how (ibid.). Linguists then attempted the use of binary descriptors to remove vagueness of word definitions. A binary descriptor is a list of properties used to describe concepts‚ for example‚ mare as +equine +female +mature‚ eliminating the ambiguity (ibid.). However‚ no list of terms can be joined to give a clear definition of abstract words‚ such as happiness‚ self (Winkler‚ 2012) or freedom (Fromkin‚ et al‚ 2005). Additionally‚ gradable words like coldness and slowness are subjected to individual
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Mariah Jimenez AP Literature Mrs. Abernathy December 5‚ 2013 The Awakening Analysis Symbolism Symbolism is a literary and a visual art movement introduced in France and Belgium in the late nineteenth century. Symbolism was a response against the dominant principles of realism (Writers History). Although there are many examples of symbolism in The Awakening‚ the most important to the plot are the sea‚ the birds‚ and the sleep with Edna. Throughout the novel‚ the author often signifies the
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com/topics/Vietnam-war-protests”). The lack of resolution‚ as well as the negative public opinion for this war‚ was used to fuel the author’s ability to discuss survivor guilt and post- traumatic stress disorder of the soldiers of this era. By using multiple levels of ambiguity with the term “carry‚” Tim O’Brien successfully introduces subjects and themes in his novel‚ The Things They Carried. The main themes of this novel are imagination‚ memory and storytelling. The soldiers found themselves using a strong coping
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Ambiguity and Clarity in Writing Paper Critical Thinking 205 Vagueness‚ Ambiguity and Clarity in Writing Dawsolene M. Burrel CRT/205 June 30‚ 2013 Lennette Jones Vagueness‚ Ambiguity and Clarity in Writing Example 1. This particular case study will reflect an organization with a van that has undergoing internal conflict. It will also analyze the reason for the conflict and offer positive resolutions of this conflict. The project must first understand
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attention and been studied from a variety of perspectives. Code-switching is a linguistics term denoting the concurrent use of more than one language‚ or language variety‚ in conversation. Multilinguals‚ people who speak more than one language‚ sometimes use elements of multiple languages in conversing with each other. Thus‚ code-switching is the syntactically and phonologically appropriate use of more than one linguistic variety. Speakers form and establish a pidgin language when two or more speakers
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Freedom: “ She began to look with her own eyes; to see and to apprehend the deeper undercurrents of life. No longer was she content to "feed upon opinion" when her own soul had invited her.” (32) -This quote supports the theme of freedom because Edna has finally stopped listening to what others have to say‚ and altering her life to that. She beginning to control her own life. “But they need not have thought that they could possess her‚ body and soul.” (Chp 39) -This quote supports the theme of
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Kirtland‚ the chapter fundamentally focuses on the religious terrain that Matthias endured after release from prison. While his attempt to endear himself to the Mormon Prophet Smith and the Mormon Church failed‚ he played a role in the Second Great Awakening. During the period‚ the northern opinion significantly influenced religious change movement countrywide. In resisting this evangelical reformism‚ Smith and Matthias separately attacked the domineering views advanced by the Finneyite evangelicalism
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Ambiguity refers to the ability of a behavior‚ word or expression that can be understood or interpreted in different ways. There are two types of ambiguity. The first type refers to unintentional‚ ambiguity being used unintentionally. This means that the range of ambiguity is not under control and therefore can spiral into a negative outcome. The second type of ambiguity refers to it being used strategically. This means that ambiguity can be used to create critical thinking among the readership.
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immoral actions can have on a person. The protagonists of each story deals with the consequences of moral transgressions‚ but it is shown that the true nature of their character extends beyond what is quantifiable by their actions alone. By using ambiguity‚ conflict‚ and characterization‚ “Crime and Punishment”‚ “Barn Burning”‚ and “A Rose for Emily” provide a commentary on the uncertainty that can
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badly and used any kind of way to dehumanize them. Moments of moral ambiguity helped Elie retain his humanity in the face of dehumanizing treatment by staying positive which helped him retain his good qualities as a human. Elie’s respond on a moral ambiguity is based on how he can help others by giving them hope‚ how it can help him survive and if he is going to get in trouble if he gets involve. Elie’s respond on a moral ambiguity is based on how he can help others by giving them hope. When Stein
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