Spotting a declamation is not difficult. It can be seen in any speech that is presented with great emotion and forceful emphasis. Gestures may accompany the oration, and it can be much like a tirade or a verbal attack. Declamations Show Passion Any speech given with passion and strong emotion could be considered a declamation. Declamation examples would include Martin […]
Cultural Lag Examples
The term cultural lag is used to describe the situation in which technological advancements or changes in society occur faster than the changes in the rules and norms of the culture that go along with those advancements or changes. This can lead to moral and ethical dilemmas for individuals as the new social norms are developed. Cultural […]
Couplet Examples
Couplets are easy to come by for the poetry lover, because he or she is familiar with the use and placement of such literary devices. For those who are not as involved with literature, breaking the word down helps to uncover the meaning. See the word couple in “couplet?” That is at least part of what a […]
Core Competency Examples
A core competency is knowledge or expertise in a given area. Core competencies can be assessed by observing a person’s behavior at work, while playing a sport or by reviewing a company’s output. Examples of Core Competency Analytical Thinking – Applies logic to solve problems and get the job done. Client Service – Ability to respond to […]
Connotation Examples
Connotation is an implied meaning that is associated with a word in addition to its literal meaning. This association can be cultural or emotional. Positive Connotations Childlike Dove (peace) Hollywood (fame) Home Lean Modest Slender Thrifty Wall Street (wealth) Youthful Negative Connotations Babe (woman) Chick (woman) Broad (woman) Chatty Chicken (coward) Lackadaisical Miserly Mutt Procrastination Pushy […]
Conclusion ExamplesCondolence Examples
Conclusion Examples Writing a note of condolence can be very hard because of the deep emotions involved. You want to comfort and support, but not say something that will disturb or sadden the recipient. Sometimes having an example to follow will help you know what to write in a sympathy card or on a card with a […]
Compound Verb Examples
A compound verb is a verb that is made up of multiple words. The compound verb can include: A prepositional verb A phrasal verb A verb with auxiliaries A compound sing-word verb Words for Compound Verbs With a Prepositional Verb Believe in Ask for Rely upon With a Phrasal Verb Tear up Take away Take down work […]
Compound Subject Examples
The subject of a sentence is a person, place, thing or idea that is doing or being something. When a sentence has two or more subjects, it’s call a compound subject. Compound Subjects Joined by ‘And’ or ‘Both…And’ These types of compound subjects are treated as plural and take a plural verb: Dolphins and elephants […]
Compound Sentence Examples
A compound sentence has at least two independent clauses that have related ideas. The independent clauses can be joined by a coordinating conjunction (there are seven–for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon. Compound Sentences with Coordinating Conjunctions She did not cheat on the test, for it was not the right thing to do. I think I will buy the […]
Complex Sentence Examples
Complex sentences are fascinating components of the English language. When used properly, they can add depth to our writing. Complex sentences contain an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. An independent clause has the ability to stand alone as a sentence. It always makes a complete thought. A dependent clause cannot stand alone, even though it has a subject […]