The word "hell" is a staple of Holden's vocabulary, and he uses it often with both positive and negative connotations. ... When he is caught up in his own antics and is enraged, "sonuvabitch" and "bastard" frequently find their way into his vocabulary. ... However, Holden recognizes that he has a limited vocabulary and uncomprehendingly identifies it himself (Salzman, 1991). ... So Holden not only admits to having a limited vocabulary, but he has a vocabulary seemingly limited to one even younger than his age. ... As Holden's vocabulary and outlook on life demonstrate to us his char...

• Word Count: 1386
• Approx Pages: 6

The Joys of Motherhood Summary: The story starts out in the year 1934 in Nigeria. In the chapter The Mother we are introduced to the main character Nnu Ego. She is running down the streets of Lagos with tears running down her face. Nnu Ego is twenty- five years old and her firstborn son has die...

• Word Count: 2054
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Dialogue takes on a whole new style, and peers have more influence than ever on vocabulary. ... According to the web site, The Learning Network, slang is a vernacular vocabulary not generally acceptable in formal usage. ... Slang develops in all parts of speech, including verbs, adjectives and complete reference phrases, which give the speaker a broader range of vocabulary to share thoughts, ideas and experiences. ... It is highly doubtful that the many of these words will even be found in anyone's vocabulary in 2010. ... The first way is the transformation of standard vocabulary. ...

• Word Count: 1865
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Also, Ellison and Poe use specific vocabulary and diction in different ways to create unique effects. In every sentence in "The Cask of Amontillado", Poe uses very extensive vocabulary to create a tone of mysticism and suspense. ... Although Ellison does use sophisticated vocabulary like "sensually", "milling", and "apoplexy" he uses it to a lesser degree than Poe. ... Because each author uses vocabulary differently in his story, the tone of each story is strikingly different. ... Poe's use of exact vocabulary conveys the perfect meanings and sets a tone that highly complements the sadi...

• Word Count: 1443
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They learn paradigms such as verb conjugations, and they learn the native language equivalents of vocabulary words. ... If we compare the areas of language emphasised we can see that in the Grammar-Translation Method vocabulary and grammar are more important and reading and writing are the primary skills. ... In the Direct Method vocabulary is the most significant and as for the skills, speaking is the main one although reading, writing and listening also occurs from the start. ...

• Word Count: 1851
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The Difference view, thought of by William Labov (1970), says that the ghetto children in America live in a very verbal culture, and have the same core vocabulary as middle class children of the same age. ... To set a good example, you can also cut out slang words from your vocabulary. ... You can never be sure they don't hear you, and sending children home with swear words in their vocabulary is not good for your centre's reputation, not to mention that when children go to school and other public places, they will not realise it is inappropriate to say some words. ...

• Word Count: 1535
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

"Through play, children practice vocabulary and new ways to express themselves. ... The adult has the chance to introduce the child to new vocabulary helping the child understand and learn the meanings to vast amount of words. ...

• Word Count: 1385
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Upon reading any of his poetry, it is quite simple to testify that the vocabulary which Hopkins uses contains a quite eccentric musical quality. ... In addition, Hopkins often invents words, and pulls his vocabulary freely from a number of different registers of diction - " How ring right out our sorbid turbid time-. ...

• Word Count: 1414
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Research backs up the thought that those children active in pretend play are more willing to take turns with others, hold larger vocabularies, and are more joyful all-around. ... A child also learns to concentrate and focus, as well as develop a wider range of vocabulary. ...

• Word Count: 1440
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

This invented vocabulary makes the reader feel as though they are joining Alex and his crew, and experiencing their conversations unabridged. ... Vocabulary such as, "appy polly loggy," and, "eggiweg," is bizarre, and shows the naive, uneducated aspect of the youth. ...

• Word Count: 1271
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Kristy also shows her large vocabulary when she is speaking by using many difficult words. Kristy also shows her knowledge of many vocabulary words when she is writing. ... This has helped Kristy to develop a large vocabulary and also become a faster reader than most third graders. ...

