Just plain english, september 1981, was written in the office of the chief of naval operations op09br, washington, d. He began to invent sentences and phrases from the notice which his book would get. Using plain english, writers should select simple words. The moor othello a military general from north africa and desdemona, the white daughter of a venetian nobleman, fall in love and marry in secret. Written around 1603, th e play tells the story of a powerful general of the venetian army, othello, whose life and marriage are ruined by a manipulative, deceitful, and envious soldier, iago. Iago and roderigo tell brabantio that desdemona has eloped with othello. Research has helped demonstrate that plain language strategies work, not only to improve reader comprehension, but also to save individuals and organizations. A good guide to plain english, primarily useful for an extended elucidation of the underlying principles but also as a historical overview of actual usage in the 1970s. Please read carefully allage plain english communications. Its not about banning new words, killing off long words or promoting completely perfect grammar. It came from verona, bringing michael cassio, the lieutenant of the warlike moor othello. The complete plain words followed in 1954 and has never been out of print.
Read a character analysis of othello, plot summary, and important quotes. Cut out extra words that distract from the main message. Modern english macbeth school district 43 coquitlam. While the benefits of plain english are now well established, staff can resist even if. Enter king claudius, queen gertrude, hamlet, polonius, laertes, voltimand, cornelius, lords, and attendants king claudius though yet of hamlet our dear brothers death the memory be green, and that it us befitted. Here you can find a detailed analysis of othello, one of shakespeares great tragedies. Numerous and wellknown phrases came from his plays, such as wear my heart upon my sleeve othello and the world is my oys. A complete guide to the use of english by sir ernest gowers, incorporating plain words and abc of plain words, first published in september 1954. Lets make it official, he explains to the audience about the importance of a common language. Plain english is good, but simplified english is better. A plain english phrase book below you will find an alphabetical list containing many of the complicated and bureaucratic words and phrases that writers often use.
Making english the official language is the first step toward establishing those norms. It is quicker to write, faster to read, and puts messages across more often, more easily, and in friendlier ways. We work with you, to connect effectively with your patients, clients and the public. Our current use of fossil fuels is completely unsustainable. We will explain how we can all play a part in making these changes and how you can answer the questions in this consultation at the end of this plain english version. What is the purpose of the words simple, plain, and common. Reinvent rhythm beat creation and loop mangling at its finest available in cubase 5 only mash it up loopmash is a revolutionary virtual instrument that offers a unique and innovative way of creatively working with loops and beats to. They are never necessary and an alternative can always be found, even if it is a bit longer. To try it, write some nonenglish text to a pdf document using methods such as pdfdocument. While the benefits of plain english are now well established, staff can resist even if their agency endorses writing reform. Peters original, sarah lee french vanilla soybased if allowed soy drinks plain, vanilla, carob soy custard plain or vanilla soy yoghurt plain, vanilla, carob other rice drink moderate diet only.
The moor himself at sea and is in full commission here for cyprus. To be or not to be when hamlet uttered his famous soliloquy, it is doubtful that he was thinking of whether his soul would be annihilated at death or would continue in some condition. Keep your sentences short choose words appropriate for the reader use active verbs professional writers recognize plain english guidelines as best practice. Why plain english writing is necessary in every profession big businesses, lawyers, doctors, and all upper clevel executives may use inflated words when writing a memo within the organization, but as an everyday consumer and information seeker, the general public does not have the same level of education as these trade professionals. Follows the acts and scenes of the original othello text. Plain english helps to improve the quality of written documents. He is also the director of swimming at american college connection. Desdemona chooses othello over her father, which tortures roderigo. During the 1980s he was seconded to the national shakespeare and schools. This video introduces the concept of a blog as a way for every person to have the power.
Using plain english east and north hertfordshire ccg. Today, venice is a part of the modern nation of italy, but in the 1500s, it. Through observation, the author has seen the disorder of a bilingual country. Plain language reflects clear logical thinking about what you want to say, and it shows that we want the reader to understand what we have written. In the following pages i offer nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense. Plain english or laymans terms is language that is intended to be clear and concise. This is a great book for a quick grammar reference.
Allows you to master the plot, characters, ideas and language of othello. First witch calling to her cat im coming, graymalkin. Lets make it official jargon francophonie diction tone rather formal diction aimed towards educated adults myriad of linguistic communities strong, sharp words with clear connotations raging how mindless blessed purpose question 3 allusion brooklyn. It attempts to be free of cliches and needless technical jargon, and should be appropriate to the audiences developmental or educational level and their familiarity with the topic. First performed around 1604, the play is also a pioneering exploration of racial prejudice. This is especially true when companies have poor results. English dictionary, shakespeare actually introduced an estimated 3,000 new words into the english language, many of which are in common use today, including bedazzle, silliness, critical, obscene, hurry, lonely.
And finally, it is not as easy as we would like to think. But that may change over time unless we change our assimilation norms. To celebrate its 60th birthday, the authors greatgranddaughter, rebecca gowers, has revised and. In the following pages i offer nothing more than simple. Krauthammer grew up in canada where the country was divided by frenchspeaking and english speaking citizens. Why plain english writing is necessary in every profession by.
