Figures of speech

1. Based on these facts, what are the policy considerations in favor and against allowing the plaintiff to pursue a lawsuit against OSHA, seeking a writ of mandamus from a federal judge, and requiring OSHA to adjudicate plaintiff’s retaliation claim against the employer? This case is about a man, Roger Wood, a former electrician that worked for United Engineers and Constructors at the Johnson Atoll Chemical Agent Disposal System location and witnessed management and co-workers not using the…

Libraries should not be allowed to ban books from schools because some people find the books inappropriate for containing religious beliefs, homosexuality, offensive language and sexually explicit scenes or descriptions (Lopez). If books can be sold and produce then they should be allowed in libraries. Some books could even educate not only kids but also adults. Everyone has the right to read what they want to read when they are at the library. There is also one week a month that is referred to…

speaking in a polite tone and speaking politically correct. Political correctness should be used when talking to the media. The media today has a way of transforming what you say into what no one wants to hear you say. A well thought out speech suddenly becomes a hate speech against a certain race. Which is why there is a difference between talking to the media and talking to your buddies. When talking in ordinary conversations, ordinary terms and sayings can be used. People should speak what is…

to both the movement of the plot and modern day America is whistleblowing. Whistleblowing, or the disclosure of information by a person or agency that may be illegal, corrupt, or tarnish reputations, is directly related to democracy and freedom of speech (Whistleblowing). Additionally, whistleblowing plays a critical role in the film as well, introducing conflict throughout the film. While the film was created in the 1930s, the ideas presented remain both culturally and politically relevant to…

There has been a request from several people to remove books from the curriculum such as Huckleberry Finn and Catcher in the Rye due to some inappropriate language. Although I am aware that foul language is not acceptable inside the walls of high schools, I cannot assist with that decision. Many people out in the real world use that language on TV shows and movies, social media, with friends and family, and definitely in numerous books! A couple of books with a few choice words should not harm…

viewpoints and beliefs. However, this should not give anyone the liberty to censor books. What else will you hide from adolescents by censoring books? Banning a book indicates banning education and ideas. Moreover, what happened to the freedom of speech and press? As a matter of fact, education is deeper than just math and science. Books grant people the opportunity to allow their minds wander and assimilate new information. If you love reading books, then you would understand when I say,…

Fahrenheit 451: Essay Why would those in control of a “Society” want to suppress knowledge? Why are “ideas” dangerous? The definition of power is the ability or right to control people or things, political control of a country or area ,a person or organization that has a lot of control and influence over other people or organizations. People are greedy and will do whatever they can to get power . One way to get power is suppressing knowledge of your people. “ The less you know the Better”…

The primary audience in the VICE Charlottesville video is anyone who is willing to listen and realize there is a problem in Charlottesville and our nation today. Christopher Cantwell discusses how he is willing to be violent, doesn’t care about people’s feelings, and wants the country to be racist. The key arguments of the antifa are they tried to stop the white supremacist group from coming and they were ignored. This video’s tone was depressing and upsetting because it displayed the hatred…

With what is going on in the United States currently, peaceful resistance is something we see every day. Peaceful resistance can be shown in many ways, not just civil disobedience. One of the most successful forms of peaceful resistance is that of protesting. Things such as President Donald Trump's so-called immigration ban, have triggered an era of peaceful resistance. CNN reported of several airports being affected including, "Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, Dallas, New York's JFK,…

educational experiences, and reflection of memories. This type of event is reoccurring and takes on a similar style, substance and purpose, therefore, it is considered a genre (cite). Communication scholar, Lloyd Bitzer, would argue that this genre of speech is supported by his theory of the rhetorical situation, in which he claims that a situation…