca Müller‚ Cornelia Schwald‚ Laura Walder Abstract: Does English act as a Killer-Language or not? The fact that English has gained the status of a world language goes back to British colonialism. English was imposed on the indigenous populace in order to strengthen the power of the colonists. As the example of Papua New Guinea shows‚ this can have serious consequences for people’s
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“Courage is when you know you’re licked before your begin‚ but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what” According to Atticus Finch‚ an honest lawyer in Harper lee’s novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” Courage is not a man with a gun in his hand. “Real courage” Is when you fight for what is right regardless of whether you win or lose. Atticus fits into this definition of what “Real Courage” Is and demonstration it several times through novels. The courage in the character in To Kill A Mockingbird
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also had a bright future ahead of him. Unfortunately‚ that all changed on January 13th 1999. Syed’s ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee went missing‚ a few weeks later‚ Syed was charged with the homicide of Lee. Adnan’s conflict with being charged with the homicide of Hae Min Lee teaches the readers the realities of false criminal prosecution through Adnan’s court case and the podcast Serial by Sarah Koenig. Adnan went through several trials for weeks‚ it was extremely tiring and frustrating to watch people
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The Drovers wife and loaded dog Visuals are distinctive‚ not because it only appeals to a specific audience but because they convey a universal concept and this is clearly shown in Henry Lawson’s “Drover’s Wife” and “The Loaded Dog”. These two short stories convey the universal principle of persistence‚ hardship‚ and mateship through survival in an unforgiving and harsh environment. The Drover’s wife clearly portrays the unique landscape of the outback through the hardships the drover’s wife’s
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Poverty: a silent killer The merciless chain of poverty is enclosing its arm around America. Children are storming the streets starving for a modest meal and a heated room. It confines them‚ forcing them to live a life of nightmares. It is evidently noted that poverty is the silent killer all over the world. The danger is‚ no one truly knows what poverty is‚ and who is to blame. A snapshot of poverty would seemingly resemble the poorest of the poor. As an experienced person who lived through childhood
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July 15 Speaker Critique of George Lucas Inspirational Speech This video is in the speech held by Academy of Achievement. The Academy of Achievement is a Washington‚ D.C.-based non-profit organization that aims to bring high profile‚ successful people from various fields together with "young achievers" to inspire them to succeed. The speaker of this video is George Lucas‚ which is the creator of Star Wars and it is in Aug 12‚ 2013‚ Washington D.C. George Lucas talk about his life experience and
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Poverty: The Silent Killer Poverty is a significant issue in our world today where many cannot afford the basic necessities to stay alive. Approximately 1.2 billion people live in poverty and go to bed hungry every day. Poverty is well-known throughout the world; poverty may affect anyone who lives from month to month pay check. In addition‚ some poverty is so extreme that someone has to live outside and under a bridge with their clothes in a shopping cart and some poverty is where you can’t get
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Killer whales‚ also known as orcas‚ are considered one of the largest members of the dolphin family‚ as they inhabit the top predation of the ecosystem. They possess advantages‚ such as acute sense of sight and hearing‚ making them the most intelligent marine creatures. Their beauty has captivated d humans for decades‚ but for orcas humans have reduced their sense of freedom and enjoyment of life. Human advancements have forced orcas into captivity‚ evolved their eating habits and changed the population
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Henry Lawson’s collection of short stories uses techniques such as humour and imagery to convey his message to the responder‚ he is known for his talented writing and truthfulness. Texts such as the drover’s wife and the loaded dog convey this. Other texts also use similar techniques to covey there idea’s including an anonymous tale ‘Bold Jack Donahoe’ and Barbara Baynton’s ‘The chosen Vessel’. ‘The Drovers Wife’ is a tale of an unnamed woman‚ the drover’s wife‚ who is alone with her children
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Fighting in The Killer Angels Fighting for a Cause Man. The killer angel. [1] Since the dawn of civilization humanity has fought to protect what they hold dear. Whether that be freedom‚ religion or land‚ the body politic has been at war‚ even within their own borders. Civil War is defined as a war between regions of the same country.[2] Throughout the course of the four and a half year Civil War‚ many battles were fought‚ but none quite as pivotal as the Battle of Gettysburg. Had Lee obliged
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