8. Deixis. Exercises Directions After you have read Unit 8 you should be able to tackle the following questions to test your understanding of the main ideas raised in the unit. Provide a definition. 1 You should understand these terms and concepts from this unit: * Deictic words. – Is the word which takes some element of its meaning from the context. * (Deictics) context. - * Reported speech. – Used to communicate something that someone said. 2 What parts of speech can function
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Shattered Glass begins with an obvious "good guy". However as the movie progresses we being to see who actually does what’s right for everyone‚ in place of what’s right only for themselves. Stephen Glass…most everyone in the office loves him. His stories are very colorful‚ and exciting‚ he is the young star of The New Republic‚ he is very popular‚ and well liked. Not only is he well liked‚ but he has certain characteristic’s that could make anyone sympathize with him. Such as when he innocently asks
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1. Asahi Glass Company has diversified through internal growth‚ acquisition‚ and joint ventures from its origin in flat glass to broad glass-materials‚ chemical‚ and electronics manufacturer. It has also vertically integrated and expanded internally to become the leading global glass manufacturer. In 1993‚ Asahi Glass is reviewing its future direction‚ particularly whether it should divest its electronics business. New Product Opportunities New Glass The glass industry is the cash cow for Asahi
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The film Shattered Glass by Billy Ray depicts a true story about how a young journalist wrote and published fake stories to The New Republic‚ the magazine that he worked for‚ until he got caught. The movie reflects on the do’s and dont’s that a journalist should always follow in order to maintain his/her reputation as an honest and accurate journalist as that is not only the right thing to do but it is one’s duty as a journalist. Stephen Glass‚ the name of the character of the protaganist is
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Shattered Glass The film‚ Shattered Glass‚ is truly a cautionary tale capturing the horrific predicaments of a journalist’s decision to unrightfully delve into fiction. Due to his hunger for glory‚ Steven Glass‚ a well-liked writer and editor at The New Republic‚ continually manipulates the system by orchestrating fake phone numbers‚ web sites‚ and contact names; however‚ in 1998‚ one of Glass’s recently released editorials prompts an investigation by a local team of journalists which leads to
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GLASS INDUSTRY IN TURKEY When glass industry in Turkey is analyzed‚ it is observed that there are middle and small sized firms‚ work places at workshop levels in very limited numbers and a dominant producer‚ Türkiye Şişe ve Cam Fabrikaları Topluluğu. More than 90% of the annual production of market is met by ŞİŞECAM. Although there are no law and arbitration barriers to enter to the glass market‚ firms hesitate to enter since glass industry requires continuous production with high capacity and
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Shattered Glass by Billy Ray Have you ever wondered how it would feel to lose your career? Shattered Glass is a true story of a young journalist who fell from grace when it was found he had fabricated over half of his articles. He was a staff writer at The New Republic for three years who rose to meteoric heights as a young writer in Washington‚ D.C. Looking for a short cut to fame‚ Glass combined sources‚ quotes‚ and even entire stories. He did everything in his power to make sure that everyone
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Is glass a solid or a liquid "The idea that glass is a fluid is a very widespread myth." (Yvonne Stokes:1999‚Discover Magazine) This myth has survived for centuries because glass is such a confusing matter which cannot be compared to the three ordinary kinds of matter described in our particle theory of matter. Gasses contain free flowing molecules which are much further apart then liquids and gasses which removes the possibility of glass being a gas. A liquid however contains tighter bound molecules
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corporation in the world. Google glass looks like a normal wearable eyeglass with a Smart Phone in it .It brings the internet world and real world together by using natural voice commands of human beings. This‚ yet to be released product is being developed in the Project Glass research and development project by Google. Project Glass is a reality project that packs a rich visual interface inside a sleek wrap-around heads-up display unit. So‚ what it does? A Google glass includes all features of a smart
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Glass ceiling Invisible but real barrier through which the next stage or level of advancement can be seen‚ but cannot be reached by a section of qualified and deserving employees. Such barriers exist due to implicit prejudice on the basis of age‚ ethnicity‚ political or religious affiliation‚ and/or sex. Although generally illegal‚ such practices prevalent in most countries. While the phrase glass ceiling is metaphorical‚ many women who find themselves bumping their heads on it find it very
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