...In Nicholas Carr’s article “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” He address the social topic of the effect of technology on our brain, more specifically certain processes that occur within our brain such as thought process, attention span, mental capacity, and so on. Throughout this article, Carr attempts to use many different rhetorical strategies to bolster the argument of his essay and its purpose. These rhetorical strategies include tone, Carr’s specific use of diction, and the overall organization of Carr’s article. All of these rhetorical techniques are used to effectively expose the argument of the article to the reader and lead the reader to the same conclusion as Carr fulfilling his purpose as the author. First, Carr uses the tone of the opening passage and article to set the basis for the article and establishes how the rest of the essay is going to be. Carr seems to be using a ominous, foreshadowing tone that is shedding a public light on a darker topic. The tone, matched with the theme of the article, is best expressed in quotes such as one found on page 3 of his...
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...In today’s world, our past experiences tremendously affect the way we interpret different situations, Theodore Roethke wrote a poem titled “My Papa’s Waltz.” This poem has a multitude of differing interpretations. For example, those of us who grew up with a terrible childhood might think of a boy being abused by his father; however, others who enjoyed their childhood memories with their father may interpret the poem to be about a father and son having fun together while dancing. While the subject of “My Papa’s Waltz” has spurred passionate academic debate from professors, scholars, and students alike, the imagery, syntax, and diction of the poem clearly support the interpretation that Theodore Roethke wrote “My Papa’s Waltz” to help his readers to visualize the abusive relationship between a father and his son. In fact, the imagery, word choice, and syntax that Roethke provides readers points to abuse. Roethke purposefully chooses words with negative connotations. Instead, most people would consider his diction bone-chilling or depressing. One example of negative language the author uses in the poem is,“But I hung on like death.” The author could’ve chosen a much kinder metaphor, one that sets a happy tone; instead, he chooses to compare “dancing” with his father something deadly. This kind of diction leads...
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...Hence, often times as individuals we feel the need to compromise the way in which we communicate our ideas so that we can appeal to the views of the majority. Two authors explore how their attempt to compromise almost caused them to become detached from their roots. In "Mother Tongue," by Amy Tan, Tan talks about growing up as a young child in America and learning the English language. She speaks about growing up as a writer and her mother's imperfect diction which had a major influence on her. On the other hand, In her essay, "Censoring Myself," Betty Shamieh talks about being an American playwright and having to censor herself because of how her work was viewed. Both authors explore the influence that their background had on their ability to express themselves. As individuals we should not be afraid to express ourselves because of our differences, rather we should use our differences and show how our distinctions make us very unique. Firstly, In ""Mother Tongue," Tan talks about how her mother's limited English diction skewered her perception of her mother. Tan mentions how, "Like others, I have described it to people as "broken" or "fractured" English" (Tan 273). This shows how Tan viewed her mother's English speaking abilities. She describes it as if her mother spoke damaged English, which needed to be mended or repaired. For Tan it was imperative...
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...sonnets, which are still considered to be the finest literature ever penned down by somebody. Your literary zealotry and fanaticism with the English language has forever changed and influenced it. But, Elizabethan English has been phased out and replaced by “modern” English, which is the lingua franca of the global world in the 21st century. You may have already gotten a sniff of that while reading my letter and my diction must have baffled you. Before this letter finds you turning in your grave, I’ll try to cover as much ground as I can about the changes in English and your influence on it. Languages are dynamic and evolving. The English language has been in constant transition throughout its history, but the most significant transformation can be accredited to Queen Elizabeth’s voracious appetite for colonizing nations, which sowed the seeds of English in the farthest reaches of the world, including America, India, Asia, Africa and Australia. This pushed English to the top of the ladder, emerging as the lingua franca of the global world. But, The English language and its diction, spellings and grammar have drastically changed since the 17th century. Words have changed meanings over time and these language evolutions have made English the way that it is today....
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...experiences, and circumstances, combined to influence Williams’ poetry and prose. Williams’ writing, along with that of many of the emerging American Modernist poets, is also considered to be a reaction to the verbose poetry and prose he had been exposed to growing up. “The ‘New Poetry,’ as it was called, was largely a revolt against the Romanticism of the previous decades” (Scott 18). In addition, Williams’ poetry was inspired by societal and cultural changes occurring during the early twentieth century. William Carlos Williams led the way into an Americanized style of poetry, diverging from the grandiloquent manner of European writers, to create a form of modernist poetry that remains as relevant today as it did when it was written. The essence of William Carlos Williams’ innovative style of writing derives from his remarkably plebian upbringing. Born in 1883 to an English father and Puerto Rican mother in Rutherford, New Jersey, Williams was exposed to art, literature, and the Bible by his family. His father and mother instilled in him a sense of idealism and moral perfectionism that terrified Williams. In 1904 Williams wrote “I never did and never will do a premeditated bad deed in my life,” (Williams Carlo Williams, Poetry Foundation). Although early on Williams’ demonstrated interest and proficiency in the academic areas of math and science and he went on to practice medicine for fmore than forty years, his heartfelt passion was writing. It was while studying to become...
