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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... effective way to improve language skills? 8. What do you think Malcolm X hoped his readers would leam from this essay? How do you think he wanted them to respond? RHETORICAL CONSIDERATIONS 1. What is the point of view in this selection ...
... effective way to improve language skills? 8. What do you think Malcolm X hoped his readers would leam from this essay? How do you think he wanted them to respond? RHETORICAL CONSIDERATIONS 1. What is the point of view in this selection ...
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... effective title for this piece? Why or why not? 2. Reread Zinsser's article, looking for places where he employs slanted or charged language. How does such language function in his article? Is this technique effective? 3. Does Zinsser's ...
... effective title for this piece? Why or why not? 2. Reread Zinsser's article, looking for places where he employs slanted or charged language. How does such language function in his article? Is this technique effective? 3. Does Zinsser's ...
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... effective in gaining the reader's interest? Is there any confusion about the subject of the essay? Did the title help? Explain. 2. Given that the phenomenon of uptalk is an oral one, how well does Gorman translate it into the essay? Are ...
... effective in gaining the reader's interest? Is there any confusion about the subject of the essay? Did the title help? Explain. 2. Given that the phenomenon of uptalk is an oral one, how well does Gorman translate it into the essay? Are ...
Contents
LANGUAGE BASICS AND BEGINNINGS | 2 |
A Brief History of English | 19 |
Homemade Education | 35 |
Copyright | |
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