In Language Change , R. L. Trask uses data from English and other languages to introduce the concepts central to language change. Language Change: *covers the most frequent types of language change and how languages are born and die *uses data-based exercises to show how languages change *looks at
Style (Language Workbooks)
β Scribed by John Haynes
- Year
- 1995
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 94
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
In Style, John Haynes provides a lively introduction to the study of expression in relation to meaning. Style: * introduces readers to the key areas in the study of style through practical exercises encourages an interest in and sensitivity to words and structures enables students to recognize contrasts within and between texts heightens awareness with regards toΒ word choice, meaning, communicative purpose and stylistic convention examines an enormous variety of text-types; both literary and non-literary, spoken and written* in addition to numerous exercises, contains suggestions for project work.
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