A language analysis of a 2001 newspaper editorial that argues in favor of funding for compulsory driving education. The editorial uses a formal writing style along with both emotive and inclusive language to persuade readers.

An overview of the three different types of irony used in writing: verbal, situational, and dramatic. All three types of irony are vital in injecting sarcasm, guilty feelings, horror, tension, tragedy, and humor to situations.

Hakka and Hoklo originally were two main dialects in Taiwan. But nowadays, the Hakka dialect is shrinking and disappearing. Zhao-jin Luo, an expert in Hakka studies, once said that if Hakka people do not understand deeply about Hakka language and do not keep on speaking it, the Hakka language will die out soon.

Analyzes "What Every Woman Should Carry," by Maura Dooley. Outlines key points when looking at linguistic techniques within the text.

The definition of a discourse community is as yet undefined; it does however require a set of specific characteristics, which allow the term to be narrowed until the point when many competing notions are eliminated. It is more a set of ideas, relating to the world of research and academic writing.

Debates the advantages and disadvantages of using the first person narration viewpoint in any type of work. Explains the three most commonly used viewpoints: omniscient, first person and the third person.

The English Language spoken in the United States differs from traditional British language due to isolation from the parent language, independent growth and associated terminology, varying philosophies and politics and the American character.

A discussion of novel as an art form that expresses the human condition, with examples of authors from the 17th century onward.

Provides biographical information on novelist Emily Bronte. Explores her novel Wuthering Heights. Examines the language used to describe the themes, atmosphere and characters throughout the opening chapter of the novel.

Essay provides an explanation of the baroque style of writing.

There are different stages in language acquisition that children pass through to ultimately reach "adult language".

Roman emperor Cicero's speech "Among us you can dwell no longer" has an enduring quality because of its content and delivery. Cicero's speech is considered timeless because of its passionate delivery, clear rhetorical and literary techniques, and his ability to convince the Roman senators of his viewpoint.

Definition discussion of the word: Faith

The Dhammapada clearly illustrates a set of moral ethics. In this ancient piece of literature the author utilizes several effective literary strategies, to promote a set of ethic morals. The author illustrates examples and analogies throughout the literature to demonstrate how well these ethics benefit an individual as a human being on our planet.

A language analysis of two letters on the issue of the Australian flag. One letter utilizes humor in arguing for changing the flag, while the other utilizes emotive language in arguing for keeping the current one. Both pieces succeed in persuading the audience to accept their respective points of view.

Explains how dialogue is profound in all sources of literature.

This is focused on the word energy and its meaning.

Examines the grammatical categories of the English language, including nouns, verbs and adjectives. Describes the eight classes or parts of speech and provides examples of each. Compares the English language to the Latin grammar system.

Essay about the belief that English is not dying but for several reasons it is going through a phase of rapid change.

What are the differences between male and female speech?

Provides reasons for the evolution of language in the period 1550- 1700. Considers if grammatical and lexical changes were the result of social influences.

Analyzes the types of persuasion these men used and their effectiveness.

Prescriptive and Descriptive approaches to grammar and the linguistic values of both.

Essay shows how language reveals social prejudice.

This essay is about how Internet writing is rendering English as a language, sloppy and not as poised and elegant as it used to be.

As put forth by John Sinclair, visual, written and verbal communication will be interpreted by the audience member based upon his or her intellect, social conditioning and ideological positions. Examples from art and advertising are described, but the author's "attached text" is not included.

A personal first person essay written in French. Provides simple details incuding where the author lives, likes, dislikes, and family details.

J'ai les cheveux bruns et les cheveux longs et lisses. J'ai les yeux assez verts. Je ne suis pas très grande mais je suis de taille moyenne. Je mesure 5 mètres deux et j'aime faire de la natation.

Linguistics differential theory examines the grammar rules of a language and how it differs from actual practice. This difference has implications for how data about a language's linguistics are gathered.

This essay is a language analysis of "A Farewell to Arms" by Ernest Hemingway.

Analyses how language is used in writing and in speech. Explores how language can indicate many things about the author such as background, origins, and occupation.

Linguistics is the systematic inquiry human language's structures and uses and the relationship between hem, as well as into the development and acquisition of language. Edward Sapir, Noam Chomsky, and Martin Joos are three prominent linguists who all contributed greatly to this area of study.

John Knowles uses abundant examples of personification, similes, and symbolism in his novel, 'A Seperate Peace'. These stylistic tools, more often than not, are used to better communicate the ideas of peace, growth and more open communication.

"New Criticism" is a literary theory for evaluating literature that focuses heavily on the language used by the author. The author using this technique writes in a way that emphasizes language, not the reader's individual interpretation.

william Golding- Lord of the Flies, the meaning of words...

Starts with the premise that Modern English (1500-up to now) began with the establishment of printing in England. Considers the changes in vocabulary since then. Describes how new inventions and new scientific discoveries, new products and social relationships lead to new words being invented or introduced in society.

Two passages on Florida's Okefenokee Swamp are evaluated and compared.

An analysis of Pink Floyd's song "Comfortably Numb" and its references to drugs, through the writer Roger Waters' own experiences with heroin. The song could easily have been very ordinary and one-dimensional; but Waters' use of flashbacks, metaphors, imagery, and the use of voices add a great deal of depth and meaning.

Sentence outline for an informative speech on Dutch social policy.

An analysis of Lacan's interpretation of Freud's theory in a linguistic way that focuses on an re-understanding of sign as being split through processes of repetition.

This essay is about the ancient runic alphabet brought to England during the anglo-saxon invasions. It describes its use in the "elgiac" poems of old English literature and provides us with an understanding of the etymology of our language.

This essay focuses on the etymology of two synonyms: Obsession and infatuation. A brief look into OCD and infatuation and how one cherishes sanity over uncontrollable thoughts and actions.

Let me try to define smooth. In doing so we are trying to capture the essence of being smooth, or something's "smoothness." It is smoothness that is defined - not this or that specific smooth object. We want to be able to identify smoothness whenever, wherever and however we come across it.

This essay examines Structured Immersion in ESL (English as Second Language) programs. While these programs are designed to be bilingual instructional tools for students who are not native English speakers, to what degree is the "English" taught a form of control? How does Structured Immersion technique play into this? Both issues are thoroughly reviewed in this critique.

To construct a syllabus the designer has to have adequate experience of the social, psychological and educational factors directly or indirectly related to the teaching program. Here is no scope for adopting any arbitrary or notional matter, highlighting the difference between a syllabus and a curriculum. There is an account of the salient factors we have to consider for constructing a syllabus. Basically it will be helpful for the students of ELT and linguistics.

Reviews The Diplomacy of Silence: The American Foreign Service, by Hugh DeSantis. Examines the attitudes of the members of the United States Foreign Service toward the Soviet Union from 1933-1947.

Essay discusses the craft of writing.

Essay shows the cultural differences between Chinese and English in communication.

The language and diction that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. used in his speech "I Have a Dream" made it powerful and effective.

An examination of the influence and assimilation of Norman culture in England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. This series of events had many positive implications for English society, not the least of which was for the development of a language enhanced in both vocabulary and form. Had the Norman Conquest not occurred, English culture as we know it today may never have reached the level of scholarly prestige witnessed beyond the Norman invasion.