Chapter Thirteen: Punctuation

Chapter Thirteen: Punctuation, Its hierarchy, and its Rhetorical Effects

In this chapter the main objective is to understand the purpose of the punctuation. In the A Linguistic Study of Amrican Punctuation by Charles F. Meyer he classifies the purpose of punctuation into three categories. These categories are syntactic, prosodic and semantic. These three categories have been introduced in previous chapters. Syntax is the structure of sentences. Prosody is the study of rhythm and intonation, semantics is the study of meaning.

Syntax is the structure of sentences. This means it will determine the punctuation marks that this sentence will contain. An example of a syntax is when a breathe is needed however there is no comma mark to issue a pause.

Prosody is the rhythm and intonation of a sentence. Writers revise sentences so that there is a rhythm pattern when read by readers. Prosody can also emphasis words and sentences. An example sentence from the book is “Often we revise a sentence…” In that sentence readers most like stress and emphasis the word often because the writer meant for it to be read in that way. Prosody also has much to do with the character of the writer. Each writer has his own style of writing and each writer would prefer his writing to be read in his style.

Semantics is punctuation used to change or impose on the meaning of the sentence. One example from the book that makes it clearer is: 1) the man sitting by the window is talking to himself. 2) My mother, sitting by the window, is talking to herself. In the first sentence we can presume that there is more than one person. However, the second phrases imposes that there is only one person.

A very important word that is used throughout the book and even on the title is the word Choices. Putting a coma, semi-colon, or colon can make a huge difference and this is what the book means by having choices. For example, “I loved the book, but I hated the movie” is different from “I loved the book; I hated the movie”. So if there is one important thing to learn from all the sections of the book it the ability to have choices and using different words and most important different punctuation.

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Question Two Assignment

Question Two: Think about a time when tried to convince someone to change his or her mind. How did you go about it? Were you successful? Now think about a time when someone tried to get you to change your mind. What arguments did the person use? Was he or she successful?

It is part of human nature to convince a person on changing his or her opinion when one does not agree with another’s ideas or actions. Almost everyday people tend to give their opinion on a certain aspect and also try to change the opinion of others. Persuasion is the act to convince or seek to persuade. Argument is a process to support each others belief on an issue. Support is to the information to help argument. Persuasion, argument and support are three factors help convince on changing one own or another’s opinion. When I think about trying to change opinions of others I believe it is very important that the person persuading analyze the issue, areas of the issue to convince and then proposing the argument. The one time that I convinced that I remember is my father convincing me to change majors. Also the time that I remember convincing another was to persuade my friend to come to Lynn University.

The one thing that stands out when asking about a person that has convinced me to change my decision is my father convincing me to major in Biology rather then Business. For my whole life I have always wanted to grow up to become a business man, like my father. However, the one person that I have always looked at as a role model and hopefully follow his footsteps convinced me not too. My father character is pretty aggressive which helps me argue and persuade others. In the beginning of last year when I started filling out my applications I told him that I was going to major in business. Somehow over months he finally persuaded me to change majors. I can’t really remember his exact words however, I remember his ways he convinced me. He should me unsuccessful business men with high degree’s, such as master degree’s, and without a job. Though he used a harsh and aggressive way to express himself he had many supportive points. Now I am at Lynn University majoring in biology. So my father was successful in persuading me to change my decision.

Although I go almost everyday trying to change opinions of others, the one time that I really felt that my opinion actually persuade another was when I convinced a friend of mine to come with me to Lynn University. I have known this friend for almost twelve years, since kindergarten. After school was finished he was accepted in Paris at AUP. However, I really wanted him to come with me and I felt that it would much better for both of us if we went somewhere together. After days of persuading and convincing him, he decided to come. I think that I persuaded him more not by convincing him why to go Lynn University, however why not to study in Paris. Today, both of us are enrolled at Lynn University.

I have met many people in my life that either can argument or can not. Even though sometimes they may have good points to support there argument however cannot persuade. On the other hand there others that may have no support but still can argument and convince.

Global Warming Article Five

It is obvious to state that human beings have a major impact on global warming. However, many are changing there habits and trying to decrease the amount of population they cause. In this article they bring out few examples that can help stop global warming. For example, people that used to take two cars to go to the same place are taking one instead. Actions as small as these can help stop global warming if many follow. Another thing that many are taken ing is more action about is turning off electronics when they are not being used. For instance, turning off televisions, computers, lights and other electronics when not used can help stop global warming. Again just being aware of the causes of global warming can help stop it from small daily actions. Now, more people are even riding buses, walking to school, and riding their bikes to lower the amount of greenhouse gases in the air. Recycling also helps stop greenhouse gases. As a result, there are fewer greenhouse gasses in our atmosphere.

Global Warming Article Four

This article talks about what the government is doing to help stop global warming. The government made a law called The Clean Air Act to help stop global warming. The Clean Air Act is making many companies change their products to decrease these problems. Part of the law says that you may not put a certain amount of pollutants in the air. Now, many products have a label on them telling people what this product can do to the environment. By 2015 all products listed on the Clean Air Act will have a label on them. This label consists of a phrase which will be similar to Warning: contains or manufactured with (the chemical would go here).Transportation such as cars, buses, trucks, and motorcycles pollute the air when the fuel is burned. It comes out as a chemical and when mixed in the air causes global warming. The Clean Air Act will eventually have manufactures remove some parts to help decrease the amount of pollution it gives out.

What is Multi Literacy??

Multi literacy is a form of teaching. Literacy pedagogy is different because does not allow the students to become creative. In Literacy pedagogy students tend to follow direction to the fullest and turn in a paper. Multi literacy for students tends to be easier or funner than ordinary literacy. Some common forms of multi literacy teaching is watching a movie and writing a paper about it. Another is the ability to work as a group. Multi literacy can sometimes aim and challenge the students to apply what they are learning rather then just memorizing. In math classes sometime there are take home exams. That may seem very foolish however even if the students are going to ace the test they had to use what they learned in class or from the textbook and apply it.

Global Warming Article Three

This article has many important points however the only that I find very important is the one that supports that all countries in the world must work together to help stop global warming. This is the main common place in global warming. In this article it mentions one group that everyone is familiar with and could help stop global warming, the United Nations. The United Nations will help stop global warming. Even though through the past articles I have stating that all countries must work together to stop global warming, I have realized how about the countries that do not know how or can not afford any projects to help stop global warming. Obviously, the countries that can and have the resources to have already started, for example, the United States and Canada.

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