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A Review of The Logic of Non-Standard English by William Labov
English
Logic
Today I am going to talk about the Logic of nonstandard English written by W. Labov. In older days, with the help of the government, there are a lot of researches about the education problems of the children in the ghetto areas. Ghetto means a city which Jews lived or which members of a minority…
Rhetoric and Charles Paine
Rhetoric
5.1 Rhetorical Analysis: Introduction Addresses the effectiveness of the text in delivering its message “Rhetoric” 1 The art of speaking or writing effectively: as a : the study of principles and rules of composition formulated by critics of ancient times b : the study of writing or speaking as a means of communication or persuasion…
National anthem in different languages
Multilingualism
Nation
The “Star Spangled Banner” is a big part of the American culture. Just like other national anthems, it is mean to honor the United States and what it has gone through as a nation. It is very much a part of American history and it deserves to be revered, respected, and valued not simply by…
Science and its Effects of the Present Century
English
One of the most striking features of the present century is the progress or science and its effects on almost every aspect of social life. Building on the foundation laid by the predecessors the scientists of today are carrying their investigation into ever-widening fields of knowledge. Modern civilization depends largely on the scientist and investor….
Rhetorical Analysis on Psycho
Rhetoric
Psycho Rhetorical Analysis There are multiple factors involved in the creation of a movie as horrifying as Alfred Hitchcock’s classic horror film Psycho, even without the typical explicit scenes that audiences expect. The 1960 American psychological thriller focuses on Marion Crane, a secretary who goes into hiding after stealing a large amount of money, and…
Why Greeks Matter Broadcast Shows Important Points Concerning Greeks
Greek
During the NRP broadcast ‘Why the Greeks Matter’, Cahill, Straus and the listeners mentioned a lot of important points concerning the Greeks. How they lived their everyday life, what influenced their customs and what democracy meant to them are just a few that were mentioned. One of the first compelling points Cahill and Straus describe…
The non-finite forms of verb in modern English
English
Introduction The theme of my course paper sounds as following: «Grammatical categories of the verb ». Before beginning of investigation in our theme, I would like to say some words dealt with the theme of my course paper. A verb is a word. But it is not simple a word, it is the most important…
The Tipping Point: Rhetorical Analysis
Rhetoric
Throughout The Tipping Point. Malcolm Gladwell explains to his reader his thoughts about drastic alterations in society. and how they seem to happen so quickly. In this peculiar choice. Gladwell emphasizes the intent of “connectors” . stating that they have a “special gift for conveying the universe together ( page 38 ) ” . Gladwell…
Idioms: Brownie Points and Wild Goose Chase
Grammar
Understanding English relies heavily on idioms, which are expressions that carry meanings separate from their individual words. In order to grasp the language better, here is a compilation of frequently employed English idioms along with their explanations and illustrative instances: After being released from prison, Ajit decided to turn over a new leaf and become…
The Little Bison Basin
Geography
Morphology
Mountains
Natural Environment
Snow
The Little Bison River flows from small glaciers in the high cirques of the Rocky Mountains east to the Great Plains of North America, where it ultimately joins the Missouri system. The valley through the Rockies contains a few small towns which are supported by the ski industry and tourism. Recently, extensive natural gas deposits…