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    Language is very important and diverse. Communication is necessary for every living thing‚ yet we all communicate in very different ways. The human language is by far the most complex form of communication. We are the only living thing able to speak words and understand a wide range of vocabulary. The human language has a large advantage over that of parrots and primates because of our wide vocal range and complex written language. While parrots have the ability to mimic human words ‚they have no

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    11th Grade English Politically Correct Language and Bias-Language Language is the method of human communication‚ either spoken or written‚ consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way. It has been proved that some types of language can harm people. Bias-Language occurs with gender but can also offend groups of people based on sexual orientation ethnicity‚ political interest‚ or race. To remedy the harm‚ politically correct language was started. It’s supporting or relating

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    For many years‚ people have wondered how modern humans came to dominate the earth. Some hypotheses include larger brains‚ new technology‚ and climate change as each relates to human strength‚ but none of these tell the full story. The domination of the world that began in Africa was a process and requires further investigation. Slowly‚ it came be revealed little by little that one major driving force behind such competence was the social behavior that individuals‚ regardless of relation‚ should work

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    worms‚ even humans have a communication system. We all share the art of language in one form or another. Some scientists say that language is what sets humans apart from every other species. Other researchers wonder if animals can learn the human language. What sets us apart from animals? What set us apart are the rules and grammars that we human have‚ which makes it not possible for animals to learn the human language. Another factor that contributes to why animals cannot learn human language or why

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    4 Stylistic Features of Language Speech communication employs a host of expressive means ranging from linguistic to paralinguistic and extralinguistic features. It is the natural language‚ however‚ whose systematic variation on all levels of its structure (phonology‚ morphology‚ lexicology and syntax) offers the widest possibilities of suiting its use to fit communicative functions of discourses in various contexts. Thus linguistic expressive means‚ which are systematically identified and cetegorized

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    Politically correct language is language that avoids offending or ostracizing particular groups of people – the word “homosexual” is the politically correct version of the word “faggot”. While politically correct language prevents conflict‚ and improves individuals and communities‚ it also has limitations. Sometimes it can disrupt the meaning and impact of the message we are trying to portray. Because of this‚ it is important to find an extent of political correctness that still enables freedom of

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    Communication and Language This paper will briefly outline the definitions of important terms used in language and communication for neuro-typical developing children and the timely acquisition of these skills. Common expressional mistakes made by young children acquiring speech will be highlighted and ways in which we naturally adjust our own speech and communication to assist with these transient errors. A biological preparedness is noted as an essential requirement for normal development

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    (1966)‚ "The Problem of Universals in Language" The Search for Universals Through Comparison with Animal Systems "The design-features listed below are found in every language on which we have reliable information‚ and each seems to be lacking in at least one known animal communicative system. They are not all logically independent‚ and do not necessarily all belong to our defining list for language--a point to be taken up separately..." 1. Mode of communication-vocal-auditory‚ tacticle-visual

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    safety of all my staffs. I have to consider proper way of doing work‚ risk factor at the work place and working environment. After all it is a workplace many things can be really dangerous and can also cause some serious injuries to staffs or any other people. In my workplace some of my team members are refusing to wear protective hearing devices when working in close proximity to very noise equipment. The damage cause by loud noise may result in long term health effects to my staff as well it can

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    Language features and their effects Use this checklist: • to understand the ways in which writers gain impact in their writing • to use various features in your own writing (creative and transactional‚ as well as for your oral presentations) in order to craft your writing and gain impact • to help you achieve unit standards which require you to explore language and think critically about poetic / transactional / oral texts Language feature Definition or explanation Example General effect

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