scholarly journals A Feast of Senses: Rhetorical Devices in the Prose of Salman Rushdie. With Special Reference to Metaphors and Adverbs.

Nordlit ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toril Swan
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
Salman Rushdie ◽  
Rhetorical Device ◽  
Rhetorical Devices ◽  
The Subject

The paper analyzes Rushdie's rhetorical use of adverbials and metaphors, in particular his rhetorical use of adverbials.  The adverbs in question function rhetorically in three, partly overlapping ways. They are frequently metaphorical, and even if strictly literal (i.e. concrete), convey images and sense forms. Secondly, the linking and focusing function of the adverbs is an effective rhetorical device, as prototypical adverb use - focus on or specification of verbal actions and activities - is transformed into a focus on or specification of the subject, while the adverb form (the -ly suffix) ensures a simultaneous link to the verbal action. Finally, Rushdie's adverbs function rhetorically as abbreviated propositions. This use of adverbs is in particular a property of English, and Rushdie exploits it elegantly. 

On the Principles and Method of a Practical Science of Mind

1862 ◽  
Vol 7 (40) ◽  
pp. 495-515
Author(s):  
Thomas Laycock
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
Strong Sense ◽  
Honorary Member ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Professional Success ◽  
Practice Of Medicine ◽  
True Meaning ◽  
Science Of Mind ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Mental Pathology

1. The question propounded.—The members of the Association under whose auspices the ‘Journal of Mental Science’ is published, having done me the honour to elect me an honorary member of their body, I think I cannot better express my strong sense of the compliment thus paid to me, than by a cordial co-operation with them in their labours for the advancement of mental science. The subject I have ventured with this object to bring under their notice, is one of the highest importance to their professional success; it is to determine how far a mental science in the true meaning of the term science is possible, and capable of practical application to mental pathology, therapeutics and hygiène, and the needs of society in general. For more than twenty-five years, I have carefully studied mental science in these its practical relations, and have from time to time made my views public. My friend Dr. J. S. Bushnan, has questioned the value and validity of those views in the journal, on two recent occasions', with special reference to two of my latest publications.* It appears from his last communication, (‘Journal of Mental Science,’ October, 1861), that he has come to the conclusion that my systematic views elaborated after so much labour and thought, and carefully applied, not only to the practice, but also to the teaching of both the practice of medicine in general, and of psychiatry in particular are, “in no sense practical.” This, to me, startling conclusion, has led me to examine into the mode by which my friend and critic came by the notion, and I find that either he or I must be under a singular misapprehension, both as to what is scientific and practical, and as to how it may be attained. I know of no other method for testing where the error lies, than a comparison of Dr. Bushnan's principles and method with mine, in reference to the objects for which the journal is established. Now Dr. Bushnan states his doctrine very explicitly at the outset.

scholarly journals The structure of certain Jurassic holostean fishes, with special reference to their neurocrania

1948 ◽  
Vol 233 (601) ◽  
pp. 287-345 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
Structural Grade ◽  
The Subject ◽  
New Evidence

The term Holostei is in the process of being transformed from one expressing (or intending to express) some phylogenetic type of classification into one denoting a structural grade— a transformation commonly suffered by a term of long standing as the essential characters of its component genera are better understood. Unfortunately, understanding of this particular stage in Actinopterygian evolution is far from complete, and at present it is not possible to replace the old classification by one that will not have to be thoroughly revised in a few years’ time. Since, therefore, the present work (which was essentially complete in 1940) deals primarily with the structure of a few Jurassic neurocrania the term Holostei may still serve conveniently to cover the families in which they are found, although the origin of these is largely unknown and their degree of relationship a matter of debate. It will be found that a study of neurocrania occasionally produces some new evidence on these problems, but for a more complete'discussion on classification reference may be made to those works expressly dealing with the subject, especially Brough (1939), Rayner (1941) and Westoll (1944)

scholarly journals Rhetorical Discourse Analysis of State of the Nation Address of Select Philippine Presidents

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilibeth A. Calonge ◽  
Ismael N. Talili
Keyword(s):  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Public Discourse ◽  
Public Speaking ◽  
Frequency Standard ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Weighted Mean ◽  
Rhetorical Device ◽  
Rhetorical Devices ◽  
Rhetorical Discourse

The art of public speaking has been one of the commonly feared tasks for some people because they are not prepared and equipped with knowledge in rhetoric. The study was conducted to analyze the State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered by the three presidents of the Philippines. Speech videos and speech manuscripts were analyzed using validated rubrics. A survey was also conducted to gather information on students’ perception on the study of rhetoric. Frequency, standard deviation, and weighted mean were used to analyze the rhetorical devices and canons of rhetoric employed in the speeches. It was found out that metaphor is a common rhetorical device used by the Presidents. The results show that the canons of rhetoric: invention, arrangement, style, memory and delivery were utilized in the speeches. Majority of the students of Rhetoric and Public Discourse, self-reported (or agreed) that the rhetorical discourse analysis of the SONA is beneficial to them as Rhetoric and Public Discourse students. The study concludes that the Presidents used the rhetorical elements and techniques to convince and influence the audience. It is recommended that the presidents (or their speech writers) should consider optimum use of the rhetorical elements and techniques to evoke the desired response from the audience.

