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    reading this chapter is it is about presence and words. To be honest, most of the chapter is confusing since the beginning doesn’t have an understandable scenario. It seems to be that words allow people to be noticed, but people still remain quiet. The pronoun ‘I’ “is supposed to hold what is not there until it is,” meaning that sometimes people need time to regain their bearings and act normal (71). People may not be able to associate to themselves or accept the truth that their presence…

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    Samuel R. Delany, Babe-17, was published in 1966. Delany's work inspired many generations to eventuated in developing a novel that was not only science fiction but also dealt with the use of language. In the novel, Rydra Wong is the protagonist that is assign to decode the secret code of Babel-17. Wong's soon after taking the job realizes that she is not decoding anything, but is actually learning a new language. Wong is portrayed as an intelligent women, who knows many languages but has had…

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    He sort of makes her appear powerless in front of her husband’s drinking habits, like she knows speaking up won’t be beneficial to her. I noticed that the pronouns go back to you during the third stanza. I think this is the shift in the poem as it goes from waltzing around to physical abuse. I like the aggressive diction used in stanza three and four. They are like knives jabbing at his father, hoping to make…

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    article, Chavez is able to use repetition to invoke pathos in the reader. Chavez's constant and consistent use of the words "nonviolent" and "we" allow him to better connect with the reader/audience and also help develop his argument. By using the pronoun "we" all…

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    The first two lines of the stanza state, “I’ve heard it in the chillest land- and on the strangest Sea -” (). I believe that Dickinson uses these pronouns because she has personally been saved by hope in her darkest hours. It is important that no matter where she goes in life, she can still hear the song. The next part of this stanza is significant as well because she discusses how this idea of the…

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    sense of shared responsibility and togetherness is reflective of a transformational leadership style.The plan of action would address practicing s “purpose-oriented dialect” which is laced heavily with the pronouns “they” and “we”. PINK/ RESERACH asserts that institutions that use these pronouns when communicating with their staff are more conducive to autonomy and intrinsic motivation. In transformational leadership, a leader meets followers’ needs, concerns, and motives. Additionally, a…

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    Argumentative Essay: Thoreau’s Walden MLA Thoreau's argument about the truth of transcendental ideals is made credible through his use of emotional appeals, his support, and his language. Thoreau makes clear and concise points in his word choice and use of syntax that lead to the analysis of his own transcendental ideas. He does this by explaining his well-supported findings and conveying his personal experiences; with transcendentalism he portrays a convincing and inspiring point of view and…

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    I & You Vs Azuma

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    background. Another deference was in the in the rhetorical Structure, Azuma's text the language and the structure was informal in terms of using informal expression. Also, the way to express his topic within this text was less formal because he used pronouns such as “I & You” which are not acceptable…

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    names a person, place, thing, or idea. Taco Bell, computer, London, and Sarah are nouns. *A VERB is an action word. Walk, talk, and eat are examples of verb. *An ADJECTIVE is a word, phrase, or clause that specifies, limits, or modifies nouns or pronouns. Pretty, beautiful, green, hard, and lucky are examples of adjectives. *An ADVERB is a word, phrase, or clause that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Carefully, helpfully, and friendly are examples of adverbs. When a certain word…

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    While the definition of American Sign Language varies throughout institutions and settings, Dr. William Vicars defines ASL as “a visually perceived language based on a naturally evolved system of articulated hand gestures and their placement relative to the body, along with non-manual markers such as facial expressions, head movements, shoulder raises, mouth morphemes, and movements of the body” (ASL: a brief description, n.d.). More specifically, ASL may also vary among individuals. Pidgin…

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