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    The syntactic theory or syntax of language dates back in history in the 1950s by Chomsky (Math’una, 2009). The word 'syntax' is derived from the Greek word 'syntaxis', meaning 'together' and 'sequence'. The term is used for the way in which words are put together in an orderly system to form phrases or sentences (Allahabad, 2010). Therefore, for the non-expert, word order is the most remarkable thing about syntax (Bickerton, 2009). In fact, you could debate that word order is a secondary symptom

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    Features Of Syntax

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    Syntax is the study of the rules governing such way in which words are combined to form of sentences in a language. It is the study of the inter-relationship between elements of sentence structure, and of the rules governing the arrangement of sentences in sequences. It is concerned with the way sentences are used by the author. If we concentrate on the structure and ordering of components within a sentence, we are studying what is technically know as the syntax of a language. It is the sequence

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    Diwakar Rai Mr. Ramel 21st September of 2017 Analysis of The Great Gatsby The author of The Great Gatsby was F. Scott Fitzgerland whose usage of diction, image, details, figurative language and different type of structures of the sentence(syntax) creates the passage more visible and understandable. For example, the author uses a word “the valley of ashes” to describe the valley. Furthermore, he creates an image in the reader's mind with descriptive and concise words for the valley in the better structure

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    Syntax And Syntax

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    It can be classified into Syntax refers to the spelling and grammar of a programming language. The syntax of a programming language is the combination

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    Hamlet by using syntax to reveal his state of mind. In this soliloquy, it is revealed that Hamlet not only is on the verge of insanity, but he also has reason. Previous to this soliloquy, Hamlet finds out that his uncle, Claudius, kills his father and then marries his mother afterwards. This betrayal of his family, mixed with the visits by his father’s ghost, guides Hamlet towards seeking revenge. The manner in which the words are organized and the sentences are structured is called syntax. Throughout

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    Language can be analysed as an item or material object and by doing so we can identify that language is made up of words and a series of rules to help us form sentences. However, if language is only viewed as a material object and not a social process, language becomes purely vocabulary and learning grammatical rules. In this case, language would be “fixed and finite” and wouldn’t “explore the complexities involved in using language for communication” (Scarino & Liddicoat, 2009, p. 16). The main

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    linguistics ? Linguistics known as the study of language and its structure .also it is include the study of syntax, grammar, and phonetics. linguistics division to sociolinguistics, dialectology, psycholinguistics, computational linguistics, structural linguistics and comparative linguistics,. Linguistics have many elements such as  phonetics: it is the study of the speech sound  syntax: it is the study of grammatical sentences in a language.  morphology : it is the study of the words formation

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    These factors are important to the purpose to set the tone of the atmosphere and to re-create his experiences for the best understanding of the piece. This essay also conveys the message in the piece by using an anecdote, motif, and by using syntax. This piece is a brief narrative in which the author is trying to convey the struggle between the “shushers” in society and those who do not want to remain solitude, expressing how society has lost its respect for other persons. The piece is kept

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    to be self-sufficient and independent. Thoreau’s purpose is to illustrate the importance of those qualities in everyday life and how someone should always keep these unwavering principles throughout their existence. Utilizing diction, imagery and syntax, Thoreau adopts a forthright tone to invoke independent thinking, action, and self-contemplation in the American populace. Thoreau’s diction utilizes readers’ connotations of words and phrases to spark independent thought and encouragement of individuals

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    Introduction This paper will describe my learning experiences working with English Language Learners (ELL) who were in the first grade; the students’ age ranges were from 6 to 8 years old. The students attended an elementary school that provided a curriculum specifically to fit their learning needs; the school develops lessons from an English only model. Restrepo & Gray (2007) suggested that English only models allow ELL students to learn lessons only in English with teacher’s aids or paraprofessionals

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