Colloquialism

really tighten the main clause. Also, with the same example, I detailed as much as possible to have the reader understand the importance of the point that I stated. Adding to my weak points, my ability to create an announced thesis was really hard for me. The thesis was a way to let the reader know what they’re about to read and if it would interest them, but for me it was hard to make it happen on my own papers. Especially on my first paper, being the Narrative essay, I just went straight on the topic without giving an idea of what it is my reader is about to read. Also, I tend to use colloquial terms within my writing since I wasn’t used to writing in an informal matter. But, now after much practice with writing and understanding colloquialism I have the confidence to catch myself if I were to write a colloquial term within any of my upcoming papers. Alongside that, from learning to use databases to refine my papers I learnt the value of research and how to induct my writing as such. Research became the pinnacle of all my writings, and when using careful research citations always came into play and helped to give credit to the original publisher. Citations help to represent my crucial research process and to show what different databases I used to conduct in my writing. To quote one of my papers,” A quote from the play about Claudius says," that incestuous, that adulterate beast" (1.5.42) this statement clearly shows the resentment towards Claudius”. Within this quote I…

Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines recreation as “A means of refreshment or diversion”. It describes conservation as “official supervision of rivers, forests, and other natural resources in order to preserve and protect them through prudent management”. A true outdoorsman knows these words and their definitions by a commonly disregarded and misunderstood colloquialism “Pack it in, Pack it out”. Many people believe that this phrase translates into “If its mine, I pack it out”. What…

Therapeutic communication skills are essential in nursing practice, and with the proper techniques, nurses can ensure that clients take an active role in their healthcare. Through this interview simulation, I was able to roleplay as a nurse and test out my communication skills in a safe environment that challenge the improvisation aspect of my critical thinking. Not only was I able to identify the strengths and weaknesses in my approach, but also found areas in which I could improve to make my…

What does slang mean? If you look in a dictionary you will find the meaning of "Slang" which is " very informal in vocabulary and idiom that is characteristically more metaphorical, playfull, elliptical, vivid, and ephemeral than ordinary language." Slang can be found in everywhere around the world because it is part of the colloquial language that people use everyday, the expressions that you use to communicate with others. Have you ever asked to your self if foreign people understand what…

I have always liked the word shenanigans. It is a word that can just make my day better. The word itself just proposes a sort of mystery, posing questions about what could be going on. Hearing the word for the first time made me wonder what it could possibly mean and who came up with it. This can raise a lot of debate or conversation about the word. It makes me think why the word shenanigans is such an interesting word. There seems to be an infinite amount of words in the English language, and…

In a modern world where nearly every effort is made to absolve, reconcile, and forget racism, it is understandable that The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is controversial for its frequent use of the word “nigger.” However, in a literary world where content is revered over substance and such colloquialisms are seen as authentic, the plot of the novel is more controversial than any word imaginable. Throughout the novel, Huck Finn and his escaped-slave companion, Jim, travel down the Mississippi…

people in the military at this time could agree with the horrible conditions This also helped them capture the attention of old veterans through its use of slang and relate to them how their morals only increased when they were away from the war. As well, Holden uses his own form of colloquialism to portray an immature youth of past in Catcher In The Rye. Holden uses many types of immature vocab such as, “Backasswards vomity strictly for the birds” (Salinger). Backasswards is his own…

Standard English Grammar takes priority in teaching from kindergarten to college and university. The Standard English Grammar sets rules on the way both professional and nonprofessional writing is conducted; these rules place priority on the structure of a sentence, where punctuation is placed, and consistent tenses. While the issue of consistent verb tenses within writing is valid, the punctuation and structure of a sentence itself should not have priority over what is “good” and “bad” writing…

philosophical questions are explored by the host, Christina Pazsitzky, in her comedic style. She employs personal anecdotes, colloquialisms, and satire to adequately drive her arguments and create an entertaining podcast. At the start of each podcast, Pazsitzky tells a story from her personal life. She uses personal anecdotes to connect her life to the philosophical question she intends to unpack and answer. In “Self Hatred and the Bullsh*t of the Self Esteem Movement”, she begins with a story…

Carol’s seemingly overly concerned attitude toward Nazneen’s ability to handle the aggressiveness of the sales team lead to Nazneen feeling as if her competence was being called into question. Carol be more supportive of her team members when they the initiative to take on responsibilities. What uses of slang, colloquialisms, terminology, and acronyms did you notice in this scene? Why might this be difficult for multilingual speakers? (2 marks) First, Carol’s comment “the sales guys are…