... The language each of them uses is different and shows the different levels of authority they have. The manager seems like he has the most power out of the three. This could be because he knows what he is doing and what is going on therefore has automatic control. This is shown by him talking the most out of the three which shows that he is mainly leading the conversation which shows authority. When Josh is speaking he has an informal register and is very abrupt and blunt when he speaks, and example of this is when he replies simply “cool”. This could be a type of covert prestige, where Josh is purposely trying to talk less formal. When the manager is talking to Suzie he is a lot more polite to her than he is to Josh. for example he says to Suzie “I’d like you to…” but he says to Josh “I want you to…”. This could be seen as a type of sexism as he is more polite and kinder to Suzie and he is kind of asking her whereas when he is talking to Josh it is like he is commanding him. Suzie is more polite when she speaks for example saying “that’s fine” to the manager and reassuring him which is a lot kinder than what Josh said. Suzie is also more deferential and seems lesser in this conversation...
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...then form paralleism in the sentence. 2. Who is here so base that would be a bondman? If any, speak; for him have I offended. Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? If any, speak; for him have I offended. Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any, speak; for him have I offended. This line from Brutus’s speech is an example of anaphora because the same groups of words “who is here” and “if any speak, for him I have offended” are repeated at the beginnings of successive clauses 3. For Brutus is an honourable man; So are they all, all honourable men— This line from Antony’s speech is an example of antimetabole because the words honourable men are repeated in succcessive lines, in reverse grammatical order. 4. Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more This sentence from Brutus’s speech is an example of antithesis because there is a contrast between loving Caesar less and loving Rome more. 5. There is tears for his love; joy for his fortune; honour for his valour; and death for his ambition. This line from Brutus’s speech is an example of isocolon because each successful clause is paralell in length.( 4 words each). Julius Caesar Study Questions p. 222, #15; p. 225, # 9; p. 229, #6; p. 238 #4 a-d, g, 15. On his arrival at the Senate, Caesar has 30 lines (Act III Scene 1, lines 35-48; 58-73) to speak before Casca strikes his first blow. Find examples in those lines of: A. his...
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...then form paralleism in the sentence. 2. Who is here so base that would be a bondman? If any, speak; for him have I offended. Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? If any, speak; for him have I offended. Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any, speak; for him have I offended. This line from Brutus’s speech is an example of anaphora because the same groups of words “who is here” and “if any speak, for him I have offended” are repeated at the beginnings of successive clauses 3. For Brutus is an honourable man; So are they all, all honourable men— This line from Antony’s speech is an example of antimetabole because the words honourable men are repeated in succcessive lines, in reverse grammatical order. 4. Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more This sentence from Brutus’s speech is an example of antithesis because there is a contrast between loving Caesar less and loving Rome more. 5. There is tears for his love; joy for his fortune; honour for his valour; and death for his ambition. This line from Brutus’s speech is an example of isocolon because each successful clause is paralell in length.( 4 words each). Julius Caesar Study Questions p. 222, #15; p. 225, # 9; p. 229, #6; p. 238 #4 a-d, g, 15. On his arrival at the Senate, Caesar has 30 lines (Act III Scene 1, lines 35-48; 58-73) to speak before Casca strikes his first blow. Find examples in those lines of: A. his...
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...understand what you have said to them, which you can do by asking them to repeat something that you have said. Another principle is to really engage and connect with the other person. We need to address their own individual needs and give a cognitive response when communicating with them, which will ensure the other person is engaged in what you are saying to them. The third principle is to show you are listening and that you understand the other person. We can do this by asking questions which will show we are interested, repeating part of what they have said shows that we understand. By showing we are listening and that we understand, means we are able to build more of a relationship with each other, gaining trust and be able to take appropriate action if needed....
