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    Marleau-Ponty's Analysis

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    Marleau-Ponty (Ponty). Ponty uses language as a tool for straitening access to a phenomenological account of existence (Ponty). In the field of linguistic we see many of Ponty’s ideas about the phenomena structure of existence being expressed through the purchase of language (Ponty). Ohio State University is a collective leading expects in the field of linguistics with their text the“Linguistics Produced Language Files II,”which believes that the human language ability is innate and that…

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    36). It includes four sub-competences which are interconnected and they cannot develop separately. These four competences are: _ Linguistic Competence: is related to language knowledge such as spelling, structure and pronunciation. – Sociolinguistic (pragmatic competence): implies an understanding of the way of using the language properly in certain social contexts. – Discourse Competence: emphasizes two elements which are cohesion and coherence of the whole text. – Strategic Competence:…

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    Chapter 12 Interrogatives

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    Chapter 12: Interrogatives An interrogative is a sentence of inquiry which seeks a reply. In the French language, there are four ways to form interrogatives: One way is by using “Est-ce que” (pronounces as /es khe/), which literally translates to “is it that”. You can place it at the start of an affirmative sentence so that you can turn that sentence into a question. Another way to use “est-ce que” is for you to put a question word before it (remember “key question words” from Chapter 6?). To…

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    speak, it is crucial for others or the audience to grasp what is important about the speaker through first impressions. This allows people to evaluate the speaker and help connect with them so that they can associate with the story being told. Body language, demeanor, and mannerisms allow people to read the speaker’s emotions so that they can get an accurate impression about him. This impression is affirmed by confidence portrayed while a person engages his audience. In literature, impressions…

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    Manners and Etiquette There are so many different types of manners and etiquettes in this world. Both manners and etiquette have its similarities and differences. So what is etiquette, etiquette is defined as good behaviour which differentiate us humans from animals. Manners on the other hand refers to etiquette as a code of social behaviour. Manners and etiquette goes hand in hand but they are not the same. Etiquette can also be known as a set of rules, and manners are an expression of our…

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    Every story has its own taste. Every storyteller has her own taste; so does every listener. So when I speak in a particular flavor, I know my words taste differently on your tongue. (107) This is exactly how Merlinda Bobis has written her debut novel, “Banana Heart Summer” – unique. It brings readers different kinds of feelings as it presents a far from ordinary life of a young Filipina. It is a novel about an innocent girl who just wants happiness and love but sadly could not fully grasp it.…

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    Speech Reflection

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    I performed a speech about why teenage relationships are beneficial on November 1st, 2016 in front of my speech class. Public speaking is something that I had been practicing since I was in the sixth grade, however it is apparent that I continue to struggle with nerves. When my teacher called my name, I realized that I was shaking and trembling pretty badly. I told myself I had practiced beforehand and I knew what I was doing. There are many things I noticed while reviewing my speech, critiquing…

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    society, social practices and institutions are both integrated by and situated within forms of discourse and works as organizing and producing meaning among individuals. Language understands embodies of discourse. Discourse is conceived of as signifying ways of systematically organizing human experience of the social world in language and thereby constituting modes of knowledge. It…

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    Q .What is phonemic awareness? Explain the different assessment tools ? A. Phonemic awareness is the only aspect of reading that is essential for children to develop before they can begin learning to read. Based in oral language, Phonemic awareness serves as not only the foundation for reading but also the strongest indicator of a child’s potential for learning to read. Phonemic awareness is the understanding that words are made up of phonemes(or) individual…

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    Introduction Language plays an important role in our daily lives. It functions as a medium to transfer information, exchange ideas and give opinions verbally. According to Searle (1976, 16), the act of performing speech acts implies speaking a language. The act of creating statements, commanding and questioning are all part of speech acts. In simple terms, speech acts are in fact the basic units of linguistic communication. Speech acts are not mere artificial linguistic constructs but rather go…

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