techniques to hook her readers and keep their interest in her piece. It was her style‚ however‚ that did most of the work. Dumas’ article has a very strong single argument that she works toward throughout her entire piece. She claims that the English language could do with a bit more “spice”‚ as she calls it (Dumas). Though this argument is only listed only twice in the excerpt‚ it is the underlying foundation of every humorous story as well as every painful moment. Throughout the excerpt‚ Dumas
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they disappear from common usage. Whether or not a neologism continues as part of the language depends on many factors‚ probably the most important of which is acceptance by the public. Acceptance by linguistic experts and incorporation into dictionaries also plays a part‚ as does whether the phenomenon described by a neologism remains current‚ thus continuing to need a descriptor. It is unusual‚ however‚ for a word to enter common use if it does not resemble another word or words in an identifiable
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defined‚ has a history‚ be written with high intellect‚ and will forever impact the human race and the people that live through it. Literature is defined as‚ “written works‚ especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit” (Oxford Dictionary). Literature is the historical writings of past civilizations as well as the present that will stay as the voice and life of the people that lived through the time; however‚ it is the works of extreme literary intellect that stands as the obvious
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difficult. This is what my students tell me all the time. Experts who study memory say that we need to hear or see or use a new word at least 50 times before we can actually "own" the word ourselves. So here’s some tips to help you remember the new English words that you learn: Tip #1 Write your new words on sticky notes and put them in prominent places in your house or office - next to the bathroom mirror‚ on the refrigerator or kitchen cabinets‚ or on your computer monitor or locker at work. This
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of “with‚” or some other invented abbreviation. I’m sure these students were just being lazy with their work and were aware that these weren’t actual words‚ but‚ over time‚ will social media’s influence create an overall dumbing-down effect on the English language? Considering how much time people spend on social media‚ it’s entirely possible. The online social world is all about quickness and efficiency‚ so long words and descriptive explanations are not wanted‚ because they simply take up too
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experienced a fair share of both. It is hard to believe that a young woman who “…didn’t leave a tangle in. Her comb found every strand” (Brooks‚ 1963) could make it through life without difficulties. The word “chit” is defined in The Concise Oxford English Dictionary‚ as an insolent‚ audacious‚ and conceited young woman. The poem makes no mention of the age of the sisters. Was Maud the oldest and therefore the first to reach college age? Could they have been twins who were so vastly different that their
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your attention to what exactly graffiti‚ art and vandalism are before taking sides. Oxford dictionary defines graffiti as ’ ’markings‚ slogans‚ written‚ drawings‚ spray-painted on a sidewalk‚ wall of a public restroom or a building” (Catherine & Angus‚ 2008). The same dictionary defines vandalism as “action relating deliberate damage or destruction of property (Catherine & Angus‚ 2008). ’ Oxford dictionary goes ahead to describe Art as “the expression or use of creative skill and thoughts
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us to differentiate the shades of meaning. B. We discussed about how Synonyms and Antonyms improved our vocabulary. C. We discussed about the English Language and uses of Synonyms and Antonyms on it D. Provide sample words with regard to Synonyms and Antonyms Motivation A. It can help us improve our English language in lively way. B. It also exposes us to know and to learn new words. C. Synonyms can make writing more powerful and bring words to life
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The Alternative English Dictionary - -wad + no real translation; suffix that can be added freely to ANY word... e.g.: Shutup‚ dickwad! Piss off‚ asswad! Go away‚ stainwad! a arse bandit + HomoSexual John is an arse bandit Arsehole anus British equivalent of asshole arvo afternoon This word is used extensively in Australia and also in England in some places. ass boy (noun) ++ Derogatory term for male homosexual. "Whatever you say‚ ass boy." ass buttocks Now acceptable
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the subconscious mind.” (The Concise Oxford Dictionary: 8th Edition‚ 1990‚ p.1228) This movement was divided into two styles: Naturalistic and Biomorphic Surrealism. Biomorphic Surrealism can be described as natural occurring patterns or shapes indicative of nature. The images are usually not recognisable‚ but sometimes they can be represented by cells or morphing shapes. “Eat Us
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