A) Five signs which society has transformed over time into certain associations and connotations “Rude gesture” “Peace sign” This sign has two meanings‚ when it is viewed this way‚ it is a rude gesture‚ however if it was flipped it could also be seen as a symbol of peace. What is seen now as the “peace sign” once was used as a victory sign. The peace sign which is quite common amongst teenagers today symbolizes friendliness and general well- being
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Г.Б. Антрушина‚ О.В‚ Афанасьева‚ Н.Н. Морозова Лексикология английского языка English Lexicology Учебное пособие включает разделы: предмет и задачи курса‚ этимологический состав и стилевые слои словарного состава английского языка‚ словообразование‚ семантология‚ фразеология‚ синонимия и антонимия современного английского языка. Теоретический материал тесно увязан с материалом для практической самостоятельной работы и работы на семинарах‚ а также с текстами и упражнениями для лексического
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Evidence)‚ the key tasks as a scholarly writer is to show that what you have written is true and that you know what you’re talking about. He has provided the audience with personal views and judgment as speaks about poor people. He also uses the slang term “plugged in” and within scholarly writing‚ you must use proper choice of words which he did not. The author also lacks presenting this information in a clear and concise way‚ where it is straightforward for the audience to follow and understand
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In our society‚ words and what order those words fall in contribute to their meaning. That’s why it is very important to use words in the correct grammatical order‚ correct context and exact language. The power of words affects our senses‚ thinking‚ feelings creativity and the way we think. It is imperative that we must understand the phrases and meanings of words before they can properly be used. When language is shaped properly‚ it will assimilate into a culture. Since the English language is
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some part of poem it’s When we read the poem‚ we fell like the character is us and it also fill like we are in the world of that poem. Every single word in the poem consist a very deep meaning. The language use is a common daily language and some slang word like ‘honky’ and ‘uppity’. However they use that kind of language but it still easy for us to understand what they try to tell in the poem. Base on the poem we can tell that the general of the poem is elegy. This because elegy is mournful‚ especially
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friends compared with the way I would speak to someone older‚ such as a teacher. When I am in conversations with my group of friends‚ I tend to use different words‚ such as ’ratchet’ – meaning ugly or unattractive‚ which originated from American slang. Another word we use is ’Swag’ which means something along the lines of good and cool‚ but I think it’s a word we use to fit in and none of us are entirely sure what it means. These words are usually from the media‚ but occasionally I am not sure
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the "Lindsfarne Gospel" (37)‚ which contains the first use of the word "cripple." Mairs uses this to allow the audience to view the world in a more formal way. Therefore‚ a gospel might put on a different view of “cripple” rather than an impolite slang term. Her goal is to create an acceptance and understanding of the word and her condition to the society and the people who are living with the condition as well. Mairs points out numerous times that she has as learned to live through her disease
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1. | Question : | Language performs a ________________‚ which means it allows you to explore and investigate the world‚ solve problems‚ and learn from your discoveries and experiences. | | | Student Answer: | | Personal function | | | | Interactional function | | | | Ritual function | | | | Heuristic function | | Instructor Explanation: | The answer can be found in Section 4.2 of Making Connections. | | | | Points Received: | 1 of 1 | | Comments: | |
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How can one realize the seriousness of a particular event? Situations in history exist only in our thoughts rather than our presence. As past events have unfolded so has the opportunity for growth. One such era includes the Vietnam War. Tim O’ Brien’s novel entitled The Things They Carried creates an atmosphere of knowledge surrounding the struggles related to the Vietnam War. To grasp the concept of such a brutal historical event one must understand the struggles and decisions made by people
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point you are trying to convey to your audience can be challenging at almost any given time. There are six major barriers that may interfere with your ability to communicate effectively with your audience in business communication. Clichés‚ jargon‚ slang‚ sexist and racist language‚ euphemisms‚ and doublespeak are all barriers that will effect your business communication and will affect your message from being received. Once you have lost someone by saying any of the above the rest of your message
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