Rhetoric I found the best definition of rhetoric in Random House Webster's Dictionary Rhetoric (n) o The art of effectively using language in speech or writing. ... The Missionary Position by Christopher Hitchens has several examples of rhetoric. ... A prominent example of rhetoric can be seen when Hitchens talks about Mother Theresa's financial status. ... Hitchens quotes Susan Shields, a nun who worked with Mother Theresa for nine and a half years. ... Hughes wittily points out that the faculty member writes the letter with sloppy English. ...

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Language is common to every living thing on Earth and each human being knows at least one if not two languages, in terms of writing and speaking. To know a language is having the essential structure on how to use the language effectively in different environment in spite of whether you have the voca...

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JEALOUSY The definition, according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, of jealousy is a jealous disposition, attitude or feeling; a zealous vigilance. ... The word stems from the French word jalousie, formed from jaloux (jealous) and further from Low Latin zelous and from the Greek word for "ardour, zeal" with a root meaning "to boil, ferment or yeast(rise). ... For example, a jealous lover might dislike their partner spending time with other members of the opposite sex, because they feel that they are the only one that the mate should show attention. ... For example, there can be jealous...

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In example, the online dictionary resource views feminism as a belief as opposed to a theory. ... It seems as if the regular dictionaries are too vague with their definitions, whereas the Social Science references explains feminism in greater detail. ... In reality, there is no formal alliance of women we can call the feminists" (Civil Rights Dictionary 127-29). 2 The Oxford English Dictionary states that feminism "is the state of being female- (Oxford English Dictionary 246). ... In addition to the Etymological Dictionary, the reference book called Origins, by Eric Partridge, stat...

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In example, the online dictionary resource views feminism as a belief as opposed to a theory. The Cambridge Dictionary of the American Language only has "The belief that women should have the same economic, social, and political rights as men" (The Cambridge Dictionary of the American Language 67). Basically, the past three dictionary sources have the same ideas behind the definition. However, the Political Dictionary has a more in-depth perception on what feminism is. ... It seems as if the regular dictionaries are too vague with their definitions, whereas the Social Science references exp...

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Notice the spelling of the word Nigga; the word ends with the letter "A" rather than "ER". ... The word nigger is traced back to 1786 with the same denotation as it has now. ... In the Oxford English Dictionary, all the examples the author provides for the reader reflect a negative meaning of that word. For example, in the dictionary it states to work like a nigger, is to work exceptionally hard. This example, regardless of the good outcome (work exceptionally hard), is still negative because of the word nigger. ...

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To begin with, 1984 has an abundant amount of violence. ... The simple procedure is to wear down the person with a lot of beatings and electrical torture. ... A second example of censorship in the novel is the Newspeak dictionary. The Newspeak dictionary is a fictional language used in 1984. ... Big Brother intimidates the population with his posters everywhere. ...

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According to the psychology dictionary, learning is defined as the process through which one acquires new information or build on information previously learnt (Psychology Dictionary, 2013). ... For example, in Pavlov's dogs, Pavlov introduced an environmental stimulus, such as a bell with a natural stimulus (food), and provided evidence associating both stimuli caused the dogs to salivate eventually to the sound of the bell without the food (Learning Theories, 2013). In other words, this theory suggests that a natural stimulus, such as hunger (food) is associated with an environmental st...

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Ronnette Cox AP English The American heritage dictionary defines feminism as the belief in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes. ... I like many other women on my block have watched through there window with judgment and disdain. ... A young girl not older than me sat on my corner bloody and shamed after a violent scene with her boyfriend, a few moments later he returns to hold and console her, now this upsets me! ... We as people can be very hypocritical for example I sometimes look in the mirror and think I wish I looked liked one of the girls from TV tall and sk...

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According to The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, CEO is defined as, the highest-ranking executive in a company or organization, responsible for carrying out the policies of the board of directors on a day-to-day basis. ... One prime example of this situation is Robert Allen, CEO of AT&T until 1998. ... This certainly allows them to be presented with such large salaries. ...

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According to The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, CEO is defined as, the highest-ranking executive in a company or organization, responsible for carrying out the policies of the board of directors on a day-to-day basis. ... One prime example of this situation is Robert Allen, CEO of AT&T until 1998. ... This certainly allows them to be presented with such large salaries. ...

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As Robert Burton, an English scholar, once said "a blow with a word strikes deeper than a blow with a sword"" (World of Quotes, n.d.). ... From the linguistic point of view, an important issue to investigate is "language which has been produced as the result of an act of communication', i.e. discourse" (Longman Dictionary of Applied Linguistics, 1992: 83). ... According to Koegel, the major part of people forget 95% of information in several minutes after hearing it (2008: 47); thus the text for presenting has to be written in an audience-friendly way, for example, by avoiding complex syn...

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A Modern English dictionary like the Oxford English dictionary has 13 volumes. ... For example, the K in know and the GH in a fight. ... One example of those words is doubt. ... Most relations are intimate with sectional dialects, such as Boston, Brooklyn, or Southern. ... In the English language, there are three main stages that are usually recognized with its development. ...

