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The short story “Tanjong Rhu” by Minfong Ho, an ASEAN author, delves into the contrasting elements of traditional and modern Singaporean Chinese culture. Taking place in Tanjong Rhu, a well-known port in Singapore, the protagonist’s early life unfolds. The narrative primarily focuses on the juxtaposition between age-old customs like ancestor worship and contemporary modes of…

I have chosen to analyze my reflective piece, “Diary of an Insecure Girl” in terms of the attitudes to language and communicative behaviors which are found therein. Attitudes to Language refer to the manner in which people use and view the varieties of English spoken in the Caribbean. A consideration adopted in looking at attitudes…

Organized into six “stages” of increasing sensitiveness to difference. the article identifies the underlying cognitive orientations persons use to understand cultural differences. Each place along the continuum represents progressively complex perceptual organisations of cultural difference. which in bend allow progressively sophisticated experiences of other civilizations. By placing the implicit in experience of cultural difference. anticipations…

Frederick Douglass, an orator, newspaper editor, and prominent civil rights activist in the nineteenth century, offers insight into the harrowing reality of slavery in his excerpt “Learning to Read”. Douglass employs ethos, logos, and pathos to connect with his audience, recounting his personal struggle to emancipate himself both mentally and physically from slavery. Thus, he…

For this experiment it would be wise to chose more introverted men for the experimental group and more extroverted men for the control.  The groups could be chosen from a survey sent prior to men that could be generated from an alumni list from a university.  It could be gathered that men who answer basic…

Total Recall, a business where anyone can experience his or her dream vacation, attempted to alter one’s memory in order for he or she to experience the “perfect vacation”. Squad hears about the opportunity to experience what he has been dreaming about, which was going to mars as a secret agent. Why would anyone want…

Toddlers and young children participate in a range of activities, including playing, chatting, watching, and being with others, to promote their growth and development. These social interactions enable them to establish connections, communicate efficiently, show love and affection, play together, acquire new knowledge, and have their needs fulfilled. To cultivate positive relationships, it is essential…

In this instance. Froddo has found a aureate ring during a journey to Modor. Froddo took the aureate ring as he knew the ring was belonged to Gandalf. Literally. Froddo did non cognizant about the advertizement that Gandalf advertised earlier that he has offered RM5000 for wages to those who found the ring. In this…

A Puzzling Request Erika Graeper absently twirled the Luna in her fingers. It was not as massive as the Mont Blanc’s Meisterstück or the most expensive Pelikans, but the Luna had a comfortable heft and balance. It was handsome, as well. The pen’s midnight blue barrel was accented by a gold clip, and an elegant…

When discussing the differences between politeness formulas in Arabic and English, it is important to consider the distinction between the propositional content and illocutionary force potential of a formula. This can be demonstrated by comparing the use of congratulations in English and the Arabic equivalent of “shukran” which means “thanks”. Sometimes, the illocutionary force cannot…