select one of the options below for a writing assignment of at least 150 words in which you consider differences among standard english dictionaries.

option a: dictionary comparison: locate five dictionaries from different publishers. include at least one each of the following types of dictionaries: unabridged, school, and online. choose one of the words from the previous lesson and compare the entries for this word across all five dictionaries. which elements of an entry does each dictionary use? describe the similarities and differences in the elements, for example, the order of the definitions, the etymology, the illustrative quotations, the synonyms, and so on. explain what you think these similarities and differences reveal about publishers' purposes, concerns, and points of view.

option b: project: look up the definition of truth in webster's 1828, 1913, and a recent edition. are any of the elements in the entry the same over time? which elements have changed? specifically, how do the definitions, their order, the illustrative quotations, and the synonyms compare? what do the differences in these elements reveal about how the meaning of truth has changed over this period of time? what do you think is significant about this change when considered historically, socially, and spiritually? (note: all dictionaries necessary to the completion of this project are available on the internet.)

"get off of your lazy bum and come running with me or i'm dumping this pitcher of water on u " u say with a smile. she thinks your joking so she ignores you about 10 seconds later shes screaming wile water is dripping everywhere you say "here comes the second one! " then you here her say okay, your such a j e r k ! ill be ready in 5 put the pitcher down " she say in an angry tone. and you smile in victory

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the sample answer on e2020

conflicting values are demonstrated between two different groups in animal farm. first, the farm animals value hard work. this is shown by them working late and working long hours at the request of the pigs. napoleon and the pigs, however, sleep late daily. furthermore, the animals value equality. this differs from the value of napoleon and the other pigs. instead of equality, they value only gaining power and maintaining their own privilege, which is demonstrated by their taking extra milk and sleeping in beds.

an argumentative essay presents objectively a topic and its main characteristics. besides, it states all this information and facts by giving authentic and substantiated proof to the audience. by contrast, a persuasive text purpose is to convince the audience about some facts by presenting them according to his/her emotions and feelings. the main purpose of a persuasive text is to convince the audience to agree with the author´s opinion. on the other hand, in the argumentative essay, the author leads the writer to recognize his/her point of view as the correct one.