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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... Tell your father that he must have these forms filled out by his employer before he can receive unemployment benefits." 69 I stared at her. What was she saying? Employer? Unemployment benefits? I was afraid she was saying we couldn't ...
... Tell your father that he must have these forms filled out by his employer before he can receive unemployment benefits." 69 I stared at her. What was she saying? Employer? Unemployment benefits? I was afraid she was saying we couldn't ...
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... Tell her she's wasting her time. We're not giving them to her. Didn't you already tell her that on the telephone?" 111 I nodded, standing helplessly between them. 112 "Well, tell her again. " Pai was getting angry. I wanted to disappear ...
... Tell her she's wasting her time. We're not giving them to her. Didn't you already tell her that on the telephone?" 111 I nodded, standing helplessly between them. 112 "Well, tell her again. " Pai was getting angry. I wanted to disappear ...
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... tell she was a little worried. 127 We stood there in kind of a funny circle; the lady looked at each of us in turn and took a deep breath. 128 "I didn't know," she continued, "that the dishes were in the house. I was away. They are very ...
... tell she was a little worried. 127 We stood there in kind of a funny circle; the lady looked at each of us in turn and took a deep breath. 128 "I didn't know," she continued, "that the dishes were in the house. I was away. They are very ...
Contents
LANGUAGE BASICS AND BEGINNINGS | 2 |
A Brief History of English | 19 |
Homemade Education | 35 |
Copyright | |
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