Gender and Formal Language Language is a multifaceted topic. It seems that language cannot be discussed without also discussing the differences that occur within speech. One of the most obvious differences exists between the speech of men and women. This paper describes the existence of “women’s language” and “men’s language.”(O’Barr and Atkins 1980) More specifically, this paper will discuss how these so-called languages differ in the way they address power in a formal situation. These gendered
literacy and language. Many are of the opinion that human personalities can be encapsulated under different classifications such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). However, I do not believe something as variable as writing can be classified under such a simple system. Perhaps we are not cognizant of the many literacies we have and use on a daily basis. It is my opinion that some individuals may have a penchant for natural languages while some feel more at home with formal languages. I believe
the use of the comma and somehow the Academy granted me that little piece of paper anyway. You, reader, may be wondering my point. My point is this: that despite my ill-formed paragraphs and run-on sentences I have existed and prospered within the formal writing environment. And so, I was elated to read Patrick Hartwell’s essay that contests that teaching grammar has a negligible effect on the development of a student writer (183). Clearly, there are different types of grammar, which Hartwell distinguishes
reading, writing, and practicing composition. The opinion that grammar should be taught through reading and writing is not a recent theory. In 1622 the schoolmaster and textbook writer Joseph Webbe wrote, “No man can run speedily to the mark of language that is shackled---with grammar precepts” (Wang 184). He upheld that grammar could be picked up through reading and writing, “By exercise of reading, writing, and speaking---all
499) Immediately, the inappropriate use of his language distances me from continuing to read. The tone of this statement comes off as one-sided and stubborn. Rather than approaching the statement in a scholarly fact, Wiens down plays the intelligence of his work with an ignorant remark. Also, when Wiens
efficiently as possible. When negative information regarding employees is obtained, it will undoubtedly spread through formal and informal channels. Unfortunately however, as the information spreads, the likelihood of such information remaining unchanged and accurate will decrease drastically. Communication in a prison setting is comprised of formal, as well as informal, communications. Formal communication, such as that established by hierarchy for which personnel must strictly adhere to, will pass information
receives and reads an email (Hedrick). In my field, an email can be used as a formal or informal document. The formality depends on who the email is being sent to. When composing an email, it is very important to keep the recipient in mind. As an administrative assistant, email is often used to communicate with those within a business and to those outside of the business. Email that is staying within the business is often less formal, it is normally people that you regularly communicate with and can be slightly
The main purpose of norms is the sense of order and comfort they bring to society. Our formal norms keep everything from murder to traffic violations at bay. These give people a sense of safety and order knowing that people cannot just go around murdering people, and that everyone has to drive on the same side of the road. Informal norms
the 2nd person’s point of view, instead of a 3rd person’s point of view, which is what is widely used in formal style writing. Even though Gladwell’s article is told in the 2nd persons point of view, has many contractions and his paragraphs are not fully developed his vocabulary is not casual enough to make his piece an informal level of writing, but instead his article uses a mix of both formal and causal vocabulary. Afraji Gill’s article “An A+ Student Regrets His Grades” writing style is also similar
we can say pretty safely that formalism refers to critics or criticism that, first and foremost, emphasize the form or structure of a work of art and assume that nothing in that form or structure is really accidental or insignificant. That is, the formal elements in a work of art all mean something, in relation to one another and to us. By looking at the architecture of art—how it is constructed, what its elements are, how they fit together, why they are there, and where they lead—formalism assumes
The aim of this assignment is to establish whether informal communication is just as important as formal communication in a school environment. My hypothesis at the start of the assignment is that both will be essential in order for a school to run efficiently and for a healthy culture to exist in an educational establishment. However, I first need to outline the nature of the school used for this study. The school is a popular non-denominational 11-18 Comprehensive High School for girls, with some
care Formal and informal communication: Informal communication is a casual form of information sharing, which is typically used in personal conversations with friends and family. During a conversation with a family member or a friend, certain terminology can be used that no one else understands apart from you and that specific person. Informal communication is seen as a comfortable type of conversation, informal communication with someone can mean you feel comfortable with that person. Formal communication
Language plays a crucial role in helping a poet get his point across and this can be seen used be all the poems to help them explore the theme of death with the reader. This includes the formal, brutal and emotive language that Chinua Achebe uses in “mother in a refugee camp.” This can be seen when Achebe says, “The air was heavy with odor of diarrhea, of unwashed children with washed out ribs” this is very brutal and the is no holding back with the use of a euphemism or a simile as seen in the other
are the only dialect expression words been used. The word ‘crucial’ is an adjective, which has an extra sense of ‘great’ in Jamaican dialect and the word ‘vibes’ is quite informal. Like Roots, my own spoken language in the college interview and at the party changes according to context, audience and
Stevenson shows Eros as someone who has been bruised and abused, the opposite of a typical depiction of a reverential figure. They talk about love itself through the god Eros using their diction, imagery, and rhyme. In Bridges’ poem “EPΩ∑”, more formal language is used to shine Eros in a more of a “god-like” light. The rhyme scheme of the poem is “AABB”, which is a traditional style, and matches with Bridges’ “traditional” depiction of a god. He praises Eros, calling him the “idol of the human race”
can be considered better than the other in their manner of treating the subject. “The Secretary Chant” by Marge Piercy uses colloquial language, human & sexual identity, descriptive of work, & first person to convey alienation in an intimate, personal manner. “Alienation & Orange Juice: The Invisibility of Labor” by Evan Stewart on the other hand uses formal language & distance to present alienation. “The Secretary Chant” is more effective at evoking alienation for it being more personal & emotional
The courtroom is a ritualised space, involving costume, language, spatial organisation and so on, and courts, therefore, constitute performative exercises of power. Discuss some of the ways in which courts demonstrate power and/or power relations. The courtroom is a ritualised space in which many features are effectively manipulated to demonstrate the states power over the individual. It is because of such displays of power that the courtroom is commonly identified as a place of justice where social
the Canon, Onward with Street-Smarts When you think of education, the thing that probably comes to mind first, is the institution of formal education, i.e., primary, secondary and then higher education. We have this closed perception that education has to be formal, and nothing else. Often times we, as human beings, tend to weigh things too heavily on formal education. We frown upon the fact that if a person doesnt choose to go and become educated in the traditional way, they wont be able to make
Draft Formal Education Is the Key to Success The advancement of technology in the last decade has increased the demand for Americans to seek higher and formal education. No longer do we live in the age of manual labor, family owned & operated conveniences, but rather a computerized age. Thirty-years ago job seekers could find stable and secure work that would ensure stability and a prosperous future. Those white collar jobs could be obtained and secured by individuals lacking a formal and/or
understand what we are trying to communicate. Verbal communication keeps it short and simple. Verbal Communication is further divided into: A) Oral Communication In oral communication, speak words are used. It includes face-to-face conversations, language, telephonic conversation, video, radio, voice message, television, voice over internet. In oral communication, communication is persuading by pitch, volume, speed and clarity of speaking. B) Written Communication In written communication, written