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...As I enter my first college class, my attention goes to Professor Feldman, a tall, slender woman in a loose pearl blouse with black dress pants. The combination of her graceful stance and scholarly presence distinguishes her already from the chaos of the lecture room. The calm demeanor spreads through the room as she gradually turns the lights down low, signaling the beginning of lecture, and gives life to the art historian’s companion, the slide projector. Her slow and steady speech is punctuated by inflections at nearly every other word and reflects her scholarly presence. She picks her words carefully and you can sense the moment’s thought before each. Her precisely chosen words make each one valuable as I frantically try to catch them all. Feldman incorporates her elevated vocabulary in daily speech and lecture, requiring that I form my own vocabulary list: mélange, koine, cache, lingua franca, etc. In spite of being intimidated by Professor Feldman’s scholarship, the fellow human being, Marian Feldman, shows through at times. She does not hesitate to admit “When did those excavations take place?” or “Who was that guy who ruled Babylon? I never remember that one.” At one point she might exclaim, “Well, it doesn’t matter anyway” followed by a signature chuckle. She welcomes corrections or additions by students, and some questions lead her to guiltily admit, “You caught me. I was trying to avoid that one because, well, we just don’t...
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...The Rise of Gary Soto Poetry can often be a way for writers to reflect on their lives and to express feelings like sorrow and happiness from their past. Through this, a clear parallel can be drawn between a poet’s life and their work. A poet’s specific life events are often influential in the themes displayed in their poetry. By drawing from life experiences, poets may be able to infuse deeper meaning into their poems because the poet has truly gone through the emotions of these occurrences firsthand. This creates a deeper and more thoughtful poem as the poets are writing about a subject they themselves have faced. The harsh and impoverished youth of Gary Soto had a strong influence on his works as themes of poverty, growing up, empathy, and the American dream are present in his poems. In “Small Town with One Road” Gary Soto uses personification and symbolism to communicate the poem’s theme of the American Dream (going from poverty to riches through hard work regardless of who you are). The poem implements some of Soto’s life...
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...Richard Le Gallienne (Jan. 20, 1866 - Sept. 15, 1947) Richard Le Gallienne was born January 20th, 1866 in Liverpool, England. His writing career began with the publication of My Ladies’ Sonnets in 1887, and expanded to contribute to The Star newspaper, The Yellow Book, and several other works of literature. Le Gallienne was part of a generation known as the “Lost Generation”, born in the wake of the first world war, which heavily influenced the subject and style of most of his writing. Richard Le Gallienne, in his poems “Soldier Going To The War” and “Ad Cimmerios”, conveys the Romantic ideal of nationalism, a Lost Generation focus on wartime and its aftermath, a Gothic preoccupation with death and tones of hopefulness and pride through the use of tense changes, figurative language, repetitive structure, allusion and apostrophe. “Soldier Going To The War” elucidates both Lost Generation influences with its focus on war, and Romantic influences with its nationalistic theme. Le Gallienne offers parallel hopeful and prideful tones in this poem along with its parallel structure. The first two stanzas address a soldier who is “going to” the war, while the last two shift to address a soldier who is “coming from” the war. This structure creates a sense of completion and victory that the reader can follow through the poem. The first two stanzas are effective in creating a hopeful tone through rhetorical questioning; the narrator asks if the soldier will “take [their] heart with...
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...to administrative roles for the following decade, he would be known as Eckhart von Hochheim O.P., and would often be compared to St. Thomas Aquinas, who was recorded to achieve similar feats during his time as a Dominican (11). Following his years as an administrative chair, he would become a VicarGeneral in Strasburg, sent to tackle the spreading “heresy” among Beguines, a religious community of women at the time (11). The Council of Vienne saw the increasing threat of the Beguines spreading as a result of their loose affiliation with the Franciscan and Dominican Orders, so it can be said that Eckhart was essentially sent to perform ‘damage control’ and preserve the interests of his order (11). Ibalio 2 With the risk that any theologian takes in writing profound works, Eckhart would...
