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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... journalese. Much of the difficulty in mastering journalese comes from its slight overlap with English. "Imposing," for instance, when used to describe a male, retains its customary English meaning, but when used in reference to a female ...
... journalese. Much of the difficulty in mastering journalese comes from its slight overlap with English. "Imposing," for instance, when used to describe a male, retains its customary English meaning, but when used in reference to a female ...
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... journalese is coy tends to be homosexuality, and that is adequately covered by "he has no close female friends" or "he is not about to settle down." 7 In political campaigns, underdogs fight uphill battles and hope for shifts of ...
... journalese is coy tends to be homosexuality, and that is adequately covered by "he has no close female friends" or "he is not about to settle down." 7 In political campaigns, underdogs fight uphill battles and hope for shifts of ...
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... journalese expressions enlisted? In general, would you prefer more explicit language by the media? 3. Consider Leo's interpretations of journalese terms militant and steadfast in paragraph 4. What do you make of these translations? Did ...
... journalese expressions enlisted? In general, would you prefer more explicit language by the media? 3. Consider Leo's interpretations of journalese terms militant and steadfast in paragraph 4. What do you make of these translations? Did ...
Contents
LANGUAGE BASICS AND BEGINNINGS | 2 |
A Brief History of English | 19 |
Homemade Education | 35 |
Copyright | |
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