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... He. FRANCISCO You come most carefully upon your hour. BERNARDO 'Tis now struck twelve; get thee to bed, Francisco. FRANCISCO For this relief much thanks: 'tis bitter cold, And I am sick at heart. BERNARDO Have you had quiet guard? FRANCISCO Not a mouse stirring. BERNARDO Well, good night. If you do meet Horatio and Marcellus, The rivals of my watch, bid them make haste. FRANCISCO I think I hear them. Stand, ho! Who's there? Enter HORATIO and MARCELLUS HORATIO Friends to this ground. MARCELLUS And liegemen to the Dane. FRANCISCO Give you good night. MARCELLUS O, farewell, honest soldier: Who hath relieved you? FRANCISCO Bernardo has my place. Give you good night. Exit MARCELLUS Holla! Bernardo! BERNARDO Say, What, is Horatio there? HORATIO A piece of him. BERNARDO Welcome, Horatio: welcome, good Marcellus. MARCELLUS What, has this thing appear'd again to-night? BERNARDO I have seen nothing. MARCELLUS Horatio says 'tis but our fantasy, And will not let belief take hold of him Touching this dreaded sight, twice seen of us: Therefore I have entreated him along With us to watch the minutes of this night; That if again this apparition come, He may approve our eyes and speak to it. HORATIO Tush, tush, 'twill not appear. BERNARDO Sit down awhile; And let us once again assail your ears, That are so fortified against our story What we have two nights seen. HORATIO...
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...Have you ever considered learning a new language? In America, English is the only language needed. For this reason many people stick with English alone. Other languages open opportunities for different conversations. What can come from learning another language? There are many different benefits from taking on a second language. If you want to travel to another country for business or a vacation, it is important to know what language the natives speak. A person’s lifestyle is improved due the ability to communicate with locals while vacationing. Without this knowledge communication will be very difficult. If you cannot speak with people in a foreign country you will never get what you want and your trip will be a disaster. One alternative of this is to hire a translator. However hiring a translator can be more of a hassle than an asset. If you know you will be working with foreign people, the best route is to learn their language. In fact, some countries like France think it is rude not to attempt speaking to them with their language. There are different options available when learning to speak a new language. Some people try to use Rosetta Stone which is a computer program that teaches its students by using pictures and computerized voices to teach you the basics of the language. This method of learning can be effective, but it is not recommended to start with. Rosetta Stone is extremely pricy and it doesn’t teach properly. A better way to learn a language is through a course...
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...2. Grammar 3. Vocabulary 4. Fluency and Coherence * Notice that Fluency and Coherence are grouped together although they are different things. Each of these four carries equal value. The examiner gives you a whole-number sub-score for each of these and then calculates the average of the four. * Both whole number and half band scores, such as 6.5 are given for the Speaking test. * No separate score is given for each of the three Parts of the test. Example 1 Pronunciation | 5 | Grammar | 4 | Vocabulary | 5 | Fluency & Coherence | 5 | Average = 19/4 = 4.75 = Band 4.5 | Example 2 Pronunciation | 6 | Grammar | 5 | Vocabulary | 6 | Fluency & Coherence | 5 | Average = 22/4 = 5.5 = Band 5.5 | Example 3 Pronunciation | 7 | Grammar | 7 | Vocabulary | 8 | Fluency & Coherence | 7 | Average = 29/4 = 7.25 = Band 7.0 | SUMMARY OF THE MAIN POINTS ON THIS PAGE Pronunciation * Overall, clear and understandable pronunciation is the main thing. * Secondly, the correct use of the following features will determine the pronunciation grade: 1. basic word pronunciation; 2. linked speech sounds; 3. correct and appropriate sentence stress (i.e., which word or words in a sentence are stressed more than others); and, 4. appropriate use of intonation (rising and falling) to emphasize meaning. * Slightly inaccurate (= unclear) pronunciation is usually understandable if the correct words and grammar are...
