Figures of speech

direct speech within the text “Only Ten” has a major influence on the audience’s interest of the text. A direct speech is often used by an author to give the exact words used by another character within the story. Baillie’s use of this technique conveys the reader important information about various characters such as their mood and feelings. Direct speeches add reality within the text, which makes the story interesting and plays a vital role in moving the plot along. An example of direct speech…

In the TED Talk “How to Speak Up for Yourself” presented by Adam Galinsky, the viewer learns about the different ways one should behave during social interaction. To begin, the audience members are reminded of the importance of speaking up because it is important for someone to voice their opinions. However, the presenter does mention that it is essential for all to recognize that sometimes speaking up can do more damage than good. For example, although a person may feel as though he or she…

While both versions care for speech more than actions, the Norton version puts a bigger emphasis on it. When speaking, Medea is exceedingly deliberate in getting the response she craves. “Women of Corinth, I have stepped outside so you will not condemn me. Many people act superior- I’m well aware of this. Some keep it private; some are arrogant in public view” (Page 751 Lines: 212-215). The act of stepping out into the light is a form of acknowledging the women already view her in an ill manner…

Chapter 2 Theoretical Framework and Literature Review Many scholars have been discussing the meaning of language and defined it through different ways. According to Bloomfield (1914) language is the system of signs controlled by structural rules which relate the signs to its meanings, N. Chomsky (1996) defined it as a group of sentences which fixed in length and buildup of limited set of parts .other scholars such as E. Sapir (1921), R.A Hall (1968), R.H Robins (1979), have defined it as a…

Being an au pair seems an exciting experience that all the girls have to do before they settle down for a carrier or something that will define their lives. It feels like taking a break after finishing high school or college to figure it out what do you want to with your life without wasting your time and money. As being an au pair means you can study and work at the same time. So it doesn’t seem like your wasting anything. But apart from that, how does an au pair deal with the…

Diversity is an important trait in a business or your life in general. There are very many reasons as to why this is a true statement. Diversity is a range ofor different things or a variety. It could be a very beneficial trait to have but could also be very hard to find that trait, especially when you live in the same environment for a long period of time. There are a few ways to explore and find this part of you, but many cannot. Diversity is the key to creativity. What does diversity mean to…

I shove my headphones into my ears and turn up the song I 'm obsessed with, Tainted Love by Marilyn Manson. I light another cigarette then neared off to the park where I can be alone. ~ I push the snow off the bench and plop down. The park is quiet and lonely; no one in sight except for me. I look at the jungle gym and study the frost on the bars. I wish for a damn miracle. I twirl my foot in the snow making an imperfect circle. I switch positions and feel the papers in my back pocket; I take…

An Analysis on Gendered Toys In western society we have a binary system for gender, we teach our kids about gender roles “society’s concept of how men and women are expected to look and how they should behave”, and expectations by the toys marketed toward them and parents buy them (OpenStax College 259). But how is it that the toys children play with enforce gender roles? The toys marketed to children have hidden aspects, demonstrating how we expect children to behave “based on norms, or…

She stopped in front of Mr.Andren’s desk. As if there wasn’t enough red flags glued to this ball of bad feelings. It didn’t take very long for me to be called out the room. I was followed by Mr. Anderson. He was mad as fire. It took me a minute to figure out what had happened when I did I immediately knew Shela had done it. She had signed my name on a page in a Curse Book that Sheila had “found”. Mr.Anderson wouldn’t calm down enough to let me explain. So for just a second I hated him. For just…

Group work is necessary in every work place and just in everyday life. You will have to work with people through out your adult life, and it does not always work out the way you want it to. Learning how to deal with multiple types of people and how they work with each other is a good skill to have, this will not only help you work with people but help you if you ever become a leader. With every group project comes with negatives and positives. It is what you take out the whole experience that…