About the author brian overland worked as programmerwriter, tester, and manager at microsoft for 10 years and played a historic role in the development of visual basic he wrote the first ever sample visual basic program. Plain language is defined in a variety of ways, but is generally understood to refer to language and design strategies that make texts easier for target audiences to understand and use. It is better not to use such words in formal documents. Unfortunately, i lost my copy and searched for another. Plot overview see free full translations for download below act i othello begins in the city of venice, at night. Clear language is essential for good communications, wellbeing and safety. The english critics, perhaps, would recognise him as one of the celtic school by reason of the melancholy tone of his poems. About the author warren king has been teaching english literature for thirtyfive years in english comprehensive and public schools. Plain english is quicker to write, faster to read, and puts messages across more often, more easily, and in friendlier ways. Martin cutts does an excellent job of reminding the reader that the best form of communication is direct, readercentric and playful. This plain english handbook was a required supplement in one of my college english classes in the 1960s, and i have used it for many years in its various editions. Every day people are involved in accidents or become sick. This video introduces the concept of a blog as a way for every person to have the power to share news and information. New edition of the complete plain words will delight fans.
However, plain english is not sufficiently rigorous. Nov 29, 2007 a video for people who wonder why blogs are such a big deal. Mar 27, 2014 the complete plain words followed in 1954 and has never been out of print. Xhtml in plain english gives instant access to xhtml through a detailed reference section of key xhtml components and a dense tutorial that describes the scripting essentials. This enjoyable threelevel series provides a solid grounding in the structures and communicative functions of english, as well as extensive practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. First lets say what plain english isnt and destroy some of the myths about it. Michael cassio, lieutenant to the warlike moor othello, 30 is come on shore. There is a lot of specific advice about the use of particular words or phrases, and some of this advice remains useful but much of it is now out of date.
Othello and iago enter, followed by attendants with torches. The story of an african general in the venetian army who is tricked into suspecting his wife of adultery, othello is a tragedy of sexual jealousy. The original text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of the modern text. The arguments against plain english change is hard. Read every line of shakespeares original text alongside a modern english translation. Now, eclipse will able to store nonenglish text without any problem. The researchers manipulated the disclosure to be more or less readable using suggestions provided in the plain english handbook published by the securities and exchange commission sec in 1998. Many organizations find that its use brings commercial benefit. Excessive text weighs down a page, so cut out unnecessary words and sentences. Desdemona, daughter to brabantio and wife to othello. It can be used as an instructors handbook for courses run by training sections, and by individuals as a selfinstruction manual. Translated as an easy to read, exciting teenage novel. Read shakespeares othello, with sidebyside no fear translations into modern english.
Writing in plain english robert donn eagleson, gloria. He simply wondered about the advisability of shuffling off this mortal coil. Share new ncaa rule changes in plain english on linkedin contributor rick paine is an expert on the college recruiting process. Though i was angry with old cotter for alluding to me as a child, i puzzled my head to extract meaning from his unfinished sentences. Official makes clear our expectations of acculturation. Most forwardlooking senior managers always write in plain english. May 07, 2007 plain english helps to improve the quality of written documents. P lease r ead c arefully tm is a plain english writing service based near london uk. The duke sends othello to defend cyprus from the turks, and desdemona goes with him. Read scenes from othello in modern english, or as shakespeares original text. It is a language for those who like to say much with few words.
These days even lawyers are starting to stop using them. A video for people who wonder why blogs are such a big deal. Plain english guide to enduring guardianship we all prefer to decide for ourselves where we live, who we see, which doctor we go to, what medical treatment we will receive and what services we will have. Using plain english the language we use for council documents, letters, leaflets and the web should be concise, to the point and appropriate. Plain language does not mean bland writing or dumbing it down. But i believe you could take 4 more exams either way if you take programming planning and practice ppp in 4. He vows to destroy othello and desdemonas happiness in revenge. Cv stands for curriculum vitae, which is latin for the course of ones life. Though in the trade of war i have slain men, yet do i hold it very stuff o th conscience. Its not cat sat on the mat or janet and john writing. Official means the language of the government and its institutions. Writing in plain english robert donn eagleson, gloria jones. While much progress has been made here over the past 25 years bringing plain english to the law, in such areas as real estate transactions, banking. Plaintext definition of plaintext by merriamwebster.
No fear shakespeare othello by sparknotes, transcription by alex woelffer. In the dark of my room i imagined that i saw again the heavy grey face of the paralytic. Plain englishor plain languageis a message written for the reader in a style that is clear and concise. When hamlet uttered his famous soliloquy, it is doubtful that he was thinking of whether his soul would be annihilated at death or would continue in some condition. Students may be expelled for refusal to continue reading posted in. Brabanzio decides to talk to the duke directly about othello and desdemona. By each one you will see our suggestion, or suggestions, for saying the same thing in plain english. Hi timothy, yes, thats what the transition calculator is showing.
Plain english a wealth of words bryan evans plain english has its roots in the language spoken by the english and more years ago. It means using everyday words in place of jargon or official sounding terms to help readers understand your message quickly and more easily. Othello act 2, scene 1 translation shakescleare, by. A cv is a brief description of your personal details, work history and education. For this achievement, this book deserves four stars. Extensive crossreferences with live page numbers make this is the perfect book to prop next to your computer while programming in xhtml. Othello is perhaps the most famous literary exploration of the corruptive powers of jealousy and suspicion.
The term is commonly used when discussing government or business communication. After reading the oxford guide to plain english, i cannot read official lettersfrom the local government and the insurance companiesin the same way. He holds a ba in english literature from harvard university, where as an. Plaintext definition is the intelligible form of an encrypted text or of its elements. Apr 12, 2016 in charles krauthammers essay in plain english. Once othello promotes cassio to a prominent military role over iago, iago feels slighted. New edition of the complete plain words will delight fans of. After reading the disclosure, the participants gave judgments that indicated how comfortable they felt about evaluating the company. Iago thinks othello slept with his wife emilia and vows revenge.