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    are the common language that the people use ? Human speaks at least two language: a. Non-verbal Language b. Verbal language ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. What is Non-Verbal Communication ? Non-Verbal communication - is the process of communication through sending and receiving wordless cues between people. In short‚ non-verbal communication is any communication that does not use words. -refers to any communication that

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    readers feel a macabre atmosphere because of the ironies he uses. One example of irony that Poe includes in his story is the word “cask” that means “wine barrel‚” but casket‚ also comes from the same word. Before readers get a chance to read the story‚ they will understand this double meaning. They will realize that death is imminent. Thus‚ Fortunato believes he will ultimately reach a cask of wine‚ he actually meets his casket. Another instance of irony that Poe uses‚ is when Fortunato

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    Verbal Abuse Is Still Abuse “Choke” is an ad made by the Euro RSCG Chicago for the Juvenile Protective Association. This ad comes from a campaign to stop verbal abuse of children. “These disturbing PSA ads by Juvenile Protective Association visually illustrate that ’Verbal abuse is still abuse. ’ And unlike physical abuse which leaves visible marks on the outside‚ you are leaving wounds with your words that may take a young kid a lifetime to heal” (Sleepless in Amman). The key elements that

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    ENGL 1302-021 2 March 2014 Irony in Kate Chopin’s "The Storm" and "Désirée’s Baby" Kate Chopin’s stories characteristically end or contain an ironic twist. Chopin uses irony to create excitement and suspense and to also provide a deeper meaning to her story. Irony can create different parallels to a story that would otherwise be one dimensional. Kate Chopin uses irony in "The Storm" and "Désirée’s Baby" effectively creating beautiful and complex stories. "The Storm" contains both dramatic

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    Chaucer’s prologue in his book‚ The Canterbury Tales‚ is one of the most prominent pieces of literature today. The first twenty six pages of the novel describes thirty different characters‚ who have different backgrounds‚ cultures‚ and behaviors. Many of the portraits in Chaucer’s prologue act poorly‚ and do not behave the way they are supposed to; while few respectively follow the seven virtues of the society. One of these characters is the holy and virtuous Parson. Chaucer describes the priest

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    story‚ Montresor takes revenge on Fortunado and kills him. Edgar Allan Poe demonstrates irony in “The Cask of Amontillado”. Irony is when something happens‚ but you expected the exact opposite‚ Edgar Allan Poe used irony by having Montresor pretend to care about Fortunado ‚ by making comments about Fortunado ‚ and by Montresor saying he wants Fortunado to have a long life. First‚ Edgar Allan Poe uses Irony “The Cask of Amontillado”‚ when Montresor pretends to care about Fortunado. To illustrate

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    letter back to Delphin telling him she would be there‚ which Mrs. Slade wasn’t expecting that because she was too caught up in being out to get Mrs. Ansley (120). The title of this story could possibly be the most important irony of the story. Although the other ironies are very important too‚ the story would not have that overall ironic twist to it if it were not for the title. Roman Fever is another name for pneumonia that you could catch it you were outside after dark in the valley‚ due to

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    daughter is sent to church‚ an explosion kills the child. “ ‘Ballad of Birmingham’ provides rich lessons in irony‚ the power of poetry‚ and the history of our country” (Jolley 38). The irony is displayed from the fact that the mother wants to keep her child safe by sending her to church and thus leads to her death is one of the main literary devices that Randall uses in this poem. From this irony‚ one can see how afraid the African American

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    Two important literary styles that can be seen in “The Cask of Amontillado” are a point of view and irony. Both components aid in building the suspense that is maintained throughout the story. The narrator (Montresor) uses the first-person point of view in speaking to an unidentified individual.  “You‚ who so well knows the nature of my soul” that is never revealed in the story. (pg 1126). Montresor’s demeanor throughout the story is calm‚ confident‚ and void of emotion. He never suggests to the

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    understand how verbal and nonverbal communications can be ambiguous and how to avoid this ambiguity. Thesis: Verbal and nonverbal communication can both be ambiguous. Introduction: A. If I walked up to you and told you that I had bad news‚ but was smiling and using an exited tone would you be confused. B. I know I would be‚ I mean who gives bad news with a smile. C. This is just one example of how both verbal and nonverbal

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