Sunday, November 22, 2009

Language

What is your definition of language?
  • Language is the use of written and spoken words and that are used as a form of communication between humans. There are different languages associated with people from around the world each with their own distinctive way of talking and communicating with each other.
  • A language must have rules that make it unique in some of its meanings and phrases
  • Languages are far from optimum
  • Languages are the basis of communication as they allow humans to easily interact with each other
  • Languages are made up of grammar, words, letters, and symbols that make up a set of guidelines that must be followed in order for understanding to occur between people
Ways in which language is used for the purpose of communication:
  • Language is used in the form of dialogue, through speaking and conversing with another person
  • In order to communicate responsibly we must pay attention to the meaning of the word so that we make sure that we don't use it inappropriately
  • Language allows for better and more efficient communication
  • Body Language is the most important type of language used in communication as 55% of our communication is done through this type of language
Which side is the author on? Why?
  • The author is on the American/Texan side, as he referred to the Mexican rule as "tyrannical rule" as well as highlighting the number of casualties that the Texans suffered in order to gain sympathy from the reader, and sway their opinion in favor of the American "defenders".

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