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Another definition of leadership can be found in the Cambridge Dictionary, the word leadership is defined as the set of characteristics that make a good leader. ... In the Cambridge Dictionary, the word qualities is defined as an inherent or distinguishing characteristic. ... Leaders have to be prepared for any situation that may interfere with the mission or goal. ... A great example of being prepared comes from many special tactics military teams such as the Navy SEALS. ... In the business world, having an alternate way of doing business with another company or organization is being prepared...

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In the Webster's Dictionary it states the definition of honor as someone with high regard or respect; personal integrity; reputation and privilege. What Webster's Dictionary does not tell are the people who would qualify as being honorable under these traits. ... In my own dictionary, looking up Emmitt Smith would easy as cutting a hot knife through butter. ... Staying with honor in the sports industry, the other example would be six time basketball champion Michael Jordan. ... There is no clear definition of what honor means and the Webster's Dictionary, has only set a base...

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Terrorism in the Webster's New American Dictionary is defined as "the systematic use of intense fear as a means of intimidation." ... The use of terror is usually a tool to promote ideologies according to the dictionary but what about the use of terror for revenge? ... The hostage crisis at the American embassy in Teheran twenty years ago was another example of terrorism based on revenge. ... There are other examples of terrorism that fit under revenge but those are a combination of revenge and political or social coercion. ... This example of terrorism is different, however, than the oth...

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Terrorism in the Webster's New American Dictionary is defined as "the systematic use of intense fear as a means of coercion." ... The use of terror is usually a tool to promote ideologies according to the dictionary but what about the use of terror for revenge? ... The hostage crisis at the American embassy in Teheran twenty years ago was another example of terrorism based on revenge. ... There are other examples of terrorism that fit under revenge but those are a combination of revenge and political or social coercion. ... This example of terrorism is different, however, than the other m...

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Obligation A duty, from the Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary, is an assigned service; conduct due to parents and superiors. ... For example, paying rent is an obligation. ... For example, it is my duty to keep my room clean, even though I am not made to do it. ... As I was talking with people, a few mentioned some of the things they thought were considered as duty and obligation. ... And his duty is responsibility to look at everything with and equal eye, and think it through with concentration. ...

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A Modern English dictionary like the oxford English dictionary has 13 volumes. ... The dictionary consists of words that have been in use after the middle of the 20th century. ... For example, the K in know and the GH in fight. ... In the English language there are three main stages that are usually recognized with it's development.  ... With the minimizing of inflections, the difference of grammatical gender in English were replaced by those of natural gender. ...

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You can look in the dictionary to find a simple definition, but that might be sufficient only for everyday conversations. ... A good example of this is defining religion as "the belief in God" which excludes polytheistic religions such as the ancient Greek religious belief system. ... Since the Oxford dictionary is one of the most respected texts dealing with how English words are used, you would think that they would have placed careful consideration on how they described religion. ... • Belief in something sacred (for example, gods or other supernatural beings). ... • Prayer...

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According to Catholic morality the main problem with such a practice is that it degrades all human beings. Prostitution is defined as " Women who engage in promiscuous sexual intercourse for payment" (Oxford Dictionary, p367) (Men are not mentioned!) ... For example many people used to view homosexuality as being immoral but now society tends to be more accepting of the practice. The thing, though, which makes prostitution very different from the other two examples is that a prostitue who engages in sex does not usually do it in an act of love. ... To be fully human is to embrace all aspec...

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First of all, you should find a good dictionary. It should be the dictionary, which translates from English to English and finds synonyms to each word. Such kinds of dictionaries are very good for increasing your dictionary stock because you can find synonym to one or another word, and the next time when you will use that word, if it repeats often, you can change it with another word, which is the same by meaning but sounds in another way. ... It could be everywhere, for example stickle them on your computer, shell or refrigerator. ... Fourth, try to communicate with foreign people. ...

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We should live with respect and compassion for everyone. ... "If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue" (26) is an example of being honest. ... The dictionary defines honesty as marked by or displaying integrity. ... The dictionary defines compassion as a deep awareness of the sufferings of another coupled with the wish to relieve it. ... The dictionary defines a loyal person as someone who is faithful to a person, ideal, custom, or duty. ...

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My group project is The Gypsies, and Walker reflects, "Gypsy meant "Egyptian," and so occultists began to identify the Tarot with Egypt's famous Book of Thoth" (Dictionary 156). ... Shiva mated with Kali-Ma and eventually she devoured his entrails. ... The Women's Dictionary denotes an interesting ritual regarding the "Lingam of Shiva" which a bride deflowers herself with this human-sized linga. ... ROMS have been synonymous with witchcraft, fortune telling, and thievery. ... Salem and the witch trails is a big example of this, and even today the museums do not do the victims jus...

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The word envy according to the dictionary is a feeling of discontent or resentment for someone else's possessions or advantages. ... Envy of physical possessions is probably a feeling that every person ever born has had to deal with. ... Many people are envious of another person's emotions, for example one may be envious of another person's ability to hide their pain, or their lack of fear. ... While not mentioned in the dictionary definition of envy, certain emotions are something which a person could wish to death that they had yet because they were born with a certain mind...

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