You are what you say The essay‚ " you are what you say " is written by Robin Lakoff‚ a Professor of Linguistics at University of California. She has explicated her view on how English language has functioned to revile and debase women‚ why women are thought to be juvenile‚ dependent and frivolous species. Certain views which makes fair sex less thriving than men. The subject is of great interest as it illustrates that women only say what they mean‚ but what they say is inferred by men in a pejorative
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Let me elaborate on the quote I used in the introduction. Nathaniel uses that to show how happy Dimmesdale was when he figured how that Hester would not rat him out. He then goes on to say “He now drew back with a long respiration. "Wondrous strength and generosity of a woman’s heart! She will not speak!” (Hawthorne 143) Nathaniel uses this form of repetition to really emphasize the fact that Dimmesdale is very happy that Hester will
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I submit to you my brothers and sisters that little is much when God is in it. He will take the foolish things of this world and confuse those that say they are wise. Think about it! God used the sound of wind blowing in trees to scare an army of trained soldiers! They were so panic-stricken and confused that David and his men were able to overtake and kill them all. God used the trees to distract them‚ and then He sent his angels in to fight for David before David even lifted a finger. All
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Catharina Svanborg says she does; it is human breast milk‚ and it is killing cancer cells! It has been extremely difficult to convince her science colleagues that the work she is doing is for real! Her lab is not large‚ and she does not qualify as a high-profile‚ "big scientist." Besides‚ her specialty is not even cancer at all but infectious disease. David Solomon‚ a cancer researcher at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) says that novel ideas in science always challenge the current paradigm. Furthermore
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discussion too heated for them to pause and tell you exactly what it is about. You listen for a while‚ until you decide that you have caught the tenor of the argument then you put in your oar. Someone answers‚ you answer him another comes to your defense another aligns himself against you. The hour grows late‚ you must depart. And you do depart‚ with the discussion still vigorously in progress. - Kenneth Burke Notes on They Say / I Say The Moves that Matter in Academic Writing By Gerald Graff
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“They Say/I Say”: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing In the introduction to “They Say/ I Say”: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing‚ Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates throughout the first six chapters in the book. The writers specifically designed these templates to make it easier on the write on how to write a professional and well written paper. It structures and expresses your own writing in words you couldn’t think to express. A unique feature is the way they
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What NOT to say on a first date Introduction When you’re on a first date you should not be pointing out any o\f their physical flaws. If there‚ are things that do you do not like about your date‚ then you just leave this as a first and only date. If you find out that your date has potential then there will be plenty of time to speak about the problems that you want with your date‚ so if you can remember please! If you can’t say anything nice‚ then keep your big mouth shut! Central idea
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What to Say on A First Date – 3 Things That Women Like to Talk About ! Have you ever seen a guy with her girlfriend sitting in a restaurant on a first date‚ and the guy had no idea what to do; then he tried to say anything that girl might not like? Yes‚ it is SUCKS. You must remember that a first date is designed to help you get to know each other on a comfortable level. It is important to focus on keeping the conversation light‚ casual and fun. Save the heavy stuff for later. The other thing to
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"They say‚ I say" Response In the small excerpt of They say‚ I say Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein both explain a very intelligent and easy way of communicating to others. Through their process‚ one may transfer ideas and opinions in a interesting and simple manner. Both authors mainly focus on the aspect of writing‚ however‚ their methods can certainly be used through speech and in any ordinary conversation. This process is used for argumentative writing in which you would agree or disagree
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Higher Education Is Worth the Price Is getting a higher education worth the price? I think it is. In the book‚ “they say I say” the author‚ argues that not getting an education doesn’t necessary mean not having a good job or a good position. I disagree. I believe education is really important. You may think you have a good job in your possession or a good secure position‚ but later in life when a promotional opportunity arises‚ you’ll always fall short without the degree at your fingertips. Jobs
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