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Grammar and Usage

Grammar and Usage                 English and each language have their own systematic ways through which words and sentences are assembled to convey meanings. This called grammar. But there is a usage which is a much more slippery concept than grammar. It has to do with habitual or customary practices in spoken or written language. There are difference between English grammar and usage.             Grammar describes the way in which a language puts together the smallest units of meaning to make words (morphology), and the way it puts words together to make sentences (syntax). Usage is a less tightly defined concept, describing the way in which members of a language community use language, within the grammatical framework, to achieve their communicative purpose, particularly when several options are available. If the mistake contravenes a generalizable rule for all members of that word class, then it is a grammar mistake. Otherwise it is a usage mistake. For example:

Analysis of A Dark Brown Dog in the Light of the Elements of Style

Analysis of A Dark Brown Dog in the Light of the Elements of Style Style in fiction can be define as; the element sets the tone and reflects the individuality of each author or the way in which something is written. In literature, style comprises many literary devices that an author employs to create a distinct feel for a work. These devices include, diction, syntax, figurative devices and symbolism. Style is a part of every fiction work. Every work in writing, for example, creative writing takes on its style. There are four elements of style; diction, syntax, figurative devices, and symbolism. In this assignment I will analyze the story of A Dark Brown Dog, by Stephen Townley Crane, in the light of the four elements of style. First, diction; is word choice. When an author writes and uses vocabulary that suited for his work and writing.   In A Dark Brown Dog, Stephen Townley Crane used a difficult language. The words are not common, moreover, he used complicated la

Analysis of A Dark Brown Dog in the Light of Elements of Fiction

Analysis of A Dark Brown Dog in the Light of Elements of Fiction Fiction Merriam Webster defines it as, “literature in the form of prose, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people.” The most important things that fictionists need to take into consideration are the elements of fiction. Every element represents different explanation and ideas of what meanings that author want to deliver to the reader. There are six elements of fiction; point of view, setting, characters, style, plot and theme. In this assignment I will analyze the story of A Dark Brown Dog, by Stephen Townley Crane, in the light of three elements of fiction; character, plot and theme. First, characterization; Characters refer to the people authors create to inhabit their stories. In other words, people represented in a play, film, story, role, etc. There are two types of characters; They can be flat or minor, or round and major, developed with more depth. The round or major character