Sadly I am about to go awol again as I have to work on my current assignment. It's not fun but it is necessary and I really must get as much of the research I've done over the last... moreSadly I am about to go awol again as I have to work on my current assignment. It's not fun but it is necessary and I really must get as much of the research I've done over the last 5 weeks written up. I have this week off as it's half-term here and as I work full-time have a very demanding daughter with disabilities, do the course and have many pets as well as a house to run - half term is vital. After half-term we get into adding and editing - always a long process for me and the pressure becomes more and more intense until the assignment is done. I promise I will be back - I will miss you all and will think of you, composing questions in my head to ask you - but I will not be able to ask them :(Behave yourselves while I am away and I will catch you on the flipside of the assignment. xx less
Manipulative language – a short essay. Below offered just by way of sharing thoughts. It’s not my own work, I didn’t have time.. I also didn’t reference it.... moreManipulative language – a short essay. Below offered just by way of sharing thoughts. It’s not my own work, I didn’t have time.. I also didn’t reference it.. again, very short of time.
One of Orwell’s most important messages in 1984 is that language is of central importance to human thought because it structures and limits the ideas
The aim of manipulative language, whether used consciously or unconsciously is often to narrow the range of thought – to control it in some way. In other words the language that is used and how it is used, undeniably has an impact, or seeks to have an impact on the thoughts of the recipient.
Manipulative language is a form of coercion. Definition: noun Definition: compulsion, pressure: browbeating, bullying, constraint, duress, force, intimidation, menace, menacing, persuasion, strong-arm tactic, threat, threatening,
Sometimes manipulative language used in communication is also called emotive or violent communic... less
I mean, I have tried once or twice but not been able to.. lol perhaps I just look too young :P I don't necessarily have a burning desire to discuss those topics - and I sure wouldn... moreI mean, I have tried once or twice but not been able to.. lol perhaps I just look too young :P I don't necessarily have a burning desire to discuss those topics - and I sure wouldn't want to embarrass anyone with my superior knowledge on the subject :P But I just saw the most appalling use of poor English in one of the questions and I so wanted to comment and couldn't! Talk about frustration :P
Just from a practical point of view i mean - your lips would be pretty sore! Or I wonder, is there a more metaphorical meaning of this song - I suspect so, but it made me wonder ab... moreJust from a practical point of view i mean - your lips would be pretty sore! Or I wonder, is there a more metaphorical meaning of this song - I suspect so, but it made me wonder about what a thousand kisses would be like!
So if the materials selected are shoddy and cheaply made and the architects/engineers/construction people are inexperienced, lack knowledge and really don't care about the quality ... moreSo if the materials selected are shoddy and cheaply made and the architects/engineers/construction people are inexperienced, lack knowledge and really don't care about the quality of the finished product or take responsibility for the result you will end up with something that simply won't stand. If you keep replacing the materials and the people with more of the same you will keep getting the same result. Anyone with a brain would know that in advance before construction begins. Where are they? Why are they hiding? less
Men are the boss and whatever they say goes and a "good" wife obeys them without question and never complains or lets outsiders know what is really going on behind closed doors. Th... moreMen are the boss and whatever they say goes and a "good" wife obeys them without question and never complains or lets outsiders know what is really going on behind closed doors. The most important thing is having the men's reputation/character remain blemish-free. Apparently that is what doofus don is so enraged by and about. That "mere accusations" are destroying careers. He believes all the women are liars and the "evidence" is fake just to destroy these fine upstanding good honorable decent loyal truthful valuable perfect REPUBLICAN men. The women are all bad evil terrible. Misogyny and the cruel treatment that accompanies it is okay because women deserve it. Some women believe that too and live with that and remain silent.What about you ? Do you believe that too? less
Ok. We have seen everything but murder so far in Trump's regime.I mean he is responsible for plenty of murder and outright neglect of his people, but I am talking about... moreOk. We have seen everything but murder so far in Trump's regime.I mean he is responsible for plenty of murder and outright neglect of his people, but I am talking about outright KILLS. What if he forgets to vet someone who is so loyal to him that they cannot possibly do him any harm. Someone who is like Pence or Ryan but someone who has a thirst for white men who are rich and entitled.Like everyone in the Cabinet of Trump.So, he starts knocking off everyone of them. Do you think the FBI will have their backs?Think again.So, the time is ripe for a Ted Bundy wannabe that wants to remove old men who are rich and mean and Tea Party progressives.Trump is too stupid and lazy to vet them, and the FBI would not save Trump if he were the last moron on earth.OH yes, that Kelly turned out to be a leaker and a loser. My new Chief of Staff is a wonderful guy who knows a lot about politics and women. He fits in perfectly and he thinks I am the greatest president ever in any... less
SANTE KIMES. A REAL EVIL LADY. IN JAIL FOR LIFE FOR STEALING SOMEONE'S PROPERTY AFTER RENTING IT AND KILLING HER. JUST NOT SOMEONE YOU WOULD EVER TOAST TO.
Like for me it's the mechanics of language. Meaning, intent and whether the imprecise use of language implies something, or seems manipulative. I don't really like imprecise ... moreLike for me it's the mechanics of language. Meaning, intent and whether the imprecise use of language implies something, or seems manipulative. I don't really like imprecise language, clumsy language. I wonder if I am the Randy D equivalent of grammar officer - just for me it's syntax :P
Here is the because. One mother counseled her daughter to just live with it because her husband was a good provider and took the family on great vacations. I'm not joking. So what ... moreHere is the because. One mother counseled her daughter to just live with it because her husband was a good provider and took the family on great vacations. I'm not joking. So what would you counsel YOUR daughters to do if they were getting the crap beaten out of them regularly? Why?
See how willing the donjohn prez is to defend you and protect you and respect you? NOT AT ALL. So it's okay with you. Is it okay for your daughters too? Is this what they have to l... moreSee how willing the donjohn prez is to defend you and protect you and respect you? NOT AT ALL. So it's okay with you. Is it okay for your daughters too? Is this what they have to look forward to because of your acceptance? What about your grandkids of the female version? Any responsibility to them to speak out or do you just roll over and counsel them to roll over and accept whatever role the MEN decide is ok? SIGH. OK.