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...“The North Sea will sooner be found wanting in water than a woman be at a loss for a word”. It is commonly believed that women talk more than men. Moreover, some researchers argue that there is a significant difference in a way how men and women communicate. One group of scientists insists that differences in men’s and women’s speech prove a controversial idea that “Women's American English” exists. On the contrary, others assert that the reason why males and females tend to use certain words and phrases is caused by social factors. They believe that society has different expectations from men and women relating to their social statuses, family roles and job preferences which may influence women's linguistic behaviour. The difference in communication styles of males and females doesn't prove the existence of women's language; on the opposite, it shows that women have found the most convenient way to express themselves in the mainly male-dominant society. The entire literature review will investigate how social norms and expectations have influenced women's speech and whether there is discrimination on the basis of gender in speech. It will be organized using a thematic style of presentation. First of all, it will be shown whether there are differences in usage of linguistic forms, such as vocabulary, syntax and tone, between males and females. And then, the concept of report and rapport talk in women's and men's speech will be examined. There is no reason to deny that men...
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...professionals to discuss emotionally and politically risky topics in a healthcare setting to key results like patient safety, quality of care, and nursing turnover, among others. The Silent Treatment shows how nurses’ failure to speak up when risks are known undermines the effectiveness of current safety tools. It then focuses on three specific concerns that often result in a decision to not speak up: dangerous shortcuts, incompetence, and disrespect. The Silent Treatment tracks the frequency and impact of these communication breakdowns, then uses a blend of quantitative and qualitative data to determine actions that individuals and organizations can take to resolve avoidable breakdowns. Imagine you are a nurse who has been given a set of new safety tools that warns you whenever your patients are in danger. That would be powerful, life-saving information, right? But what if nobody listened to you or heeded your warnings? This kind of breakdown is happening in hospitals every day. The quote below is one of 681 collected in the course of this research. “I think nearly every day we are faced with the hand-off allergy list. Frequently, the surgeons will order an antibiotic the patient is allergic to according to the safety checklist. When the patient is out of surgery, nurses have to call the surgeon, the anesthesiologist, and sometimes even the pharmacist before someone listens. Sometimes, we go ahead and give the drugs anyway, but...
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...Women’s Language “The North Sea will sooner be found wanting in water than a woman be at a loss for a word”. It is commonly believed that women talk more than men. Moreover, some researchers argue that there is a significant difference in a way how men and women communicate. One group of scientists insists that differences in men’s and women’s speech prove a controversial idea that “Women's American English” exists. On the contrary, others assert that the reason why males and females tend to use certain words and phrases is caused by social factors. They believe that society has different expectations from men and women relating to their social statuses, family roles and job preferences which may influence women's linguistic behaviour. The difference in communication styles of males and females doesn't prove the existence of women's language; on the opposite, it shows that women have found the most convenient way to express themselves in the mainly male-dominant society. The entire literature review will investigate how social norms and expectations have influenced women's speech and whether there is discrimination on the basis of gender in speech. It will be organized using a thematic style of presentation. First of all, it will be shown whether there are differences in usage of linguistic forms, such as vocabulary, syntax and tone, between males and females. And then, the concept of report and rapport talk in women's and men's speech will be examined. There is no reason...
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...play. The three that the king exhibits rather well are Kalokagathia, Sophrysne, and Arete. Balance can be a difficult thing to not only achieve but more often is even harder to sustain. Kalokagathia is the Greek character virtue of balance. It is however, important in keeping the universe in order. There are plenty of opposing topics that have been an issue for thousands of years. Balancing is finding the happy medium for two opposing topics. For example: church and state, law and justice, man and the gods, one’s self and other people, and a job and family. As ruler of a kingdom, King Creon certainly had to deal with balancing many different facets of life. As the highest ruler in the land he has much more to balance than the average man and there are many people who are affected by the way he tries to maintain this balance. He takes his role as king quite seriously, he strives for excellence. He makes this clear when addressing the elders, “A man who rules the entire state and does not take the best advice there is, but through fear keeps his mouth forever shut, such a man is the very worst of men”. [178-182] He shows the importance of maintaining the desired midpoint of wise counsel and his own ideas. King Creon shows that his scales tend to lean in favor his country over anything else. “A man who thinks more highly of a friend than of his country, well, he means nothing to me.” [182-184] He will never accept anyone who has tried to bring harm to his beloved Thebes. “For anyone...