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...approve this research project carried out by Ohanedozi Lilian ENG/ 2009/ 126 as adequate in scope and quality for partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in English. ____________________ Mrs. Nwanne, V.N (project Supervisor) ______________________ Date ____________________ Prof. Amadihe Ezugu (Head, Department of English) ______________________ Date ____________________ External Examiner ______________________ Date e iv DEDICATION I dedicate this work to the supreme and infinite being for his incomprehensible mercies. e v ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS My profound gratitude goes to my able, tireless and loving supervisor Mrs Nwanne V.N for her motherly love and painstaking efforts in supervising this work; I appreciate her encouragement, constructive criticisms and patience in going through this research project. I also appreciate the efforts of my lecturers who provided me with relevant materials needed for the success of this research project: Mr. Maxwell Ugwanyi, Mr. Augustus C, Mr. Aneke E, Dr Yong, Miss Lucy Ezekeke, Mrs. Okoye M, Mrs. Ada...
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...When i stumbled across this book in a local Urban Outfitters, I had no clue what it was even about. I read the clever title “ Just little things” and decided to open it up for a peak. I fell in love with the clever, short phrases that seems to put a smile on my face instantly. I left the store with a new book to add to my collection but this time it was one that I was going to actually read. Reading every one of the post in the blog gives me the urge to smile and realize my life is actually amazing. I always feel like a fool when i chuckle at a page in public because people always think i'm reading a childrens book. I think it’s wonderful to appreciate the simple things in life at times, because we tend to forget that all the big things...
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...Style and Substance/Joseph Couch 1 Introduction Academic Writing with Style and Substance Offering Opinions and Exchanging Ideas Understanding the Difference Much writing on the Internet, for high school, and for general purposes contains the personal opinions of writers. As a result, some of the phrases below are very common in these writing situations: “To me,” “I think” “Personally,” “For me,” “It is this writer’s opinion” Style and Substance/Joseph Couch 2 While everyone has a right to a personal opinion, relying on opinion in college writing usually means hiding behind that right rather than facing the fact that others can question a writer’s ideas. As a result, the common defense of “that’s my opinion” does not matter much as a reason to support an essay’s ideas. What does matter for a class that requires a textbook such as this one is writing that shows critical thought and (often) outside research. The first step towards writing with these qualities is an understanding that it does not stand alone as an opinion. In fact, college-level writing acknowledges and engages with the ideas of others who have also often done some critical thinking and outside research on the topic. Essentially, college professors want essays that exchange ideas with other readers and writers rather than present ideas on the level of opinions. This is not to say that a student’s ideas do not count in college writing. The process to a completed paper does often begin with one’s own...
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...Shame Is Worth a Try The argumentative Shame Is Worth a Try written by Dan M. Kahan is his point of view about shaming the public rather than sending useless harmful persons to jail. This article explains to readers about different shaming punishments and the way you perform these punishments. Also, Kahan discusses the courts choices and the way they see punishment by shaming. Kahan does a good job explaining and arguing the reasons behind why shaming is both good and bad. He explains the point of views from both liberal and conservative reformers. None the less the tone he uses, the diction he presents, and the example choices keep us wanting to know more. Kahan argues in favor of the use of shame as a punishment that is, “an effective, cheap, and humane alternative to imprisonment.” He tells us to think about the times when we were punished as children, and who punished us: teachers, parents or other authority figures. What kinds of bad behavior were we punished for? What type of punishment worked best to deter you from changing your ways? You may not remember everything from an incident but do you recall being ashamed and bashed in front of other people? The tone he chooses to get the point across is both sarcastic/funny and meaningful. He oddly adds phrases here and there to further the argument by using a stern tone to explain his seriousness. His quotes, that include different shaming requirements by law, help us better understand the circumstances in which shaming...
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...Quick List of Common Literary Terms Abstract Language—Language describing ideas and qualities rather than observable or specific things, people, or places. The observable or "physical" is usually described in concrete language. Allegory—A narrative or description having a second meaning beneath the surface one. A story, fictional or nonfictional, in which characters, things, and events represent qualities or concepts. The interaction of these characters, things, events is meant to reveal an abstraction or a truth. These characters, etc. may be symbolic of the ideas referred to. Alliteration—The repetition at close intervals of initial identical consonant sounds. Allusion—An indirect reference to something (usually a literary text) with which the reader is expected to be familiar. Allusions are usually literary, historical, Biblical, or mythological. Ambiguity—An event or situation that may be interpreted in more than one way. Also, the manner of expression of such an event or situation may be ambiguous. Artful language may be ambiguous. Unintentional ambiguity is usually vagueness. Anachronism—Assignment of something to a time when it was not in existence, e.g., the watch Merlyn wore in The Once and Future King. Analogy—An analogy is a comparison to a directly parallel case. When a writer uses an analogy, he or she argues that a claim reasonable for one case is reasonable for the analogous case. Anecdote—A brief recounting of a relevant episode. Anecdotes are...
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