In American society language is constantly operated for political intentions. Language cannot be studied without getting involved in social issues. Language of a culture can enable you to learn ones values and beliefs. This is evident considering the power of words. The power of words often comes from its suggestion and situation rather than it's dictionary definition. Hint and suggestion of a word gives language the power to confuse and even to harm. The possibility of disagreement and danger makes the choices of words important. "Many words, of course, simultaneously convey a report and a judgment of the facts reported.... For the purpose of a report as here defined these should be avoided."(P.202) Language is very political and should not be manipulated; it should be left alone to shape and from itself.
Any struggle against the abuse of language is a s
" In 1753 Benjamin Franklin voiced his concern the German immigrants were not learning English: "Those [Germans] who come hither are generally the most ignorant Stupid Sort of their own Nation...They will soon so outnumber us, that all the advantages we have will not, in My Opinion, be able to preserve our language, and even or government will become precarious"(P.239)
English, especially written English, is full of bad habits which are spread by imitation and that can be avoided if one is willing to take the necessary trouble. Without these habits one can think more clearly, and to think clearly is the first step towards political rebirth: so that the fight against bad English is not trifling and the burden is not limited to professional writers.
Language is convenient substitute for non-linguistic claims that are often awkward to express for they add to the demand for more political and econom
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