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...Why English is important IF YOU are currently learning English in a school, college or institute of further education, you join approximately one billion other people around the world who are engaged in the same pursuit. However, as you try to memorise proper grammar, and try to avoid the mistakes common to most students of English, you may wonder why you are learning the language in the first place. So, why is English important? After Mandarin, English is spoken by more people than any other language, and is the native language of more than 350 million people. More people speak English than those who speak the Arabic and French languages combined. Moreover, English is the international language of diplomacy, business, science, technology, banking, computing, medicine, aviation, UN & NATO armed forces, engineering, tourism, Hollywood films and arguably the best pop and rock music in the world. English has plenty of words to choose from. In fact, an English speaker is offered the biggest vocabulary of any language with a choice of 500,000 to 1,000,000 words (including technical and scientific terms). But don’t panic, most English speakers do very well with a vocabulary of around 20,000 words. English can be fun too. For instance, the music of such stars as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson and Madonna has encouraged fans to speak the language of their idols, whilst others have enrolled in English classes to improve their understanding...
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...practice and when you practice presentation the way you give them it will turn out how you plan. Even the best presentation can be destroyed by a bad presenter from the person who mumbles, to the one who talks too fast, to the one who just wasn’t prepared. But perhaps nothing is as irritating as the person who misuses and abuses. There are seven step I learn to go over before giving a presentation and what are the solution to making those problems better but the top three of the mistakes are “ Not knowing your topic:, Ignoring your audience” and “Not Practicing” . These steps will not only prepare me for presentation in school but also increase my skills for my career. The first mistake is not knowing your topic. Not addressing assignment or problem and missing main parts of topic. You can memorized the content but when someone ask you a question about it, you panic and don’t know how to answer it. You never prepared for questions and all you know about this topic is what is written on the slides. A better solution so this don’t happen is to know your material as well, that you could easily do the presentation without an electronic enhancement such as PowerPoint. Nothing will ruin your credibility as a presenter faster, than not knowing everything about your topic. Use key words and phrases and include only essential information to keep the audience focused and interested. Be prepared for questions and know the answers. Knowing your material thoroughly will help you decide what information...
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...Caesar is a play written around 1608 by Shakespeare. It speaks of Caesar's death and the events surrounding it. In III.i, Brutus, Caesar's closest friend, along with the conspirators, murder Caesar. Upon finding out, Antony asks to speak on behalf of Caesar which Brutus foolishly agrees to. In III.ii, Brutus explains to the plebeians why Cesar had to be murdered and the duty he’d done for Rome. Antony then comes to speak of the good that Caesar did convincing, the plebeians to seek revenge on all the conspirators. III.ii is included in Julius Caesar to show how Antony’s emotional character triumphs over Brutus’ logical character. Brutus is shown as logical because through his rhetoric he convinces the plebeians that the conspirators were...
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...A man walks into a gas station to ask for driving directions. It's clear to the attendant that the man is having trouble articulating his words as he speaks a foreign accent. The attendant listens impatiently and starts to look away, less than a minute later the attendant answers the man in a slow and booming voice; laughing between some words here and there and mockingly impersonating the man's pronunciation and timbre. The man, looking surprised, says thank you and leaves the store. The scene described here illustrates one of many personal observations I've made throughout my life about the influence of language on perception. Misunderstanding and ignorance about cultural differences give rise to a malignant social disease, that those who speak a foreign language e.g. "broken English" are considered to be inferior. It's a well known fact that we feel most comfortable around those who are similar to us, and the way we speak alters the perceptions of those around. It's not just the quality of our speech, but also what we speak. For example,someone who speaks British English with perfect clarity is deemed by many to be more intelligent than the average person, while someone who speaks imperfect Nigerian English is automatically assumed to be ignorant. Both are speaking English, both are able to communicate with each other and the rest of us, so why is it that one is associated with intellectual prowess and the other intellectual fallacy? Part of the answer lies in our social...
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