Ed O Bannon Language Analysis

While reading Discovering the Power of Language by Malcolm X I found myself questioning why he was in prison. What could of Malcolm X done to have gotten locked up. Then my thoughts drifted off to my friend (who is also in prison) wondering if he is ok. Will he come out of the system differently. Then how have I changed how is 2015 maria different from 2012 Maria at that moment I realized I was not even reading anymore so, I made myself continue reading. Soon I got to the part where he began explaining his process of learning new words and how he rewrote the dictionary and I started wondering how bad his hand hurt that night and if he got carpal tunnel or arthritis later in his life.

Society today is quick to judge and state what is wrong and what is acceptable by the public. While some differences between Spelling Matters and Use Your Own Words are obvious, the similarities are relevant. Anne Trubek says that perhaps it is time to change or alter grammar rules to match the current generation and culture. We should advance our guidelines about what is proper and improper along with what is happening right now with the language. While Mikita Brottman says, “bad spelling can be a godsend—a way of weeding out those who are thoughtless and inattentive to detail” (p. 219).

From pages 52 to 54, O’Brien creates a parable that shows the true nature of the fear hidden in us that latches on and doesn’t let go. He exhibits this through the repetition of this fear, the lack of any onlookers to judge, and the rhetorical questions asked. The main idea is that when confronted with a frightful idea such as war, you will feel your truest emotions and they will conflict with your thoughts and even other emotions, and of these fear is strongest.

It took a long time for slavery to abolish in the United States. Colored people were treated harsh and with cruelty. Millions of the died from frozen food, harsh weather, diseases and mistreatment. Two Authors; Olaudah Equiano and Frederick Douglass wrote an amazing story on Slaves, which included themselves. " The Interesting Narrative of the Life Olaudah Equiano" and " Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass," both convey the same purpose. However, they use different style of writing.

In the editorial “Fighting Words: The War Over Language” By Jon Hooten , he’s argument is that war can be a terrible thing to have and to experience. Through my eyes i see that war can change people due to all the terrible things they saw and some people out there don’t really know much of the affects of wars. He says “Those of us sitting in high school during the winter of 1991 watched the airstrikes on Baghdad through the glassy eyes of CNN, with Peter Arnett and Wolf Blitzer calling the play by play”. What he saying is that in our current century we don’t really have to experience war to be able to know of the affects of war due to the news

To add on, O’Brien lacks the knowledge and skill to help others, making him egocentric. It is sensible to state this due to his inability to be selfless and rid his mind of vain thoughts. O’Brien strongly believes that he “was too good for [the] war, he was too smart, too compassionate, too everything” (41). This hyperbole, an exaggeration, exhibits that O’Brien only thinks of himself and does not want to go to war because it does not benefit his future at all. He is unable to understand the nation’s need for his presence in Vietnam due to his uncontrollable anger which blinds him from an opportunity to help those who are hurting and are in need of help from people such as him. Additionally, his anger also resonates from his envious thoughts, which is caused by what he suggests is an unjust government.

Tim O’Brien uses saddening tone words to explain why he fabricated the entire novel, instead of telling the truth. O’Brien feels as though he is responsible for the deaths that happened in Vietnam, even if he did not do the killing. He believes that his “presence was guilt enough,”(171). This is why O’Brien formulates the false stories, to make the reader feel the same way he did in that situation, even if he has to bend the truth to do so. The author finds it necessary to put a face to the victim in order to make it more bearable. Otherwise, O’Brien is left with “faceless guilt” and “faceless responsibility,” (171). He also feels as if he holds the weight of all of the men that he could’ve possibly killed.

Nothing can make a person feel more guilty/regret quite like war; American literature has often reflected the different point of views that comes with war. Published in 1990, after his experiences in Vietnam, the author, Tim O’Brien wrote “The Things They Carried,” a reminiscing, culpable collection of short stories that describe the Alpha company and their reality. Later, in 2012, after his tour of duty in Iraq, Chris Kyle published “American Sniper,” a patriotic, regretful memoir showcases pride in protecting others. While Tim O’Brien uses Point of View and Imagery to express how both sides of the war, has good people with lives. Chris Kyle uses synecdoche and metaphor to demonstrate that the enemy is just the enemy.

Approximately 300,000 child soldiers are actively serving in military forces, terrorist organizations, and gangs. In 1993 and at the age of 13, Ishmael Beah was forced into the same horrendous situation. Ishmael Beah’s A Long Way Gone depicts his own journey of loss, military recruitment, and rehabilitation. Ishmael Beah uses figurative language to support the theme that the capacity for true evil is present in everyone if they are given apt incentive.

Through the use of rhetorical questions in the beginning paragraphs, the reader has time to reflect on what the purpose behind the various works

In the article "'Kony' Surprises As Record-Setting Viral.", Riley Wilson explains that the non-profit group behind “Kony2012” has had its share of criticisms. Wilson elaborates that the group has faced criticism by the media and bloggers for its financial practices and manipulation of the facts. The author’s goal is to report the facts in order to inform the reader. The intended audience is anyone interested in the “Kony2012”

Every child grows and develops at his/her own pace. Every child still learns the same thing no matter how long it takes them to learn it. No matter the process it’s a pretty predictable path every child takes. From the ages 2-5 children will develop language skills, social skills, cognitive skills, and physical skills. At age two children will speak about 50 words, start to show independence, have a wild imagination and begin to run and a kick a ball. At age three they should be able to speak about 250-500 words, they should start to share with others, look at books and imagine what the book might say, be able to walk up and down stairs. By age four they ask questions, get along better with others, start to think about writing or can write,

Rhetoric language is used to achieve a purpose, or to get a point across so that it is completely understood. Constitutes of the situation consists of an exigence, rhetor, audience, and constraint. While the audience and the rhetor are very important in a rhetorical situation because they are the people involved in the discourse; the more important parts of a rhetorical situation are the way either constraints or exigence are used to get your point across. These are the main strategies used to achieve your purpose. Exigence and constraints both move the discussion; they are usually the main focus in the situation.

Language is the major tool used to interact with others. The complaint on which that certain words are offensive to certain cultures and sexual orientations is certainly valid however it additionally relies on upon the setting and the individual you are holding the discussion with. What implies one thing for you might be taken into diversely to another. A few words are negative and shouldn't be supported in any discussion. The issue with our interactions and the misuse of words is the unfortunate propensity we have made as a society all throughout time.

The opening passage of Cannery Row by John Steinbeck reveals bit about the life of Cannery row in Monterey in California. It tells about the life of a small community but doesn’t yet truly acknowledge the protagonists of the text. The author concentrates on building a setting by using creative wording and taking account the audience of his text. In the Cannery row Steinbeck demonstrates how to use English language when describing milieu. Steinbeck creates the picture one word at a time by exploiting our senses.