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English as She Is Spoke · Question
How does English as She Is Spoke develop the theme of Education and Authority?
Answer
English as She Is Spoke by Pedro Carolino develops Education and Authority across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.
The preface and structure reveal a serious pedagogical intent, yet the book's errors undermine the authority of the author as a language instructor, satirizing the pretensions of educational texts.
The preface positions the author as an authority correcting the deficiencies of previous language guides, targeting the youth as the primary audience.
Evidence in the book
- Author's Preface
The preface positions the author as an authority correcting the deficiencies of previous language guides, targeting the youth as the primary audience.