Colloquialism

A sense of place is particularly important in Appalachian literature. Place, or home, is where someone belongs. It is the attachment, emotions, and memories associated with a specific area. Oftentimes, it is where one feels most comfortable. For many of the characters in Appalachian literature a sense of place stems from different areas, whether it be the actual land or the people surrounding them. However, for most of them, a sense of place is a driving force behind their decisions and actions.…

Introduction English comes in many forms. Across the world, many different Englishes are spoken or written (Schneider, 2007). Language is not static; it moulds and forms as it is used (Aitchison, 2001). Each user brings their own flavour to the mix of sounds and symbols that make up the English language. (Reference required!) Almost all Englishes contain a form of both written and spoken communication. (Reference required!) Spoken communication tends towards transitory, informal exchanges…

It is unsurprising for a seasoned author like J.K. Rowling to write an empowering piece; however, what is astonishing is the poignant way in which she delivered the commencement speech to the Harvard graduating class of 2008. Her speech was meant to enlighten the graduates about life after college by focusing on the benefits of failure and the importance of imagination. The commencement speech followed a topical pattern, thus she centered her speech around life after college and the equal…

The individual that I chose for my interview is a 37 year old male who was born and raised in Germany, but presently resides in northern Indiana. He relocated to the United States for work-related reasons. His name is Michael Drue and he is, at this time, married to my first cousin Krisha, a native English speaker, having been born in the United States. I chose Michael as the person of interest for my intercultural interview not only because he is speaks English as a second language, but also…

The Dog Ate My Flash Drive Comprehension 1. Segal is classifying the excuses that her students give her of why their homework is not ready. 2. No. In times of actual trouble, there are usually other bigger responsibilities that take first place. 3. Serious and actual family matters I believe are acceptable. Any dorm stories or technology stories I believe are just excuses. If it’s a dorm issue there’s usually always somewhere else to go, a library, another friends dorm, etc. If it’s a tech…

1 “I have no accurate knowledge of my age… the white children could tell their ages.” (Douglass 1) Douglass seems to see this as a disadvantage and goes on to say how it made him feel unidentified in a way, not knowing his own age. He also feels and notes the separation between him and the white children. This means maybe if the white children didn’t know their ages then maybe Douglass wouldn’t feel so doubtful about his identity. Maybe age would be none but a trivial number to him. Douglass…

The American poet Robert Frost had once been invited to President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, and was to speak in front of thousands of citizens and politicians with a poem he had written for the occasion. The poet had stood before the crowd, wearing a slightly impatient expression as he brought out his papers to read (Bloom 1). The sunlight that day had been harsh, and that did nothing to aid the old man in his attempt to read the blinding white paper. Swifts gusts of wind did not help the…

Bahmerican: My Language at Home In June of 1991, two families, who had many differences including socioeconomic, religious, and geographic were united in marriage. One was a middle-class family from the island of Grand Bahama. The patriarch, my maternal grandfather, was an executive with the Grand Bahama Power Company. His wife was a secretary for a construction firm. They were by no means wealthy, but they were able to send all three of their children, plus my grandfather’s younger brother…

Concepts and people are frequently called “Machiavellian.” Many pundits and scholars often quote that “it is better to be feared than loved,” or that “the ends justify the means.” These colloquialisms are ingrained in the general public’s consciousnesses largely due to their source, Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince. At the time of its publication, The Prince was the catalyst for a lot of debate and consternation. It was released in a turbulent…

middle power status is what allows it to ‘punch above its weight’, then the final conclusion would be that while its status allows it to engage in the international community, the expression to ‘punch above its weight’ becomes just a standard colloquialism. Australia is an egalitarian,democratic , highly educated and affluent state, which isn't at all polarised by any singular religion, race or representation. Its diverse makeup of different cultures and views is what aids it in becoming…