Essays Tagged: "Oxford English Dictionary"

Jester, Clowns, Buffons, in Twelfh Night

s, needs more points on Malevolio as a buffonA fool can be defined in many meanings according to theOxford English Dictionary On Historical Principles. The wordcould mean 'a silly person', or 'one who ...

(5 pages) 83 1 5.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

What is an education, an expanded definition including a dictionary def.

According to the Oxford English Dictionary one of the definitions of the word 'education' is: 'The systematic instruc ... of dates, facts, authors, and other skills.Take another definition provided for 'education' in the Oxford English Dictionary: 'The process of 'bringing up' (young persons); the manner in which a pers ...

(4 pages) 255 0 4.8 Feb/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

'confidence' and 'self-esteem'.

rds the outcomes, while confidence is earned and is primarily concerned with previous results. The Oxford English Dictionary defines the word "self-esteem" as "favourable appreciation or opinion of o ... of the cranium as an indication of character, assigned it a "bump" on one's cranium (Harper). The Oxford English Dictionary defines the word "confidence" as "feeling sure or certain of a fact or iss ...

(4 pages) 126 0 5.0 Jun/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

This essay is about how the concept of the "social construction of reality" is incorrect because of women and elderly athlete participation.

The Oxford English dictionary states that the work athlete is derived from the word athlos. The word ath ...

(5 pages) 94 0 4.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

A short Lincoln-Douglas debate case (can be used as an essay), arguing the importance of nonviolence.

eir country.Before I go on, I will define key terms in the resolution. Government is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as "the system by which a state or community is governed". Moral is define ...

(2 pages) 27 0 5.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

Abstractions in Power-Writing.

distinctbodies within society such as the King, the legislature, the military,and the colonists.The Oxford English Dictionary defines power as, "the abilityto do or effect something or anything, or to ... t. New York: Anchor Books,1993Foucault, Michel. Discipline and Punish. New York: Vintage Books, 1975Oxford English Dictionary. London: Oxford University Press, 1994

(5 pages) 38 0 3.5 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Twelfth Night - Analysis of Fools.

Twelfth Night - Analysis of FoolsA fool can be defined in many meanings according to theOxford English Dictionary On Historical Principles. The wordcould mean "a silly person", or "one who ...

(5 pages) 70 1 3.7 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Is There a Difference?

gards the outcomes, while confidence is earned and is primarily concerned with previous results.The Oxford English Dictionary defines the word "self-esteem" as "favourable appreciation or opinion of o ... ze of the cranium as an indication of character, assigned it a "bump" on one's cranium (Harper).The Oxford English Dictionary defines the word "confidence" as "feeling sure or certainThomas 2of a fact ...

(4 pages) 102 0 3.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays

Critically discuss the view that 'Universal Welfare provision can only ever be wasteful and lead to welfare dependency'. Give examples to illustrate your points.

nd how did it come about?The word 'Welfare' basically means 'Well-being' and is also defined in the Oxford English Dictionary as 'Health, Happiness and Prosperity'. Welfare also refers to the range of ...

(8 pages) 169 1 2.5 Jan/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays

Improv

spirit of spontaneity that is so essential for any act of creation. A definition of improve in the Oxford English Dictionary is "to invent and perform music or drama without planning it in advance" ( ...

(4 pages) 30 0 0.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

The Relationship Between Memory and Questioning

various theories and conclusions based upon a collection of prior research reports.According to the Oxford English Dictionary (2002), the term "memory" is defined as, "senses relating to the action or ... ould reading an account of an event refresh your memory? Journal of Applied Psychology, 81, 769-776.Oxford english dictionary (2nd ed.). (2003). Oxford University Press. Retrieved February 16, 2003 fr ...

(3 pages) 84 2 4.4 Mar/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

Team Dynamics

l result is much more than just the sum of the individual inputs).Types of DynamicsAccording to the Oxford English Dictionary, dynamics is defined as "the science dealing with motions produced by give ... GEN/300-Skills for Professional Development Web site: http://aapd.phoenix.edu/ToolsForTeams/8-c.aspOxford English Dictionary. Retrieved March 1, 2004. from the University of Phoenix, Library http://w ...

(8 pages) 713 0 4.5 May/2004

Subjects: Science Essays

Definition of Irony

rmal definitions.The word irony can be understood by its formal definition. First, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word irony has two different denotations. The first one is, "A figure ... ot. This aspect of ingenious writing makes the literary classics what they are today.Works CitedThe Oxford English DictionaryRobert, Barnhart, ed. The Barnhart Dictionary of Etymology. New York: The h ...

(4 pages) 140 1 4.8 Jun/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Shakespear's Henry the Fifth, An Argumentative essay proving Henry's Worth as a Rhetorical Hero

A hero is one who acts in the best interests of the greater whole. According to the Oxford English dictionary, a hero is "a man who exhibits extraordinary bravery, firmness, fortitude, ... lieve this war is justified; they cannot be faulted for doing what they believe in.According to the Oxford English Dictionary, Henry satisfies the qualities in the definition of a hero in using his ma ...

(5 pages) 39 0 3.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

An exploration of the qualities needed for an effective speech (using Henry V and MLK)

have to know about his audience, he must also have the ability of great rhetoric. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, rhetoric is "the art of using language so as to persuade or influence oth ...

(8 pages) 43 1 4.6 Dec/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

The greek work, Tantalus, essay on meaning, and significance

in several ways, from how it was used in classical time to modern time. The definition given in the Oxford English Dictionary is " a Lydian king, son of Zeus, father of Pelops, for his crime which ind ...

(2 pages) 14 0 3.0 Feb/2005

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

T responsibilities should the individual and the organisation take in preventing harassment in the workplace?

e in preventing harassment in the workplace?Harass; Subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation. Oxford English DictionaryWhen one thinks about harassment within the workplace, ones thoughts tend i ... of persistent harassment.WORDCOUNT 2103BibliographyCurrie, D. (2001) Managing Employee Well-Being, Oxfordshire: Chandos PublishingTehrani, N. (2001) Building A Culture Of Respect, London: Taylor & ...

(9 pages) 107 0 4.8 Feb/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Leadership vs Management

manipulation, use, treatment, or control (of a thing or person), or in the conduct of something." (Oxford English Dictionary, UOP library). Alternately, leadership is defined as "the action or influe ... action or influence necessary for the direction or organization of effort in a group undertaking" (Oxford English Dictionary, UOP library). From those definitions it seems that management is often se ...

(4 pages) 224 0 3.6 Mar/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Leadership and Communication

Twelfth Night - Analysis of Fools

A fool can be defined in many meanings according to theOxford English Dictionary On Historical Principles. The wordcould mean "a silly person", or "one who ...

(5 pages) 38 0 3.0 Apr/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Irony definition essay

rmal definitions.The word irony can be understood by its formal definition. First, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word irony has two different denotations. The first one is, "A figure ... of Literary and Thematic Terms. New York: Facts onFile,1999.Simpson, J.A. and Edward S. Weiner. The Oxford English Dictionary Ed.2,vol.8. Oxford: Interval-Looie Clarendon Press, 1989.

(4 pages) 92 0 3.0 Jun/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers