Cover page Literal language maintains a consistent meaning of words that do not deviate from their defined context. Figurative language refers to words that exaggerate the usual meanings of the words (Kirby & Goodpaster‚ 2007). Both play an important role in communication and interpretation of language. Literal language is used more often to create a clear meaning and understanding of what is being communicated. Figurative language is also referred to as figures of speech
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formative years can cause long term‚ irreversible damage.” The words “even more exaggerated” describe how the effects in research are not only “exaggerated”‚ but are “even” excess the normal expectation. The word “irreversible” is an example of euphemism. “Irreversible” sounds more benign than “unchangeable.” Another example from the Persuasive Text is appeared in the sentence: “However‚ these states noticed sharp increases in alcohol-related fatalities among teenagers and young adults.” The words
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A Study of the Art of Language in International Business Negotiation I. Introduction 1.1 Brief introduction of international business negotiation As we all know‚ with the acceleration of global economic integration and cross-cultural communication‚ most of the countries in the world communicate with each other more closely. In other words‚ the smaller the business world becomes and the more companies enter into the global arena. In recent years‚ with the development of Chinese market economy and
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they could that they didn’t stop to think if they should.” What is the essence of the visitor’s point? Discuss how this quote could apply to the novel. Option 2: A euphemism is the substitution of a mild‚ indirect or vague expression for one thought to be offensive‚ harsh or blunt. Never Let Me Go is filled with euphemisms such as “donations‚” “completing” and “deferrals.” After explaining what these words literally mean in the context of the novel‚ discuss why the “guardians” of
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14. Historical (diachronic) linguistics 14.1. Reasons of language change All living languages are changing in the course of time. If the evolution of some language stops on some level and doesn’t develop anymore it will become the dead language (e.g. Sanskrit‚ Latin). There are lots of reasons of language change and their difference is in between linguistic levels. For example If we consider vocabulary‚ we will convince ourselves that new things‚ objects‚ activities‚ establishments‚ ideas and
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well known Caribbean poet. His use of different poetic conventions are evident throughout the poem. Poetic conventions are. Some examples of poetic conventions used in the poem are metaphor‚ personification‚ alliteration‚ imagery‚ allusion‚ euphemism‚ and hyperbole. The first stanza of this poem is based on a historical reflection by the poet where he is making an historical allusion to slavery. Meaning the poet writes something that alludes to something in history. In the poem Yard-Boy refers
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[pic] 1) Provide three examples of foreshadowing: - Nurse- “deadly mood’’ - Nurse- “ Good never comes…never to morals…house to portals.” - Nurse- “My mistress’ rage will stop at nothing.” 2) What impact does the literary device of foreshadowing have on the play? The impact that it has is that it keeps you thinking what’s going to happen next and it makes you want to keep reading to see what’s going to happen next. 3) Give an example for the type(s) of irony used (dramatic‚ situational
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alliteration. Heaney uses alliteration to describe the bells and the passing of time by saying; ‘Counting bells knelling classes to a close.’ From that line you can tell that the boy has been there for a long time. Another technique used euphemism. Euphemism is included when the old men shake his hand and say ‘they were ‘sorry for my trouble’’. This technique is effective because at funerals people avoid about talking about death directly‚ and its something people can relate to. Heaney also
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28. After presenting the incident of the visiting cards‚ the speaker employs the rest of the passage by employing: Wrong answer: B. A series of Euphemisms Right answer: D. Two extended metaphors. Vocabulary mistake. In an euphemism‚ a harsh truth is softened with words yet the author does not attempt to disguise of lessen the harsh reality but instead expresses it in a more “abstract” way fitting of a metaphor. 30. One can infer from the passage all the following EXCEPT: Wrong answer: B
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language in any kind of writing is important to clearly and understandably convey a meaning or argument. There are five major issues with language use; levels of formality‚ in-group jargon‚ slang and idiomatic expression‚ deceitful language and euphemisms‚ and biased language. All of these issues can have a negative effect on a person’s writing if not used correctly (Driscoll‚ 1995-2011). The level of formality in writing should be one expected by the reader‚ and it should match the purpose what
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