• Word Count: 1940
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Kristy also shows her large vocabulary when she is speaking by using many difficult words. Kristy also shows her knowledge of many vocabulary words when she is writing. ... This has helped Kristy to develop a large vocabulary and also become a faster reader than most third graders. ...

• Word Count: 1860
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Before I observed this class, I researched for information on the English Language Program (ELP). The ELP program is designed for people who wish to better their English skills for the purposes of communication, study, business, etc. This program offers four core courses and the one I observed was ...

• Word Count: 2326
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

There are endless questions that are not only related to the way music is distributed, but also the vocabulary. The new vocabulary was invented by teenagers who are the ones that are already used to having digital music and they know how to refer to it. In fact, those terms are very quickly becoming part of our daily vocabulary and words that you would never hear ten years ago are some of the most popular words today: mp3, download, peer to peer, etc. ...

• Word Count: 1947
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Most people recognize that there are some people with fantastic memories, some with mechanical expertise, some with musical genius, some with good vocabularies, etc., etc. ... For example, if French and English speaking Canadians takes vocabulary tests and the test is in English, this is limiting the vocabulary of the French speaking Canadian. ...

• Word Count: 2269
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Also by confronting an individual, asking if it is snowing outside, involves a response with mental vocabulary. ... This claims that vocabulary of psychology is unable to be used to formulate strict causal laws. ...

• Word Count: 1869
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

She demonstrates this intelligence through the use of a complex vocabulary. ... She would only be intelligent if she could use her vocabulary well enough, so that people could understand her ideas. ...

• Word Count: 1417
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Her ideas are somewhat hidden, complex, and presented through language and language only; incorporating sophisticated ideas that are both theoretical and factual, as well as using complex vocabulary to paint the portrait of her ethical approach to societal norms. ... Throughout her essay it seems as though she is beating around the bush with sophisticated vocabulary and even rhetorical questions. ...

• Word Count: 1465
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

I just couldn't believe it that a child who only two years old has such a vocabulary and she was interesting in everything she was running around milkeyway and touching everything that possible and I asked Judy and Mark to tell me about birth of their child. ... I work with this girl she is in my class and Philippa has very good vocabulary and even during the interview she wanted to answer some questions like she knows all. ...

• Word Count: 1450
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

People generally strive to expand their lexicon, the government in Nineteen Eighty-Four actually aims to cut back the Newspeak vocabulary. ... Newspeak is the only language in the world whose vocabulary gets smaller every year". ...

• Word Count: 1644
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

How H. G. Wells, Builds and sustains tension In "The Red Room". The title "The Red Room" immediately attracts the reader's attention; it is symbolic but leaves unanswered questions. "What is the red room?" "Why is it red?" We associate red with fear and danger. Is this room dangerous? Overall, the...

• Word Count: 1687
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

The novel The Sun Also Rises is written into three parts. The first part acts as an introduction; the second part is the body, the main point of the novel; the third part acts as a conclusion. Part one takes place in Paris. It introduces us to the main character Jake Barnes, Lady B...

• Word Count: 1446
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

From the language development stand point, children were able to share ideas, use new words and expand their vocabulary. ... "Dramatic play is central to children's healthy development and learning during the preschool years" (Dodge, Colker, Heroman, 2002, pp.271) In a comprehensive review of numerous studies on socio-dramatic play, researchers found evidence that this type of play contributes to advances in "verbalization, vocabulary, language comprehension, attention span, imagination, concentration, impulse control, curiosity, problem-solving strategies, cooperation, e...

• Word Count: 2096
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His lifetime interest in Native Americans can also be seen in his long-term effort to collect and catalogue Indian vocabularies. ... On July 4, 1801, his first year as president, Jefferson held a reception for five Cherokee chiefs where he queried them for his vocabularies study. ...

• Word Count: 2097
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

You may wish to discuss a text, reasons for its choice and its difficulty level of individual student while the class as a whole is performing a task or completing a work sheet Grammar and Vocabulary It is very useful to assess student's ability to use structures and vocabulary. ...

• Word Count: 2238
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School