Essays on Language Learning Page 18

Political euphemism is a tool for political leaders to control information transmission. Based on some examples, this paper begins with a summary of three features which distinguish political euphemism from others. Then, it discusses its two social functions based on Austin’s Speech Act Theory: 1. as political leaders’ tool, political euphemism plays the role of…

Florence Kelley, a social worker and reformer, delivers a successful speech on the importance of child labor laws at the National American Woman Suffrage Association convention in Philadelphia on July 22, 1905. As a fellow suffragette, Kelley employs rhetorical strategies like appealing to guilt, using rhetorical questions, and utilizing imagery to emphasize the urgency of…

The positives and negatives of Fame encompass drugs, alcohol, money, family, supporters, and an incredible journey. Asturias portrays these advantages and disadvantages as a group of teenagers experiences various stages in their pursuit of fame. Similar themes are also present in my TOYOCS of “Billionaire” by Travie Mccoy and “Almost Famous” by Cameron Crowe. The…

How far was German militarism the most important cause of war in 1914? Explain your answer. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on the 28th June 1914 is seen as the spark which triggered the First World War. However, the fuse was clearly laid prior to this event and there are many complex causes that…

Literature and Film: Utilizing the Male Gaze in Analyzing Anthony Minghella’s “The English Patient” As author Barbara Tepa Lupack (1999, 1) contends, Hollywood has historically turned to literature for its story ideas. And women’s fiction has not disappointed, providing some of the most interesting, as well as some of the best, sources for Hollywood fare. Fiction…

Dysgraphia is a neurological acquisition disablement resulting from the battle in showing ideas in authorship and graphing. Dysgraphia is normally referred to as hapless script or calligraphy. but is basically a acquisition disablement that affects the ability to interpret believing into motor accomplishments in the custodies ( Pechman. 2010. p. 93 ) . Dysgraphia is…

With the trend of globalization, modern English has also shown signs of localization. Chinese English and Chinglish are two distinct forms of linguistic expression with Chinese characteristics. Chinese English is considered a variety of English, while Chinglish serves as a transitional language for learners before they become proficient in standard English. Ultimately, both varieties merge…

Another Hard Day at the Foreign Aid Office. It was the year of 2054, when the war between Azag and Learsi was still ongoing, without any end in sight. The great country of Learsi was having an outstanding economy, standard of living, and more than enough money to spend on their military, in order to…

Since its introduction in 1980, the publication “Metaphors We Live By” by Mark Johnson and George Lackoff has successfully persuaded the readers to see all metaphors in a new light. The 1980 classic maintains that metaphorical expressions are not idiosyncratic but rather systematically reflect conceptual metaphors in our mental reasoning. As we think, we talk…

Understanding the importance of learning a foreign language becomes evident when communicating with people who speak a different language. Language is the use of organized sounds or symbols to exchange information, and being able to speak another language offers both social and professional benefits. By interacting with speakers of the new language, we can improve…