Note on the Longitudinal Stability of Aeroplanes with Special Reference to Tail Plane Design

1925 ◽  
Vol 29 (179) ◽  
pp. 586-589
Author(s):  
W. Laurence Le Page
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
Longitudinal Stability ◽  
Practical Design ◽  
The Subject

The problems of aeroplane stability in flight have been studied very thoroughly, both practically and in theory. Extensive mathematical investigations have been carried out by such men as Bairstow, Bryan, etc., and it is largely due to this work that the numerous questions arising with regard to the stable flight and equilibrium of the aeroplane are so well understood.Nevertheless, though the work of these investigators is undoubtedly of primary importance, a discussion of the more practical aspects of the subject will be more within the scope of the designer. It is proposed in the present paper to deal with but one form of stability, namely, longitudinal, and to discuss the requirements of practical design together with the methods of complying with these. The question, therefore, resolves itself into an investigation of the main points controlling the size and setting of the tailplane of the aeroplane.

The Mosquitos of Far Eastern Ports with special reference to the Prevalence of Stegomyia fasciata, F.

1920 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 333-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. T. Stanton
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
Central America ◽  
Yellow Fever ◽  
Valuable Contribution ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Sea Ports ◽  
Endemic Areas ◽  
The Government ◽  
Far Eastern

The danger of the introduction of yellow fever into Oriental countries has been the subject of much discussion since Sir Patrick Manson first drew attention to it in 1903. In 1911 Major (now Lt.-Col.) S. P. James, I.M.S., was deputed by the Government of India to study the conditions in the endemic areas of Central America, and in the principal sea-ports between that country and India. His report, published in 1913, was a most valuable contribution to our knowledge of the problems surrounding this subject. Among other recommendations, Major James suggested that further inquiry should be made with reference to the occurrence of Stegomyia fasciata in Far Eastern ports.

Allegations of child sexual abuse: delayed reporting and false memory

1995 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 103-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Byrne ◽  
Noel Sheppard
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Special Reference ◽  
False Memory ◽  
Media Coverage ◽  
Case Histories ◽  
False Memory Syndrome ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Eleven Case

AbstractEleven case histories, including diagnoses and outcome, are presented of patients who made, or were the subject of, allegations of sexual abuse, but where these allegations were subsequently withdrawn or disproved. How such situations come about is discussed, with special reference to the false memory syndrome, a term made popular by recent media coverage. Given the complexity of this ‘syndrome’, an argument is put forward that diagnostic guidelines be established so that direct studies of its natural history and treatments may be undertaken.

On the Rate of Interest in Loans repayable by Instalments

1868 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-102
Author(s):  
Peter Gray
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
Vast Amount ◽  
The Subject ◽  
At Home

There must at the present time be a vast amount of British capital embarked in loans. Foreign states are constantly holding out their lures with more or less of success to our monied men, and financial and other associations are always ready to take charge of the funds of such of them as prefer investing at home. In this state of matters it is somewhat remarkable that there is nothing to be found in our books on interest on the subject of loans. These are usually—and perhaps intentionally—so complicated with conditions in regard to premiums, discounts, times and modes of repayment, &c., as to render it almost always a matter of extreme nicety to determine the rate paid by the borrower for the accommodation, and that realized by the lenders on their investments. And yet, as I have just said, in no English work that I am aware of, is there anything to be found having special reference to the subject.

scholarly journals On the sources of the nitrogen of vegetation; with special reference to the question whether plants assimilate free or uncombined nitrogen

1860 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 544-557 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
Nitrogenous Compounds ◽  
Leguminous Crop ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Subject

After referring to the earlier history of the subject, and especially' to the conclusion of Saussure, that plants derive their nitrogen from the nitrogenous compounds of the soil and the small amount of ammonia which he found to exist in the atmosphere, the Authors preface the discussion of their own experiments on the sources of the nitrogen of plants, by a consideration of the most prominent facts established by their own investigations concerning the amount of nitrogen yielded by different crops over a given area of land, and of the relation of these to certain measured, or known sources of it. On growing the same crop year after year on the same land, without any supply of nitrogen by manure, it was found that wheat, over a period of 14 years, had given rather more than 30 lbs.—barley, over a period of 6 years, somewhat less—meadow-hay, over a period of 3 years, nearly 40 lbs.— and beans, over 11 years, rather more than 50 lbs. of nitrogen, per acre, per annum. Clover, another leguminous crop, grown in 3 out of 4 consecutive years, had given an average of 120 lbs. Turnips, over 8 consecutive years, had yielded about 45 lbs.

scholarly journals MEDICAL EDUCATIONWITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE SUBJECT OF PHYSIOLOGY.

JAMA ◽  
1905 ◽  
Vol XLIV (22) ◽  
pp. 1731
Author(s):  
MURRAY GALT MOTTER
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
The Subject
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