Consonant

the agent of political consciousness. “The diachronic structure” of an ideograph establishes the categories and various meanings or parameters associated with it. He suggests, all ideographs consider together are related one to another, and to be consonant in such a way that it produces the unity in a particular historical context. (McGee 1980) This article is based on a perspective that assumes a knowledge and a communication are not different entities. In this article, McGee affirms that the…

very negative connotations and could indicate a clearly negative tone in the poem, other details point to optimism. In fact, just the inclusion of an alliteration in “Root Cellar” points to optimism because it brings life to the poem. The repeated consonant sounds of “d,” “b,” and “r,” in the beginning of the poem, emphasizing the roots as they shoot out from everywhere, deliver rhythm and convey a sense of resurgence (Southworth). Additionally, the last two lines, “Nothing would give up life. /…

Did you know that Black English or African American Venicular Englsih was born by a combination of Africans grammar and what they heard from the White Europeans. Many believe that black english is wrong and it is slang, but in reality the black language is right. Black english is wright because it has its own history, grammar, phonology, lexicon, and intonation. First, I will talk about the history of African American English. African American english is also called Ebonics. Some scholars…

There have been many people that invented languages for many purposes. Esperanto is a universal language invented by Dr. Lejzer Ludwik Zamenhof in 1887 through a book called Lingvo Internacia. Dr. Zamenhof is a Russian physician who was seeking a cmmon denominator for different nationalities of the world to communicate with each other. Esperanto is considered international auxiliary language which intends not to replace ethnic languages but to serve as an additional, second language for all…

Poetry, unlike standard prose, is meant to be read aloud. In order to utilise the oral nature of poetry, poets often add structural and sonic elements that enhance the meanings behind their poems. Emily Dickinson, an American poet in the mid 19th century, used these techniques frequently. One example of this occurs in the poem, “The Soul selects her own Society,” in which Dickinson describes the process of choosing whom one associates with. The renowned poet explains that people often selects…

wonderful memories they created. The theme is obvious in the line, “Such a blissful state.” She wraps up the story with “An Ode to Aged Lovers,” and “I Remember,” when she talks about aged lovers and loss. Consonance is the repetition of a consonant sound within a phrase (“Consonance”). Greethurst uses this in the line “Giggles and Guffaws Galore” in her acrostic poem. This is intended to create rhythm that is similar to the rhythm of laughter. This also adds excitement through speed and…

Within activities that I excelled in I had always been placed in a position of leadership, in my family and community. From these positions I learned the importance of having a voice when others do not. My ability to connect and easily relate to others allows me to share information that most would not actively seek out. Using my talents as tools to reinforce my perspective and alter other’s views , I have become a stronger activist in the issues that those who are most impacted cannot speak up…

instance, sat may sound like set and set may sound like sit (cf. Ibid). Another feature from Cockney English is that the final vowel in city is pronounced as /i:/ in contrast to /ɪ/ used in Received Pronunciation (cf. Hughes 2005: 74). Concerning the consonants there are additional differences, for example the omission of h and the use of dark /ł/. Dark /ł/ means that “/l/ in positions not immediately before vowels, becomes vocalic /ʊ/, e.g. milk /mʊɪk/.” (Cruttenden 2008: 86) Furthermore, the…

In the “High Holy Days” by Jane Shore we delve into the world of faith and doubt seen through the eyes of a child. In the poem, we see the child mature into an adult and along the way, realize that she is the “Chosen One.” Through the use of diction, tone, imagery and the speaker we see the child come to the realization that it is her responsibility as the “Chosen One” to free her people from anti-Semitism. The writer maintains neutral diction to reflect appropriateness on religious ideals.…

Poe the Poem Master “The purpose of literature is to turn blood into ink” (Source D) Literature affects everyone at some point. Whether it is writing something in class or reading a book for fun, everyone feels the power of literature. It is not just ink on a page or words in a book; it is the feelings that are meant to be shared. In his quote, T.S. Eliot expresses how the purpose of literature is not just about writing a story for amusement, but to express feelings, no matter what they are.…