Words That Work Outline This book by Dr. Frank Luntz is about how slight changes in vocabulary can‚ and do‚ have an effect on what the audience takes from a speech or written address. The author uses three main points to bring his message to the reader. First‚ the main theme of this book is defined by the phrase‚ “It’s not what you say‚ it’s what people hear.” The author also introduces his set of “Ten Rules for Effective Communication” which serves as a set of guidelines to align the “what you
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do you think that words can move mountains Nowadays‚ the press is considerate like the fourth power of the world. In fact‚ much people look or read news everyday. So they are certainly manipulated and influenced by her because of the things diffused or published. If words influence people‚ can they “move mountains” or not? First‚ we will see how they do and the second part will show words’difficulties. In my opinion‚ words have an inacessible power. Consequently‚ words can convince somebody
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An Analysis of "The Word Police" In Michiko Kakutani’s essay‚ "The Word Police‚" the author uses examples‚ illustrations and definitions to support the claim that our language is on the brink of absurdity because we hide our true identities and inequalities with euphemisms. In regard to euphemisms‚ Kakutani states that they "tend to distract attention from the real problems of prejudice and injustice in society" (423). Although the essay is persuasive and supported well‚ the author falls short of
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"The hobbit‚" a story of adventure and danger is a prime example of a romantic plot‚ and fantasy genre. What makes this story such a great example of a romantic plot? One‚ the unlikely hero‚ Mr. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit that is dragged on an adventure he doesn’t wish to take. Second‚ there is a great quest with a reward at its end. Third the great teacher figure‚ Gandalf is a wizard that helps Bilbo to become the great hero he is destined to be. And lastly the dragon figure‚ in this story the dragon
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The word lit was made to express a feeling. People use to it to express how much fun‚ or excitement they will experience. Lit is a slang word. Over the years many new words have been brought up. Lit can be used as describing the excitement‚ getting high‚ or how it really sounds lit. This is a word individuals hear with teen adults to describe an event or someone’s excitement. Lit is a way of explaining events that happen in your life. Lit has the pros of using the word but also the cons like when
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it’s a play written in 1500’s. Shakespeare uses many difficult words and vocabulary in this play. By reading this‚ it helps us learn these new words‚ and it develops our brain to stretch on what we know. it also helps us broaden our understanding of the language in 1500’s in England. The disadvantages Reading book wastes more time than watching a movie. If you are a busy man‚ watching movie is a better idea. More one bad thing are that you can’t understand some word in the play because it’s
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war‚ make war‚ take up arms‚ bloodshed Quarrel(mostly verbal..like us)- argue/argument‚ row‚ bicker‚ squabble‚ have a row/fight‚ wrangle‚ dispute‚ be at odds‚ disagreement‚ fail to agree‚ differ/difference of opinion‚ be at variance‚ have words‚ bandy words‚ be at each other’s throats‚ be at loggerheads‚ falling-out‚ tangle‚ contretemps‚ altercation‚ fracas Struggle to overcome- contest‚ contend with‚ oppose‚ confront‚ challenge‚ combat‚ dispute‚ object to‚ quarrel with‚ argue against/with
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ARCHITECTURE: WORDS OR SHAPES Introduction Architecture can be viewed with two different types of properties. Properties that can be seen like shapes‚ their composition‚ the spaces they create and‚ the colours and textures that make up their appearance. These properties are considered to be visual while other properties are considered to be abstract. These properties can only be described using words; the meanings
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Verbal Reasoning section‚ gives you strategies for answering them‚ and presents some worked examples. Purpose and Format of the Verbal Reasoning Section The Verbal Reasoning section of the GRE® measures your ability to analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it‚ to analyze relationships among component parts of sentences‚ and to recognize relationships among words and concepts. Verbal Reasoning questions appear in several formats‚ each of which is discussed
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Communication: At the basis of teamwork; Bad communication can lead to a bad output in terms of business: Convey the right information; Listening; Reciprocal learning; One-to-one communication with customers or future stakeholders (investors‚ other companies‚ government‚ employees‚ cutomers‚ etc..) Understand body communication Communication is a “make or break” career competency! It is not only what you say but how you say it! Human Needs: MASLOW PYRAMID When we deal with people
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