Sample Response: In the first passage, lexicographers are described as diligent and accomplished; they have a number of difficult and complex tasks to do. In the second passage, however, the word lexicographer seems to have a negative connotation, and a dictionary writer is compared unfavorably with a poet. This shift is likely because Johnson had to adjust his plan as he wrote his dictionary and thought that he had not met his lofty goals.
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a discussion of how lexicographers are described in the first passage
a discussion of how lexicographers are described in the second passage
an explanation of the differences between the passages
In the first passage, lexicographers are described as diligent and accomplished; they have a number of difficult and complex tasks to do. In the second passage, however, the word lexicographer seems to have a negative connotation, and a dictionary writer is compared unfavorably with a poet. This shift is likely because Johnson had to adjust his plan as he wrote his dictionary and thought that he had not met his lofty goals.
This line begins with an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable. Then it is followed by two unstressed syllables and a stressed syllable. To find the rhythm of lines, it can sometimes help to emphasize your speech while you read. Also, you can check the dictionary. It will tell you what parts of a word are commonly stressed and unstressed.
more opportunities for equality for political positions that to date have been dominated by men, always bearing in mind that women are their equals, not their less, and we can manage countries just as well as men, the problem is the machiusmo that still exists for women in what policy deals.
