Everyday Grammar - VOA Learning English The Language of International Conflicts - October 11, 2023
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Oct 11, 2023 This podcast explores the language used in international conflicts, focusing on the war between Israel and Hamas. It discusses the significance of verbs, active and passive forms, and provides examples. The use of active and passive forms in news reports is also examined, with a homework assignment included.
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Verbs in Conflict Language
- Verbs are crucial for understanding language surrounding conflicts, highlighting actions between groups.
- Active verbs describe the subject performing the action, while passive verbs describe something being done to the subject.
Active and Passive Voice Mix
- Reports and social media posts about international conflicts often use a mix of active and passive verbs.
- Understanding this mix can help analyze how events are portrayed.
VOA Report Example
- Linda Gradstein's Voice of America report on the Israel-Hamas conflict shows a mix of active and passive voice.
- For example, "health officials said" (active) and "were killed" (passive) appear in the same report.