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.