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    Poetry is a language used to compose emotion through the use of poetic devices such as imagery, Alliteration, assonance, similes, metaphors etc. These poetic techniques used in rhythmic and aesthetic elements such as sound and symbolism add readers to depict meaning through literature (J. Colson, 2015). Poetry has a long history dating back to Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh. Ancient poets wielded the art of poetry for entertainment and teachings such as Aristotle’s Poetics, Focused on the utilization

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    Assignment 1 To view language as though it were an object, devoid of the social context of its creation and use, is to dislocate it from the field of human interaction within which language derives the full quality of its meanings Language, what is language, there isn’t a simple definition for language. People always describes language as, words, or as sounds use to convey messages between people. Yet language is much more than that, there is so much meaning behind it. Language is a living breathing

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    importance and power of language is arguably one of the most significant themes of the novel. This theme is demonstrated within 3 main scenes within the novel including; Grendel’s first encounter with men, The Shaper’s words and effect, and in the battles between Grendel, Unferth, and Beowulf. When men come upon Grendel in the forest, they are bewildered as to what he could be. Their communication with one another helps to develop a brief understanding as to what he is,

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    The Use of Language in A Fable for Tomorrow by Rachel Carson The extracts give the impression of stark contrast, even contradictions, from the very beginning. The author chooses to use the word fable in the title, which, traditionally, is something fictional and also usually refers to the past and yet this is coupled with ‘tomorrow’. This indicates that the author is looking to show the reader that, although the situation she refers to in the second extract may not be factual in its entirety

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    Richard Wright had a problem with words, language, and speech since he was a child because his abnormal upbringing. His father abandons his family and his mother was too busy to teach her children manners. Because of these circumstances, Wright lives most of his time outside the house and that makes him adapt lots of bad words from the street. For example, he learns many dirty and bad words from the drunk men in the street, and he keeps using these words without knowing their meanings. As consequences

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    Whenever he gets the chance he will use some form of figurative language. James Thurber also uses loads of figurative language in his literary works. James Thurber and Mark Twain have those two things in common. Using diction and forms of figurative language, like hyperboles and understatements, writing can become humorous and entertaining. "The Weather of New England" and "The Dog That Bit People" are similar in diction and figurative language, but Mark Twain uses more hyperboles and understatements

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    requires the study of another language, in addition to English. Despite this, Calvin fails to recognize the American Sign Language as a foreign language option even though it is used by two million Americans. Calvin’s department of languages website cites the need for proficiency in a second language to be able to participate in today’s global and multicultural society. Calvin should recognize the

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    In Where She Went, by Gary Forman, the author uses figurative language to describe and demonstrate the emotions of the protagonist, Adam Wilde. Throughout the novel, Adam, a musician, is trying to find his way around after bumping into the love of his life who left him after she suffered a major car accident. Adam has been suffering greatly after Mia went to pursue her dreams as a cellist in New York City. He began to take medication for his anxiety and he did not like the life he was surrounded

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    The Use of Language in A Streetcar Named Desire Analyse how Tennessee Williams uses language and dramatic techniques to explore attitudes to identity in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. Make close reference Analyse how Tennessee Williams uses language and dramatic techniques to explore attitudes to identity in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. Make close reference to an extract in the play. Go on to show your understanding of the significance of attitudes to identity in the play as a whole.

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    Language is a form of communication and can be portrayed in many different ways not just vocalization, this is shown by those that use sign language rather than vocalization; these humans still have complex language but they lack the necessary organs or capabilities to produce all of the sounds needed for vocal language; similarly, some non-human primates use different interactions as language not just production and combinations of sounds. Non-human primates do not have the ability to vocalize

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