Since the late 15th century, European Colonization has influenced most of the world through its dialect and culture. According to the United Nations, the role of Standard English has rapidly developed into one of the few languages to become a “world language” (“Official Languages | United”). With a language that can draw diverse emotions in people, there is no doubt that Standard Written English is the most popularly taught language worldwide. Symbols, such as “the American Dream” or "greedy capitalists”, are results of English’s multitude of interpretations and philosophical capabilities. It has become a staple in our society to persuade, claim, and inform, using English because of its universal appeal and vast interpretation.
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The role of Standard Written English is to distinguish people’s common slang vocabulary and formal writing. Standard Written English allows one to establish a clear claim using logic and evidential support; thus, completing the author’s purpose of establishing a connection between reader and writer. Despite the format, many public figures use propaganda and “doublespeak” to confuse the ignorant and uninformed: “doublespeak … makes the bad seem good, the negative appear positive, the unpleasant attractive, or at least tolerable” (Lutz 248-49). Currently, politicians use doublespeak in an attempt to gain voter support; however, their speeches are so general it does not claim anything despite occasional use of evidence. For example, in an interview regarding to Edward Snowden, the GOP Candidate says “If I’m president, Putin says, ‘Hey,’ ‘Boom,’ ‘You’re gone’” (Donald Trump). Donald Trump claims Putin will kick Snowden out of Russia because Trump will be president. Many public figures use false cause and effects statements to persuade the public in their position. Trump’ goal is to use his friendly relationship with Putin as justification to his claim. It is clear, Trump does not have a meaningful answer regarding Snowden’s condition; thus, one can conclude his assumption is not logical evidence for credibility. Although many politicians use rhetoric to confuse the public, Standard …show more content…
Some words change their meaning throughout time and other words carry different tones. The skull has many different interpretations, it can be poison, death, pirates, etc. The words an author chooses depicts a tone because “many categories have two kinds of labels, one less emotional and one more emotional” (Allport 327). Such findings can be found when classifying someone of a specific ethnicity. The term “Mexican” describes a person who was born in Mexico and while the term “wetback” describes the same person, its tone is insulting and humiliating. Furthermore, the color yellow has numerous associations one can come up with. A radiant yellow symbolizes light, hope, brightness, but a more dull yellow is often interpreted as dry, dead, dull. Yellow relies on its stress to fully understand its meaning. Similar to words, the context behind them leaves clues to determine the author’s intent. The connotative context behind words makes Standard Written English a useful format because it individualizes one’s voice and sets a clear tone for the audience.
It is beneficial for humanity to establish Standard Written English format because it is universally known. Due to its popularity, English is seen as an opportunity for many cultures around the world. A language is well used if it uses a format with the purpose of clarity because people have different interpretations of the
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The role of Standard Written English is to distinguish people’s common slang vocabulary and formal writing. Standard Written English allows one to establish a clear claim using logic and evidential support; thus, completing the author’s purpose of establishing a connection between reader and writer. Despite the format, many public figures use propaganda and “doublespeak” to confuse the ignorant and uninformed: “doublespeak … makes the bad seem good, the negative appear positive, the unpleasant attractive, or at least tolerable” (Lutz 248-49). Currently, politicians use doublespeak in an attempt to gain voter support; however, their speeches are so general it does not claim anything despite occasional use of evidence. For example, in an interview regarding to Edward Snowden, the GOP Candidate says “If I’m president, Putin says, ‘Hey,’ ‘Boom,’ ‘You’re gone’” (Donald Trump). Donald Trump claims Putin will kick Snowden out of Russia because Trump will be president. Many public figures use false cause and effects statements to persuade the public in their position. Trump’ goal is to use his friendly relationship with Putin as justification to his claim. It is clear, Trump does not have a meaningful answer regarding Snowden’s condition; thus, one can conclude his assumption is not logical evidence for credibility. Although many politicians use rhetoric to confuse the public, Standard …show more content…
Some words change their meaning throughout time and other words carry different tones. The skull has many different interpretations, it can be poison, death, pirates, etc. The words an author chooses depicts a tone because “many categories have two kinds of labels, one less emotional and one more emotional” (Allport 327). Such findings can be found when classifying someone of a specific ethnicity. The term “Mexican” describes a person who was born in Mexico and while the term “wetback” describes the same person, its tone is insulting and humiliating. Furthermore, the color yellow has numerous associations one can come up with. A radiant yellow symbolizes light, hope, brightness, but a more dull yellow is often interpreted as dry, dead, dull. Yellow relies on its stress to fully understand its meaning. Similar to words, the context behind them leaves clues to determine the author’s intent. The connotative context behind words makes Standard Written English a useful format because it individualizes one’s voice and sets a clear tone for the audience.
It is beneficial for humanity to establish Standard Written English format because it is universally known. Due to its popularity, English is seen as an opportunity for many cultures around the world. A language is well used if it uses a format with the purpose of clarity because people have different interpretations of the