Someone, probably Bernard Shaw, once said that the British and the Americans are two people separated by a common language and it is certainly true that when Daniel Webster wrote his famous dictionary he set out to make the two languages distinctive – hence us Brits have humour and the Americans humor and so on.
by Gilda Bonanno
Filler words include "um," "ah," and words such as "like," "so," and "ok," which are used as a verbal bridge to the next word.
These words just fill in space while you remember or think of something to say next. Rather than being effective bridges, they are roadblocks, distracting the audience and interrupting the flow of your message.
When we communicate with others, we express our thoughts and feelings not only through the words we choose, but also through our tone of voice, facial expression and body language. In fact, many communications experts believe that far more information is communicated non-verbally (without words) than verbally (with words). "Body language" is an important part of non-verbal communication.
In essay writing, you don't always have to give your opinion or try to win someone over to your way of thinking. Sometimes you can just go ahead and expound in an objective and unbiased manner simply to convey useful information to your audience. You do this through writing an Expository Essay.
The purpose of an Expository Essay is to describe or explain a topic to readers, and having facts, lots of facts, is the solid foundation of your essay. With this type of essay, you convey quality information or explain something in detail. You do so without using a persuasive argument approach. In addition, you don't pour forth your deeply held personal opinions. You simply state the facts to inform and educate your readers.
Writing sports articles can be rewarding and enjoyable especially for those who are die-hard fans. However, in order to create effective sport articles, you need more than just passion. You also need to follow these simple steps:
Have you noticed a common element in the kind of discourse you hear on the radio, TV, the Internet, or read in newspapers, books, and magazines? It seems everyone has a strong opinion on something. Have you also noticed that some people present their argument in a strong way, basing their argument on a solid foundation of accurate information? On the other hand, have you noticed that many do not base their arguments on facts and are merely ranting?