t is known quite well that language is not only a medium of communication but also a tool of power. Therefore, the relationship between language and power is of cardinal importance in modern literary ...

“Ohio.” “Brat.” “Cringe.” “Weird.” Coconut emojis. Viral memes are omnipresent this campaign season, distilling concepts, images and ideas into simple, replicable formats that spread rapidly online.

If we English speakers had more words to describe love—more colors to paint with, so to speak—might our experience of connection and intimacy be different, perhaps even richer? If questions like this ...

This type of language can be either objective or subjective. Objective language includes making verifiable statements. Some ...

Before critically evaluating Fairclough’s views on the role of language in the imposition of power and ideology, we need to understand the term “discourse” first. The term discourse refers to “text” ...

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) employs the connection between events, thoughts, feelings, and behavior to empower patients and ease their suffering. In the simplest terms, one may try on a bathing ...

Steve Inskeep talks to Leslie Savan, author of the book Slam Dunks and No Brainers. The book argues that pop language and catchphrases are used to persuade people in advertising, politics, and ...

A protester's painted hand during a march to demand a ceasefire in response to the ongoing Israel–Hamas conflict on Dec. 28, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. Credit - Maryam Majd—Getty Images In today’s ...