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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... essay reinforce this? Is the tone consistent throughout? 6. Do you think this essay is sentimental? Why or why not? 7. Is there anything in this essay suggesting that Eudora Welty is, in fact, a highly accomplished writer? Using details ...
... essay reinforce this? Is the tone consistent throughout? 6. Do you think this essay is sentimental? Why or why not? 7. Is there anything in this essay suggesting that Eudora Welty is, in fact, a highly accomplished writer? Using details ...
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... essay, do you feel that studying a dictionary is or is not an effective way to improve language skills? 8. What do ... Write an essay explaining the circumstance — how it made you feel and how you solved or coped with the problem. The ...
... essay, do you feel that studying a dictionary is or is not an effective way to improve language skills? 8. What do ... Write an essay explaining the circumstance — how it made you feel and how you solved or coped with the problem. The ...
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... essay was about? Explain your answers. 2. Find the occasional lapses from standard English in Connors's discussion ... Write an essay exploring the way you acquired reading and writing skills. 2. Having read essays on coming to language ...
... essay was about? Explain your answers. 2. Find the occasional lapses from standard English in Connors's discussion ... Write an essay exploring the way you acquired reading and writing skills. 2. Having read essays on coming to language ...
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LANGUAGE BASICS AND BEGINNINGS | 2 |
A Brief History of English | 19 |
Homemade Education | 35 |
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