Explain how linguistic choices affect the representation of people and events. Does representation influence perception?.
"Representation-, to represent people and events, (Collins Dictionary). I shall look at how linguistic choices affect the representation of people and events. The way a story is headlined, the words the writer chooses to use to make the representation would directly influence the reader's perception of a particular person or event, as a reader, I know it influences me whether I realise it or not. We use the media for many different purposes; ultimately it is a way of gathering information be it for educational or entertainment purposes. To a large extent the media decide the significance of what happens in the world and the language they use to represent particular groups or describe newsworthy events usually provide the dominant ways available for the rest of us to talk about those groups and events' (Thomas 50). .
We rely upon the media, which includes, radio, TV, and newspapers, to inform us, to tell us the truth about any given situation or event taking place. They have the power to influence us in any given situation. If one of these happens to be your only source of knowing what is happening in the world you will assume that what you see, hear or read is going to be reliable. Back in 1938 CBS, in the U.S. did a radio broadcast of H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds-, in the slot where they would normally have a play. Many listeners who turned in after the broadcast had begun were panicked and distressed. It appears that in 1940, Hadley Cantril and his colleagues noted that 1m out of the 6m listeners were severely frightened', they believed that the U.S. was to be invaded by Martians.
Although this was merely a piece of fiction read by the actor, Orson Welles, it was delivered in the format of an actual news programme and many of the audience came to accept the reality of a large number of events'.
You must also understand how Ebonics evolved. ... "Phonics" is derived from the word phonetics, the representation of sounds with symbols. ... I will now list and explain these idiomatic rules. ... All of these idiomatic rules affect the structure of the language of Ebonics. ... How can you tell me I am wrong?" ...
Nancy Frazier (1973) suggests that the true American definition of intelligence is a male norm, meaning mathematical and spatial abilities are considered the best representation of intelligence. ... Yet, in truth, Frazier explains that intelligence encompasses far more than the ability to reason; the social side of intelligence, which is generally female intelligence, is consistently ignored. ... Standardized tests measure one's ability to answer mainly multiple-choice questions, and generally measure one's familiarity with the English language and mathematics. ... This past is impor...
However, Michael, as a chorus figure, plays the most significant role which affects our perception of the events which unfold. ... Another remarkable linguistic aspect of this speech is that it is characterised by a lyrical tone. The choice of this tonality is important in order to remind us of the notion of musicality and the idea of dance. ... This explains why the whole play has no plot at all. ... And it must have helped my aunts to bear the shame Mother brought on the household by having me-- We then see how social convention affects the lives of these sisters. ...
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Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils - Know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively - Have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils' ability to learn, and how best to overcome these - Demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils' education at different stages of development - Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with speci...
Race is an ideology that affects socio-economic and political situations worldwide. ... Race is a factor in determining how many obstacles to success you will face. ... When we have this under representation in positions of power, that leads to decisions that only benefit the people who have the power. ... Everything we learn from the time we learn from birth to death contributes to our cultural makeup " as explained by Professor John Ulloa. ... Now we have choices whether we will continue to believe this way or will be adapt what with this new knowledge. ...
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