Exploring LanguageGary Goshgarian "Exploring Language, 8th Edition, collects 84 selections in nine chapters to focus on some provocative aspects of American culture as they are revealed by language. Among the timely topics: the media and bias, computers and writing, black English, gender differences, "warspeak," advertising (as manipulation or art?), political double talk, and bilingualism."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved |
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... paper analyzing them in terms of audience. Who is the targeted audience of ... Write a paragraph explaining why the revisions are or are not effective ... writing? HOW TO WRITE WITH STYLE Kurt Vonnegut Kurt Vonnegut is WILLIAM ZINSSER 71.
... paper analyzing them in terms of audience. Who is the targeted audience of ... Write a paragraph explaining why the revisions are or are not effective ... writing? HOW TO WRITE WITH STYLE Kurt Vonnegut Kurt Vonnegut is WILLIAM ZINSSER 71.
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Gary Goshgarian. WRITING ASSIGNMENTS 1. Write an essay supporting an ... paper in which you explore your thoughts on this question. Consider in your ... Write a paper in which you take a stand for or against this argument. 5. One argument ...
Gary Goshgarian. WRITING ASSIGNMENTS 1. Write an essay supporting an ... paper in which you explore your thoughts on this question. Consider in your ... Write a paper in which you take a stand for or against this argument. 5. One argument ...
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... Write a paper in which you explore your reactions to some of the arguments in this essay. Has this essay made you aware of anti-male bias or the extent of it in English? Has it changed your attitudes at all? 2. If you are a male, write ...
... Write a paper in which you explore your reactions to some of the arguments in this essay. Has this essay made you aware of anti-male bias or the extent of it in English? Has it changed your attitudes at all? 2. If you are a male, write ...
Contents
LANGUAGE BASICS AND BEGINNINGS | 2 |
A Brief History of English | 19 |
Homemade Education | 35 |
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