Essays on Learning Page 63

Introduction             Many students in American schools today speak English as a foreign language. The English language learner (ELL) finds that English contains words and phrases that may seem confusing because of the disparity between the literal and figurative meanings. These words and phrases are used in everyday conversations by native speakers but ELL students…

Aeneas tells Elissa that they have sailed from the island of the Harpies to the Adriatic Sea. They received a miraculous rumor that called them to Eporus. It turned out to be true, as they found the captive Trojans and Helenus, who had been appointed as rulers. They were delighted by this news. Andromache, who…

This is to certify that the project entitled “Any Abnormality in Pretreatment Process(Fuel Tank)” has been carried out by SUMIT GAUR under my guidance in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the case study during summer training. To the best of my knowledge and belief this work has not been submitted elsewhere for any purpose….

Judith Ortiz Cofer discusses the numerous stereotypes that exist against Hispanic women. She begins by recounting an incident in London, where a drunk man impersonated “Maria” from West Side Story. Despite feeling irritated, Cofer remained composed, even as everyone around her laughed and applauded. She proceeds to share her personal experiences of growing up in…

The Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary (1980) defines culture as “the incorporated pattern of human behavior that includes thought, speech, action, and artifacts and depends on man’s competence for learning and transmitting knowledge to succeeding generations” and “the customary beliefs, social forms, and material behavior of a racial, religious, or social group.” These definitions point to…

The issue of language ability being innate or learned is in essence, a special case of the nature vs. nurture debate.  Some people believe that language is a biological ability, or a gift from God that is wired into our being. Others believe that it is an acquired skill or that the ability evolved over…

The author employs figurative language to create a specific impact, as seen in Edwards’ portrayal of God’s wrath. Three instances of his effective use of figurative language can be found in the following excerpts: “The wrath of God is like great waters that are dammed for the present,” “The bow of God’s wrath is bent,…

“A Call for Unity” by Carpenter et al. makes use of logos and ethos to create a persuasive and convincing argument. By using these persuasive rhetoric appeals, Carpenter et al. manage to presents themselves and other non-Negro citizens in a favorable light by suggesting that they have “expressed understanding” (Carpenter et al. 1) and been…

The title of this message is “The Gap Between Knowledge and Action”. Have you ever wondered why obstacles often appear in your life, even though you know how to succeed? It seems that there is a disparity between what you know and what you actually do. Many people who feel frustrated and stuck in their…

Every student knows how it may be tough to write an essay, especially when a deadline is actually short, or one has poorly developed writing skills. The students are usually overwhelmed with grammar rules, peculiarities of formatting, or the requirements for the content of an essay they need to follow. It is not enough to…