Euphemism

In writing, syntax often times controls the pacing while diction allows visualization of what is written. In this essay, the writer’s purpose is to lead the reader to assume that Paret the boxer plays the role of the hero, whilst Griffith, his opponent, plays the role of the villain. Through elements like similes and rhetorical devices, the author achieves his purpose and creates an impact on the reader. In “The Death of Benny Paret,” Norman Mailer utilises syntax to call attention to diction…

Who Are You?’ by Emily Dickinson demonstrates the human understanding of individual self. “Dickinson is notably wary about any aggrandizement of the poetic self, however, and about heroic or idealizing notions of such euphemisms for that self as genius or imagination,” (Stonum). She describes in many of her poems how she views herself and how she wishes to be different from others. Dickinson believes that it is very important to be unique, even if others are to look down…

FIGURES OF SPEECH IN THE BIBLE (Adapted from McCune) “Generally an expression is figurative when it is out of character with the subject discussed, or is contrary to fact, experience, or observation” (Roy Zuck, Basic Bible Interpretation, p. 145). Matt 19:25 Camel through the eye of a needle (it’s impossible – not explained by a gate in the wall) 1. Recognizing figures of speech • Look for the normal or plain sense first. • Note contradictions, impossibilities, or absurdities in the…

along her throat.” “calling up that spot of joy” adds a dynamic effect on the reader by creating a hidden meaning. ‘This grew. I gave commands. Then all smiles stopped together’. Short sentences convey his short temper and there is a sense of euphemism, it shows how carefully he chooses his words, acting as he was being diplomatic. The reader can get a sense of a dark and controlling feeling by the way the Duke portrays his anger. Nevertheless, the tone and language in Agard’s poem in the…

of sophisticated diction such as “polemic” and “protean”, which understatedly hint at the grave seriousness of the Salem witch trials in that book, similar to the anti-communist trials in the U.S without being too obvious. These words provide a euphemism for the reader and provide them with a moment to take in the cruel reality of the paranoia of the 1950’s. Lastly, Miller officially ends this article through the usage of scandalous words such as “fatality”, “distrust”, “alarm”, “suspicion”, and…

ladies and gentlemen , Today i will be talking about the topic Language and Power. Can anyone tell me , What is language? “A language is the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way.” That’s the definition from the Oxford Dictionary. Now I’m not interested in the surface definition , this is for grade 5 kids in elementary school. I wanna go in - depth to applying it in real life situations to everything we do.…

boasting that she was unable to “pull any wool over this boy’s eyes” (Williams, 398). The rape scene in the film, therefore, uses imagery to symbolize the rape, such as a broken mirror (committing of a violent act towards Blanche) and a sprinkler (a euphemism for ejaculation). Hence asserting Stanley’s power position and brings about the demise…

Sitting in Judgement of Good and Evil It can be either a natural tendency or a learned behavior to sit in judgment of certain things or events. We learn from a very early age that things are either good or bad for us, depending upon a particular circumstance. It should not come as a surprise when people become judgmental about another’s actions, personality, or appearance. Many of the truths we hold are actually learned behaviors from classroom education, parents, or socially acquired. People…

Death is a part of life which affects everyone in various ways. Therefore, people find different ways to cope with their loss. The poems ‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy, ‘Prayer before Birth’ by Louis MacNeice, ‘Poem at Thirty-Nine’ by Alice Walker, ‘A Mother in a Refugee Camp’ by Chinua Achebe, ‘Do Not Go Gentle into the Good Night’ by Dylan Thomas and ‘Remember’ by Christina Rossetti explore and present different attitudes of death. ‘War Photographer’, ‘Prayer before Birth’, ‘Do Not Go…

Language is a system of words that humans use to communicate and get their message heard. Deborah Tannen, Scott Russel Sanders, and Langston Hughes bring mention that the greatest influence to a person’s perspective is language. In “’Bossy’ Is More Than a Word to Women”, Deborah Tannen recognizes that the word bossy is a common word used to negatively describe women; sending them the message that exercising authority deems them unlikable by various organizations. Conversely, Scott Russel Sanders…