SEX‚ POLITENESS AND STEREOTYPES SEX‚ POLITENESS AND STEREOTYPES In this paper‚ we are examining styles and registers‚ the way language is used‚ and linguistic attitude‚ the issue of “woman’s language” is one which illustrates all these concept. Is women’s language a distinct style or register of a language? Are women more polite than men? Are there any differences in the way women and men interact? How is language used to refer to women and men? What massage does the language used about women
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primarily innocence‚ through the description of the landscape. The symbolism used‚ highlights Tess’s innocent state and purity‚’ secluded region’. This is symbolic of Tess’s vulnerability and innocence and also to suggest that Tess is on her own. The euphemism ‘untrodden’ suggests Tess’s purity and virginity. Hardy gives the impression that Tess is a vulnerable character‚ he does this to foreshadow coming events. It is Tess’s vulnerability that puts her in unfortunate circumstances later in the novel.
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To His Coy Mistress by Andrew Marvell Context Andrew Marvell is often described as being a metaphysical poet (using images and word play to express complex ideas and feelings) as so much of his poetry deals with ideas of existence and truth. His poetry is also humorous‚ often using satire to attack or mock others. His poems are often centred on wealthier people‚ that is‚ those at court - high up enough in society to be around the monarch and those in power. Subject: The speaker of the poem is
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information/ data into a code. Enjambment A poetic technique‚ when a sentence or phrase runs over more than one line (or stanza). This assists the flow of a poem. Epistophe The repetition of a word at the end of successive clauses or sentences. Euphemism Mild expression used to replace a harsh one. Exclamation Exclamatory sentence ending in “!” to convey high emotion. Form Purpose and features of a text influence its construction and will suggest its structure.
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Green Crime * This is crime(s) against the environment. * Traditionally criminology focuses on whether a law has been broken – a crime is something that breaks the law. * Green criminology starts from the notion of harm rather than the breaking of law. * Rob White (2008) – subject of criminology is one that harms the physical environment and/or the human and non human animals within it. * The world is a single eco-system. E.g. Atmospheric pollution from industry in one country
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Criminal Sentencing Nathan McCann CMRJ 316 January 19‚ 2014 Sara Spivey‚ M.A. Abstract Sentences for crimes committed have been handed down for as long as there have been crimes to commit. There are many factors to be considered by the judge tasked with sentencing in a criminal case‚ including an offender’s criminal history and actual involvement in the commission of the offense. First-time offenders may be grated leniency in sentencing‚ but it can be argued that such a practice is contrary
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tribute to Sirk’s films‚ given that “Hollywood melodramas are all about the times in which they were made [and] Sirk’s movies (…) wouldn’t have looked or sounded as they had it not been for pressures like censorships and an extreme dependence on euphemism” (Patterson). The revisiting of the film allows its director to explore and criticize social aspects that would have been unthinkable in Sirk’s time. Haynes’ film highlights the timelessness of Sirk’s criticism of the American Dream and adds to these
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What Makes Teams Work? There are many different and liable responses to this question. Many argue against the notion of teamwork in today’s corporations. Others argue that top management alone should control every aspect of operations. While few argue that lower level employees should solely be responsible for decision making within their groups. Throughout this paper I am going to express the opinions of different CEOs and corporate leaders. Finally‚ I will express my own opinions about
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The poem "Spring and Fall" by Gerard Manley Hopkins is a poem focusing on the brevity of life‚ and the grief that is felt in the hearts of all mankind throughout our lives. It is also about the sadness felt by humans as we see ourselves aging‚ and ultimately about the fact that sin and separation from God bring sorrow and sadness that can never be fully explained by man. The poet is seemingly speaking to a young child‚ Margaret‚ who in her naivety and youth is only beginning to learn about aging
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withhold the main idea until you have built up to it logically and persuasively with reasoning‚ evidence and examples Chapter 4 You attitude – by speaking and writing in terms of your audience’s wishes‚ interests‚ hopes‚ and preferences Euphemisms – milder synonyms that convey your meaning without carrying negative connotations
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